What counts as “janky” in MTG? Looking at the origins of the word in African American slang, most dictionary etymologies guess it’s a version of “junky” from the ‘80s, but an interesting deeper dive suggests it might have started as a version of...
Read moreProxies aren’t real Magic cards and aren’t suitable for tournament play. Why proxy, if you can’t actually use them? Well, there are some places where it’s perfectly fine to run proxies, but you just need to be aware of when it’s appropriate.
Read moreRebels in Magic have a distinct mechanical identity that popped up more than 25 years ago before getting a brief resurgence with Phyrexia: All Will Be One. But what’s the difference, and what did those classic cards do? Let’s find out.
Read moreWith vehicles came pilots, but there are a lot fewer pilots than there are vehicles. There’s now pilot typal support, but does that mean the creature type as a whole is a dud? Or is it just a very specialized group of cards?
Read moreBudget decks are some of the most popular to build as they don’t break the bank. We’ve curated a handful of the best affordable cards in Magic that offer the most utility and value in various decks and formats.
Read moreIf you’ve ever played the Fallout games before, you’ll no doubt remember picking up all kinds of junk from around the game world and (hopefully) making good use of it later on, whether by selling it, trading it or crafting with it. Whatever you...
Read moreMultiverse-altering events are often exciting, especially when they creep into card design. One such story shift occurred after March of the Machine concluded the New Phyrexia storyline, birthing a series of “desparked planeswalkers.”
Read morePegasus is a creature type that first appeared in Alpha with Mesa Pegasus, and primarily shows up in white. Since we’re ranking all pegasi in MTG, the bottom of the list is going to be rough, but we’re gonna have a good time here.
Read moreAlongside the growth of Commander as Magic’s most popular casual format, the number of players playing proxies is on the rise. While not legal for sanctioned play, proxies are overall beneficial to Magic in terms of making the game more...
Read moreWhat are the priciest Aetherdrift cards that you want to see in your packs, the chase-iest of chase cards, the blingiest of the bling? Let’s take a look at everything in the main set and the Aetherdrift Commander precons to see what’s preordering...
Read moreAetherdrift is fast approaching the MTG realm, or approaching at max speed, if you will. As avid MTG players, we’re dying to get our hands on the new cardboard. Whether you’re looking to go to the DFT Prerelease or start brewing your new Standard...
Read moreAetherdrift is especially exciting because it brings a burst of brand-new vehicles, a card type that pops up occasionally, but rarely in such numbers. Which DFT cards deserve a slot in your Cube, and what can they do?
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