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W/U Flash Is Terrible And Jeskai Isn’t

Shots have been fired! Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax has been hard at work on studying one of the two most played decks in Standard, and he has some fighting words for everyone battling at the #SCGINVI this weekend! Do not miss this!

Predicting Modern Masters 2017

Modern Masters sets have become one of the most exciting times to get involved in the format! The next installment has more room for high-impact reprints than ever, and Chas Andres is already crunching the numbers to see what’s most likely to shape the set!

The Case For R/B Aggro At #SCGINVI

GerryT is excited about a weekend full of Magic. Why? Because he’s mastered the Flash versus Delirium match up? Hardly! It’s because he knows that aggro mages everywhere will be torching the #SCGINVI competition with this criminally underrated archetype!

Restrictions Breed Creativity

Don’t think of obstacles and parameters in your Magic as bad! They’re the perfect stepping stones to you overcoming formats, both Constructed and Limited! Ryan Saxe returns to share the story!

Todd VS. Brad: W/U Flash VS. G/R Aetherworks

With the #SCGINVI just a week away, the race is on to find the best Standard deck for that half of the event! In today’s matchup, will Todd Anderson triumph with tried-and-true W/U Flash or will Brad Nelson claim the crown with the clever and innovative G/R Aetherworks deck?

What The Invitational Means To Me

“The Boss” is the only mage in the business than can claim the unbelievable feat of having two #SCGINVI events conquered in a row! With two tokens, two trophies, and everything he could want in the Magic world: what’s next for him? Atlanta is in his sights…

The Answer Is Yes

Last week, Brad Nelson asked if he should just play B/G Delirium at #SCGKNOX. Then he won the main event. Now he has his answer! Join Brad as he teaches you to sideboard and understand the most important aspects of the deck’s primary match up!

Fighting B/G Delirium With W/U Flash

The traditional wisdom states that Delirium is the winner in this matchup, but nothing beats preparation! Emma Handy, fresh off her top 8, wants to help you prep for #SCGINVI with this detailed guide!

The Snowball: Avoiding And Beating Cards That Are Too Powerful

SCG Players’ Champion Jim Davis has cast Gideon and had Gideon cast against him. How do you overcome cards like this once they’ve got their presence established on the battlefield? Jim provides an excellent lesson in Magic momentum!

Treason’s Greetings

Matt Higgs is Hijacking the holidays! He’s taking what he wants and getting wins for his trouble! As usual, if you want a rogue deck, you’re in the right place!

Ross VS. Majors: Four-Color Energy VS. B/G Delirium!

It’s time to teach a new metagame old tricks! Ross Merriam is bringing Four-Color Energy back, but Michael Majors stands in his way with Standard bogeyman B/G Delirium! Who’ll win this Turkey Day throwdown ahead of the #SCGINVI in Atlanta?

The Best On-Camera Deck Of All Time

We got a few glimpses at an incredible build that (almost) put B/G Delirium in its place! Mark Nestico was the pilot, and he’s talking about his over-the-top build for your #SCGINVI consideration!

Daily Digest: Millstone Mayhem

It’s been a few days, but don’t worry mill players: No one has forgotten you. Ross Merriam tips his hat in your direction with this recently uncovered decklist!

How To Beat A Two-Deck Metagame

#SCGINVI will prominently feature two huge decks, and you’d better be ready to beat them! Is it possible? Sam Black has been pondering that exact question! How would you go about attacking a metagame like this Standard?

It All Comes Down To The #SCGINVI

Todd Stevens has worked hard on the SCG Tour this year! He has the Top 8s, the Top 16s, a Classic win with a rogue deck he brought to prominence, and now there’s just one thing left to do: Crush the #SCGINVI and join the field at the Players’ Championship!