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.
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The Ultimate Guide to Extended
Magic didn’t spring into existence with the formats that exist today. Formats like Modern, Pioneer, and even Standard have been born out of the game’s need to evolve over time and create engaging competitive environments that keep us all...
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The 29 Best Fan-Made Star Wars Cards in Magic Ranked
I think at this point, Magic fans have to accept the fact that the game is going to include large numbers of outside IPs. It’s completely possible for me to sit down at Commander night at my LGS with my once-novel Princess Twilight Sparkle deck...
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8 Key Differences Between Casual and Competitive Magic
Today I’ve got a breakdown of the key differences between casual and competitive Magic, from how players build their decks to their attitude toward the game. Let’s go through the key differences of these styles of play!
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The 23 Best Podcasts in Magic: the Gathering
Today I’m looking at as many Magic podcasts we can and what they’re about. If you’re looking for something new and interesting to listen to, this is the best place to find it!
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27 Amazing Places to Get New MTG Deck Ideas
The truth is that Magic isn’t just about winning. Deckbuilding is a huge part of the game itself, almost as big as actually playing against other players. It’s also a creative process, and creativity needs inspiration.
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The 3 Best EDH and Commander Subreddits Ranked
Reddit has got a community for just about everything and everyone. Magic is no exception to this, and the Commander format itself has multiple subreddits dedicated to it.
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The Top 11 Forums for Magic: the Gathering
Forums are great to read about lots of different topics in little time. Today I’ve prepared a list of forums for you to read and learn, and above all else: to feel like a part of the community.
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What Does it Mean to Be a Spike in Magic? [6 Characteristics]
Here’s a simple question: what kind of Magic player are you? Are you the type of player that wants to dominate another player, or are you more of a fan of the art and community of Magic?
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Which Should You Play/Buy – Yu-Gi-Oh or Magic: the Gathering?
It’s time to duel! Yu-Gi-Oh has a large competitive player base, just like Magic, so let’s explore this TCG to discover its crossover appeal.
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Which Should You Play/Buy: Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering?
A lot of trading card games take influences from the example Magic set back in 1993 these days. But the Pokémon TCG is one of the most unique card game experiences out there, and for my money, one of the most well-designed TCGs of them all.
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What Went Wrong at the SNC Championship—and What We Can Learn
The recent SNC Championship suffered multiple hardships and hiccups, many of which are symptoms of greater problems with the new system. The issues ranged from too many players receiving byes, poor communications between tournament admins and...
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