Counterspells are one of the key types of spells in Magic and can be terrribly expensive, but there are plenty of budget counterspells, and cheap counters that work almost as good as the expensive ones.
Read moreRamping is one of the strongest things you can do in Magic. Playing ahead of the mana curve gives you a massive lead over your opponents and can snowball a game in your favor. Effectively playing on turn 5 while your opponents are stuck on turn 3...
Read moreWhen it comes to winning games in Magic: The Gathering, red cards stand out as the color of explosive plays and relentless aggression. From cards that deal devastating amounts of direct damage to those that flood the battlefield with hasty...
Read moreWhile synergies can separate winning strategies from other decks in Magic: The Gathering, they shouldn’t be confused with combos and, god forbid, infinite combos.
Read moreMagic: The Gathering is a game with a considerable tenure under its belt. Long ago, we battled with vanilla 2/2s that are now almost nonexistent in competitive Magic, which has evolved since the game’s introduction. With that in mind, have...
Read moreNot all card draw is created equal. While blue and black have access to raw card advantage, other colors often need to lean into their themes to extract card advantage. What does this mean for Selesnya decks? Let’s find out!
Read moreInstant spells in MTG are some of the most exciting cards to play simply because they let you and your opponents surprise and outwit each other. Instants turn combat around and make players feel uneasy about their decisions.
Read moreRakdos is the color pair most tied to its origins in Ravnica and the evocative pain circus motif of that guild. Its few planeswalkers are no exception, embodying the Rakdos ethos regardless of plane or character on the cards.
Read moreI kind of take it for granted how ubiquitous equipment is in modern Magic. With any evergreen mechanic you’re bound to see legendary creatures designed specifically to carry that mechanic into Commander’s ever-growing expanse of deckbuilding...
Read moreSo, you’re going to build a MTG deck from scratch. You’ve got some cards, and you’ve seen people build decks to battle each other. The easiest way to do this is to know what’s the theme of the deck you want to play. The deck theme provides you...
Read moreCard advantage is vital in Magic, but especially in Commander. Players are often advised to add tons of card draw to their deck. It lets you see more cards, and one of the easiest ways to win a game of Magic is to have seen more cards than your...
Read moreWant to make your opponents think twice before attacking you? Pillow fort decks are all about building defenses, taxing aggression, and sitting back while your opponents struggle.
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