TagStandard

Crafting Pro Tour Tools

After the dominance of B/G and Saheeli Rai decks at SCG Richmond, the days of Toolcraft Exemplar must be over, right? Not so fast, says GerryT! He showcases successful Standard aggro decklists from Magic Online and gives them his own spin!

Daily Digest: Improvisational Dramedy

Why did Ornithopter become Ross Merriam’s mortal enemy? He can’t remember, but that’s not stopping him from showcasing a U/R Improvise deck that’s pushing Ornithopter to its Standard-legal limits!

Ross VS. Todd: W/U Spirits VS. Jeskai Saheeli

After SCG Columbus, W/U Spirits seems to have stalled out, but that hasn’t stopped Ross Merriam from taking it into battle against Todd Anderson and breakout Standard deck Jeskai Saheeli! Who’ll win this clash as the post-Pro Tour metagame looms?

CEDTalks: Patrick Sullivan

Cedric Phillips sits down with Patrick “PSulli” Sullivan to make their predictions for Pro Tour Aether Revolt, chat about Cedric’s GP San Jose experience, and do a brief recap of the Royal Rumble.

Mechanized Production

Once wasn’t enough this week for Matt Higgs! He’s got more brewing in him than he can handle, and he’s showing off yet another innovation for Aether Revolt Standard!

Everything I Learned About Standard At SCG Richmond

Todd Anderson put himself even deeper into untouchable territory when he achieved another SCG Tour top 8! Not bad for a guy with almost no Standard experience since the bans! So what info did he pick up that can help you master the format?

The Boss VS. Majors: G/B Aggro VS. Four-Color Saheeli!

Tom “The Boss” Ross loves his aggro decks, so it’s no surprise to see him piloting the G/B Aggro finalist deck from SCG Columbus! Standing in his way is Michael Majors with a Four-Color Saheeli list from the SCG Columbus Top 8. Who’ll win this clash of early defining Standard archetypes?

The Pro Tour Watch List

Pencils down, says Chris Lansdell! He’s putting the brews on pause as Pro Tour Aether Revolt approaches. What new Standard metagame could the big event in Dublin reveal?

Daily Digest: Whose Line Is It Anyway?

Is Standard a two-deck metagame? Ross Merriam sure doesn’t think so! He’s excited for a Four-Color Improvise deck that swept a League on Magic Online this week!

Fact Or Fiction: The Great Pro Tour Debate!

Five questions. Two authors. One winner, and you decide it! Fact or Fiction returns with Todd Stevens and Patrick Sullivan tackling questions on the Standard metagame going into Pro Tour Aether Revolt and how much impact the small set will have on the Modern-format SCG Regionals!

Standard For Pro Tour Aether Revolt And Modern For SCG Regionals

It’s a double dose of Todd Stevens! He gives his take on Standard going into Pro Tour Aether Revolt and a fresh Bant Eldrazi decklist for those heading to SCG Regionals!

Bold Predictions For Pro Tour Aether Revolt!

CVM can’t wait to watch the big tournament along with the rest of us! The only twist? He’s pretty sure some of the following will come to pass! What are you expecting at Pro Tour Aether Revolt?

Late-Game Control

It’s a familiar feeling: late in the game against control, with hope slipping away. But is that really cause for despair? Jadine Klomparens thinks otherwise, and she’s here to share her take!

Playing Against Combo Decks

To every player who has died out of nowhere, Ross Merriam knows your pain! Combo can be scary to fight against, but the road to recovery starts with being prepared! And that starts with help from Ross himself.

The Boss VS. Todd: G/W Tokens VS. B/R Zombies!

Endless copied Felidar Guardians and G/B Aggro decks got you down? Tom “The Boss” Ross and Todd Anderson have your cure! They’re piloting proven decks from SCG Columbus, G/W Tokens and B/R Zombies! Could one of these lists provide the key for your next great Standard performance?