Debuting in early 2004, Darksteel is the second set in the Mirrodin block and it continues the artifact-heavy theme established by Mirrodin. But while Mirrodin was a safe set without many development problems, Darksteel provoked the most bannings...
Read moreI’m not and have never been an MTG judge, but you can sit back and enjoy this summary of how to use the level up mechanic (insert Super Mushroom sound)!
Read moreThe guild of the freaks is characterized for abandoning strategy and intellectualism in favor of loud, explosive action. All this proclivity for chaos and insanity got its first Ravnican representation with the hellbent mechanic. Let’s get...
Read moreMagic has always loved visiting new realms and new planes, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that its Universes Beyond products take players to other fantastical and sometimes horrifying worlds. Strap on your Big Iron and grab some Radaway: we...
Read moreIconic Masters isn’t a bad set by any means; it was just poorly marketed. This Masters set seemed to promise some of Magic’s most, you know, iconic cards in an all-reprint set, but that “promise” was only half-delivered. Or perhaps never actually...
Read moreMagic Origins focused on the simple designs and toned-down complexity players expected from the summer set, and experimented in a few areas foreign to the typical Core Set. From an emphasis on story elements to the introduction of new mechanics...
Read moreWelcome to the Draftsim guide on how to play Magic: The Gathering. For the last 15 years, I’ve been playing this incredible game at nearly every available level and in many different countries. I hope I can share my love of this game with you and...
Read moreEvery foray to a new plane brings fresh settings, new stories, and interesting mechanics. Kaladesh, the home plane of Chandra Nalaar first referenced in Magic Origins, brought all three—with an emphasis on interesting mechanics!
Read moreWorldwake is a small set in the original Zendikar block, released in early February 2010 following the successful Zendikar set.
Read moreI’m not an MTG judge, but I take time to do some research on these keywords before I present them to you. I try my best to bring you top quality information on the history, rules, and playability of these mentor cards. Just like an over...
Read moreOur first foray to the plane of Ixalan in its namesake set changed many typal decks. Merfolk added green to their slice of the color pie and vampires added white. And dinosaurs and pirates, before only hinted at, became canonical creature types...
Read moreThe creature types on a plane do a lot to establish the plane’s lore and the creatures’ relationship to it. The difference between an elf warrior and an elf druid is often immense, reflected in art and card text. Today, we’re looking...
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