Rebuilding U/B Control For A New World
Adrian Sullivan was on the U/R Control train until the end of Hour of Devastation Standard, but now he’s looking to U/B! Get his insights on how to control Week 1 Standard at SCG Dallas!
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Ship It! Brewing With Ixalan’s Vehicles
Matt Higgs was pleasantly surprised to see Vehicles return so soon after Kaladesh block! Today he explores the possibilities of Ixalan’s ships, From Conqueror’s Galleon to Shadowed Caravel!
The White Cards Of Ixalan
Patrick Chapin kicks off his famous set review for Ixalan with the white cards! We’ve already seen hype for Tocatli Honor Guard, but what will “The Innovator” do with the set’s Vampires?
Standard For SCG Dallas By Ones And Twos
For Peter Ingram, the key numbers to look at for SCG Dallas are one and two! How do the new Standard’s one- and two-drops point the way to decks beyond Temur Energy and Ramunap Red?
The Sky Is Falling With Shaun McLaren
So you think Ixalan will make Standard even better? Oh, you sweet summer child! Shaun McLaren has seen this show before, and spoiler alert: you’ll laugh because it hurts!
Winding Constrictor And The Three Stages Of Week 1 Testing
Even after rotation, Jadine Klomparens is still a Winding Constrictor fan! Follow her on the three-stage path to a pair of intriguing decklists for SCG Dallas!
Revisiting Forgotten Standard Cards
The shiny new toys of Ixalan have everyone’s attention, but what about cards from Kaladesh and Amonkhet blocks that may have room to shine at last? Ross Merriam lights the way ahead of SCG Dallas!
Stevens VS. Brad: G/U Midrange VS. G/R Dinosaurs
With SCG Dallas on the horizon, it’s time for more new Standard on VS! Can Todd Stevens’s intriguing G/U Midrange deck withstand Brad Nelson and G/R Dinosaurs?
Diving Down Into Ixalan
Ixalan becomes Standard-legal on Friday, and Saturday is SCG Dallas! Don’t miss Ari Lax’s intriguing explorations of Mono-Blue Winds, U/B Pirates, and Temur Pummeler!
Examining Ixalan, Part 2
Chris Lansdell’s enthusiasm for Ixalan couldn’t be contained in just one article! See where his brewer’s mind has led him among the set’s red, green, and multicolor cards!
The Boss VS. Stevens: B/W Vampires VS. Temur Cryptic
It’s black and white against living color on VS! Will Tom “The Boss” Ross and B/W Vampires or Todd Stevens and Temur Cryptic win this five-game new-Standard set ahead of SCG Dallas?
Devising Decks For SCG Dallas
Brennan DeCandio is ready to return to the SCG Tour! His brain is bubbling over with brilliance, and he’s holding nothing back! Is that a God-Pharaoh’s Gift deck he’s testing for SCG Dallas?
The Most Fun Ixalan Decks
GerryT likes winning, but winning with a fun Standard deck? Now you’re really cruising! He has all the fun you can handle: refreshing brews, Pirate shows for entertainment, a shore excursion to Jurassic Park…
Key Cards Missing From Ixalan Brews
Most of the decks players are working on for post-Ixalan Standard are missing at least one key card! Let Jim Davis help you avoid those pitfalls as you prepare for SCG Dallas!
Ixalockdown
All Shaheen Soorani wants to do is put his foes under his complete control! But how conducive is Ixalan to his plan? He shares his latest list for SCG Dallas and…wait, is that a Jace, Cunning Castaway?!