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Relearning Constructed

Magic re-invents itself often, which means it’s important to re-invent yourself as a player. Even Pro Tour Champions aren’t immune from this. Ari Lax shares how he’s staying on top of Standard and Modern to keep his spell-slinging career alive!

The Brewer Mailbag

Chris Lansdell is the most reliable source of brewing insanity in the Magic world! He’s living up to his reputation by finding the most extreme Modern decks the world has to offer him in his latest piece!

Fact Or Fiction: SCG Indianapolis And The New Old System

Gerry Thompson and Matthias Hunt square off in our latest five-question Fact or Fiction set! Get their takes on the state of Modern, the revival of old-school Pro Tour Qualifiers on Grand Prix Sundays, and more before voting for this week’s winner!

License To Thrill

Vehicles started out exciting and new, but now they’re as boring as a commute to work. Matt Higgs is here to rev up your Vehicles fun with a clever approach to Magic’s newest rides!

The Black And Green Standard Primer

Brad Nelson believes in this deck. His results are high, even while other players he trusts are struggling! So what’s he to do? Easy: He’ll teach everyone how to play it as well as he does! Good luck at the SCG Indianapolis Classic everyone!

Modern In Full Bloom

If you’re seeking a combo-tastic deck in Modern, Chris VanMeter just might have your answer! Losing Summer Bloom might not have been enough to stop Amulet Combo. Is this the deck you need to crack the SCG Indianapolis code?

Daily Digest: Get ‘Em With The Curveball

When a Standard metagame seems set and your opponents can predict every pitch, it’s time to throw a curveball. Ahead of SCG Indianapolis, Ross Merriam showcases a 5-0 Magic Online deck featuring…the Eldrazi?!

Team Dapper And The RPTQ Metagame

Brennan DeCandio may not have made Day 2 of SCG Baltimore, but at least he did it with style! Read how Team Dapper approached the weekend and get his insights on Standard and Modern for upcoming events!

Video: Temur Energy In Standard!

Yesterday, GerryT made the Top 8 of Grand Prix Vancouver. Today he shifts from Modern to Standard, taking a spicy Temur Energy deck through its paces on Magic Online ahead of the SCG Indianapolis Standard Classic!

Daily Digest: I Woke The Dawn, Saw Horses Growing Out The Lawn

Every time someone thinks the format is solved, someone breaks this card out and goes crazy with it! See the latest twist on a card that’s always going to be destined for great things!

Return Of The Atog

Sure, you don’t have a Disciple of the Vault to go with it, but the little artifact eater can still do some damage! See what Matt Higgs has planned for this iconic creature’s latest incarnation!

SCG Baltimore Preview!

Get the scoop on the Team Constructed Open this weekend with a preview of the event, detailing ten of the top registered teams!

Ross VS. Brad: Mardu Vehicles VS. B/G Constrictor

Ross Merriam has the Pro Tour-winning Mardu Vehicles deck on his side of the table. Brad Nelson counters with all sorts of counters, including the +1/+1 variety from Winding Constrictor and lots of energy! Who will win this battle of Standard titans with SCG Baltimore just around the corner?

Three In A Bind

Brad Nelson doesn’t have a full team yet for SCG Baltimore, but that’s not stopping him from giving his take on its various formats! Get his insight on Standard and Legacy and learn exactly what he’d do for a Modern specialist to wander into his life!

One Deck For Each Format At SCG Baltimore

While Jim Davis is bringing some old hands out of Magic retirement for SCG Baltimore, he has his eyes on three metagames! Today he highlights a trio of under-the-radar choices that just might surprise some foes on the way to Team Constructed victory!