Perhaps the most notable cards to finally see their first reprint are the free commander spells from Ikoria, with the cycle not only getting some sweet alternate arts but also their first foil printing for players who really want to bling out...
Read moreGoblins are an ever-popular creature type in MTG. There’s lots of reasons for that: the flavor, the speed, the humor. But one of the reasons goblin decks have been so successful over the years is that there’s a decent set of lords to pump the...
Read moreColorless removal spells are especially important for decks with colorless commanders; those strategies heavily lean on ramping out big threats, so they can easily fall behind. But which of these removal spells are the best?
Read moreSnakes always get their place in the sun in MTG sets, as they always need a little treacherous green creature to hold the fort with deathtouch or slowly poison unwary opponents. And there are Magic planes like Kamigawa where snakes are relevant...
Read moreIf you could choose, what would your kindred spirit be? For me, it might be a koala or Labrador. For the more valiant of you, it might be a dragon. The spirits of dragons are powerful, noble, and full of energy. MTG has taken this thought and...
Read moreIn my blue ramp piece, I asked if ramp was good. A better way to ask the question might be: “Is ramp good outside of green?” Red has some more broadly usable ramp cards, so maybe we’ll get closer to the answer.
Read moreI’ve got all the dinosaur commanders and am ready to discuss their playability, payoffs, and much more. Buckle up and get ready for some dino-sized excitement!
Read moreCommanders come in all shapes and sizes. They come with skin, feathers, scales, and fur. And speaking of fur, a few of them may even be prone to fur balls. Cozy up in a sun beam and come find the purr-fect cat commander for you!
Read moreAs creatures in MTG keep getting stronger and stronger, it’s always good to evaluate how the old and new allies fit together. Let’s see what allies have to offer in MTG.
Read moreCreatures are flimsy. They can provide great effects, but they’re so prone to interaction, making them a major element of your game plan comes with risk. If you want to reduce the risks while still bringing backbreaking passive effects...
Read moreIf you’ve never Mindslaver’d someone, you’re missing out. Nothing turns you into the archenemy of the Commander pod quicker than taking control of an opponent and using their own spells against them, or willing their creatures into bad trades...
Read moreVampires represent a fear of things that lurk in the night and force people to ponder what would happen if humans weren’t at the top of the food chain. What if there were a creature that could prey on… us?
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