I started playing Magic right around the tail end of the Lorwyn/Shadowmoor block. Lorwyn also came with a lot of mechanics, way more than we see in current Standard sets. Tribal themes, champions, clash, changelings, hideaway, and the topic of...
Read moreWe all love to show off our personal style when playing Magic. Sleeves, deck boxes, and dice all show our friends and foes who we are. But the biggest way to flex on an opponent and show your true colors is through a custom playmat. Something...
Read moreWith the Universes Beyond series, you are greeted with one of the most impressive feats yet: Hasbro somehow convinced the Tolkien estate to allow them to create an entire Lord of the Rings set!
Read moreThere was a time long ago, before the advent of five different card frames/art in each set, we were graced with the first set of Masterpiece cards… wait, this sounds familiar, doesn’t it?
Read moreBalancing a game is hard, and Magic is no stranger to balance issues. One of the many ways Wizards chooses to tackle balance issues is through changing how cards work. This is generally known as “errata,” and it comes in a few...
Read moreInnistrad’s spooky gothic horror vibes not only make the setting visually appealing, they open up interesting design space. How do you make game mechanics that not only feel flavorful within the world but also work in the game itself?
Read moreSecret Lairs! These products unfortunately don’t include any cool superheroes or iconic crystal fortresses or caves filled with bats (yet). These are Wizard’s direct answer for single card reprints and wild alternate art cards.
Read moreSingleton formats (also known as Highlander) have grown in popularity over the last decade, especially with Commander’s immense growth. But what exactly makes a format a singleton format and what other options are out there beyond just Commander...
Read moreWizards decided to close the MTG Arena forum in October 2021 to promote better communication on other platforms. Was it a good idea?
Read more2020 was an interesting year for Magic products. Wizards has introduced a new product similar to Signature Spellbooks, but this time specifically focused on Commander players: Commander Collection.
Read moreWizards is no stranger to questionable decisions when it comes to making promo cards. But within the last decade or so, WotC made some changes to one of their longest-running promotions: the buy-a-box promo.
Read moreWe’re back in the world of he Forgotten Realms, this time in one of the most iconic cities on the continent of Faerûn. Baldur’s Gate isn’t only the setting for a video game franchise, it’s now the latest Commander Legends set.
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