In order to evoke some of the sense of character development from Dungeons & Dragons in the crossover sets, Wizards implemented a few different mechanics to represent these aspects in an MTG way. One of these are the “class”...
Read moreTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will have the usual prerelease weekend, one that won’t look much different than the typical prerelease, though it might smell like pizza depending on where you play.
Read moreA MagicCon Amsterdam ad has popped up, featuring never before seen art for one of the best planeswalkers. Could we see a new Garruk soon?
Read moreA 50% increase on commander tax? What’s next, the tuck rule’s back!?
Read moreHave you ever heard of Persistent Petitioners? Today, we look at a special kind of card that lets you mill huge chunks of your opponents’ libraries just by tapping creatures, and the best commanders to facilitate this strategy.
Read moreIn traditional lore a Talisman is an object imbued with magic that can bring luck or healing or protection. But what are the Talismans in Magic, and why do you absolutely need to play more of these in your Commander decks?
Read moreGrab your winter jacket! Snow is more than an additional supertype: Snow can also be a strategy by itself, enabling new and interesting game styles.
Read moreThere are many variations of Stifle effects. Some just counter activated abilities. Others triggered abilities only. Either way, they’re great alternatives to deal with abilities that a normal counterspell can’t interact with.
Read moreParents: Get your kids some books. Or an e-reader. Or a library card. Just get your kids reading, because it’s the easiest way to transport them to other worlds without leaving home. How else would I have learned the word “spelunking” as a...
Read moreAs you might know, WotC officially launched Arena at the end of September 2019. Sometimes the Vault magically and inexplicably reappears as you open Magic Arena, but what is it?
Read moreDescend and its related mechanics (descended, descend X, and fathomless descent) are some of the new abilities introduced to Magic: The Gathering in its latest set, The Lost Caverns of Ixalan (LCI).
Read moreA creative group of MTG players has invented a new Draft format that combines Cube and Jumpstart. It appeals to seasoned players and beginners alike. And no, it doesn’t use Polymerization.
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