Nowadays, it’s really easy to tell Magic sets apart. There are set symbols, copyright dates, and all sorts of information that make it clear where a card came from. However, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, some of the game’s earlier core...
Read moreWhen looking at green cards, many of the recognizable spells that players use in formats like Commander are sorceries, and some of them have ended more than their fair share of games.
Read moreIslandwalk and other landwalk abilities have fallen out of favor in recent times. Whatever the reason for it, newer players may not be sure what islandwalk cards do or why they’re good.
Read moreMTG Arena is the more polished online game client for Magic. A big part of what makes it unique is its claim that it’s “free to play,” but that isn’t really true.
Read moreMagical swords are a pretty common fantasy trope, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that Magic has its fair share of them. I’m a big sucker for a cool sword that has narrative significance or special abilities, so I’m always interested when a new...
Read moreCommander is one of Magic’s most popular formats, so it only makes sense that players would want a way to play online. The online format is a great space for testing out decks without having to build them physically, and it’s more...
Read moreWhile a lot of blue’s spell power comes from instant speed cards like counterspells, the color also has quite a few great sorcery speed spells. It has everything from simple cantrips to splash extra turn and theft effects.
Read moreIf you’ve never played with or against a group hug deck, then you’re missing out on one of the best experiences Commander has to offer. A group hug deck is designed to help out every player at the table in some way, and is often not even built...
Read moreWhat’s better than dragons? More dragons! If you love running creatures with powerful effects, flying over your enemies’ blockers, or just dragons themselves, this Miirym deck is absolutely the list for you.
Read morePremodern, as the name suggests, focuses on cards printed before the modern Magic card frame was introduced in 2003. The format also ignores some of the game’s earlier sets, meaning it’s more accessible than formats that include true dual lands...
Read moreIt’s no secret that Magic is an expensive hobby, which is why MTG players are always on the lookout for the best way to get new cards. While we all know buying Magic singles is the most reliable way to get our money’s worth, it’s hard not to feel...
Read moreMost ghostly figures fall into the spirit category, whereas more corporeal undead are typically zombies. This leaves more specific creature types like wraith with less representation to preserve more cohesion within larger creature groups.
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