Lands are a foundational part of Magic: The Gathering. Mechanically, lands are the primary way players generate mana to cast spells. Flavorfully, they represent locations planeswalkers have bonded with from across the multiverse.
Read moreVoid triggers as battlefields get emptier, or whenever a spell is warped away at lightspeed. Just how does void work? And with which previous mechanics does it share some similarities?
Read moreLifegain decks form a ubiquitous archetype in Magic that’s been around for decades. Which makes sense; Magic: the Gathering is a game about not dropping down to 0 life, so increasing your total life as much as possible is a sound...
Read moreOh no! You’ve made it all the way to your buddy’s place for your weekly Commander night, but you’ve forgotten your Crown Royal bag of dice! The last time this happened, you all had to keep track of life with pen and paper, like barbarians. But...
Read moreNowadays, the best permanents have enters-the-battlefield effects to generate value as soon as they hit the field. What are the best ETB removal spells? And how can we capitalize on them for maximum efficiency?
Read moreCounterspells are some of the most ubiquitous instants, and are one of the main reasons you’re allowed to interact and cast spells on an opponent’s turn. But what are counterspells, how do we cast them, and which are the best?
Read moreCommander is far and away the most popular format in Magic: The Gathering. The best Commander cards are the best for a reason – they’re the best-in-slot choice or just generally the best version of that effect available.
Read moreJund takes the best parts of red, green, and black and mixes them together for a brutal combination of big creatures, sacrifice effects, and graveyard play. Jund decks can play like “Gruul plus black,” “Rakdos plus green,” and “Golgari plus red”...
Read moreEmperor is a six-player MTG format perfect for large groups of players. But how does it work? Do you need EDH decks for Emperor? And most importantly, will it be a good time for your playgroup?
Read moreWe’ve seen their design pushed outside of the typical +1/+1 counter and graveyard spaces that this wedge is known for. With plenty of Abzan commanders on the market these days, it’s time for a fresh ranking. Which Abzan card is best if your...
Read moreSometimes Timmy cards are considered simple and that’s just not the truth. There’s a beautiful complexity in their design – balancing the big, flashy abilities with the correct mana value and difficulty to play.
Read moreBuilding an entire deck that capitalizes on the political nature of Commander isn’t anything new, but we have seen a new influx of politics-minded Commander creatures in recent years. Can any of the old politics Commanders hold their own? Or have...
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