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Grading Major Standard Decks For Grand Prix Washington DC

Todd Stevens may not be in the classroom anymore, but he’s ready to take Standard to school! Which decks will make the grade at Grand Prix Washington DC, and which will get sent to 0-X detention?

Video: W/B Sunmare In Standard!

On SCG Premium, Todd Stevens writes that he “was surprised at its power level.” Now watch him in action with the W/B Sunmare deck, just in time for the Standard-format Grand Prix Washington DC!

The Boss VS. Merriam: Ramunap Red VS. W/R Midrange

The race is on to finish preparing for Standard in time for Grand Prix Washington DC! Watch Tom “The Boss” pilot Ramunap Red against Ross Merriam and the unusual yet successful W/R Midrange deck!

Countdown To Grand Prix Washington DC: 3 Days Out – Cosplayers!

Artists aren’t the only guests at Grand Prix Washington DC! Cedric Phillips fills in the details on the trio of official cosplayers…or should that be “Triad” instead?

Adversarial Sequencing

Magic isn’t just about maximizing your cards’ impact. Minimizing the effectiveness of your opponent’s cards may be even more important! Jadine Klomparens gives examples from Standard ahead of Grand Prix Washington DC!

It’s Time For Ixalan!

Ixalan previews started with a bang, and Ross Merriam was right there to record his take! Get his thoughts on Pirates-and-Dinosaurs, why Jim Davis isn’t a fan of a certain card, and the brew to beat going into SCG Dallas!

Stevens VS. Brad: B/U Control VS. Temur Energy

Todd Stevens thinks he has a Standard deck worthy of Grand Prix Washington DC in B/U Control! Their first test? Grand Prix Denver champion Brad Nelson and his winning Temur Energy deck! No pressure, Todd…

Standard: Looking Forward, Looking Back

Like Janus, Ari Lax has one eye on Standard’s past and another on its future! What does he think of the format for Grand Prix Washington DC and beyond…and what does he think of the cards soon to depart it?

Supersized Standard’s Last Hurrah

Brennan DeCandio is heading to Washington DC in search of a Pro Tour invite after his quest in Florida came up just short! Get his advice on possible Standard decks in this eight-set format’s last big shindig!

Buying Into Post-Rotation Standard

With the rotation coming, Standard is in its annual strange place. What singles should savvy buyers avoid, and where are the opportunities for a post-Ixalan score? Chas Andres has this week’s financial advice and trends!

Denver to DC: Surveying The Standard Metagame

Temur Energy dominated Grand Prix Denver and looms large for Grand Prix Washington DC! Where does Gerry Thompson, who played Ramunap Red in the Mile High City, think the metagame will go this weekend…and what should you play?

Video Daily Digest: Three Cheers For Trinketeers

Master Trinketeer may be a largely forgotten rare, but the Dwarf with the tiny hat has some big potential! Ross Merriam showcases an intriguing mono-white Standard deck ahead of GP Washington DC!

The Boss VS. Todd: W/B Procession VS. Mono-Black Zombies

Eight-set Standard may be in its waning days, but there are still choices to be explored ahead of Grand Prix Washington DC! Can Tom “The Boss” Ross and W/B Procession beat Todd Anderson and Mono-Black Zombies?

Innovation In An Open Standard Metagame

The swiftly shifting Standard metagame has Adrian Sullivan intrigued! Get his take on the two matchups anyone hoping to become Grand Prix Washington DC champion absolutely must master!

Eclipsing The Competition At Grand Prix Denver

Brad Nelson, his best friend, and his brother went 1-2-3 at Grand Prix Denver with the same deck! Today he reveals how he flipped his opinion on Temur Energy in less than a week and shares his sideboarding guide!