While all colors have access to some form of removal spells, blue mages make do with bounce spells that provide only a temporary reprieve from the horrors of your opponents’ playing Magic, but that can be all the time the right deck needs.
Read moreLands are arguably the most important game piece in Magic. Playing without lands is like playing Monopoly without money. Like eating Oreos without the cream filling. Like popcorn without the pop.
Read moreBirds that set themselves alight fit into the fantastical world of Magic just as well (three guesses which color they appear in most and the first two don’t count). Come fly with me and let’s do some fiery birdwatching!
Read moreGolgari creatures tend to have evergreen abilities that deal with life and death, and the non-creature spells do the same with life gain/drain effects. Let’s rank some of the best Golgari cards in Magic, discover their thematic synergies, and...
Read moreOne thing that helps keep Magic fun is remembering that you don’t always have to build a deck that aims to win. In fact, sometimes building a deck that’s purposely bad in a funny way can be a lot more enjoyable than just trying to win all the...
Read moreNow that Tezzeret has broken free of the Multiverse, we might see him become a threat in his own right, one to rival the villains he worked under. Or perhaps he could take a new course. Whichever way Tezzeret goes, we can comfortably say he’ll be...
Read moreYou’ve probably encountered plenty of decks focused on enchantments. You’ll want a few tutors to find what you need if this strategy piques your interest. But which are the best?
Read moreYou’ve got a lot of cool things in that ol’ graveyard in a lot of cases. Finding the right way to get your stuff back takes a bit of work. Check out this ranking of the best mass reanimation spells in MTG!
Read moreSome of Magic’s most busted cards rely on the graveyard, so building around self-mill gets you off to a strong start, especially in Commander, where games go long. But which commander should lead your graveyard-centric strategy?
Read morePicking the best commander for your deck is one of the most exciting and important parts of building an EDH deck. The focus on Commander as Magic’s most popular format, which includes an uptick in the number of legendary creatures we’ve seen...
Read moreMagic’s first rulebook gives us a window into the world of ‘90s MTG that’s fascinating to those newer to the game. And it’s also a nostalgia trip for those of us who were there.
Read moreWith Aetherdrift, we’ve got some nice new legendary vanilla creatures as well as new incentives to play vanilla creatures. That, coupled with a few vanilla legends that MTG already has, make for a fine ranking.
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