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The Journey That Was 2015

Pro Tour veteran Adrian Sullivan has played Magic over two decades, and 2015 was a huge year for him. Today, he reflects on his incredible performances last year, Patrick Sullivan’s reduced SCGLive role, and the many friends the game has made him.

Chandra, Flamecaller And Reflector Mage

Chris Lansdell is in love with Oath of the Gatewatch’s hottest planeswalker! But it doesn’t stop there! He’s of the mind that Reflector Mage may be the best uncommon in the set! What are the odds this guy makes a Modern impression?

How I Won #SCGPC

The Players’ Championship was taken down by Jim Davis and a few of his large Eldrazi friends! Read about how he prepared for the event, how he metagamed the small field, and how strong Eldrazi Ramp will be going into #SCGCIN’s Standard Classic this weekend!

Solving Goblin Dark-Dwellers

Ross Merriam is the latest in a long line of great players that think there may be something to this brand new Oath of the Gatewatch rare! What sort of decks would a pro like Ross frame the Dark-Dwellers with? Find out here!

Video: Jeskai Black In Standard

He’s been on this train too long to get off now! See the #SCGPC finalist show you around the Standard archetype he’s spent the entire season mastering before #SCGCIN’s Classic!

Rise Of The New Eldrazi

CVM is ringing in the New Year! Join him for his opinion on Modern’s latest great deck and see the big plans he has for the upcoming SCG Tour®!

Jori En, Ruin Diver

Pro Tour Hall of Famer likes drawing cards more than just about anyone, and today he’s showing us the new legend that helps us do just that! Plus, The Innovator has a few Nissa, Voice of Zendikar ideas as well…

Metagaming

If you ever wanted a deeper understanding of how Magic formats work, Sam Black has pinpointed it in every conceivable way in this absolute must-read for any would-be tournament victor.

Broken Promises: Brewing With Demonic Pact

It’s one of the biggest fan favorites of the year! Demonic Pact didn’t see a ton of play in Constructed formats, but Matt Higgs doesn’t mind. He’s still got the Pact on his brain, and today, he shows you a few of the creative things you can devilishly do with it!

Can You See Yourself In Mirrorpool?

The spoiler season this holiday season is one of the most interesting in recent memory, and it’s only just getting started! The Innovator tackles the issue of just what to do with the bizarre and alluring Mirrorpool!

The End Of The #SCGPC Road

Two-time Invitational Champion Tom Ross lives and dies by aggro, and his #SCGPC effort was just a bit short. Tom shares with the world what it’s like to be in the hunt for an #SCGPC title!

The Great Distortion

With Jim Davis conquering the SCG Tour® at #SCGPC last weekend, the Eldrazi are officially running the tables! CVM talks about how this deck will do during Oath of the Gatewatch Standard! Also, Commander kids, it’s your time to shine! Help CVM finalize his Sidisi deck!

The Penny In My Pocket

Todd Anderson worked harder than he’s ever worked this year, and he has a runner-up finish at #SCGPC to show for it! Witness his before and after thoughts on the tournament he worked so hard for!

Why Your Format Sucks: Standard 2015 Edition

Mark Nestico sucks. He’s written another predictably brilliant article about stuff that sucks, and this time, it’s this Standard, which is obviously the worst of all-time. I hate writing article headers for Mark Nestico articles. It sucks.

Naughty And NIce

Are you the type to play good honest Magic? Or do you like to demoralize your opponents? Either way, Matt Higgs has a Standard brew for you this holiday season!