4/16
Ari Lax just couldn't ignore that newfangled Tezzeret Prison deck any longer! Today he shares what he learned from his testing with Tezzeret the Seeker and presents his latest build featuring Dominaria! Don't get caught off-guard at SCG Atlanta!
Breaking Dominaria's Fast Mana
4/10
Fast mana puts Ari Lax on high alert for brokenness, and Dominaria has him in quite a state! Today he gets combo-happy with Powerstone Shard, Gilded Lotus, and a whole lot more!
In Closing On This Standard Format
4/02
If you want the best road to the future, use the past as your map! Ari Lax is ready to be all over Dominaria Standard, but to do that, he needs to show and share exactly where we've been since Standard was saved!
Something To Fix For Every Format
3/26
Ari Lax has been exploring a variety of ways to play Magic! Today he shares a single tip for each of them that just might ratchet up your win percentage or fun factor! What mistake does he see people making in Modern? Legacy? Commander? Take it away, Ari!
Sucking Is The First Step To Being Decent: Getting Good At Legacy
3/19
Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax has to battle Legacy this week (at least for one day), and he can't play the decks he used to win with. How in the world does one go from clueless in a format to successful? Find out!
3/12
Well now that it's out there, we may as well have a talk about it! Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax is the conductor of the hype train this time around! Check his analysis on the most exciting things about Magic's newest oldest place!
Making A Modern Narrative With The MOCS
3/05
We've finally got some high level Bloodbraid Elf and Jace results! The new metagame is emerging for SCG Dallas, and Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax is the best place to start your journey toward the trophy!
We've Created A Monster: Naya Monsters In Memphis And Beyond
2/26
After his Top 16 finish with Naya Monsters at Grand Prix Memphis, Ari Lax is ready to share his team's creation with the world! Come for the decklist analysis and sideboarding guide, stay for the embarrassing explanation for his Magic Online account name!
8 Keys To Winning In Standard Now
2/19
Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax has tested enough and he's ready to rule! This Standard is healthy, but it's also exploitable. He has an excellent guide that sums up his testing work perfectly for your upcoming IQs and the SCG Worcester Classic!
2/13
Modern has been hiding Standard for a few weeks now, but Ari is on the case! Is it still as healthy as it was weeks ago? And what are the best decks to be playing? Catch up on everything you've missed here!
I Played Tron At The Pro Tour. Here's What I Know.
2/06
To everyone's happiness, Tron didn't win the Pro Tour. In fact, it didn't do a lot of anything at the Pro Tour! We've tracked down the most famous Tron pilot we could find to explain what happened and why! Don't panic yet, Karn fans!
1/29
Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax sees a lot of decks in the new Standard, but there are a lot of archetypes already falling out of favor. Most of them are aggro decks. For excellent guidance on how to construct decks like Tom Ross and Paul Rietzl, this is your stop!
Taking A Deep Dive Into Ixalan's Tribes
1/23
Vampires, Merfolk: both names of iconic decks of Constructed formats past. So why haven't these tribes or Ixalan newcomers Pirates and Dinosaurs made a splash in recent Standard? Ari Lax examines their circumstances and whether they have a chance at SCG Philadelphia.
Taking A Swipe At Rivals Of Ixalan: Part 4!
1/18
It wasn't long ago that Ari Lax trounced Shaun McLaren in the finals of a Pro Tour. With that heartbreak in mind, McLaren aims to get his revenge in the best venue possible: in Taking a Swipe! All is fair in love and war! Which cards are you in love with?
1/16
It's been a while since someone gave a proper look at this evergreen archetype! With surprising stats, excellent (and practical) advice, and the compulsory sideboard guide, Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax is putting you in position to help your team win at SCG Dallas!
Taking A Swipe At Rivals Of Ixalan: Part 1
1/09
There's left, there's right, and there's super like. 2018 knows no other way! We've got two Pro Tour Champions (that we super like!) and we want to know how they feel about these high-profile Rivals of Ixalan cards!
The Ari Lax Awards: Rivals Of Ixalan Edition
1/09
Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax has tallied the results of the most prestigious awards show in Magic! Join the winners and losers in this very special installment of his column! You'll laugh. Patrick Sullivan will cry.
Storm, Affinity, And The Math To Not Messing Up Free Wins
1/02
A lot of the time, explosive Modern decks can just win on the backs of their own power, but that isn't always the case! Join Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax for a look at how you can do some simple tricks at SCG Columbus to keep your wins coming!
Remaking Magic Methodology For 2018
12/26
With Magic approaching its 25th anniversary, much of the professional game has yet to be figured out. Ari Lax is on a quest to remake the way pros like him prepare, and today he shares his points of focus.
Video: B/R Hollow One In Modern!
12/22
B/R Hollow One is Modern's hot new deck! Ari Lax tests it on Magic Online to see if it can bring players success at SCG Columbus!
