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Death’s Shadow And Aetherworks Marvel On Trial

Man, weren’t we just having these ban discussions on other Standard cards? June 14th is the next big day for an announcement, and Shaun McLaren wonders whether Aetherworks Marvel or Death’s Shadow will bite the dust!

Spell Queller And Winding Constrictor Flip The Table

Is Standard solved? Not so fast, says Patrick Chapin! He breaks down the results from the triple Grand Prix weekend, including the surprise winners of Manila and Amsterdam! The innovation for SCG Charlotte’s Standard Classic is here!

Marvel-less Marvelous Temur

Matt Tumavitch took down the Standard Classic at SCG Baltimore with plenty of energy and not an Aetherworks Marvel in sight! In a special report, he shares his insight into the “Marvel-less” deck and updates it for Grand Prix Omaha and SCG Charlotte!

Talking Bolas And The Return Of Modern Infect

Infect maven Tom “The Boss” Ross ran that Modern deck back at SCG Baltimore! He looks back at his performance, updates his build for SCG Charlotte, and wraps up with a vision of Standard’s future as he considers the three recently revealed Hour of Devastation cards!

The Hour Of Devastation Starts Now!

In the blink of an eye Nicol Bolas returned in his newest form! And he isn’t alone! Cedric Phillips talks the first batch of Hour of Devastation’s new offerings! What a day to be a Magic player!

Tokens With Temmet, Part 2

Matt Higgs isn’t done with Temmet, Vizier of Naktamun! Today he continues his brewing experiments with the legendary creature. Embalming! Tokens! All the Higgsian eccentricity you know and love! Will he inspire you ahead of the SCG Charlotte Standard Classic?

The Boss VS. Majors: U/R Thermo-Alchemist VS. W/U Flash

Looking for shelter from Aetherworks Marvel in Standard? You’re safe here. Tom “The Boss” Ross is on U/R Thermo-Alchemist, while Michael Majors wields W/U Midrange. Will one of these off-the-beaten-path decks rule the SCG Charlotte Standard Classic?

Updating Abzan Tokens For Grand Prix Omaha

Heading to Nebraska for some Standard Grand Prix action this weekend? Sam Black has the essential guide to Abzan Tokens, updated from his intriguing list played at Pro Tour Amonkhet! Don’t forget the Standard Classic in Charlotte next weekend, either!

Video: Abzan Tokens In Standard!

Never seen Sam Black’s Abzan Tokens deck in action? You’re in for a treat today as he shows off his high-flying, loss-defying skills on Magic Online! Check out his Premium article for his most recent list ahead of the SCG Charlotte Standard Classic!

Censoring Constructed

Adrian Sullivan loves Censor! It’s seeing play in Standard, but does it have potential in Modern? Legacy?! Get his un-Censored opinion inside!

Hidden Standard Brews From The Pro Tour

Fresh off becoming a Level 3 Judge (congrats!), Chris Lansdell has compiled all the Pro Tour lists you may have missed in the Top 8 Aetherworks Marvel fuss! Check them out before SCG Charlotte’s Standard Classic!

Video Daily Digest: Heavy Metal

This card saw some Standard play, it’s completely awesome, and that is the perfect formula for Ross Merriam to give it another go! SCG Charlotte’s Standard Classic could mark a return for the tallest robot in the format!

Todd VS. Majors: U/R Control VS. Temur Aetherworks

It’s a battle of GP Montreal decks! Todd Anderson wields U/R Control, while Michael Majors commands Temur Aetherworks. Who will come out on top in this clash with SCG Charlotte Standard Classic implications?

Oketra The True Commander

As Bennie Smith says goodbye to his mono-green deck in Standard, he welcomes the possibility of a mono-white Commander deck with open arms! Check out his build with Oketra the True!

A Look At Constructed Magic

Whether you’re preparing for Modern or Standard at SCG Baltimore or Legacy for Grand Prix Las Vegas, Gerry Thompson has you covered! His recommendations are a click away!