Being the monarch is a dangerous position in Magic, as some not-so-loyal subjects can stab you in the back. We’re going to discuss how you can become the monarch in EDH, the best commanders to do it, and how to take advantage of it.
Read moreFrom milling to commander damage, alternate win conditions have existed in Magic for a long time now. One of the most famous alternate win condition is poisoning your opponent. But what is poison, and how does it work? Let’s talk about that.
Read moreThe miracle mechanic isn’t the most popular, but there’s some strategy and effectiveness to it. Can this commonly overlooked mechanic make a difference in your builds? Or are you interested in just trying something new?
Read moreThe first blush of “divvy” cards shows up in Invasion, including the iconic Fact or Fiction, and if you’re building a Commander deck with divvy effects in mind, you need know what matters so you can avoid invoking the ire of the...
Read moreMutate is one of the coolest and most fun mechanics I’ve played with in all of Magic. But it isn’t exactly the pinnacle of simplicity when it comes to newer keywords. So today I’m coming to you with a large swath of info on everything about the...
Read moreDwarves appear in all kinds of folklore and pop culture, although not always with the best representation. We’re sticking to the world of fantasy, specifically Magic, but with a smattering of Tolkien.
Read moreDraft Night is a product intended to get smaller groups of people drafting in paper. It’s a compact little package of booster packs tailored specifically to 4-player pods, and it hits just the right note for a Commander group that’s looking to...
Read moreGruul creatures are generally stompy, with high power/toughness and a love of combat and attacking. Sprinkled alongside the trademark aggression you’ll find werewolves, cards that care about power, cast-from-exile enablers and payoffs, and...
Read moreIn this article, we’ll go through exactly what a Clue is, how it works in the rules, how it interacts with other cards and mechanics, and how we got from the investigate keyword in Shadows over Innistrad to the standalone Clues in Avatar...
Read moreGrixis creatures are a tricky bunch. One minute they might be killing you in combat, the next they might be flashing back spells or highjacking creatures out of your graveyard.
Read moreCopying spells and permanents has become pretty common in modern Magic, but there’s a smaller group of cards that work differently — they copy abilities instead. So what does that actually mean? And does it even matter at the table? The short...
Read moreBoros is best known for being extremely aggressive since red and white are, among other things, known for cheap creatures. The creatures reflect this with cheap costs and strong stat lines.
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