Midrange decks are especially promising in Commander. The format allows for plenty of time to set up a grindy value engine while the players who spend too much time durdling around can be vulnerable to a deck that can pivot in an instant. But...
Read moreWhite has a whole array of ways to pump a creature, or two creatures, or your entire squad, in the form of enchantments, planeswalkers, and also your run-of-the-mill instant speed combat tricks.
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 moreMTG’s releasing actor-signed Magic cards when Star Trek releases, but Sir Patrick Stewart might’ve forgotten who he played during the signing process.
Read moreThe Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon is the last place we would’ve expected to hear mention of Magic: The Gathering, but it’s definitely a sign of MTG’s growing mainstream appeal.
Read moreReplacement effects are Magic’s built-in rules that modify or tweak game events before they happen. They can also get quite messy, though, so let’s break down the ins and outs of how replacement effects work in MTG.
Read moreCard advantage specifically comes down to deckbuilding and opportunities during a game. What is card advantage, and why is it important? Let’s find out!
Read moreSimic has some of the scariest commanders, especially in casual play. But what about the lesser-known commanders?
Read moreDwarf typal tech is rising thanks to The Hobbit, a weird counterspell is rising thanks to Modern, and a weirdly strong Doctor Who uncommon continues to rally.
Read moreSmaug is a high risk commander with a ridiculously strong ability. It’s a surefire combo menace, but is this classic villain’s mana cost too restrictive for it to see play?
Read moreHave you ever woken up in the morning and just felt groggy and detached from everything? Or maybe you watched a movie where some dude pops out of a portal and throws up. That’s more or less how your creatures feel when you summon them in...
Read moreIf you’ve ever found yourself foiled by a slew of counterspells and wished your spells just affected the board, you might enjoy cast triggers that provide at least a little value whenever you cast the spell, even if it doesn’t resolve.
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