Keyword counters are a fascinating way to make some spells stronger and provide permanent buffs that don’t rely on +1/+1 counters. Not only are they fun, they’re also intensely flavorful, which is a winning combination in my book.
Read moreIt’s no stretch to claim that lands make Magic the game we love. The land system is a fundamental part of how the game is balanced and how the color pie and cards are defined, and it’s central to many core strategies.
Read morePlaneswalkers can be fantastic engines in many Magic formats, providing a steady stream of value. Multicolored planeswalkers tend to be more versatile because they have more tools.
Read moreCard collectors interested in maintaining and understanding the value of their collection should consider a card grading service. This applies to Magic players, Pokémon players, and anybody collecting sports cards. Not only does grading give you...
Read moreEnchantments can be built around enchantress strategies or simply play a role in your deck’s game plan. They’ve been around since the dawn of Magic, so they can fill any role: card draw, ramp, removal, stax, and so on.
Read moreTrading can be a great way to flesh out your MTG collection without investing extra money… but it can also be daunting if you’re new to the game, or have never traded before. Here are some tips and tricks to make it easy!
Read moreWe live in Magic’s Age of Booster Fun, where every card has 13 different variants of differing rarity that can be found across multiple different types of boosters. The newest treatment coming with Bloomburrow is raised anime foil cards, a...
Read moreI’ve been looking forward to Bloomburrow for a while, and this MTG set doesn’t disappoint. The Animated Army precon looks fantastic. Gruul commanders have some of the most interesting designs in the format, and [REPLACE CARD]Bello, Bard of the...
Read more| Illustration by Anna Pavleeva A new Magic set means new Commander precons to upgrade! This has become one of my favorite parts of new MTG sets, right up there with diving into new Limited formats. I’ve been particularly excited for Bloomburrow...
Read moreBloomburrow’s story hit most of the notes I was looking for, so it’s time to turn to the cards, specifically Bloomburrow’s commanders. What will this new set bring? What new archetypes are opened by our small friends?
Read moreIn 2023, WotC announced Play boosters, a product that melded Draft boosters and Set boosters into one product. Play boosters debuted in 2024 with Murders at Karlov Manor with the promise of simplifying the many Magic products that WotC...
Read moreBooster packs have always been an integral part of Magic, allowing players to grow their collections while savoring the unique joy of cracking the foil packaging open to see what treasure (or trash) has come into their possession.
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