One online Modern event later and it looks like Ari Lax has himself a big PTQ win! Thanks to Emma Handy's words of wisdom on the most fiery and traditional archetype in the game, Ari has all he needs to teach you to burn it down!
Chas is doing his usual service of handing out free money to the Magic players that want it! The cost? Listening to his expert advice! Avoid bombing on the wrong pre-orders and enjoy making money on cards you thought were sunk!
Ondrej is one of the first and foremost fans of Bant Spirits! He picked the right strategy, as it suddenly finds itself as the best Modern deck of its kind! Read up on how to haunt your next top 8 right!
Whether you're enjoying the overdue Standard flourish, the ever-powerful Modern movements, or the freedom from Deathrite Legacy, there are tons of new ideas out there! See a few of Gerry's favorite and use them to take your builds to the next level!
The Phoenix decks are good, but they're still not there! The first player to figure out how to really take off with this archetype is going to win a major event! Owen wants to help make sure it's you!
Brad enlisted the help of two SCG Tour Jeskai experts, and after a few excellent finishes with this supposedly "bad" archetype, Brad now finds himself as the unlikely face of the strategy! Here's everything he's learned, sideboarding included!
After some big time hype, Boros has taken a bit of a support role in the Standard metagame. Maybe it just needs some good innovation to keep it up in contention! There are few as good at finding the right winning angle than Tom Ross, and he's at it again here!
Modern may be the first format where the most dominant decks are being held back by...player insecurity? You can be a great Magic player! Join Bryan for lessons in how to pick up these monster archetypes! It takes way less work than you think to get those free wins!
We're seeing it time and time again: two events in one weekend taking place far, far away from each other seeing very different results! Why does this happen? How do you know which metagame is the "right" one and which one you're going to battle?
One of the most resilient strategies in Magic has been there since day one of new Standard! Brad Nelson came within a match of another SCG Invitational top 8, and he did it by knowing this excellent archetype inside and out! Here's how it's done!
Standard decks don't last forever, but some of the lessons they teach us do! Jadine has gotten more than usual out of her signature Standard archetype this season! She's sharing so you can use the teachings without any of the work! Enjoy, Jadine fans!
Ross Merriam, ever a voice of a reason, isn't a huge fan of the momentum these cards are getting. Here he explains why WotC should be very careful about taking these off the hook! Tread lightly, Modern!
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Past Standard Favorites!
While they're waiting on the next chapter in Ravnica's newest tale, Todd Anderson and Brad Nelson thought they'd go down memory lane to play a few matches with some of Standard's recent historical powerhouses!
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How The Data Revolution Changed Modern
The world is driven by analytics now, and Dylan is a professional in the field! Lucky for us, he's also a great Magic player, and these two worlds have a lot of overlap! Today he explains how simply changing your sideboard around is no longer good enough!
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Becoming An Ultimate Master!
With the newest Draft set getting headlines for being loaded with powerful and iconic Magic cards, the Possibility Storm crew thought you could use some practice in navigating tough gamestates! So here's your first one, and it is BRUTAL. Good luck!
12/14
The Best Control Deck In Modern
Since when did Jeskai Control become a respected deck? Shaheen isn't having it, and he wants to make the case for what was the de facto control leader in the format! Which do you think is the real control king?
12/14
Constantly Update The Narrative
Gerry and Bryan asked the GAM Discord what their biggest struggles with Magic were and the responses were enough for two whole episodes! A summary won’t do this one justice, but if you’re looking to level up your game, you can’t miss it.
12/13
The Big Keys To Ultimate Masters Draft Success
Ryan Saxe drafts non-stop, but he's never had this much fun before! Is it possible? Is Ultimate Masters really a set as advertised? Is this the best Limited set...ever? Ryan shares his winning ways with you here!
12/12
The Secret To Being A Magic Professional
Emma has gone from a volunteer in Magic culture to a trusted full-time voice in a short amount of time! So how does that work? Today she opens up about the best advice possible when you're trying to "make it" in Magic: Be good!
12/11
What Every Death's Shadow Player Needs To Survive
Even with Grixis Death's Shadow taking less metagame share all the time, Ben puts up great numbers with it again and again. How? This is his guide to help you understand the archetype's astounding flexibility in the face of a wildly diverse format!
12/11
Ultimate Ultimate Masters Coverage!
Episode 76 is here to help you break the UMA Draft format! With 16 drafts and 7 trophies between them in just a few days, your hosts go over everything they have learned so far!
12/10
Your Guide To Standard Jeskai Control
Players can debate the merits of the Modern Jeskai deck all they want; we know that the Standard version is legit! Dylan Hand expects this deck to stick around for a long time to come, so learn it ASAP!
12/10
Large Amounts Of Damage!
It's a brand new Possibility Storm special! This isn't about winning and losing, at least in the traditional sense! Tell us: How much damage can you with this gamestate? Best of luck, damage dealers!
12/07
Pre-Season Two Invitational Modern Gauntlet!
In a preview of the Modern action at the Invitational, Ross Merriam and his SCG Baltimore-winning Izzet Phoenix deck face a gauntlet of Bant Spirits, Grixis Death's Shadow, and Jeskai Control piloted by special guest Ryan Overturf!
12/07
The Best Decks For SCG CON Winter
On the eve of SCG CON Winter, Shaheen Soorani gives his picks for Modern and Standard! Will his twosome lead to a triumph at the Season Two Invitational?
12/07
Last-Minute Modern Shakeups And The Cases For Amulet And Hollow Phoenix
Fair decks were out in force last weekend at #SCGBALT, but Arclight Phoenix took the top two spots. Gerry shares his experience with EdB's Mono-Red Hollow Phoenix, while Bryan goes over his prep with Amulet, and why they'll likely register those decks this weekend.
12/06
How To Win The SCG CON Winter $10,000 Cube Draft
Eight players. One Cube. $10,000 in prizes. If you dream of walking away with the trophy, this article from playtester Emma Handy is a must-read!
