As you’ve probably guessed by now, I’m going to be talking all about the mechanic known as “phasing” today! Phasing is a static ability that’s been around for 25(!) years but has rarely been used since its intro to the world of Magic.
Read moreIf you play MTG, you’ll almost definitely have heard the name LSV. That’s Luis Scott-Vargas for you guys and gals who’re hearing the name for the first time. He’s in the Magic hall of fame, is one of three players who’ve achieved three ProTour...
Read more| Illustrated by Chris RahnI love, love, love Commander. it’s what got me into Magic and keeps me interested in Magic. It’s also one of the fastest growing formats over the last five years, so being able to add the 4-color chapter to our growing...
Read moreLong before Wizards of the Coast announced their planned release on Mac OS, before we featured an article on how to play MTG Arena on a Mac, Reddit was abound with questions on the possibility of a mobile release for WotC’s newest asset. To give...
Read moreThere’s no denying that MTG Arena has become a digital show-pony for Wizards. You also might have noticed that WotC is doing several things differently with their Arena than with MTGO. For instance, a lot of voice actors have been implemented to...
Read moreDeck boxes. Every paper player needs them. Whether it’s to showcase your collection, keep your favorite cards safe, or protect your multi-zero’s-behind-a-number deck or cube, they’re must. I’m going to go over a ton of different deck boxes today...
Read moreWelcome to another look at a great pre-con Commander product! After a review of the 2017, 2020, and Zendikar Rising iterations, I figured I couldn’t leave you hanging without a review of Commander 2019, too. If you’re unfamiliar with what...
Read moreWhen you’ve been playing MTG Arena for a while, you inevitably take notice of its economy at some point. That is to say, you find out there are different ways to get your hands on things like products, gems, gold, packs, and cards. There are a...
Read more| Illustration by Jeff MiracolaI started playing Magic back in 2012 after a friend of mine got me hooked on it. Even though mana burn had been rendered obsolete three years before that, people were still talking about it. Some with verve, others...
Read moreLet’s face it, there’s nothing better than jumping right into a game of Magic. But with a card pool of over 20,000 unique cards to choose from, creating a playable deck can be a pretty difficult and lengthy process.Enter starter decks, nifty...
Read moreWhen it comes to full art lands, I imagine you’re probably a fan, and you’re in fine company. These artistic beauties are rightfully loved by MTG players all over the world. Jumping on the bandwagon, I’m going to be taking an artful trip along...
Read moreMountain | Illustration by Jonas De RoOn June 23, 2020, Wizards announced that they’re bringing Amonkhet to MTG Arena, where it will be legal in Historic. They’re combining two sets from the 2017 block (Amonkhet and Hour of...
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