The Best Versions Of The Best Decks For SCG Syracuse
SCG Syracuse promises a wide-open Standard field, so what are the best ways to build for it? GerryT offers his latest lists for all who want to be ready for this weekend's events!
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The Daddy Is Back In Business: How To Win This Weekend With Izzet Phoenix
As a longtime fan of Izzet Phoenix in Standard, Kevin Jones is mighty pleased about its recent results! "The Daddy" is here to teach you all he knows ahead of SCG Syracuse!
Bant Nexus Is The Better Nexus Of Fate Deck
Simic Nexus struggled at SCG Richmond, but a promising list from the Standard Classic led Brad Nelson to Bant Nexus! He shares his latest build, a sideboarding guide, and where to find it in action!
Risen From The Grave: All Things Izzet Phoenix For SCG Syracuse
After its Mythic Championship Qualifiers wins, Izzet Phoenix is impossible to ignore heading into SCG Syracuse. But what's the best build of the Standard version? Todd Anderson shares his thoughts!
My Top 4 Decks For SCG Syracuse
"The Boss" has laid down the metagame law for SCG Syracuse! If you want to find success, here are four essential decks to try. The aggro lists aren't a surprise, but the four-color build just might be...
Is There Any Stopping Esper At SCG Syracuse?
Esper Control and Esper Midrange are both near the top of the Standard metagame heading into SCG Syracuse, but they're hardly the only picks! Get lists and explanations from eight SCG content creators!
Eight Cards To Play At SCG Syracuse
War of the Spark has shifted the balance of power in Standard! "The Innovator" explains his theory of how power is distributed through the set and covers eight cards that should see more play at SCG Syracuse!
Simic Mass Manipulation Is The Most Powerful Deck In Standard
Mass Manipulation in Standard? Sam Black is here to tell you how the double-X-spell is real and why SCG Syracuse is the perfect time to unleash its power!
From First To Worst: Initial Impressions Of War Of The Spark Standard
Between a Mythic Championship and moving cross-country, Brad Nelson's had a lot on his mind, but he's back! He shares his takes from the past few weeks and his idea of Standard heading into SCG Syracuse.
Esper Control Is Better Than Esper Midrange For SCG Syracuse
GerryT had his say yesterday, but his Arena Decklists co-host Bryan disagrees, and how! Get his take on why Esper Control is better for SCG Syracuse!
How To Play Against Planeswalkers In War Of The Spark Standard
Get ready for some of the most complex battlefields you've ever seen with War of the Spark Standard! Ross Merriam has your essential guide to planeswalker combat ahead of SCG Syracuse.
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5/17
Planeswalker Day!
Ross Merriam runs three planeswalker-heavy SuperFriends lists against the Top 3 Magic Arena Mythic Championship Qualifier decks, piloted by Todd Anderson. Get caught up before SCG Syracuse!
5/17
What Competitive Magic Means To Me
Shaheen Soorani has spent more than fifteen years playing Magic for fun and profit. As he assesses the state of Pro Play, he has one clear message for Wizards of the Coast: "Renton, we have a problem."
5/17
Expanding On Gerry's MPL Resignation
On Arena Decklists (formerly The GAM Podcast), Bryan asks Gerry about the reasons for his resignation, how he feels about the MPL replacements, and what's next.
5/16
The Rules Of Engagement In War Of The Spark Standard
Every competitor, from FNM to SCG Syracuse, deserves to know Standard's unwritten rules of engagement. Emma Handy shares those rules and the strategies the top decks follow!
5/16
Overrated Cards In War Of The Spark Draft
Earlier this week, Ryan Saxe laid out the cards he found underrated in War of the Spark Draft. Now it's time for the other side! What's going way too soon? What's making maindecks that should be left in sideboards?
5/16
Thinking About Thinking About Commander
How does a Commander Rules Committee member go about forming ideas? Sheldon Menery conducts a thought experiment about when the benefits of a rule change would be worth the complications.
5/15
Has Simic Nexus Already Become Obsolete In War Of The Spark Standard?
Is Nexus of Fate down for the count? Can Bant Midrange stick around? Todd Anderson, Bryan Gottlieb, and Brad Nelson assess Standard statements ahead of SCG Syracuse. Vote for the winner at the end!
5/15
A Lot Can Change In A Week: Preparing For SCG Syracuse
Just how much can the Standard metagame change week to week? Abraham Stein is betting on something big for SCG Syracuse, and he's here to share his discoveries!
5/15
Chaos In The Command Zone!
Forget creatures as commanders! This week, Commander VS has each player wielding a War of the Spark planeswalker and one of their spells. Who will win this wild battle?
5/14
Underrated Cards In War Of The Spark Draft
Which War of the Spark commons and uncommons shouldn't be going so late? Which last-pick sideboard fodder really should make your maindeck? Ryan Saxe spills the beans!
5/14
What WAR Winning With
The Lords of Limited have more than 60 War of the Spark Drafts completed and over twenty trophies between them! In this episode, they share how to draft and build four key decks of the format.
5/13
The Many Looks Of Standard
Aggro to control, midrange to combo, these matches from VS Live! have it all. Join Ross Merriam and Todd Anderson as they sling Standard spells ahead of SCG Syracuse!
5/13
Your Guide To The Top Contenders Heading Into SCG Syracuse
With SCG Syracuse the next big Standard event, what decks should players target for the Open? SCG Tour standout Dylan Hand sets up the metagame as he sees it!
5/13
Mono-White Zombies With God-Eternal Oketra
Mono-White...Zombies? In Commander?! Bennie Smith pulls a rabbit from a hat to show you one of the wildest theme decks in recent memory!