A’ight, partners… Here’s where the Outlaws of Thunder Junction’s plot thickens. Among the new mechanics that this Western-themed MTG set introduced, plot is probably the most complex: This keyword ability involves casting spells...
Read moreWhile players may put a lot of effort into thinking about mid- and late-game strategies, a critical part of Magic: The Gathering happens before the game even starts, as a hand with no lands or no playable spells is equivalent of already losing...
Read moreOn Thunder Junction, not only can you commit crimes, but you can go on a crime spree. In some ways, it’s yet another kicker variant, but there’s a bit more to the spree mechanic than just that.
Read moreThe introduction of vehicles to Magic brought a science-fantasy vibe to the game just as it had in the olden days when Urza used power armor to fight the mechanical threat of Phyrexia. It created a powerful image of what the artificers of...
Read moreMagic certainly has a long list of complicated and unique mechanics, including everything from horsemanship to kicker. Ninjutsu is a keyword that has become one of the most popular in the entire game despite its rarity. Today I’m going to cover...
Read moreCast triggers are a part of Magic that often go unnoticed. You could play many, many games before interacting with one, but they are important and powerful. Some of Magic’s best mechanics are cast triggers!
Read moreToday we gallop straight into a mechanic that the MTG designers were dying to pull off for quite some time, and the Outlaws of Thunder Junction Magic set was such a good thematic fit for it that they went, “Hey, no better time than right...
Read moreWelcome to Thunder Junction, where crime is perfectly natural. We’re all outlaws here, which means that crime pays! But what does it actually mean in terms of gameplay, and which cards reward you the most for your criminal behavior?
Read moreMagic has plenty of keywords and mechanics that create quite the learning curve for new players. Suspend is a mechanic like no other. It’s kind of like an investment in your future self in each game.
Read moreThe Power 9 are Magic’s most iconic group of cards. These nine cards were first printed in Alpha and Beta and have gone on to become some of the game’s most iconic cards thanks to how absurdly powerful they are.
Read moreToday, we’re talking about flurry—a mechanic you’ve probably already built around without even realizing it had a name. I’ll go over the best cards with the flurry mechanic, its history, and everything you need to know to start building your next...
Read moreDid you know that “removed from the game” effects have been in MTG since the original Alpha set? Did you know about the huge rework to change it to what we know now as exile? Let’s dive in.
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