When it comes to the “trading card game” that is Magic, the “trade” bit is the most important. But what counts as an even trade? Does your own demand for a card create the value, or is that value better determined by some other metric?...
Read moreOne of the major problems of Magic: The Gathering is the proliferation of counterfeit cards, a longstanding concern in the community, jeopardizing both players and the game’s integrity. These fakes aim to deceive players by mimicking...
Read moreMagic’s more than 30 years of history is littered with funny cards, adorably cute cards, artworks, flavor texts, and more. Today I dive into some of my favorite examples of Magic trying (and in many cases, succeeding) to be funny.
Read moreWhile many turned to MTG Arena as an alternative to FNM or casual gameplay in recent years, some players, especially Commander players, turned to play via webcam and VoIP. One way to do this is through SpellTable, an official way to play paper...
Read moreProxies have become ever-more common with the rise of Commander as the most popular Magic format. Players use proxies to sub in a few cards, or they even proxy entire decks. With Commander’s ever-growing influence over MTG, I bet you’ve played...
Read moreWhen you watch other players, you’ll find yourself learning new lines as they take paths you never would’ve imagined. You can hear tips and tricks from pros that extend well beyond the context of the match you’re watching.
Read moreMagic fans across the world dream of becoming Magic celebrities, whether it’s through Twitch, YouTube, or other means. What’s the best way to become a content creator, though? And is it as lucrative as it looks from the outside?
Read moreThe Commander Format Panel is a group of community members with the mandate to help Wizards of the Coast manage Commander. Per Wizards’ announcement introducing the Commander Format Panel, it functions similarly to the Pauper Format Panel, who...
Read moreExplorer is WotC’s pathway format to Pioneer, and continues to work towards that goal with the introduction of cards to Arena that haven’t already been introduced through either Standard or Historic. Let’s take a look at where the format is...
Read moreThe art of tattooing has been a part of countless societies and cultures for millennia. And the ultimate form of appreciation and expression as a fan is to get an MTG tattoo.
Read moreJudge promos are something of a special card type in Magic. They’re rare, with a very limited amount being produced, and often feature some of the most powerful fan-favorite cards in the entire game.
Read moreDark Ritual – Illustration by Wizard of Barge A controversial match loss issued by a Pastimes Events Judge last weekend at the Secret Lair Showdown Championship in GenCon has sparked a rules controversy in the Magic: The Gathering...
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