Hello planeswalkers! When you think of the planes in Magic, which one first comes to mind? Maybe it’s the first one you played, or perhaps just a plane in a Magic set you played very well with. When it comes to some of the most famous and popular...
Read moreArguably the two biggest online TCGs are Hearthstone and MTG Arena. Many players will have at least tried both, but if you haven’t, what’s different between the two of them? And what lessons have they learned from each other? More importantly...
Read moreIf you’ve been playing Magic for a while, you’ve likely heard words like Rakdos or Simic thrown around when describing decks. These color pairs get their names from Magic’s 10 Guilds of Ravnica.
Read moreAlchemy sets are like Thanos: They’re inevitable. With some exceptions like March of the Machine, each Standard MTG set has its Alchemy counterpart. Today, you can play Alchemy: Outlaws of Thunder Junction, or simply Alchemy: Thunder Junction...
Read moreMagic dipped its toe into the 1/1 game in 2023, but it’s not a new concept for trading card games, with other TCGs experimenting with these ultra-rare collectibles from time to time. But how valuable can a one-of-a-kind card actually be?
Read moreTo get around the problems caused by really expensive cards, there are proxies, which are nothing more than a copy of a card, or a playtest card. But is it legal to proxy an MTG card? What about proxying a whole deck? And when can you play with...
Read moreGather ‘round, and hear the tale of the unsung heroes of the Magic realm. Not the soldiers, nor the barbarians, nor the knights. Not the wizards, warlocks, or warriors. No, today we sing the praises of the most illustrious, most daring, most...
Read moreFor all the valid criticisms of Magic Arena’s economy, there are a generous amount of free items you can receive, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been jamming on Arena since its Beta release.
Read moreReddit is useful for discussing all manner of topics on the internet, and it’s what countless forums from 10-20 years ago have evolved into. It goes without saying that there’s a lot of discourse about MTG happening on reddit, too, but there’s...
Read moreMagic cards can be incredibly expensive. But it’s not all doom and gloom. You can play Magic for little to no money if you make a couple of sacrifices and have a bit of information.
Read moreThe stack. You’ve probably had your fair share of interesting interactions with other players using the stack. You might even be the one who knows your way around it the most in your playgroup. Or, hey, you might be newer to the game and still...
Read moreMany 5-color commanders lack mechanically interesting abilities, falling into general good-stuff strategies themed around multicolor permanents or legends. Today, we’re building a disruptive legends deck that does more than plop general...
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