Magic is a game with a lot of different formats, each with their own distinct power levels and format identities. Due to the wildly varying power levels across these formats, the average price of a Magic deck can depend heavily on the type of...
Read moreSpellslinging is a favorite pastime of mages and wizards of all sorts, and many Magic decks are built entirely around casting instants and sorceries. It’s easy enough to determine what sorts of instants and sorceries you plan to sling, but how...
Read moreDeath and exiling are fundamentally different actions in Magic. So, what’s the main difference, which one’s better, and how do these differences impact players’ strategies?
Read moreMagic has some incredibly expensive cards in its portfolio, and not all of these are special edition versions that fetch a premium. Many cards, particularly those on the Reserved List, are worth a tidy sum.
Read moreHow does reanimation work in Magic? Which reanimation spells and abilities are a necromancer’s dream? We’ve got you and your undead army covered.
Read moreEnchantments have been in MTG since the beginning, and they’re one of the coolest build arounds in the game. They’re hard to remove and enable countless combos and interactions.
Read moreDespite its power restrictions, Bracket 2 has incredible variety. I’ve got five decks lined up to introduce you to some of the bracket’s biggest deckbuilding tropes.
Read moreKeyword soup is a Magic slang term used to identify creatures with multiple combat keyword abilities. They’re a stark contrast to vanilla creatures, which have no abilities at all.
Read moreWe’ve seen many different booster types over the years, and fat packs evolved into bundles. We eventually got gift bundles, and now, Avatar: The Last Airbender has introduced the Commander’s Bundle.
Read moreIf there’s one figure that’s particularly prevalent in most fantasy fiction, it’s that of the European medieval knight. So let’s look at the best knight commanders!
Read moreIzzet is all about drawing cards, playing big spells, and having the right interaction at the right time. I’ll be discussing why you should play Izzet, who you should pick as your commander, and offer a sample decklist to inspire you to get...
Read moreNaturally, the Gruul Clans are a natural fit for me in Magic. Xenagos is my co-pilot. Give me big, stompy creatures and ways to make ‘em bigger and stompier. But which are the best green and red cards in the game, and what are Gruul cards good at...
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