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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Why Do Cards Get Errata’d and Rebalanced in MTG?
Balancing a game is hard, and Magic is no stranger to balance issues. One of the many ways Wizards chooses to tackle balance issues is through changing how cards work. This is generally known as “errata,” and it comes in a few...
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Everything You Need To Know About Parasitic Cards in Magic
When I think of parasites I think of heartworms, face-huggers, paparazzi. But the MTG community has a different concept of parasites: mechanics and cards. It uses these concepts discuss how card designs and mechanics interact with the rest of the...
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Modern Horizons Spoilers and Set Information
Magic has had its fair share of iconic sets. Some are known for returning to fan-favorite planes, like Dominaria Unitedor Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. Others introduced unique, defining elements, like Dominaria’s introduction of sagas or Ixalan’s...
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Here’s Exactly How the Sideboard Works in Magic: the Gathering
Many, but not all of Magic: The Gathering’s casual and competitive formats allow players to use a sideboard alongside their decks. This separate collection of 15 cards often makes the difference in the outcomes of best-of 3 matches, and knowing...
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Theros Spoilers and Set Information
Greek mythology is so entwined in pop culture and fantasy that it makes perfect sense Magic would eventually dip its toes in the deep well of ancient Greek lore. To be fair it had already been doing this well before Theros, with plenty of...
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Deck Thinning in Magic
Some slang terms in MTG are pretty obvious when you first read them. Deck thinning isn’t really one of those terms, although it’s not too difficult to get your head around once you’ve discovered what it means.
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The 28 Most Expensive and Must-Have Cards in Ravnica Remastered
Ravnica Remastered dropped on January 12, 2024, bringing with it over 450 reprints of classic cards from the original Ravnica block, Return to Ravnica block, and the Ravnica Allegiance-War of the Spark sets. Many of these cards had only seen a...
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The 28 Most Expensive and Must-Have Cards in Murders at Karlov Manor
With Murders at Karlov Manor debuting, you must be wondering which cards are the big hitters in the set if you pull them from a prerelease kit or booster box. Here are the 30 most expensive cards from the upcoming new set!
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The 28 Best Detectives in Magic Ranked
We’re going to rank the best detectives today! And instead of a list with Sherlock Holmes, Kinsey Millhone, Hercule Poirot, Batman, Velma, and Matthew McConaughey in True Detective, we’re going with a brand new creature type in MTG, detective.
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Cases in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Every good detective needs a good case to solve. In fact, that’s how good detectives are made: by cracking tough cases.
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Suspect in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Suspect is a mechanic introduced in the Murders at Karlov Manor Magic set. Like any good murder mystery, it seems straightforward at first glance…
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