When it comes to the “trading card game” that is Magic, the “trade” bit is the most important. But what counts as an even trade? Does your own demand for a card create the value, or is that value better determined by some other metric?...
Read moreIf you came here for “The Star-Spangled Banner,” I’m sorry to disappoint you. These anthems are more about making creatures better attackers and blockers. Don’t worry, we can still sing the praises of anthems in Magic and rank the best of the...
Read moreAvatar: The Last Airbender is going to be huge for MTG. Early previews today confirmed that the design team here knew how to excite both MTG players and hardcore fans of TLA.
Read moreIs MTG getting too complex for its own good?
Read moreIf you’re looking for the right version of Cyclonic Rift to upgrade your deck or just want to know what’s out there, we’re covering every paper printing of the Commander powerhouse and what makes each one unique.
Read moreIntroduced in Commander 2013, tempting offer was created at the dawn of the new age of supplemental multiplayer sets. It’s one way that WotC would explore multiplayer-centric mechanics through their different product offerings
Read moreColorless wincons are cards that have a colorless color identity and that, simply put, win games. Today, we’ll look at the best colorless wincons MTG has to offer.
Read moreDozens of mechanics have come and gone without much impact in Magic’s more than 30-year long history. There have been some bangers, some confusing ones, and even some mechanics that everybody absolutely hated. This mechanic had an influx of new...
Read moreAtla Palani, Nest Tender is a Naya commander that creates egg creatures and synergizes with eggs. Rukh Egg is, well, a creature with the “egg” creature type. There are some creatures in Magic that are also eggs, eleven to be precise...
Read moreTime Spiral was one of the most influential blocks to ever come out. It introduced split second, a mechanic that oozes flavor for the time-themed set. A callback to the old interrupt card type from the early days of Magic with a flavorful...
Read moreA leaked Secret Lair shown off on Reddit might be one of the least valuable drops we’ve seen in the series.
Read moreThis guide covers my thoughts on EOE’s mechanics, archetypes, gameplay patterns, best cards, and more. Consider it a sequel to our earlier Sealed Guide, which covered my Day 0 thoughts on the format.
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