4 Great Places to Get MTG Proxy Lands
If you’ve played casual formats like Cube or Commander, odds are you’ve encountered proxied cards. But why would you want to proxy lands? And where are the best places on the internet to find them?
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Abzan Armor Upgrade Guide: 17 Easy Changes You Can Make
The Abzan Armor precon, helmed by Felothar the Steadfast, seeks to bash its opponents with high-toughness creatures while forming an impenetrable defense. But can this precon live up to these lofty ideals? And how can we support the Abzan as they...
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Aragorn, the Uniter Commander Deck Guide
Magic’s Lord of the Rings crossover offers lots of exciting deck techs to dive into. The set has plenty of exciting commanders that let you bring your favorite LotR characters to the battlefield.
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Mardu Surge Upgrade Guide: 17 Easy Changes You Can Make
Today, I want to upgrade the Mardu Surge deck that’s led into battle by Zurgo Stormrender, which promises to be an aggressive deck and showcases the mobilize mechanic. Can it hold up to that promise, and how can we make it better?
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Jeskai Striker Upgrade Guide – 19 Easy Changes You Can Make
Today, I’m taking a look at the Jeskai Striker deck helmed by Shiko and Narset, Unified and featuring the brand-new flurry mechanic. It promises to be a spellslinger deck, but will it be any good? And how can we make it better?
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The 19 Best Rebels in Magic Ranked
Rebels in Magic have a distinct mechanical identity that popped up more than 25 years ago before getting a brief resurgence with Phyrexia: All Will Be One. But what’s the difference, and what did those classic cards do? Let’s find out.
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Pantlaza, Sun-Favored Commander Deck Guide
One of the most notable mechanics of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is discover, which functions like a “fixed” cascade. It’s a fantastically flavorful mechanic that captures the idea of exploration and the tangible rewards for working to expand your...
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9 Fun and Unique Commander Variants To Try Out
Commander quickly became Magic’s most popular format with its introduction more than a dozen years ago. It went from a homebrew idea to a format that receives constant support and attention from Wizards, for better and worse. Part of the appeal...
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The 50 Best Mono-Color Commanders in Magic Ranked
Many players find an affinity to one of the five colors because it suits their playstyle or the flavor they love. Picking a mono-color commander is one of the best ways to get to the heart of what your favorite color does and show it off to your...
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Jodah, the Unifier Commander Deck Guide
I’ve often wondered at the challenges of designing 4-color commanders and 5-color commanders. Once you surpass three colors, many legendary creatures seem to latch onto a key idea, then provide generically powerful support for it; Jodah, the...
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Nekusar, the Mindrazer Commander Deck Guide
I’ve always had a fondness for Nekusar, the Mindrazer. It’s among the best early commanders for new players because it has a clear game plan, with a handful of useful support cards. While many Nekusar decks draw from the same palette of cards...
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Proxy Acceptance Has Increased Dramatically in Magic Recently – Here’s Why
Proxies have become ever-more common with the rise of Commander as the most popular Magic format. Players use proxies to sub in a few cards, or they even proxy entire decks. With Commander’s ever-growing influence over MTG, I bet you’ve played...
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