For newer players, the most likely entry point for the question of “Huh?” when they see the rules for landhome is when they get pulled into a game of Dandân. There’s some odd text on that card, a remnant of a now obsolete mechanic which...
Read moreBasic lands are practically free. You can grab them out of a land box at your local game store or Grand Prix. They’re very cheap in their most basic form. But people love to bling out their decks, so it makes sense that even the simplest thing...
Read moreAbilities have come and gone through Magic’s long history. There have even been a few outliers that were so good on the few cards that had them that they haven’t come back again. The provoke ability is exactly that.
Read moreMagic is such a lucky game. It’s gathered an incredible following filled with passionate people who love the game. For many, it’s the basis on which they fostered lasting relationships and learned many lessons.
Read moreMany joys come from playing Magic. Playing games is just fun, but strategy games often have a feeling of satisfaction. There’s also the social element; meeting with friends, finding new ones, and matching up against fearsome opponents make “the...
Read moreToday I’m going to talk about corrupted, how it interacts with poison counters and other relevant mechanics. Stay with me for a while and let’s see if the mechanic is worth our time or not. Here we go!
Read moreNot all merfolk fit well in decks together, and the speed with which merfolk can hit the board in other formats just isn’t there in EDH. A slower merfolk deck sometimes wants some intervention from a higher power. Enter Kiora and friends!
Read moreShards of Alara is one of the most influential and pivotal sets from modern MTG design. From a story standpoint, it’s a set that started to focus on Nicol Bolas’s greater plan, and setting Bolas on the path to be one of MTG’s greatest...
Read moreDragon’s Maze, the bookend expansion of the Return to Ravnica block, is one of the most mechanic-extensive sets in MTG’s history. Cramming so much stuff in a single set may have been a bit too much, but on the other hand, that makes...
Read moreWitches have been around in pop culture for a long time. But what do these wicked spellcasters look like in our favorite card game? Which of them comes out on top as the most powerful in the coven?
Read moreWhovians and planeswalkers assemble! Where do these legendary creatures stand as commanders? Read on to discover more as we celebrate the 60th anniversary of the infamous Doctor Who series.
Read moreFuse, in concept, allows players to combine two spells into a single, potent effect, providing different effects for various board states. Let’s go over its rules and restrictions, and discuss which are the best fuse cards.
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