We could say a mana ability is simply an ability that produces mana, but that’s not exactly the full truth of the matter. It gets a little more complicated than that once you dig into the rules a bit more.
Read moreEncore is a powerful mechanic that can spice up your Commander games, and some of these cards even see play in other formats. Today, we take a look at the encore mechanic, its rules, and some small tidbits on how it interacts with other...
Read moreEverything’s kicker, right? Let’s explore the mechanic, and see exactly why most MTG abilities get compared to kicker.
Read moreVoid triggers as battlefields get emptier, or whenever a spell is warped away at lightspeed. Just how does void work? And with which previous mechanics does it share some similarities?
Read moreI love Magic mechanics that are “controversial” among fans. Today I want to talk about Commander’s very own exclusive and controversial mechanic: eminence.
Read moreDuring the times of the Norse, warriors would boast of their great achievements as they sat by campfires over food. To incorporate that same flavor into Magic, we have the boast mechanic.
Read moreSquad is a simple way to get more bang for your buck. Sink a few extra resources into your spell and the whole squad’s showing up to the battlefield.
Read moreThe station mechanic from Edge of Eternities adapts many of the ideas seen on vehicles and broadens them to function in a familiar yet rather unique way.
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 moreSpells in Magic are pretty easy to understand, even for first-time players; cast a spell, the spell does what it says. Simple. Activated abilities are a touch more complicated.
Read moreOn today’s MTG mechanics menu we have shroud.
Read moreFor those Magic veterans who fondly remember living weapon and for Mirrodin!, the Final Fantasy x MTG crossover brings another auto-attach trick: job select, now with freshly minted 1/1 heroes rather than germs or rebels.
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