I started playing Magic right around the tail end of the Lorwyn/Shadowmoor block. Lorwyn also came with a lot of mechanics, way more than we see in current Standard sets. Tribal themes, champions, clash, changelings, hideaway, and the topic of...
Read morePrismari, the Inspiration gives the notoriously broken storm mechanic to all your instants and sorceries. What could possibly go wrong?
Read moreIzzet is all about drawing cards, playing big spells, and having the right interaction at the right time. I’ll be discussing why you should play Izzet, who you should pick as your commander, and offer a sample decklist to inspire you to get...
Read moreWe cover everything, from what Limited and drafting are, to tips on how to build a Draft deck on Arena, to our own personal tricks and sources. You’ll learn how to use our MTG Arena helper, Arena Tutor, to get better at Draft. This guide...
Read moreWith a few weeks of the format under our belt, it’s time to explore Secrets of Strixhaven Draft and break down the mechanics, best commons/uncommons, and bombs from the set.
Read more“Budget” is mostly about working around the incredibly expensive cards like original dual lands and fast mana options, and decks can still operate without those, though at the cost of deck efficiency.
Read moreMTG Arena introduced a new high-risk, high-reward Draft alternative, though it was short-lived for Secrets of Strixhaven. How do Contender Drafts work, and are they worth your precious gems?
Read moreLands in Commander decks can be a difficult piece to refine when deckbuilding, but it doesn’t have to be. A little bit of insight into how your deck wants to play can greatly influence your land count.
Read moreThe Silverquill Influence precon had a subtheme that bribed your opponents so that they wouldn’t touch you, but Killian, Decisive Mentor works just as well when you focus more on auras and build up a threat of your own.
Read moreSilverquill, the Disputant offers your spells casualty, which lets you copy instants and sorceries by sacrificing creatures. It’s the perfect commander for a grindy, token-based deck.
Read moreClass is in session for anyone looking to open a Secrets of Strixhaven Sealed pool. We’ve got you covered on everything you need to know for your prerelease and beyond.
Read moreBurn decks go all guns blazing on their opponents, and they’re always viable in different metagames. Today we’re going to cover the burn archetype, burn decks, and what makes them tick. We’ll also offer a few tips to combat this menacing...
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