Getting to Mythic rank is the aim, or even the dream, of many MTG Arena players. However, once you get there, you’ll find that the rank works a bit differently compared to the lower ranks. You’re suddenly given a percentage, rather than a...
Read moreLiving weapon is one of those mechanics in Magic that, despite having only a handful of cards that use it, is well known to pretty much all players.
Read moreFiery and furious, red planeswalkers are often seen to be fairly monotone in Magic, but they go in a few different directions. We definitely have regular designs and abilities that deal direct damage, but there’s more to the planeswalkers...
Read moreGood removal is on the mind of every single MTG player. If you’re not disrupting your opponent’s plan, then you’re most likely doomed to lose. I can’t think of a better color to highlight for removal than black.
Read moreThroughout the ups and downs of different Constructed formats over the years, Draft has consistently been incredibly popular for a vast swathe of players. Even now, in the apparent Age of Commander, Draft is thriving on Arena, MTGO, and in paper...
Read moreHow does transform work, and how has it been implemented over the years? Which are the best transform cards? If you’re not interested, perhaps I can change your mind!
Read moreArtifact removal isn’t exactly something that black is known for, but it does exist! You just sometimes have to squint a little bit. If you’re running a mono-black deck, sometimes you need to make do with what you’re given and not look the gift...
Read more“Resource tokens” are a frequent item that shows up on Magic tabletops, and Food was one of the first. These tokens have proven popular, and it’s shown up in a number of sets over the last few years.
Read moreLimited is the best, isn’t it? It’s so more than just Draft and Sealed. Each set has its own quirks, with carefully curated synergies across the colours, with just the right amount of fixing added to make everything work.
Read morePutting together a pile of battlecruisers is something that some of us move on from, but some of us still enjoy the thrill from time to time. Over the course of years there have been plenty of these humongous creatures, so let’s take a walk...
Read moreFree spells! Why pay mana if you don’t have to? Being free makes these spells some of the most powerful in all of Magic, but they’re not all great, and there’s usually no such thing as a free lunch when talking about powerful play pieces.
Read moreMagic’s history is full of neat ways for one piece of paper to pack different punches. The game introduced a new type of card in 2021 going into Zendikar Rising Standard: MDFCs, or modal dual-faced cards. Were these double-faced cards designed...
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