The “Banned and Restricted” announcements for MTG are pretty polarizing within the community. An important part of the formation and maintenance of constructed formats, it’s a huge part of the Magic ecosystem and has a lot of chatter around it...
Read moreAugust 2021 was Modern’s 10th birthday, and the format has a long and storied history. One of the ways that WotC keeps Modern under control is by periodically banning cards that have become too powerful for the format to keep in check. Today I’m...
Read moreThe most traditional way to win a game of Magic is to beat your opponents down to zero life points. But there are also alternative win conditions. One of those alternatives is to “mill” your opponent.
Read moreModern is one of Magic’s most beloved Constructed formats. The format has evolved a lot in the 10 years since its inception back in 2011, but some of Modern’s most iconic hits are just as relevant today as they were back then. Today I’m going to...
Read moreModern is easily the most popular competitive format in Magic here in the UK. But Modern has recently become increasingly difficult for many players to get into with the best cards increasing in price across the board. I’m going to provide you...
Read moreIt’s been ages since the release of the first Modern Horizons, a set that targets the Modern and eternal formats. Remember the experience of drafting ninjas? That sneaky ninjutsu mechanic always gives your opponent chills. What about [REPLACE...
Read moreMagic: The Gathering, a collectible card game by Wizards of the Coast, is almost 30 years old. Its popularity continues to grow and for good reason. It’s arguably the best game, full stop. Granted, I am speaking from a biased viewpoint; I love...
Read moreIn MTG, it can sometimes be very frustrating to face an opponent who gets the best curve and builds an army of creatures before you can manage to establish even just an average board presence. Even if you’re going toe-to-toe, sometimes your...
Read moreCounterspells are pretty important in Magic. They make up a lot of blue’s color identity and they’re essentially a big old “no” to your opponent’s spells. Join me, your British friend (tea and crumpets included) on a journey to discover what...
Read moreTime is an interesting concept, isn’t it? We’re bound by it no matter what we do and are aware that everything has an end as we desperately watch the clocks ticking. What a dramatic start right? Let me lay it out plainly if you’re still lost: I...
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