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Standard Patterns Going Into The Pro Tour
Sometimes, Matt Severa has to speak his mind! For example, what’s the deal with Ifnir Deadlands in R/B decks?
On The Eve Of The Standard Pro Tour
Ben Friedman can’t wait to battle! Which decks does he feel stand the best chance of conquering all at the PT (and SCGCON)? A new contender is on the horizon…
What To Do With Walking Ballista In Standard Matchups
Jadine Klomparens follows up her landmark overview of Walking Ballista with a sequel focused on Standard! Get ready for SCG CON!
The Pro Tour Approaches…
Pro Tour Dominaria is going to be a lot of fun to watch, but it’ll be even better to play in! Patrick Chapin is combing the metagame and looking at all the options! What deck would you play?
The Futility Of Reason: Different Approaches To Deck Selection
In the last season of MTGO Standard events, Matthew Foulkes received more undefeated trophies than any other player. Today, Matthew explains exactly how he decides which deck to play before each event!
Daily Digest: Vraska’s Contempt Never Went Away
Is B/G Midrange the Standard metagame solution? Ross Merriam examines a new contender ahead of SCG CON!
The GAM Podcast: The GAM Podcast Goes To Toronto; Plus, Finding The Truth
Gerry, Bryan, and Todd Anderson teamed for Grand Prix Toronto and learned lots along the way. Hear what The GAM Toddcast chose to play in each format, why, and what they would change.
6 Standard Cards That Should See More Play
Jim Davis is great at taking formats to the next level by digging for underrated cards! These are the latest he’s found in preparing for SCG Minneapolis!
Pro Tour Dominaria’s Two Big Heroes
He’s on his way to the Pro Tour! All Owen can think about is the hope a deck is hiding and that Standard isn’t about to turn into a battle between its two big marquee heroes!
Video Daily Digest: Genie In A Bottle
Between Tempest Djinn and Zahid, Djinn of the Lamp, there’s a mono-blue deck brewing in Standard! Ross Merriam shares a notable build!
Play U/W Control Or Be Wrong
The Wrong Movement is gaining steam in Standard! This time it’s Brad Nelson and his new favorite deck! Take it (and his advice) to the SCG Minneapolis Standard Classic!
GerryT’s 10 Things: 8-Pact
Gerry has nine fresh Standard brews to comment on, but the main event? A new Modern deck that will kill you in a hurry! Watch out for it at SCG Minneapolis this weekend!
Video Daily Digest: The Ross Of Changes
Standard isn’t standing still. Neither should control! Ross highlights a Jeskai enigma ahead of the SCG Minneapolis Standard Classic!
What You’re Really Losing To In Standard
Having some trouble with Standard? Can’t get your deck off the ground? Autumn provides an excellent way to understand what’s going wrong…and what you need to do to make it right!