Now, we step into something even bigger, especially for Limited fans. With the introduction of the Limited Championship, Arena finally offers a true path to the highest levels of Limited play, and today, we uncover everything you need to know...
Read moreCommander (and Magic in general) absolutely exploded over the last decade. Today I want to focus on cEDH, otherwise known as competitive Commander, and get you educated on what the format is, what makes it different from casual EDH, and how to...
Read moreSome systems had to be revamped with the return of competitive play and the Pro Tour, and MTG Arena pro players got a new option to compete. This is where Play-In points come in.
Read moreCome one, come all! Get back to playing MTG in a competitive setting. Wizards of the Coast sanctions an online competitive event: the MTG Arena Open. As an alternative path to a Qualifier Weekend, the Arena Open offers a unique chance to compete...
Read moreNorman Osborn has crept into the #1 spot for Spider-Man commanders, partly due to just how well-positioned it is in competitive EDH.
Read moreA recent job posting by Hasbro has people thinking that the sorely missed Judge Program is making a comeback soon.
Read moreWhile we’ve all gotten a lot more used to Arena’s hand smoother as the years have gone by, it’s still something of a curiosity, as well as a target of the occasional conspiracy theory! What is it, though? And how does it work?
Read moreDark Ritual – Illustration by Wizard of Barge A controversial match loss issued by a Pastimes Events Judge last weekend at the Secret Lair Showdown Championship in GenCon has sparked a rules controversy in the Magic: The Gathering...
Read moreA new Standard is right around the corner and the Pro Tour is coming back next year. Now is as good a time as ever to jump into competitive Magic!
Read moreWe’ve talked about all kinds of things on this blog for casual players and how to do better in or have more fun on MTG Arena. We’re going to be covering something a little different today, though, as I’m sure you can tell by the title. We’ll be...
Read moreMagic is full of history, much of it wrapped around iconic decks whose impact has lasted well beyond their viability. We still see some variants of classic decks like Cheerios and Ponza to this day, though they’ve lost some luster amid changing...
Read moreToday I’m going to explore the various aspects of MTGA tournaments including how to find them, their formats, and their impact on the community as a whole. Intrigued? Let’s get started!
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