TMNT’s Sneak Mechanic: Clever Homage, or Dumbed Down Knock-Off?
The new sneak mechanic is quite similar to ninjutsu, but there are some key differences you should know before you build decks around it.
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Flexible Class Enchantment Reimagines Classic Aristocrats Effect
Ninja Teen packs an insane amount of value for a single card, and it fits like a charm in most black Commander decks.
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Hexproof vs Shroud in Magic: The KEY Difference
Shroud is one of the most straightforward keywords in MTG. Mechanics like trample or flying require that you know how blockers work and how combat damage is assigned, but shroud should be easy to grok even for new players.
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Powerstone Tokens in MTG: Rules, FAQ, and Best Cards
The splitting of an ancient Thran powerstone was the final straw at the beginning of the Brothers’ War in Magic lore. So, naturally, Powerstones were all over the place in The Brothers’ War, and were added to the game in the form of an artifact...
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The 60 Best Haste-Granting Cards and Enablers in Magic
One of my favorite mechanics in Magic has got to be haste. I love how its speed and aggressiveness can overwhelm an opponent. What kind of haste enablers are out there? What makes a good one?
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Affinity in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Affinity is one of those mechanics that teaches us about the game and its balancing. It totally dominated in tournaments, to the point that several cards were banned in various formats along with metalcraft.
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The 24 Best Voting Cards in Magic Ranked
Ah, kitchen table politics. Cards that let the table vote for different effects on resolution are extremely interesting. There aren’t too many of them around, but all of them put your opponents in sticky situations that are sure to swing things...
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The Ultimate Guide to Rotisserie/ROTO Drafting
Rotisserie drafting (ROTO) can be a very skill-testing, novel, and challenging experience to spice up Drafts, especially for Cubes.
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What’s the Best Table for Magic?
Today I look at several tables perfect for playing Magic that fit various budgets and preferences. I highlight several key features to look out for when picking a table and figure out the best one you can buy.
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The 44 Best Orcs in Magic Ranked
Have you ever looked at a goblin and wished your little guy was just a bit bigger? Then do I have the creature type for you!
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The 46 Best Orzhov Commanders Ranked
Today I present you with Orzhov. I’ll go over why you should choose to play with an Orzhov commander, rank the best ones, and even provide a sample decklist with one of the guild’s top commanders.
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The 20 Best Gruul Card Draw Cards in Magic Ranked
When I think of card draw in Magic, my mind first goes to blue. And unless I’m playing it, gods know I love to pick on blue players. Naturally, all colors in Magic have ways to draw cards, but what about when colors team up? Specifically, how do...
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