Some creature types show up in almost every set and have lots of cards to choose from. On the opposite end of this spectrum are the types that only show up on very rare occasions, have never been focused on in a set, and have no cohesive themes...
Read moreThe Starter Commander decks are definitely emblematic of Wizards’ push of the Commander format. These decks are designed to help new players get into the format at a low entry price. They’re a good product to get new friends into Magic, or...
Read moreOf all the in-universe Magic sets that have been announced for 2025, Edge of Eternities is the one I’m most excited for. This is due in large part thanks to its unique new setting, the Edge, which sits outside of Magic’s multiverse, next to the...
Read moreRaccoons are a creature type in Magic, and a relatively new one. The first black border raccoon was printed in Streets of New Capenna, and they’ve popped up in a few sets since then.
Read moreWhen building a deck in MTG Arena, you’ll likely want to have an idea of exactly how many creatures you have compared to noncreature spells. This is especially helpful when building a Limited deck since there’s a specific ratio of creatures to...
Read moreOver the years Wizards has released a variety of products aimed at getting new players into Magic. One on-going iteration is the Starter Kit, sets of competing beginner’s decks meant to be played head-to-head as an introduction to the...
Read moreThere are now enough good dinosaurs in Magic that you can easily run dinosaurs as a typal group, and you have a few commanders to choose from to do so. There are also some great dinosaur cards that work well in just about any deck they can fit...
Read moreSagas are one of the newer card types, introduced back in Dominaria. They’ve quickly become a great addition to the game and have created a lot of fun interactions. Some of these cards, like Urza’s Saga, are also very strong pieces for...
Read moreIt can be just as important to consider how fun a Magic deck is to play against as it is to play with. This is especially true if you’re trying to get friends into the game, since they aren’t likely going to enjoy getting bodied by an...
Read moreYou don’t have to understand how deckbuilding works to use precons. Even you veteran players can still have fun playing some precons straight out of the box. Maybe your playgroup wants to shake things up, or maybe you just want to try out a new...
Read moreEnchantments aren’t limited to any specific color or combination of colors, but there are some color combinations that are clearly better at supporting this card type. Selesnya GW is one of, if not the best color combinations for enchantment...
Read moreSimilar to card sleeves, there are a lot of options out there for playmats. Which one is the best for you will vary on your personal taste and individual needs. That said, if you’re unsure of where to start, there are a few playmats I would...
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