How Many Counterspells Should You Really Play in Commander?
Every color has them, but we all know that blue has the most counterspells. Yet no matter what color your commander is, how many counterspells should you be running?
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15 MTG Arena Keyboard Shortcuts to Make Your Life Easier
Like many programs, Arena has a set of commands and keyboard shortcuts that can further enhance your game play experience. While you may already know a few, I’m sure this list has at least one that you didn’t know.
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What is Direct Challenge on Magic Arena?
Playing Magic was only a tabletop affair when it started in 1993. Now that technology has advanced, you have multiple options for online play like Magic: The Gathering Online (MTGO), Magic Arena (MTGA), and Spell Table. However, each one has its...
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How to Play Magic: The Gathering
Welcome to the Draftsim guide on how to play Magic: The Gathering. For the last 15 years, I’ve been playing this incredible game at nearly every available level and in many different countries. I hope I can share my love of this game with you and...
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How Much Removal Should You Really Play in Commander?
Removal seems to be one of the most contentious elements of an EDH deck. I’ve played many games with players who proclaim they play no removal because it ruins the spirit of the format, but I’ve played just as many with players who want to see...
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Everything You Need to Know About BREAD in MTG
Hello Planeswalkers! There are so many cards with volumes of text in the game of MTG. With new Magic sets releasing every quarter, how can you determine which cards are good? This question is especially relevant for the Limited players out there...
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Here’s Exactly How the Main Phase Works in Magic
Ah, the main phase! Fiercely competing with the end step for the title of “Worst-Named Term In Magic!”
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The Complete Guide to Tinkerer’s Cube
If you’re a Limited aficionado and haven’t been playing Cube, you’re missing out on Draft at its absolute finest. Cube is essentially a curated Limited experience, crafted by cube-designers who want to sculpt their own Draft environments for...
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How to Use MTG Gatherer and 4 Better Alternatives
Magic is a big game. Thirty years of history with a consistent output of new sets and cards has left us with more than 27,000 unique cards. That’s a lot of cards! It’d be nearly impossible to know even half of them, so having a good and reliable...
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Here’s the Right Number of Creatures to Put in Your Commander Deck
The magic of building a Magic: The Gathering Commander deck is finding the cards that synergize best together to help pave the way to your desired win condition. As you build your Commander deck, you want to incorporate enough creature spells to...
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Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Your MTGA Profile
MTG Arena is a program with tons of options and hidden features that a lot of players, especially new ones, need to learn to maximize their potential. Did you know that the game has a profile, and that it gives you more than just data about your...
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Mana Screwed in MTG: What It Is Plus How to Prevent It
Magic: The Gathering combines strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. Lady Fortune has a well-documented fondness for fickleness, so sometimes she’ll smile upon us and we’ll high-roll and perfectly draw whatever we need…
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