Cases in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Every good detective needs a good case to solve. In fact, that’s how good detectives are made: by cracking tough cases.
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Suspect in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Suspect is a mechanic introduced in the Murders at Karlov Manor Magic set. Like any good murder mystery, it seems straightforward at first glance…
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Dragons of Tarkir Spoilers and Set Information
Dragons of Tarkir is the bookend of the Khans of Tarkir block, during which Sarkhan Vol manages to travel through time and save not only all of Tarkir’s dragons from extinction but also revive one of Magic’s most powerful...
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Dragon’s Maze Spoilers and Set Information
Dragon’s Maze, the bookend expansion of the Return to Ravnica block, is one of the most mechanic-extensive sets in MTG’s history. Cramming so much stuff in a single set may have been a bit too much, but on the other hand, that makes...
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MTG Zones Explained: Everything You Ever Needed to Know
There’s nothing quite like being in the zone. The thing is, there are at least seven different zones in a game of Magic, and often more! Cards are public knowledge in some zones but are hidden information in others; you can arrange your...
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Mana Screwed in MTG: What It Is Plus How to Prevent It
Magic: The Gathering combines strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. Lady Fortune has a well-documented fondness for fickleness, so sometimes she’ll smile upon us and we’ll high-roll and perfectly draw whatever we need…
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Silver Border Cards in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Cards with silver borders are among the craziest in all of Magic: The Gathering. It’s pretty much their main selling point. Coming from what are known as “Un-sets”, silver-bordered cards are aimed at a casual, kitchen-table...
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Absorb in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
If you think that math is for blockers, absorb is guaranteed to make blockers’ brains explode. Let’s take a look at how this keyword ability works, how it fares against multiple sources of damage, and how the MTG designers came up...
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Amplify in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Amplify is part of the legion of creature-focused mechanics unleashed during the Onslaught block, which was THE creature block. Let’s take a deep dive into what this keyword ability does, how it works, its history, and exactly what type of...
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Aura Swap in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Ready for some Sleight of Hand to keep your opponents on their toes? For a bit of “aura-justu”, if you will, since aura swap was inspired by the ninjas from Kamigawa?
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Gray Viking Games Review: Are They Worth Using?
Gray Viking Games (GVG) is an online store that sells MTG Arena codes for Arena packs, cosmetics, and bundles.
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Fourth Edition Spoilers and Set Information
Fourth Edition is a very, very ancient core set. So much so that, when looking at its cards, you may wonder if your eyes have grown old and tired and if you’re seeing things right.
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