Burn is a decidedly red effect, with red cards like Lightning Bolt and Fireball defining red’s identity in Magic’s very first set, Alpha. Burn spells aren’t just for burn decks, and many burn cards find their home outside of them.
Read moreMagic is a game with a lot of different formats, each with their own distinct power levels and format identities. Due to the wildly varying power levels across these formats, the average price of a Magic deck can depend heavily on the type of...
Read moreDrawing cards is one of my favorite things to do in Magic. It’s one of the strongest game actions you can take, since the cards in your hand represent your options at any given moment. Then there are the payoffs that reward you for drawing those...
Read moreExpensive MTG cards usually have powerful effects, but they also have a pretty intuitive tradeoff – you can’t use them until you have enough mana. That’s where landcycling cards come in, so let’s look at the best!
Read moreI don’t know if there’s a worse feeling in Magic than trying to play a spell when your opponent has untapped blue mana. You know that they’re going to have some sort of response to whatever you play. But not today!
Read moreYou might already know that there’s a way to win a game of Magic aside from dealing damage: when your opponent must draw a card with an empty library. Most of the time, this is an afterthought. For some, it’s the dream.
Read moreFlicker and blink cards in MTG are cards that exile permanents and then return them to the battlefield. Most of these are blue or white cards and aim to generate value by re-using abilities that trigger when permanents enter the battlefield.
Read moreSneaking over rooftops, disappearing in a puff of smoke, and throwing kunai with deadly accuracy, ninjas are a staple of Japan culture and Japanese-inspired media. True to their pop-culture image, Magic’s ninjas often appear out of nowhere, as if...
Read moreIf you’ve ever been on the knife’s edge, just about to win a game of Magic when a surprise haste creature gets in for lethal, you should know there’s an entire category of card that can save you in that situation: Fogs!...
Read moreThere’s a ton of great (and adorable) dog cards in Magic. So, looking to channel your love for man’s best friend in your favorite trading card game? Let’s get started with the best dogs in MTG.
Read moreClerics have long been a part of Magic, and occasionally pop up as a core creature type in various sets. They pull lifegain and sacrifice strategies together in a way that feels organic and powerful.
Read moreAre you tired of playing honest Magic at your Commander tables? Maybe you’d rather pillage, plunder, and loot your way to victory? Ahoy, a pirate ye may be! Sailing the high seas is no easy feat, but this crew of no-good scallywags helm one of...
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