Abilities have come and gone through Magic’s long history. There have even been a few outliers that were so good on the few cards that had them that they haven’t come back again. The provoke ability is exactly that.
Read moreMore than a few mechanics have been forgotten over the course of Magic’s 30-year history. It’s been a minute since the Kamigawa block, so you’re forgiven if soulshift has been deleted from your mental recycle bin.
Read moreToday I’d like to do a bit of a deep dive into my personal favorite cube: the Vintage Cube! It’s a high-powered experience where you get to draft the most expensive and powerful cards in Magic, and be paired up against somebody with just as...
Read moreMagic’s 30th anniversary is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than by returning to the plane where it all began, Dominaria! Magic’s next Standard set will be Dominaria United, which releases in early September of 2022.
Read moreOne of the many releases that might confuse new players are the Historic Anthologies that have come out since the start of the format. They’re basically just a flat release of a dozen or so cards that the MTGA dev team feels the Historic format...
Read moreWilds of Eldraine gets your standard Alchemy release just over a month after the main set’s debut. The set brings 30 new cards to the digital-exclusive format on MTG Arena, and they’re all a bit familiar.
Read moreOutside of elves, goblins are one of the most iconic tribes in just about any fantasy game, Magic included. They’re small, they go wide, and they run your opponents over before their bigger threats can think twice.
Read moreWith the return of the Pro Tour and the revamped system for organized play there are a lot of new sub-systems and qualification paths. They’re easy to mix up, which is why I’m going to help you by breaking down the layers of tournament play...
Read moreMagic: The Gathering has always been known for its stunning artwork and collectible cards, but lately there’s an extra layer of beauty that certain cards possess – textured foils. Textured foils add a fun tactile experience to the already...
Read moreIt’s no secret that Wizards has been going pretty hard on the Masters and other supplemental sets in the last few years. Basically every format other than Legacy and Vintage have gotten the treatment in one form or another, and it’s finally...
Read moreI’ve dived into the world of USB microscopes to fill you in on what the best ones are depending on your needs and budget. I’ll focus on specifically digital and handheld microscopes here, nothing too solid or heavy like what you’d see in a...
Read moreToday I’m breaking down what there is to know about gem codes for MTG Arena, what your alternatives are, and where you can redeem codes in the first place.
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