The exile zone might be one of the most useful in Magic. It’s the place cards go when removed from the game, making removal that exiles permanents some of the strongest, but it also sees a lot of traffic as a zone that enables a lot of...
Read moreSometimes card draw gets out of hand, and you find yourself lagging behind as an opponent resolves Sphinx’s Revelation for X=7. Today, we put a stop to that nonsense. And if we can’t shut down the card draw altogether, we’ll at least find ways to...
Read moreA variety of new mechanics were released for players to test and play with in Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate. Some impact color identity of otherwise mono-colored commanders, some are returning mechanics like myriad, but one that...
Read moreWotC has printed wave after wave of catch-up cards to help even out the playing field. These usually take the form of slow white ramp spells, but there are other ways to make up for a lackluster start.
Read moreWe can count the number of Abzan tri-lands on one hand, but every tri-color deck needs mana fixing, so you’ll play what you can get.
Read moreFew characters in Magic are as iconic as Chandra Nalaar. The hot-blooded pyromancer was one of the first planeswalkers to receive a planeswalker card in Lowryn, and has remained a staple since.
Read moreWelcome to the party! Let’s have some fun with the party mechanic. I’ll answer some of your big questions about the mechanic. What does the party mechanic mean? What cards can work with it? Can I actually build a deck that’s competitive with...
Read moreLorwyn Eclipsed is shaping up to be a banger of a set, and it adopts the standard formula of printing two new precons to further flesh out the core themes. I’ll do my best to make sure you know exactly what you’re getting if you buy these...
Read moreLooking for your next creature type to build around? Enjoy gaining life and attacking with massive flying creatures? You may be in need of a little divine intervention. Let’s look towards the heavens, where we’ll find a fan-favorite typal...
Read moreLet’s say you’re here because you went to the MTGA store or the deck builder and want a way to grab those mythic rare cards you so desperately crave. You might have eyed the mythic packs for a while wondering if they’re really worth your...
Read moreWerewolves are one of Magic’s most effective uses of transforming double-faced cards. They’ve become a beloved typal strategy for players that want to build up their pack and become the alpha of their Commander table, so let’s see which are...
Read moreMagical swords are a pretty common fantasy trope, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that Magic has its fair share of them. I’m a big sucker for a cool sword that has narrative significance or special abilities, so I’m always interested when a new...
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