Magic is a game whose objects are beautiful. I like beautiful things that aren’t parts of games. I play plenty of games with un-beautiful pieces. So a game that merges those two things is a feat, in digital gaming, board gaming, and in card...
Read moreWouldn’t it be fantastic if our homes and properties never broke down? On the fantasy planes of MTG, there are such places.
Read moreMagic has so many cheap gems everybody’s forgotten about. Today, I’m trawling through the bulk bin at the LGS to uncover the best budget protection spells I can.
Read moreThe easiest method of winning a game of Commander is ramping faster than your opponents. There’s a reason cEDH decks pack so much fast mana, and it’s not to show off.
Read moreLands are among the game’s most vital resources. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could have even more of them? Replay land effects that get lands back from the graveyard can maximize your mana base.
Read moreEnchantments aren’t limited to any specific color or combination of colors, but there are some color combinations that are clearly better at supporting this card type. Selesnya GW is one of, if not the best color combinations for enchantment...
Read more| Illustration by Raymond Swanland Winning in Magic: The Gathering can be as simple as having the creature with the highest power, but as most of us know, just swinging with the biggest thing on the table doesn’t guarantee victory. Still, there...
Read moreMagic is a game of words. Words make up the rules and mechanics of the game. MTG’s story is told through the cards first and through novels, free short stories, and other media second. This is where flavor text comes in.
Read moreInteraction is an essential part of any Magic deck. One of the most popular ways to interact with your opponent’s cards is through removal or kill spells that take your opponent’s most powerful threats or key cards off the board.
Read moreConfluence cards are all about choices and understanding situations. So, let’s take a look at these incredibly interesting cycles of cards and dive into the vast possibilities.
Read moreAs someone who enjoys fast-paced and combat-heavy Commander games, goad is one of my favorite mechanics. Since it forces players to attack, it ensures the game won’t turn into a long drawn-out war of attrition. Then there’s the bonus that goaded...
Read moreDrakes, dragons’ weaker cousins, have never been at the forefront of fantasy media. But that doesn’t mean drakes in MTG can’t be just as lethal or mechanically diverse as dragons.
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