CVM is studying up on all that Magic has to offer these days! He’s finding a lot of the same in Standard, a mega-diverse metagame in Modern, and even some shifts in what Pauper gets from Modern Masters 2017! What are you playing these days?
No news is good news a lot of the time, but was it this time? Sam Black isn’t interested in taking a hard stance because he sees both sides of a very complex and difficult equation! Read Sam’s excellent reasoning on the hot topic of the week! Which side of these issues are you on?
Count Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren among those not thrilled with Monday’s silent no-ban drama! If the Standard format isn’t going to change, how is it going to get better? Shaun has some things he needs to get off his chest this week!
Mardu decks are more than Toolcraft Exemplar and Vehicles. Ross Merriam showcases a Standard list on Magic Online with no Vehicles but plenty of ‘walkers!
Felidar Guardian never should’ve been printed as-is. But should it be banned in Standard? Brad Nelson examines why certain decks have become oppressive in Standards past, the fraught implications of a possible ban, and whether another villain is lurking behind the scenes!
The humblest cards can prove surprisingly good in the right context. Brewmaster Matt Higgs explores the possibilities of overlooked Aether Revolt uncommon Gonti’s Machinations ahead of SCG Dallas!
The banhammer is already on its way back through the Magic world, and Todd Anderson is terrified! What can be done in this new strange world where Standard needs constant pruning? Is Modern just the answer to this soap opera? What does Todd think about all this?
We’ve gone from Jeskai to Four-Color…why not go the distance?! Sam Black is perfectly ready to take the plunge! Make it happen at the SCG Dallas Standard Classic on Sunday!
When everyone else is playing the same few decks in Standard, that’s the brewer’s cue to whip up something special! Chris Lansdell shares the vital steps for brewing for fun…and maybe even wins!
Sometimes cards just keep hanging around decks when they no longer belong! Jadine Klomparens points out vestigial Standard and Modern cards and schools you on how to find and remove them ahead of SCG Dallas!
Bold brewer Matt Higgs just can’t leave Fevered Visions alone! Today he pairs the powerful enchantment with Baral, Chief of Compliance and his Expertise for cost-reducing fun in Standard!
Today’s decks share the same two colors, but this is no mirror match! Todd Anderson has brought B/G Delirium, banking on the power of Grim Flayer, while Brad Nelson is on B/G Energy to fuel Aethersphere Harvester! Who’ll win this Standard clash ahead of the Classic at SCG Dallas?
Grand Prix New Jersey is all about players from the world over demonstrating their absolute mastery of Standard! So whose advice are you taking? We recommend Brad Nelson, as he seems to know a thing or two about beating up on this format!
Sometimes there’s nothing left to do but sit down over some comfort food and think about how an event went wrong. But Brennan DeCandio isn’t letting his Modern results get him down when Modern Masters 2017 previews are in full swing!
It took a lot of adjustment and preparation, but Ross Merriam had a stellar result to qualify for Pro Tour Amonkhet! He goes inside his process, discussing how the past year has changed his outlook and the Standard deck that saved him the cost of a plane ticket!
