There have been plenty of keywords and effects in Magic’s history that tax a player in exchange for a powerful up-front effect. Today I’m looking at cumulative upkeep and some of the cards with this questionable keyword.
Read moreMagic: The Gathering has a bunch of rules. Seriously, it’s one of the most complex games ever, and every two months or so new cards are released that bring with them new rules and interactions. Human beings like to simplify things, and we tend to...
Read moreThe first few Drafts of any MTG set can be a daunting prospect. Fortunately, we’ve got you covered! Here’s my breakdown of what I believe are the early frontrunners for the best commons and uncommons in each color to draft in Duskmourn.
Read moreHave you ever wanted a snack but you know it’s not good for you, so you tuck it away and decide that it’s better as a reward for some accomplishment during your day? Then you treat yourself to that snack when you meet your self-imposed...
Read moreBlocks were a fundamental part of Limited Magic design for roughly 20 years. But you’ll have noticed there are no blocks in present-day Limited. There are reasons behind that fundamental change, but today we’re honoring the blocks we played with...
Read moreIt’s hard to express how impactful of a set Legends was for Magic: The Gathering. It was only the seventh MTG set ever to come out, and it introduced many elements to Magic that newer players may assume have always been around.
Read more“Outlast has the problem where the cards look worse than they actually are,” wrote Mark Rosewater of the unpopular Khans of Tarkir mechanic. Maybe these cards are more useful than you remember?
Read moreMany years have passed since the introduction of planeswalkers as a card type in Magic. And now, on the game’s 30th anniversary, we’re getting an all new card type: battle.
Read moreWith the release of Dominaria United we were greeted by the return of some fan-favorite mechanics. One of those are sagas. Read ahead is a mechanic that gives sagas something new to play with and makes them much more versatile.
Read moreMTG has plenty of 3-mana counterspells that we can all use when we need them. Today we will take a look at the best 3-mana counterspells and where they fit into the Magic landscape.
Read moreWhat can these Dragonlords do for your builds? What formats do they thrive in, and what builds do they fit into perfectly? Do I always talk in questions? No, but it’s a great way to set up a segue to the rest of the list.
Read moreCommonly confused with the newer permanent type, a creature with plainswalk isn’t the same as a planeswalker! It’s not used much these days (in fact it’s not been used very much at all), but it’s part of Magic’s history, so I thought we should...
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