Cascade has probably become one of my favorite mechanics since I started playing Magic back in 2007. Free spells are always fun and it makes players feel like they’re playing more powerful cards, even if the card they cascaded into...
Read moreSometimes, I just want to pick a commander with a clear plan, jam a bunch of broken cards and combos, and see how far I can push the power level without diving all the way into optimized turn-two-win territory. That’s what bracket 4 is all...
Read moreNot only Vivi and Y’shtola can send prices sky-high. A humble Final Fantasy uncommon can do it, too – and killing one player ine the process!
Read moreSo yeah, Magic Arena has an issue with Jumbo Cactuar right now. It’s not the 10,000 point life swing that’s the problem per se, it’s situations where the creature has to assign damage to multiple blockers that messes everything...
Read moreUtility lands function like spells and lands in that they give you a way to use your mana, mitigating the effect of flood since you can do something and helping ease mana screw because you can slip in a few extras. My favorite utility lands are...
Read moreToday we’re polymorphing creatures in Magic: The Gathering. Instead of pulling a rabbit out of a hat, we’re putting it back in the hat! What’s going to come out in its place? Who knows!?
Read moreWhen looking for powerful cEDH commanders, combo potential is often the deciding factor. These are the commanders that don’t just support a game plan—they are the game plan.
Read moreLotus Field in Pioneer; Izzet Prowess in Standard; a smattering of cEDH decks… Vivi Ornitier fits them all
Read moreCommander has long been a place friendly to the idea of making tribal decks, now called typal, that stack a bunch of creatures of the same type together to head off to fight. It’s a classic fantasy trope, straight out of The Hobbit’s Battle of...
Read more“Temur Good Stuff” is a strategy as old as time, and one that the color combination can easily support. Today I’d like to introduce you to every Temur commander in Magic and offer a sample decklist to get your brain turning and inspire you to...
Read moreTurns out Vivi Ornitier isn’t just great in Commander, it’s a total Standard powerhouse!
Read more“Exchange” isn’t just casual swapping; in Magic, exchange has precise rules and some sneaky details. Understanding these rules can be the difference between a legendary trade-up and a fizzled deal.
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