Magic's Newest Mutavault? Investigating Mobilized District
4/15
How will Magic's latest colorless creature-land interact with the new Standard? Ari Lax takes a deep dive into the possibilities of Mobilized District!
#AriLax
4/08
What's the best way to use the newest creature-search spell on the block? Ari Lax sets about breaking Neoform in both Standard and Modern!
Perfectly Balanced, As Modern Should Be
4/01
People keep asking Ari Lax about Restore Balance in Modern, and it might be getting close! He details his experiences with the deck and his latest build ahead of SCG Cleveland!
Playing Smarter To Beat Izzet Phoenix
3/25
Ari Lax disagrees with a lot of the Izzet Phoenix takes he saw last week, and disagrees hard! He shares his core insight to beating the Modern menace, and the decks and builds that follow from that insight.
Standard Trends And Advice For SCG Cincinnati
3/18
It's been a few weeks since Mythic Championship Cleveland, and Standard has evolved more than you think! Ari Lax shares the metagame moves he has observed and his choice for the Standard seat at SCG Cincinnati!
The Essential Whir Prison Primer
3/11
Whir Prison keeps proving itself in Modern events. Ari Lax has put together this primer of general and matchup-specific advice that can set you on your own path to success at SCG Philadelphia!
My Modern Picks For SCG Regionals
3/04
There may not be a single best deck in Modern, but a few cards are pillars of the format! Ari Lax highlights his top choice for each pillar ahead of SCG Regionals!
How To Beat Everything With Sultai Midrange
2/25
Ari Lax piloted Sultai Midrange with aplomb at Mythic Championship Cleveland! He shares the one change he would make from his Top 32 list and how to approach and sideboard for all the main Standard matchups!
Gruul Aggro Is What You Were Waiting For
2/18
Gruul Aggro had a breakthrough finish at Grand Prix Memphis! Ari Lax explains why this weekend was the archetype's moment and explores new directions to take it for your next Standard event!
The World Versus Mono-Blue Aggro
2/11
If you weren't paying attention to Mono-Blue Aggro in Standard, the SCG Dallas results should be your wake-up call! Ari Lax shares major decks' gameplans against the monocolored menace!
Thought Erasure Is The Best Card In Standard
2/04
Don't bother plugging in that mic. Ari is just going to drop it. He's an expert on taking thoughts from his opponents, and the Pro Tour Champion is ready to take more than ever at SCG Dallas! Good luck to everyone this weekend!
The Standard Trends You Need To Know From #SCGINDY
1/28
The results from the first weekend of Ravnica Allegiance Standard are in, and Ari Lax has seen some clear trends! Get his no-nonsense take on three-color decks, whether blue will keep dominating, and much more!