| Illustration by Antonio José Manzanedo As of the release of Avatar: The Last Airbender, we’re starting to see some really cool fish creatures show up—from majestic koi to some downright unusual designs. That got me thinking: Which ones stand...
Read moreOn top of the main cards, most Secret Lair boxes also include a bonus card—an extra surprise that isn’t always revealed ahead of time. Sometimes it’s just a simple reprint, but other times it’s a rare or special variant that can be really...
Read moreIf you’re into Jund, you know it’s all about raw power and nasty surprises. Today, we’re diving into the cream of the crop, from creatures that can take over the game with their sheer might to spells that can turn the tide of battle in an...
Read moreProtection is probably Magic’s most commonly misunderstood mechanic. Having almost always been an evergreen keyword, the full text for it is rarely printed on cards anymore and questions get asked nearly every day on what it actually protects...
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 moreEvery Magic player has experienced the tragedy of mana flood when they draw more lands than spells, leaving them with tons of resources and nothing to do with them as their opponents deploy spell after spell.
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 morePlay-from-exile commanders let you play or cast cards that were put into exile in one way or another. It’s an area of the game that the developers have been exploring a lot lately, in various ways.
Read moreBlack is a heavy removal, discard, and disruption color in Magic, so you can imagine what you get when you tie black’s traditional effects on enters the battlefield triggers.
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 moreSince ramp is such a critical part of EDH, it’s only natural that you’d consider making your commander a source of ramp. If you want to ensure you have your mana acceleration in your opening hand every game, check out the best ramp commanders in...
Read moreHeroes of the Realm is a batch of cards that many players have never even heard of, let alone seen or physically touched. They’re trophies of sorts for people who work for Wizards of the Coast, but they’re also premium examples of what a card...
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