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Countdown To Grand Prix Washington DC: 7 Days Out – Guest Of Honor!

Special guests play a key role in any Grand Prix experience, particularly the Guest of Honor! Cedric Phillips introduces you to Rob Alexander and all the goodies he’s got for sale in today’s Countdown!

The Brewer’s (Wildfire) Eternal Flame

A solar eclipse inspired perpetual brewer Matt Higgs to build a Standard deck around Hazoret’s Undying Fury and Wildfire Eternal! But things took a left turn on the way from Kentucky to Grand Prix Washington DC…

Shucking Oysters And Rounds Of Magic

Peter Ingram is discovering new foods and re-discovering the grinder life after his Wizards of the Coast stint! What do oysters and Zombies have in common, and what is the next great Standard deck going into Grand Prix Washington DC?

Three Rogue Decks For Grand Prix Washington DC

Tom “The Boss” Ross isn’t content to take a stock list to Grand Prix Washington DC! Today he examines three rogue archetypes seeing success in Standard and pushes them to the maximum!

Countdown To Grand Prix Washington DC: 8 Days Out – Side Event Registration!

There’s way more to Grand Prix Washington DC than the main event! Cedric Phillips breaks down the Challenges, Pro Tour Qualifiers, and much more as he showcases all the side events three days can handle!

Cohesive Deckbuilding

What makes a deck work? Emma Handy breaks down the concept of cohesive deckbuilding, the differences between “good stuff” decks and synergy-driven machines, and much more!

Can You Remember A Time When Gideon Wasn’t Legal?

Gideon, Ally of Zendikar has loomed large over Standard the past two years! But not long after Grand Prix Washington DC is in the rearview mirror, its time will be done. What other cards and decks will feel the pain of the fall rotation?

Mr. Anderson’s Grab Bag Bonanza

Todd Anderson’s mind is like a cave full of treasure! Today his readers play Aladdin as he reveals his thoughts on Modern’s Banned and Restricted list, just how good Standard is going into GP Washington DC, and what Jim Davis did to him one night in Honolulu!

Countdown To Grand Prix Washington DC: 9 Days Out – Main Event Registration!

For many Grand Prix Washington DC attendees, it’s all about the main event! Cedric Phillips has the dates, the times, the prizes to be won, and much more on today’s Countdown Blog!

Video Daily Digest: Unwrapping The God-Pharaoh’s Gift

Standard is changing week by week in paper and day by day on Magic Online! Will the Jeskai God-Pharaoh’s Gift deck Ross Merriam highlights today peak at just the right time for Grand Prix Washington DC?

What Makes Standard Great?

Standard has gone through a rough patch the past few sets, but Hour of Devastation has broken the streak! Sam Black investigates how the Standard of Grand Prix Washington DC will be enjoyable…and whether the good times will last after rotation!

Countdown To Grand Prix Washington DC: 10 Days Out – Registration Options And Rewards!

A Grand Prix is what you make of it, and Grand Prix Washington DC will be no exception! Learn about the Main Event, Infinite Challenge, and Ultimate Commander registration options you can use to craft your perfect Magical weekend!

Merriam VS. Todd: Mono-Black Zombies VS. B/G Constrictor

This matchup is anything but Standard! In fact, it’s a replay of the Grand Prix Minneapolis finals as Ross Merriam wields Mono-Black Zombies against Todd Anderson and B/G Constrictor. Essential viewing for Grand Prix Washington DC attendees!

The Return of A Dynamic Standard

Ross Merriam is thrilled to see the return of a Standard where careful metagaming is rewarded! Get his take on the past few weeks and how the wheel might turn as Grand Prix Washington DC approaches!

Standard Testing Via Texting: What My Team Talks About

Ari Lax lifts the curtain on what Magic teams talk about all day! There’s hilarity, there’s senselessness, and in some cases, there’s actually some pretty profound lessons for Grand Prix Washington DC! You and your pals are probably more of a testing team than you realize…