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Ross VS. Majors: R/G Energy VS. B/G Delirium

The previews of Kaladesh Standard continue! Ross Merriam is getting aggressive with R/G Energy, while Michael Majors has B/G Delirium on his side. Who will win this battle of speed against power ahead of #SCGINDY? The answer is a click away!

12 Gearhulks And A Dream

SCG Tour ®veteran Todd Anderson was living it up with Pyromancer’s Goggles last season to great success while the whole world told him to play Collected Company! So what does Todd have planned for #SCGINDY? You guessed it: more fun done his way!

The Craziest Brews In Kaladesh

No matter what the environment for a format, you can count on Chris Lansdell to push the deckbuilding envelope further! The relentless brewer is working as hard as ever to bring you the goods for #SCGINDY weekend!

The “I’m Calling It” Kaladesh Review

Mark Nestico doesn’t just aim high; he calls his shots! So what is he putting his money on for Kaladesh and #SCGINDY? Mark’s future brags (and utter failures) are on display for all to see!

Building Energy Decks For Kaladesh Standard

Energy is one of the most unique and unprecedented Magic mechanics we’ve ever seen! Michael Majors has been playtesting extensively with Kaladesh’s most prized resource and he’s got a ton of decklists just for you! Take your Energy to the top of #SCGINDY!

The Early Kaladesh Standard Gauntlet: Four Linear Decks For #SCGINDY

One of the best ways to crush an unknown format is to have a plan to be proactive! Sam Black is taking what we know about previous Standard and using that to fuel his innovations for #SCGINDY weekend! Which of these decks houses your favorite strategy in Kaladesh?

Cautiously Contemplating Kaladesh Control

In case you missed it, Shaun McLaren is a Pro Tour Champion that loves him some control decks! The Jeskai junkie is examining Kaladesh previews and he thinks he’s worked out a few ways to control #SCGINDY next weekend! Can control decks define our new Standard format?

Top 20 Cards In Kaladesh

The only thing SCG Tour® star Todd Stevens likes more than countdowns is Kaladesh! He’s giving you the best of both worlds in his picks for the set’s best bets for #SCGINDY next weekend!

My Return To Modern And Our Collective Return To Standard

CVM is back on the SCG Tour®! His travels brought him to Florida last weekend, and he has plenty of insight into Modern, his teammate’s big victory, and how Kaladesh will shape #SCGINDY!

Hits And Misses From Kaladesh’s Rares

The great Mike Sigrist is ready to give you more professional Magic prognostication! Which of Kaladesh’s big singles will crush Standard beneath its toes at #SCGINDY? Which ones are being overrated to the point of impossible expectation? Mike: The floor is yours!

The Role-Players Of Kaladesh

The mythics and rares are obviously what put the players in the seats, but don’t forget that a lot of other more common cards shape formats too! #SCGINDY won’t just be defined by the splashiest cards! Ross Merriam shares his picks for the sleeper breakouts for Kaladesh Standard!

The Boss VS. Todd: Bant Humans VS. U/R Thermo-Alchemist

Kaladesh Standard is ripe for exploration! Today, Tom “The Boss” Ross pairs Bant Humans with a trio of non-Human planeswalkers, while Todd Anderson has updated his U/R Thermo-Alchemist list! Who will win this clash ahead of #SCGINDY?

Majors VS. Brad: Temur Energy VS. G/W Blink

The Kaladesh Era begins! Michael Majors brings the (Temur) Energy, while Brad Nelson has Eldrazi Displacer and the backing band in a G/W Blink deck. Who’ll win in this clash of future Standard decks? #SCGINDY is only two weeks away…

Harsh Scrutiny: Breaking Black For Kaladesh Standard

Patrick Chapin turns his critical deckbuilding eye on the black cards of Kaladesh! Harsh Scrutiny comes in for some of its namesake, but what else will catch his attention ahead of #SCGINDY? Maybe a 1/1 for one mana, or a certain legendary Aetherborn Rogue?

Standard Replacements

Kaladesh is changing things up, but you can still accommodate your current builds with new goods! Adrian Sullivan recommends substitutions for the cards you love too much to let go of!