There are some keywords in Magic that those of us who’ve been playing for years can hardly remember ever not knowing how they work, while newer players may get confused in the details. Trample is a great example of this, and today I give you an...
Read moreTrample is one of the more iconic keyword abilities in Magic, and it’s incredibly well balanced compared to many of the other abilities while still being an important upgrade in the right situations. Which are the best of these cards, though? And...
Read moreCounters on creatures and players are the love of many Johnny and Timmy players since you can do ingenious stuff with them and create a lot of powerful creatures. But is doubling the counters effectively doubling the fun?
Read moreWhile rabbits were already a creature type in Magic, Bloomburrow has more than doubled their numbers. Some rabbits date back quite a way, and we’re here today to take a look at these loveable fluffballs, from both the annals of Magic’s archives...
Read moreIncarnations. The embodiment of a (usually) single-word feeling or emotion into a single creature, usually affecting the board with a powerful ETB or static ability. They’re very evocative of whatever they’re representing and are packed with...
Read moreHexproof is one of those Magic keyword abilities which, although it can be incredibly frustrating, plays an important role in the mechanics of the game. While it’s now generally replaced by ward, it’s an incredibly powerful mechanic that means...
Read moreSome would say that the greatest goal for any MTG player is to be featured on a Magic card, either in the art, the design, or some other way. For a long time there was a way that you could be included in all of these, and in the last few years...
Read moreGavin Verhey once suggested that he thinks bounce lands are the strongest common land cycle ever, and he’s got a point. But what makes them so good? And how do you use and maximize them?
Read moreElementals are a collective that’s been around for most of Magic’s history, but they’ve really come into their own in the last several years or so. They exist across all colors and can care about pretty much anything, but many have a strong...
Read moreJumpstart’s been on a bit of a journey, originating as a standalone product, receiving an excellent sequel, gaining evergreen status, and then falling off completely for some time. With the return of Jumpstart in Foundations, I thought it...
Read moreThe channel ability was introduced in 2005’s Saviors of Kamigawa to represent the forces of the spirits of the plane using all their energy to produce a one-off effect. This ability returned in 2022 with Neon Dynasty where channel appeared on a...
Read moreFling is such an evocative card, and there have been many variants of it across Magic’s history. Fling effects are something that many players love, and the idea of yeeting one of your big beefers into your opponent’s face is very appealing...
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