The Reign Of Temur Energy
Temur Energy rules Brad Nelson’s Magic-playing heart! Can its reign last in post-Ixalan Standard? Decklists for SCG Dallas abound!
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New Standard, New Decks
The Standard rotation is nigh, and Peter Ingram isn’t wasting any time! What spins on old archetypes does he have up his sleeve, and what’s brand-new in his Magical universe ahead of SCG Dallas?
The Boss VS. Todd: G/R Dinosaurs VS. B/G Constrictor
It’s a look ahead at Ixalan Standard on VS! Will Tom “The Boss” Ross stomp with G/R Dinosaurs, or will Todd Anderson win with B/G Constrictor? SCG Dallas is just around the corner!
Ixalan Mechanics And Role-Players
Hurricane Irma might be keeping Brennan DeCandio from traveling to SCG Louisville, but that just means he has more time to scour the Ixalan previews! Get his takes on the set’s mechanics and underrated cards!
Merfolk, Dinosaurs, Pirates, Vampires: Three Out Of Four Ain’t Bad
Gerry Thompson isn’t liking Vampires’ chances in Ixalan Standard, but he’s ready to feast on the other three main tribes! Get his latest decklists for them, plus another that’s remarkably…cryptic.
When Three Tribes Go To War
Ixalan’s full of tribal goodies for Merfolk, Pirates, Vampires, and Dinosaurs, but that’s not exotic enough for Matt Higgs. He’s brewing decks around Aetherborn, Jackals, and Artificers!
Todd VS. Brad: Grixis Control VS. Jeskai God-Pharaoh’s Gift
The quest for Ixalan’s best Standard deck continues on VS! Todd Anderson wields Grixis Control against Brad Nelson and the combo power of Jeskai God-Pharaoh’s Gift!
Flipping Out Over Flip Lands
Flip cards are nothing new in Magic, but cards that flip into lands? Now that has Jim Davis’s attention! Get his takes on Search for Azcanta // Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin and the rest!
The Boss VS. Merriam: Four-Color Energy VS. R/B Aggro
It’s a change of pace as the Rosses explore Ixalan Standard! Tom “The Boss” Ross finds himself in the controlling role as he plays Four-Color Energy against Ross Merriam and R/B Aggro!
Ixalan For Commander And More!
Bennie Smith is hyped for Ixalan! What discoveries has he made for Commander? How much does he treasure Treasure? And is that a Standard deck?!
Treasured Finds
Chris Lansdell dreams of Treasure! And with not one but two alternate win conditions to brew with, no wonder he’s smiling. But that’s not all that’s on his mind!
Exploring Ixalan
The Ixalan legendary enchantments that turn into lands have Sam Black flipping out! You’d better believe he wants Legion’s Landing for a Tokens deck, but what about Search for Azcanta?
Ixalan’s Interaction
A series of remarkable reprints in Ixalan will reshape interaction in Standard! Jadine doesn’t just go card-by-card, though; she has your essential framework for thinking about upgrades and downgrades!
What’s The Better Card?
With the massive Standard shake-up looming, once-popular cards find themselves looking over their shoulders! Ross Merriam shows you how to compare cards that would otherwise fit in the same niche!
Ixalan And Conditional Success In Standard
Ari Lax is hoping for a new, less broken era of Standard with Ixalan’s arrival! Get the Pro Tour champion’s insight into the new set’s emerging trends and what he hopes to see in the final week of previews!