Category Archives: Standard

_ShipIt returns to an old Standard favorite, RUG Pod, to show off a number of neat interactions and new powerful creatures (Thragtusk, anyone?).

This week Lee makes a foray out of the Block world and into Standard, playing a version of the UW Miracle deck that’s recently been performing well in almost every single competitive format.

_ShipIt returns to his Standard RUG Pod list, but with his DE foiled by a server crash, he continues to show off Birthing Pod with his Modern Naya Pod list.

This week Michael takes a break from grinding DEs and takes us through the matchup between Naya Pod and Esper Mid-Range in Standard. Check out his detailed analysis, and follow his decision-making inside (featuring Ricky Sidher).

After taking second-place at the Star City Invitational the weekend before last, _ShipIt shows off an improved version of RUG Pod (a skill-intensive and really enjoyable deck) that he piloted to his excellent finish.

This week _ShipIt takes a version GUR Birthing Pod, a deck with which he Top 4-ed this weekend at the World Championship Qualifiers, through a DE. Check out the vids here.

_ShipIt reflects on his Grand Prix Anaheim decision and shows off his Standard variation of RG Ramp-Beats in a DE.