The Ultimate Guide to Tournaments on MTG Arena
Today 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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Going Competitive: The 16 Best Places to Find Magic Tournaments
A 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!
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What Does it Mean to Be a Spike in Magic? [6 Characteristics]
Here’s a simple question: what kind of Magic player are you? Are you the type of player that wants to dominate another player, or are you more of a fan of the art and community of Magic?
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What Went Wrong at the SNC Championship—and What We Can Learn
The recent SNC Championship suffered multiple hardships and hiccups, many of which are symptoms of greater problems with the new system. The issues ranged from too many players receiving byes, poor communications between tournament admins and...
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The 7 Best Wincons in cEDH Ranked
cEDH is the competitive way to play Commander, where everyone’s decks are extremely efficient and powerful. Today I’d like to showcase the format by going over one of the most commonly asked questions regarding cEDH: how to win.
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What in the World Are MTGA’s Play-In Points?
Some 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.
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How Do MTGA Seasonal Rewards Work?
At the beginning of each month, the new ranked season starts. You get your new rank, grind back up, and at the end of it all, you get rewards. I’m going to break down each aspect of the ranked seasonal reward program, how it works, what’s up for...
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The MTG Arena Championship, Pro Tour, and How to Qualify
We’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...
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Your Guide to Pauper Commander: How to Get Started
Commander is among the most popular formats out there, but players are always looking for cheaper ways to enjoy their Magic experience. Today I’m going to go over a format that has the essence of Commander while also being very affordable...
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The Ultimate Guide to Competitive Commander
Commander (and Magic in general) absolutely exploded over 2021. Today I want to focus on cEDH, otherwise known as competitive Commander, and get you educated on the format is, what makes it different from casual EDH, and how to get started.
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Everything We Know About The MTG Arena BO1 Hand Smoothing Algorithm
MTG is growing. From a digital perspective we know for sure, and signs point to this translating into tabletop magic as well, with Arena becoming the primary introductory channel for a new Magic player’s journey. What new players may have...
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The MTG Arena Open: What You Need to Know
Come one come all! The COVID-19 pandemic may have shaken the world and canceled events, but that doesn’t mean we have to wait to get back to playing MTG in a competitive setting. Wizards of the Coast has recently taken to sanctioning a new type...
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