Between 2003-2010, MTG had an era of design where sets had to fit into a pre-chosen mechanical theme, with a world and cards that were shaped to satisfy that idea. In this way, Shadowmoor, the color-matters set was created, and one of the set’s...
Read moreThe Commander precons accompanying new sets are fantastic products. Not only do they introduce a bunch of new cards for the format, but they also provide an easy entry point for new players to start playing Magic’s most popular format.
Read moreThe Lost Caverns of Ixalan is the most powerful set to hit Standard since Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. I’ve tried to build a narrative around these cards and what the set is doing well, while highlighting the cards I think will matter in Standard, the...
Read moreI’m excited to see this set unfold and seeing how these vibrant cultures get translated into a fantasy setting. Once again, it’s time to dive (or I suppose spelunk) into this rich, gorgeous set and break down all its cards for Sealed and Booster...
Read moreAddendum’s a strange but completely forgettable way to encourage you to play your instants at sorcery speed. You know, the one thing that no Magic player has ever wanted to do.
Read moreIf you’ve owned or played any tabletop game in the last 10 years then you probably have a veritable dragon’s hoard of assorted and mismatched plastic d6s, starter set d20s, fat pack spindowns, and all sorts of odds and ends. But what if none of...
Read moreOne of the most exciting preconstructed Commander decks from last year was Mishra’s Burnished Banner from The Brothers’ War. While the deck itself wasn’t really more powerful than other precons, its commander Mishra, Eminent One offers lots of...
Read moreWhat in the world are Signature Spellbooks? Fear not! I’m going to teach you everything you need to know about Signature Spellbooks, right here, right now.
Read moreIf you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered what it’s like to design Magic cards. With some experience and research to inform our top picks, I’d bet money we can find you the program you’re looking for to help you do just that.
Read moreReady for some Sleight of Hand to keep your opponents on their toes? For a bit of “aura-justu”, if you will, since aura swap was inspired by the ninjas from Kamigawa?
Read moreNew sets herald a deluge of new legendary creatures, but it’s always fun to see what they do with characters that played a role in the set’s lore. Agatha of the Vile Cauldron is an early villain taking after the wicked witch in Hansel and...
Read moreThe Magic Showcase 2021 previewed four different Universes Beyond crossover sets. We saw spoilers for the Warhammer 40k Commander set, the Lord of the Rings Modern Horizons set, as well as a Street Fighter and Fortnite Secret Lair drop sets.
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