Expensive commanders have to do a lot to compete with leaner legends, but you won’t be surprised to find some of the best and most popular commanders ever printed among the top 6-mana commanders.
Read moreMost of us are familiar with Prerelease Kits, whether we’re regulars at Sealed Prerelease events or we’ve just been around the game for a while. But for those that need to catch up, I’ve got your crash course on Prerelease Kits and how they can...
Read moreAs we prepare to face the dragons of Tarkir once again, we need all our warriors ready for battle. All units are mobilized for war. All your questions about mobilize should be answered in this here briefing.
Read moreLegendary tokens come in many forms. Some act as win conditions, while others function as a second body that enters with or replaces another creature. Legendary tokens make some cards into essentially two permanents for the price of one, which...
Read moreDwarves are such a staple of fantasy settings that they were a natural inclusion in Magic: The Gathering. So, which dwarf commanders should you prioritize for which strategies?
Read moreVoting mechanics take different approaches to how voting matters and how they pay you out, but today, we’re looking at the original: will of the council.
Read moreTokens, punchouts, and placeholder cards have long added value and utility to the last, nonplayable slot in our booster packs, but about a quarter century into its history, Magic added something new: Art Series cards.
Read moreDespite its power restrictions, Bracket 2 has incredible variety. I’ve got five decks lined up to introduce you to some of the bracket’s biggest deckbuilding tropes.
Read moreKeyword soup is a Magic slang term used to identify creatures with multiple combat keyword abilities. They’re a stark contrast to vanilla creatures, which have no abilities at all.
Read moreWe’ve seen many different booster types over the years, and fat packs evolved into bundles. We eventually got gift bundles, and now, Avatar: The Last Airbender has introduced the Commander’s Bundle.
Read moreNaturally, the Gruul Clans are a natural fit for me in Magic. Xenagos is my co-pilot. Give me big, stompy creatures and ways to make ‘em bigger and stompier. But which are the best green and red cards in the game, and what are Gruul cards good at...
Read moreIn terms of gameplay, Marit Lage is one of those quirky parts of Magic that makes the game so fun. For the uninitiated and the cultists alike, here’s everything you need to know about Marit Lage.
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