Cost reduction mechanics like delve and affinity are usually very exploitable and devastating to competitive MTG, often leading to cards and decks being banned. Undaunted is one of those mechanics, but it has a clear limit to cost reduction: the...
Read moreBefore y’all accuse me of luring you in with a click-bait title, just know that the list you’re about to read through is all about the cycle of epic sorceries from Saviors of Kamigawa. If you came here for some of the raddest, baddest, most...
Read moreOne of the most interesting parts of Magic is its cycles, a group of cards where one appears in each color. It’s a great way to demonstrate how the color pie defines its effects.
Read moreMagic: The Gathering has many lands full of wondrous enchantments, spells, and wizardry, but none are quite like the fairy tales we find in Throne of Eldraine. The Eldraine plane is a high-fantasy medieval setting, inspired by Arthurian legend...
Read moreMagic is full of mechanics. Some are evergreen due to their popularity, and some are cool but aren’t supported thoroughly, like ascend.
Read more“Champion” is a word that has many different meanings, but two of them are the most well-known and the ones that relate to Magic. But there are only a handful of cards that have the champion ability, and that’s what we’re going to focus on...
Read moreThis is perhaps one of the most divisive topics in Magic: The Gathering, and also one of the oldest.
Read moreOne of the strongest mechanics is constellation, a simple ability that provides tons of value whenever enchantments come into play. It’s a great mechanic for anybody who loves enchantments and value, but how does it work, and what are the best...
Read moreBack in the days when I was only playing kitchen table Magic, I pulled a Chandra out of a pack and was thoroughly confused why the card looked the way it did and how it worked. After some quick Googling, and a few games, I quickly fell in love...
Read moreMagic: The Gathering has always been known for its stunning artwork and collectible cards, but lately there’s an extra layer of beauty that certain cards possess – textured foils. Textured foils add a fun tactile experience to the already...
Read moreThe city-plane of Ravnica is ruled by ten guilds. Each of them represents both a combination of colors and an aspect of Ravnican society. So let’s talk about the Orzhov Syndicate and one of the abilities associated with them.
Read moreOne of Magic’s many charms is the variety of cards you can play with. Let’s look at what makes the foil-etched treatment, introduced with Commander Legends, so special!
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