If you ever wanted to build your own planeswalker-themed deck but don’t know where to start, the secret is in the support cards. Planeswalkers are powerful on their own, but they really shine when you have the right tools to protect them, fuel...
Read moreBlack is the color that typically gets to do everything, but at a cost. However, removing enchantments is a relatively new addition to black’s arsenal, with very few premium effects that fit in this space.
Read moreSecond spell payoffs are cards with a triggered ability that rewards you for casting your second spell in a turn. It’s becoming an increasingly more popular design space for archetypes in new sets.
Read moreThe world of edict creatures goes pretty deep. You can make your opponents sacrifice far more than just creatures and get much more explosive effects.
Read moreSpace, the final frontier. Clearly there will be more MTG fan unease at yet another non-fantasy UB product, but for the Star Trek faithful, this is a long time dream fulfilled.
Read moreTrading cards—from Magic and beyond—are interesting collectables. While they fit in your pocket, some can be valued at near-unspeakable dollar figures. We’re talking hundreds, even thousands of dollars for a slip of cardboard with a smattering of...
Read moreRemoving counters can be just as strong as outright destroying a card in some cases, though sometimes you can shift counters around to unlock some interesting combos.
Read moreWhile blue is Magic’s strongest color, the historic champion of card types is almost always artifacts. Artifacts are often the source of mana advantages and tools any deck can use because of their colorless nature. Let’s see what black has to...
Read moreUniverses Beyond takes a sharp turn in 2025. What used to be some supplementary Magic sets usually aimed at Commander with a few cards that make it into other Magic formats are Standard-legal. And the second set to go straight into Standard is...
Read moreThe Pauper metagame is incredibly diverse with such a slim power margin between the top decks and those that barely make the cut, which allows players to experiment with a wide range of commons.
Read moreEinstein said: “The only source of knowledge is experience,” and that’s as applicable to Magic: The Gathering as it is to physics. Personal knowledge based on your lived events shapes your worldview and decision-making processes either...
Read moreIndestructible creatures can be a pain to deal with, but don’t let the name fool you. There are plenty of ways to remove an indestructible threat from the battlefield.
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