Gaining life on its own doesn’t do much other than give you more time to stabilize, win, or maybe even survive. In an Eternal format like Commander, players have access to so many cards that you can take an otherwise basic mechanic (like gaining...
Read moreOne of the most interesting elements of Kamigawa sets are the moonfolk. They occupy a fascinating design space that suffers from the generally low powered nature of those original Kamigawa cards.
Read moreThe mutant is the figure of mixed bodies in the age of science, and various Magic expansions over the years have shown us mad scientists, mutagenic fluids, genetic manipulation, and even radiation.
Read moreIf you’ve ever played one of the old school Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles beat-‘em-ups, you’re probably well aware of the connection between TMNT and c-c-c-combos!
Read moreA board wipe gets rid of either your opponents’ or the whole board state. But instant speed board wipes are generally less good and/or less efficient than their sorcery speed cousins, so which ones are worth the sleeve?
Read moreWhile most Magic games are won through combat, some decks take a different approach. These “pillow fort” decks focus on building a solid defense and winning through alternative strategies, such as infinite combos or clever...
Read moreAngels in Magic are a pretty dynamic creature type. They have a mixture of abilities that protect you and your other permanents while also being able to do some serious damage. Let’s take a look at some of the best angel decks from across Magic’s...
Read moreOne of my favorite mechanics in Magic has got to be haste. I love how its speed and aggressiveness can overwhelm an opponent. What kind of haste enablers are out there? What makes a good one?
Read moreAh, kitchen table politics. Cards that let the table vote for different effects on resolution are extremely interesting. There aren’t too many of them around, but all of them put your opponents in sticky situations that are sure to swing things...
Read moreHave you ever looked at a goblin and wished your little guy was just a bit bigger? Then do I have the creature type for you!
Read moreToday I present you with Orzhov. I’ll go over why you should choose to play with an Orzhov commander, rank the best ones, and even provide a sample decklist with one of the guild’s top commanders.
Read moreWhen I think of card draw in Magic, my mind first goes to blue. And unless I’m playing it, gods know I love to pick on blue players. Naturally, all colors in Magic have ways to draw cards, but what about when colors team up? Specifically, how do...
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