Grixis has seen eight precon Commander decks in the 15+ years that Magic’s been producing them. Luckily, these decks cover a variety of Grixis strategies and themes, showcasing the entirety of what these three colors can do together.
Read morePrinting proxy Magic cards is a time-honored tradition and a great way to get access to the most powerful spells in Magic. Today, we’ll be examining the best ways to create your own custom proxies and print them yourself.
Read moreDrakes, dragons’ weaker cousins, have never been at the forefront of fantasy media. But that doesn’t mean drakes in MTG can’t be just as lethal or mechanically diverse as dragons.
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...
Read moreWhile the “partners with” commanders limit the overall variety of deck building, they can still pack a wallop and lead to some interesting play patterns.
Read moreThe mercenary is a classic archetype in fantasy settings. Sell-swords who peddle their loyalties either alone or as part of a larger organization, these gritty warriors-for-hire are the backbone of any fantasy adventuring-based economy. From...
Read moreKnights have been part of MTG ever since the duality of White Knight and Black Knight in Alpha. Knights are usually a part of aggro and Boros decks, often bleeding into black. They pair well with equipment, and several recent knights have...
Read moreEvery good sword needs a name. The same is true for every good bow, axe, spear, staff, maul, mace, scythe, ring, throne, chainmail armor, crown, shovel, and the occasional computer chip. Magic has dozens of named weapons, armor, and other...
Read moreAs the years march on, the public’s interest or awareness of some Commander deck themes tends to wax and wane. But there’s one theme that’s taken a back seat in recent years: the pillow fort.
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 moreFor decades, Magic: The Gathering enjoyers of all types have desperately searched for the best card protection for their dollar. We’ve set our top clear plastic scientists to work, devising the perfect combination of size, shape, and softness for...
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