Explore is a mechanic that debuted in Ixalan, a set filled with adventure and exploration tropes. The Lost Caverns of Ixalan brought us back to that plane, and the explore theme returned, now in the underworld. Ixalan people have plenty of...
Read moreSince the introduction of Universes Beyond, we’ve gotten Secret Lairs, insert sets and even a complete, draftable set with Tales of Middle-earth bringing Tolkien’s classic fantasy epic to our favorite game.
Read moreThe Tenth Doctor is arguably the most popular incarnation of the doctor, very well represented by David Tennant. He was the main actor in the show for three whole seasons, and naturally was portrayed very carefully by MTG designers. His MTG card...
Read moreThe hideaway keyword was introduced in 2007’s Lorwyn, and it’s gone through some changes over the years. Originally intended as land-specific mechanic, it was expanded to nonland permanents in 2022 with the release of Streets of New Capenna...
Read moreGreek mythology has had a large impact on Magic. The influences spread beyond Theros, the plane directly inspired by Greek myths. We can see it in the creatures, the gorgons of Ravnica, and the minotaurs of Amonkhet.
Read moreSurprisingly, a Universes Beyond product ended up being my favorite release of 2023. I know what MTG veterans think about these products in general, but I definitely rode with wave of excitement with the release of Doctor Who.
Read moreInnistrad’s spooky gothic horror vibes not only make the setting visually appealing, they open up interesting design space. How do you make game mechanics that not only feel flavorful within the world but also work in the game itself?
Read moreThroughout Magic’s history, keywords and mechanics will appear in a set and then fade away for a few years. In Crimson Vow we saw the main-set return of a mechanic originally seen in 2015’s Dragons of Tarkir set, and it’s come up on rare...
Read moreGreetings planeswalkers! With Khans of Tarkir coming back to Arena this week, I thought it’d be good to do a quick recap guide for the format. Given the nine years of power creep that have taken place since the set’s release, I imagine that...
Read moreIn 2014, Magic: The Gathering players traveled through time and the Eternities to the plane of Tarkir, home of Sarkhan the planeswalker and graveyard of dragons. Tarkir was a harsh world ruled by warring Khans, who wrested control of their...
Read moreIf you’re struggling to fill your Standard collection in MTG Arena, Golden Packs just might save the day. While they may help you get more cards, are Golden Packs more than a modest milestone reward that entices you to play more games and...
Read moreOne way you can make your Arena experience more customized is by using one of several pets that are available in the game. Pets are tiny animated creatures from Magic, usually themed to go with whatever set they release with.
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