Making Vampires Work
Maybe it’s just because he has his own Vampire token. Maybe it’s because he knows a lot of you really want Vampires to work. Whatever the case, The Boss is going to do his best to assemble a blood-sucking brew for #SCGCOL!
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Enabling Emrakul, The Promised End
Emrakul has invaded Brad Nelson’s brain! She’s filling his mind with all kinds of ideas on Standard deckbuilding ideas, the way mechanics shape our decisions, and what you can expect from #SCGCOL weekend!
Gerry VS. Majors: B/G Delirium VS. U/W Spirits
While GerryT looks to fill his graveyard, Michael Majors takes to the skies! Who will win this VS. clash of Eldritch Moon themes? Get valuable insights ahead of the #SCGCOL Standard Open!
The #SCGCOL Checklist
If you want to win #SCGCOL, you need to get organized! Players Champion Jim Davis has the rundown you’ll need if you’re going to to conquer the field when Eldritch Moon joins the fray!
Alive And Howling
It’s Matt Higgs’ job to look for cards everyone else is sleeping on, and he has found a good one! See what Matt has planned for a cheap creature with a steep cost for #SCGCOL!
With A Little Help From My Friends
Todd Anderson didn’t get to the top of The SCG Tour® all by himself! The Players’ Championship finalist has a lot of help, and for #SCGCOL, he’s relying on a lot of great Magic minds! See what they’ve come up with for this weekend!
Fact Or Fiction: Eldritch Moon Release Week Edition!
Brad and Todd may be friends, but that doesn’t mean they’re above a good old fashioned Magic debate! #SCGCOL is this weekend. Which of these two Magic masters would you trust with the knowledge after reading their sides of the Eldritch Moon story?
Lessons From #SCGCOL Playtesting
CVM has a lot to talk about this week! He wants to reflect on past victories, he wants to talk about his exciting new team, and he wants to tell you how to crush #SCGCOL on Saturday!
What You Should Know About Standard For #SCGCOL
Has anyone tested more for #SCGCOL than Michael Majors? He’s got a Pro Tour coming up, he’s got Gerry Thompson and Ross Merriam helping out, and he’s got his last article here before the big Eldritch Moon Standard weekend!
Eldritch Moon Set Review: Red!
They say aggro decks are the way to go on the first Standard weekend, and that means lots of red! Can The Innovator find the #SCGCOL aggro deck that will rule the weekend?
Fact Or Fiction: Eldritch Moon Release Week Edition!
Todd Stevens may be new to the party, but that doesn’t mean for a second that he won’t put Ross Merriam in serious Jeopardy! Who do you think makes the most compelling Eldritch Moon arguments?
My Favorite Eldritch Moon Decks
Two-time Pro Tour Finalist Shaun McLaren is ready for Eldritch Moon! He’s been brewing up deck ideas for weeks leading into his big Pro Tour weekend, and these are his favorites as we approach #SCGCOL!
Emerge: The Oh Crap Of Standard Mechanics
Mark Nestico’s middle name is Danger, but he’s thinking about having it legally changed to “Emerge.” Although fun and powerful, Mark has serious concerns about the health of a format where Emerge can run wild!
Week One Strategy And The Hall Of Fame
Player of the Year Mike Sigrist wants to get you ready for all the week one Standard formats, not just #SCGCOL! But he also wants to express his gratitude for the honor of voting for the most prestigious Magic achievement of them all: The Hall of Fame!
How To Play Control At #SCGCOL
Many authors will advise you not to play control decks Week 1 of a new format. Shaheen thinks that’s nonsense. He’s taken many a control build to SCG Tour® Top 8s early on in formats, and the #SCGCOL Standard Open could have a lot more control mages than you think!