Throughout 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 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...
Read moreEldrazi, Magic’s closest analogue for aliens, are one of the biggest threats to the whole multiverse. Part of their appeal is the mystery behind their origins. Despite multiple sets focusing on them, we know very little about them and each new...
Read moreLands are an integral part of any MTG deck. There’s been a wide variety of dual lands over the years, starting with the original duals that came in Alpha. But few (if any) have been as original as the Pathway lands.
Read moreBig changes continue to fascinate players and collectors when it comes to Magic: the Gathering’s booster packs. Both Draft and Set Boosters were replaced by the Play Boosters when Murders at Karlov Manor released in February 2024. Then Beyond...
Read moreThe Final Fantasy games are known for their selfless heroes, strong-knit teams, and the forces of good, everything that white’s good at in MTG.
Read moreWhile we’ve all gotten a lot more used to Arena’s hand smoother as the years have gone by, it’s still something of a curiosity, as well as a target of the occasional conspiracy theory! What is it, though? And how does it work?
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