Standard’s meta is a constantly shifting entity, and it can be hard for new players to find their way into Magic’s most turbulent format. That said, the shifting battlegrounds are what make Standard one of the most fun formats to play. Challenger...
Read moreBlah blah blah fetch lands, blah blah blah shock lands. Okay, but what about filter lands? Filter lands are honestly a little underrated. I mean, while these lands might be less popular in some cases, they’re phenomenal the times when you can use...
Read moreThe MTG Challenger Decks have been an annual occurrence in Magic since their initial debut in 2018. Each year, four Standard format constructed decks are released with some rares, a mythic, and a neat little name. Whether or not these decks are...
Read moreLands are a core piece of Magic: The Gathering. The game would be vastly different from what we know and love today without them. There are lots of different types of lands ranging anywhere from basic lands to fetch lands, each with a set of...
Read moreGrab a friend and grab some cards because today we’re taking a look at Magic’s Battlebond expansion! A set that’s built with the two-headed giant and Commander formats in mind. This set brought with it all of the benefits of working as a team and...
Read moreMagic: the Gathering has always had a wide range of mechanics and card types that serve to diversify gameplay and interaction between players. With Kaldheim’s recent release, more Sagas have found their way into the game. WotC is definitely...
Read moreThe color wheel, or “color pie” as you’ve probably heard more often, is one of MTG’s defining traits. It’s part of what makes the game so unique and successful. Starting from the top and going in a clockwise circle we have white, blue, black...
Read moreEverybody knows dual lands are helpful. They help you balance out your land count and fix your mana to be more consistent. It can be hard to strike a good balance with just basic lands, and you can sometimes find yourself not getting enough mana...
Read moreThe stack. You’ve probably had your fair share of interesting interactions with other players using the stack. You might even be the one who knows your way around it the most in your playgroup. Or, hey, you might be newer to the game and still...
Read more| Illustration by DaarkenThe ocean of change in MTG is as wide as it is deep, if not wider. What the waves carry to our shores varies. Sometimes you get something like power creep, and other times you get new mechanics.In this case, we’re...
Read moreI get it. Your game library is a special collection. Some would even say it’s sacred. So it makes sense to be frustrated that you can’t call MTG Arena a part of your Steam library. You might be holding out hope, or you might have already given up...
Read moreThe matchmaking system in MTG Arena is a confusing thing. You sit down at your computer, pick what queue you want to play in, and decide which deck you want to use for the game. A few moments later, you’re matched against somebody that the game...
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