Standard Finance For New Standard
We have our first results after the ban, and more importantly, our first Chas Andres finance article! He’s back following the crazy new Standard world we’re living in, plus updates on the Reserved List and Modern!
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Focusing On The New Standard Meta
At SCG Dallas, Standard became one set larger…and four cards smaller. Patrick Chapin explores the possibilities in the revitalized format and tells whether the results from Texas give him hope! Are this many decks truly viable in the longer term?
Todd VS. Ross: B/G Constrictor VS. Jeskai Gift – Round 1!
It’s a brand new Standard format! Let’s kick off the fun with Todd and Ross doing some testing for your benefit for SCG Philadelphia weekend! Who are you rooting for this time around?
Standard Predictions And My Picks For SCG Dallas
Dylan Donegan is on his way to SCG Dallas! His crew is hard at work on new Standard and they’ve got a lot of contenders! Which one would you pick up for the big weekend?
Mono-Red Isn’t Dead
Bad news if you dislike burn spells, haste creatures, and players being allowed to block: red is still here. GerryT can find his footing in a format early and often, and he wants to help you find yours before SCG Dallas.
The GAM Podcast: Arena, Hazoret, And Temur’s Survival
It’s a great week to have the GAM guys voicing the truth! In what promises to be a hugely important listen, Gerry and Bryan are talking all things Magic news! Don’t miss this one!
What’s Old Is New Again: Bringing Back Heroic
Jim Davis is head over heels for this deck! As many different Standard ideas are on the table, this is something brand new! Well, sort of. It brings back a strategy from the Theros days! Is this an SCG Dallas sleeper hit?
Fact Or Fiction: SCG Dallas Commentator Clash!
Patrick Sullivan is making short work of his Fact or Fiction opponents lately, but no man knows his weaknesses (he has none) better than Cedric Phillips! Let’s see what stances they take on Rivals of Ixalan, Modern, and Deathrite Shaman!
New Brews For Post-Ban Blues
Todd Anderson has already begun testing new Standard! His results are in and he’s culling the good stuff from the bad! There’s a few decks he believes in, and he’s sharing them with you today! Good luck at SCG Dallas!
Taking A Swipe At Rivals Of Ixalan: Part 4!
It wasn’t long ago that Ari Lax trounced Shaun McLaren in the finals of a Pro Tour. With that heartbreak in mind, McLaren aims to get his revenge in the best venue possible: in Taking a Swipe! All is fair in love and war! Which cards are you in love with?
First Impressions Of New Standard
Brad Nelson goes to work on new Standard! SCG Dallas starts in a matter of hours! Will your Standard team member be ready? Consulting with Brad is the next best thing to testing!
The Best Standard In Years
Count Brennan DeCandio as optimistic that SCG Dallas will show us a whole new Standard world! He has decks, decklists, and more to help you on your way to the new season!
Thank You, Wizards Of The Coast
Getting Magic right isn’t just hard; sometimes it’s near impossible. That’s why SCG Tour star Pete Ingram wants to express gratitude and comment on the recent Standard changes. He was inside WotC, and he’s providing some insight into how tough it is!
Decks For Week One Standard
He may be a Modern master, but Todd Stevens knows there’s a new Standard on the horizon at his old Texas home! SCG Dallas will be one third Standard, and he wants to help you squash your rivals with new Rivals of Ixalan decks!
The Real Reasons Cards Get Banned
It goes without saying that some of the banned cards were oppressive, but that’s not the whole story. Ben Friedman provides excellent insight on why these bans happened beyond the obvious!