A’ight, partners… Here’s where the Outlaws of Thunder Junction’s plot thickens. Among the new mechanics that this Western-themed MTG set introduced, plot is probably the most complex: This keyword ability involves casting spells...
Read moreIf you play Magic you also know that getting into a new TCG can take time and money, so it’s nice to have some idea if you’ll like the game before you play it.
Read moreI think there are many of us who joined the hype for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. It’s about time to look at some iconic figures from the LotR lore.
Read moreLooking to shake up the table with a bit of strategic politic chaos? Goad is one of the most entertaining ways to steer combat in your favor—perfect for Commander decks that want to play the long game without taking all the hits.
Read moreThe introduction of vehicles to Magic brought a science-fantasy vibe to the game just as it had in the olden days when Urza used power armor to fight the mechanical threat of Phyrexia. It created a powerful image of what the artificers of...
Read moreMTG has a massive variety in its creature types, describing both races, such as goblins or elves, or professions, such as soldier or wizard. There are literally hundreds of different creature types out there, but one of the very first was a...
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.
Read moreMagic has a lot of different subtypes across all card types and sets. This doesn’t mean that all subtypes are created equal, or even playable. I’m going through all the desert lands in Magic, ranking from worst to best and talking a bit about...
Read moreAfter the unbanning of Preordain in Modern and Mind’s Desire in Legacy, the MTG community is awash with lists of good candidates to unban in various formats. It seems like everyone has a favorite card that they’d like to see unbanned in one...
Read moreThese are the worst pieces of cardboard in the Magic: The Gathering that could have been some of the finest designs ever to hold that mythic orange symbol.
Read moreWhile the “partners with” commanders limit the overall variety of deck building, they can still pack a wallop and lead to some interesting play patterns.
Read moreI can’t think of a more mysterious, deadly, and interesting creature type than the mythical Praetors of Phyrexia. But the Phyrexian Praetors are more than just cardboard. They have a unique storyline that’s fully fleshed out, have detailed...
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