Modern Institute of Technology

Ten Lessons Learned

Shawn reflects on his five-year tenure as a columnist and counts down his personal top 10 articles. Number 7 will blow your mind.

Scapeshifting in Phoenix

Shawn shares his experiences with TItanShift at GP Phoenix.

Casting Daru Warchief in Legacy, Part II—Off the Road, On Camera, Out of Contention

Shawn recaps a disastrous day two with Soldier Stompy and posts an updated decklist.

Casting Daru Warchief in Legacy—An Intro to Soldier Stompy and Brief Report

Shawn writes about making Day Two at SCG Worcester with Soldiers. Yes, Soldiers.

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Top 10 Modern Decks to Expect at Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan

It’s been two years since the last Modern Pro Tour. What decks can we expect to see at Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan?

1st Place Modern PPTQ Report with Valakut Breach

Shawn shares his experiences sending Primeval Titan Through the Breach to win a Modern PPTQ.

42 Land Seismic Swans Won a State Championship

Shawn breaks down a sweet and affordable Seismic Swans deck that won Idaho Modern States, all for the price of a Grand Prix entry fee.

Vigorously Scrubbing Out

Shawn picks up Amulet Titan more than a year after Summer Bloom is banned. Read all about it in this not-quite-tournament-report.

Magic and Hoarding

Shawn returns to talk about the experience of liquidating the bulk from his collection.

On SCG Dallas

Shawn discusses the Top 32 of the SCG Dallas Modern Open and the prevailing narratives of the weekend.

Decisions, Decisions

Shawn contemplates decisions on what to play for the upcoming Modern PPTQ season.