Of the many themes a Commander deck might have, one strikes me as very curious: additional combat phases. These EDH decks are very attack-oriented, as the name implies, but isn’t attacking a bad proposition in EDH? Usually yes, because you leave...
Read moreLegendary artifacts in MTG were once a niche category, overshadowed by their creature counterparts. Their allure has grown over time, transforming them into sought-after additions for both casual and competitive play.
Read moreLet’s get this out of the way: No, we aren’t focused on the “weird” creature type today. I checked the assignment, and it’s Magic’s weirdest cards. You’ve probably got a few that came straight to mind if you’ve been collecting for a while or...
Read moreMana fixing is important in any Constructed MTG format. After all, you’ll lose if you can’t play your spells consistently. In fact, many MTG players hate the mana system when they lose to mana screw or flood, but that’s the system and the game...
Read moreA number of cards use the vocabulary “exchange” to swap life totals, control of creatures, and control of spells, creating a surprise upheaval that can cinch up the game. When exactly are these effects useful? And which ones are the best?
Read moreFew mechanics are weirder than morph and its variants, mechanics that let you play cards face-down as colorless creatures. We have some commanders that explicitly work with or support these mechanics, but there are also commanders that do other...
Read moreMagic has a lot of different subtypes across all card types and sets. This doesn’t mean that all subtypes are created equal, or even playable. I’m going through all the desert lands in Magic, ranking from worst to best and talking a bit about...
Read moreThe infamous Birthing Pod spawned an entire genre of MTG decks and altered an entire generation’s meta. This green artifact would run rampant in Modern for four years before catching the ban alongside Dig Through Time and Treasure Cruise.
Read moreMTG has a massive variety in its creature types, describing both races, such as goblins or elves, or professions, such as soldier or wizard. There are literally hundreds of different creature types out there, but one of the very first was a...
Read moreWouldn’t it be fantastic if our homes and properties never broke down? On the fantasy planes of MTG, there are such places.
Read moreHexproof fits the magic-slinging theme of MTG to its core. When you target me, I respond with some protection. We’re taking a look at the best cards that provide your creatures and permanents with the protection of hexproof.
Read moreWhile charge counters might seem like a new mechanic from the upcoming Edge of Eternities set, they’ve been around in Magic: The Gathering for quite a while. They add a unique layer of strategy to the game and lead to some really cool...
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