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Your Complete Standard Metagame Breakdown

Brad Nelson is nothing if not ambitious! Today he unleashes his comprehensive Standard metagame analysis ahead of Grand Prix Memphis. What does he think people will play in Tennessee…and what should they be playing instead?

The 8 Most Underrated Cards In Standard

Todd still hasn’t found the perfect Standard deck for himself, but he knows that he’s not seeing enough of these cards! These are seriously great cardboard, and the Magic world should be seeing way more of them!

Sideboarding And Answering Your Questions About U/B Control

We’ve got a deck emerging near the top of Standard! Todd Stevens may hang his hat on Modern, but he’s in love with this deck! He answers all your questions about how to pilot and sideboard with it here!

Snakes And Ladders

Jadine Klomparens was all set to give up on Winding Constrictor in Standard, but a last-chance League changed her mind. Turns out Miley Cyrus was half-right: it’s all about what’s on the other side of Hadana’s Climb.

An Over The Top Standard Season

Standard may not just be passable; it may be great! The decks just keep going up the mana curve, and Patrick Chapin wants to take a deep dive into the God-Pharaohs and Elder Dinos!

Video Daily Digest: Thank You For Flying

There’s more than one way to abuse the most powered up wings in Standard! Give them a flock to fly with! Ross Merriam tries out a deck he’s sure has some Favorable matchups!

Several Different Approaches To Standard

When it comes to different format approaches, Sam Black has spent more time approaching new approaches than just about anyone! That’s why he’s got a lot of different Approach decks that you should approach testing for your next Standard event!

8 Keys To Winning In Standard Now

Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax has tested enough and he’s ready to rule! This Standard is healthy, but it’s also exploitable. He has an excellent guide that sums up his testing work perfectly for your upcoming IQs and the SCG Worcester Classic!

Ross VS. Brad: G/R Aggro VS. Sultai Midrange – Round 1!

It’s a matchup of the bold and the beardiful this week on VS! For Standard, Ross Merriam has borrowed a G/R Aggro decklist from Brennan DeCandio. Can it withstand Brad Nelson’s Sultai Midrange build?

Video Daily Digest: The Puppeteer Clique

The most prestigious rogue group in Standard continues to exist after all the bans! The puppet masters never stray from their mastery over one of Standard’s most constantly fascinating strategies! Here’s the latest version!

GerryT’s Ten Things: Legacy Looks Fun Again!

GerryT kicks off his new column with plenty of decklists and attitude to spare! What does he like and not like among the latest Magic Online Standard lists? How broken is Pauper? And why does he think Legacy looks fun again?

Video Daily Digest: Big Time Control

Here’s one we haven’t seen yet! Ross Merriam gives the rogues headed for SCG Indy’s Standard Classic something to talk about! Can this deck make it in the big leagues?

The Complete Sultai Midrange Sideboard Guide

Are you battling with Sultai at the Standard Classic in Indianapolis this weekend? Brad Nelson doesn’t want you going in without his expertise! He’s got it all here for the taking!

Video Daily Digest: Disciplined Dinosaurs

Don’t just jam all the Dinosaurs you can find into a deck! Show some finesse! Ross Merriam shows a decklist that has done just that for this weekend’s SCG Indy Standard Classic!

Fresh Entry Into New Standard

Modern has been hiding Standard for a few weeks now, but Ari is on the case! Is it still as healthy as it was weeks ago? And what are the best decks to be playing? Catch up on everything you’ve missed here!