Blitz in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Have you ever wanted to haste a creature and cash it for a card? Well now you can, because Streets of New Capenna brought with it the blitz mechanic.
Read moreHave you ever wanted to haste a creature and cash it for a card? Well now you can, because Streets of New Capenna brought with it the blitz mechanic.
Read moreExplore 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 ofย Universes Beyond, weโve gotten Secret Lairs, insert sets and even a complete, draftable set withย Tales of Middle-earthย bringing Tolkienโs classic fantasy epic to our favorite game.
Read moreThe hideaway keyword was introduced in 2007โs Lorwyn, and itโs 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 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 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 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.
Read moreAlchemy: Ixalan is a set that compliments The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. It features cards designed exclusively for digital-only formats, and ties in with the main release. An objective of these Alchemy sets is to further enhance decks that are...
Read moreIf you donโt like the character of Ragavan in any way, this discussion isnโt for you. Not to spoil it too much, but nearly every plausible monkey commander mentions Ragavan. The guy gets around, what can I say?
Read moreFrom the mysterious dark woods, there’s a name for the culprits of mischief and fantasy: faeries. But which faeries can help you in your deckbuilding and general gameplay?
Read moreThe embalm mechanic, which is basically the mummy mechanic from the ancient Egypt themed set, does the idea of the mummy justice, at least from a pop culture perspective. How does it work and what are the best cards? Let’s take a look!
Read moreThe mythical Black Lotus has been the crown jewel of Magic: The Gathering collections since the gameโs inception 30 years ago. The lotus is a powerful card thatโs become synonymous with spells that generate free mana, and it often ends games...
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