A lot of the basic mechanics that we learn in Magic as new players are foundational to the game itself. Only one expansion has ever decided to replace flying: Portal: Three Kingdoms. Today I’m going to look at the mechanic that took its place, if...
Read moreEveryone acknowledges the ubiquity of the +1/+1 counter. But what about its evil cousin, the -1/-1 counter? Throughout the years one mechanic or another has focused on creating -1/-1 counters, and wither may be the iconic -1/-1 ability.
Read moreI love Magic mechanics that are “controversial” among fans. Today I want to talk about Commander’s very own exclusive and controversial mechanic: eminence.
Read moreConvoke was one of the most well-known alternate ways to pay for cards in Magic for years, but it only counts creatures. What about artifacts? Let me introduce you to improvise.
Read moreToday I’m going to talk about probabilities and MTG. Sometimes what “feels” right isn’t justified by the numbers, so it’s useful to know how to use hypergeometric calculation to determine your outs and its application to MTG. Don’t worry if...
Read moreIf you pay any attention to the lore of each set then you’ve probably heard the term Silverquill before. If not, then don’t worry. I’ve got you covered as today I’ll be going over everything you need to know about Silverquill.
Read moreMono red aggro? Never heard of that deck. Burn? Oh yeah, burn and I go way back. Maybe clever deck-naming is a lost art. An outdated form of expression, never to be spoken of again. But if you’re like me and you miss the good old days when your...
Read moreToday, I’ll be diving into the world of Jund Sacrifice, a relatively top tier deck in the Historic format. This deck takes a bit of setting up, but you’ll easily overwhelm your opponent once all the key pieces are in place. If you were a fan of...
Read moreHello and welcome to a new and exciting adventure over new horizons in MTG as WotC has given us plenty of planes to travel across the multiverse. From fetch lands to check lands crossing all schools and guilds, there’s a lot yet to be discovered...
Read moreAs you probably know being a reader of ours and most likely a frequent Limited player, 17 is the industry standard for lands played in 40-card formats. But why is this, and when should you play more or less than 17 lands?
Read moreIn the summer of 2020, I was faced with a dilemma that I’m sure many of you can relate to. With the pandemic in full swing, my friends and I couldn’t meet up in person to hang out anymore and we needed a new way to get together and...
Read moreCommander is a fun experience, right? Getting to play with your favorite cards you’ve collected over the years and sharing your deck ideas and cool strategies is one of the most appealing things WotC has to offer with Magic. More often than not...
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