| Illustration by Raymond Swanland Winning in Magic: The Gathering can be as simple as having the creature with the highest power, but as most of us know, just swinging with the biggest thing on the table doesn’t guarantee victory. Still, there...
Read moreLet’s talk 2-drops. Commanders you can reliably get out early are great, and if they have some power in 2-color synergies, so much the better.
Read moreSimic is absolutely the best color pair in casual Commander. But what if we added combos to get the most from our deck, to provide incredible closing power to go with our huge burst of mana?
Read moreWhere would the good guys be without the bad guys and their villainous plots? Let’s help spice up our Magic games by honing the most important ability of every self-respecting, moustache-twirling malefactor: setting up villainous choices to...
Read moreTappers are a classic part of Limited history. Creatures that tap opposing threats are often among the strongest creatures in the format because they play offensively and defensively against your opponent’s most threatening creatures.
Read moreWhether they outright prevent searching, limit how effective those searches are, or punish players for even trying, anti-tutor cards are some of the best ways to keep greedy strategies in check.
Read moreEsper combos have an Esper color identity, meaning that they deploy black, white, and blue cards. Many Esper combos revolve around artifacts and flicker shenanigans. Infinite turns are a common payout.
Read moreMagic is a game of words. Words make up the rules and mechanics of the game. MTG’s story is told through the cards first and through novels, free short stories, and other media second. This is where flavor text comes in.
Read moreInteraction is an essential part of any Magic deck. One of the most popular ways to interact with your opponent’s cards is through removal or kill spells that take your opponent’s most powerful threats or key cards off the board.
Read moreWhite has a lot of ways to facilitate infinite combos, from blink effects to token generators. These can ensure a victory, or put you in a position to win with ease.
Read moreWhen Magic revisited Zendikar for Zendikar Rising, they made a nod to an old classic from the original set. Looks like they pushed the original Scute Mob too far, though.
Read moreConfluence cards are all about choices and understanding situations. So, let’s take a look at these incredibly interesting cycles of cards and dive into the vast possibilities.
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