Replacement effects are Magic’s built-in rules that modify or tweak game events before they happen. They can also get quite messy, though, so let’s break down the ins and outs of how replacement effects work in MTG.
Read moreHave you ever woken up in the morning and just felt groggy and detached from everything? Or maybe you watched a movie where some dude pops out of a portal and throws up. That’s more or less how your creatures feel when you summon them in...
Read moreSome creatures die easier than others. But creatures with the undying keyword come back stronger after death. This is a simple keyword that saw play in Standard and is now a staple of Modern.
Read moreThe Tyranid Swarm precon introduced the ferocious tyranid army to Magic, along with the swarm’s voracious “ravenous” mechanic.
Read moreHybrid mana was born when Magic designers realized that the core of multicolor MTG cards was based on the idea of “and”.
Read moreOne of the most challenging parts of Magic: The Gathering is finding the right deck composition. Have you ever wondered why you always get stuck even on the best lands or why you can’t cast your spells smoothly?
Read moreLieutenants in MTG work as partners for your commander, giving you extra abilities if your legend(s) of choice is in play.
Read moreWhat’s up with Magic: The Gathering an broken otters? The latest is Tolabow, Loch Rascal, which has people arguing over how the card even works.
Read moreClues aren’t the only tokens in MTG that we can sacrifice to draw a card. In fact, there’s a more powerful token altogether: Shards. They’re only produced by Niko Aris, a planeswalker who, like many more, got desparked.
Read morePlaneswalkers. You’ve probably heard the word before, but what exactly are they? Who are planeswalkers? What do they do? If you’re wondering any of these questions, then you’re in luck! We’ve got the answers for you with all there is to know...
Read moreWard became evergreen from the moment it hit Magic, and while it’s used maybe a bit too often these days, it’s a great alternative to the obnoxious protection abilities of the past.
Read moreNot all mechanics are created equally, and some are more powerful than others. Some are even called “broken” and never again seen in new sets. It’s time to go over one mechanic that’s been considered oppressive in a format or two and has only...
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