Tapped Out in MTG: Decks and Rules
To start the game and then end up running out of available mana sucks. This is called tapping out, and it’s (usually) never a good feeling. Let’s talk about that.
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Horsemanship in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
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...
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Wither in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Everyone 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.
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Eminence in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
I love Magic mechanics that are “controversial” among fans. Today I want to talk about Commander’s very own exclusive and controversial mechanic: eminence.
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Improvise in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Convoke 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.
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A Hypergeometric Calculator for Magic, Plus How to Use It
Today 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...
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Silverquill in Magic
If 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.
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Ranking the Top 10 Best MTG Deck Names of All Time
Mono 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 An outdated form of expression, never to be spoken of again.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...
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Deck Guide: Jund Sacrifice in Historic
Today, 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...
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Scry Lands: History And Info
Hello 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...
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How Many Lands Should You Really Play in Limited?
As 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?
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Introducing Commander Jumpstart: a Fun New Format
In 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...
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