Complexity creep is an issue that doesn’t get discussed quite as much as power creep. But complexity in Magic remains on the rise, partly due to the increased use of cameo mechanics in the latest sets.
Read moreRepeatable free effects are among the most powerful cards in Magic. So powerful that they can be borderline broken… or even a design mistake.
Read moreFinal Fantasy Collector Boosters seem to have jumped the shark as far as their current prices, with a good chunk of Magic players going from “SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!” to “Meh; I think I’m gonna pass this set,”...
Read moreSomehow, an overnight rules change associated with Final Fantasy has indeed made Urza’s Saga more powerful. Not that it needed the help.
Read moreLord of the Rings had some pretty big shows to fill. Legendary shoes, if you will. Final Fantasy has filled them and then some, with the highest legendary creature count ever.
Read moreThe Final Fantasy x MTG crossover is bringing plenty of flashy mythics, but there’s also room for humble, yet flavorful, commons. In this case, a plant that looks like the love-child of Iridescent Vinelasher and Tunneling Geopede: Leaner...
Read moreThe hype for Final Fantasy is real, with yet-to-be-released commanders already impacting the secondary market. Take Slaughter, a mostly forgotten Exodus uncommon that’s on the rise now thanks to Y’shtola.
Read moreAs you may guess from all the Final Fantasy-induced price spikes we’ve seen in the last few weeks, equipment cards are also seeing their prices rise.
Read moreAtraxa, Praetors’ Voice has been dethroned as the most popular commander in the format. Its spot has been taken over by none other than The Ur-Dragon!
Read moreChocobos of a feather flock together: Final Fantasy’s Choco, Seeker of Paradise is the commander that could turn birds into a real Commander powerhouse.
Read moreFinal Fantasy’s not exactly putting clerics front and center, but they are getting a pretty powerful support piece from this set.
Read moreArtificer’s Intuition, a Fifth Dawn rare that most Commander players have never heard about, just went up over $9, an increase of about 65% in the span of just a couple of days.
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