Is Wizards Printing Too Many Cards?
This is perhaps one of the most divisive topics in Magic: The Gathering, and also one of the oldest.
Read moreThis is perhaps one of the most divisive topics in Magic: The Gathering, and also one of the oldest.
Read moreMagic’s history is full of experiments and mechanics that haven’t returned much since they were introduced. Cipher is a pet favorite of mine, and the arcane spell type associated with spirits is another weird relic from the past.
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 moreYes, satyrs are truly some beasty boys. And many of the satyrs in Magic have names that point toward reckless behavior and a love of celebrating. Some might party a little too hardy… but how does that tie into how these satyrs play...
Read moreThe octopus is really a fascinating creature. It’s an invertebrate, and it’s so dang smart. The way some species can not only change color but also change texture is a great camouflage trick, especially when you’re really squishy and there are...
Read moreTheros Beyond Death brought players back to the enchantment plane of Theros to wrap up unfinished aspects of the story and build upon existing enchantment themes in the game.
Read more+1/+1 counters are an essential part of Magic. One of my favorite things to do in Magic is to put some dice on some cards, and the modular mechanic is a great start for any of these decks.
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 moreDeath in MTG involves a card in play being destroyed and put into its owner’s graveyard. A death trigger is something that triggers off that. They have been templated in various ways over the years including language about “when a creature dies”...
Read moreBlue has long held the status of Magic’s best color. While several factors account for this, perhaps the most notable is that it contains the best countermagic and card draw. One of the best game actions you can take in Magic is simply drawing...
Read moreThese days, much of the card advantage decks can get comes from interacting with graveyards, like by getting back cards that were put there from the battlefield or from the library. Another common interaction is to cheat cards into play from the...
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