| Illustration by Antonio José Manzanedo As of the release of Avatar: The Last Airbender, we’re starting to see some really cool fish creatures show up—from majestic koi to some downright unusual designs. That got me thinking: Which ones stand...
Read moreOn top of the main cards, most Secret Lair boxes also include a bonus card—an extra surprise that isn’t always revealed ahead of time. Sometimes it’s just a simple reprint, but other times it’s a rare or special variant that can be really...
Read moreIf you’re into Jund, you know it’s all about raw power and nasty surprises. Today, we’re diving into the cream of the crop, from creatures that can take over the game with their sheer might to spells that can turn the tide of battle in an...
Read moreProtection is probably Magic’s most commonly misunderstood mechanic. Having almost always been an evergreen keyword, the full text for it is rarely printed on cards anymore and questions get asked nearly every day on what it actually protects...
Read moreIn my blue ramp piece, I asked if ramp was good. A better way to ask the question might be: “Is ramp good outside of green?” Red has some more broadly usable ramp cards, so maybe we’ll get closer to the answer.
Read moreEvery Magic player has experienced the tragedy of mana flood when they draw more lands than spells, leaving them with tons of resources and nothing to do with them as their opponents deploy spell after spell.
Read moreI’ve got all the dinosaur commanders and am ready to discuss their playability, payoffs, and much more. Buckle up and get ready for some dino-sized excitement!
Read moreMarvel Super Hero spoilers are hitting well before this set comes out, but we’ve got a look at new heroes, villains, and mechanics from next year’s Marvel set.
Read moreI love ramping. It’s my second favorite thing to do in Magic after drawing cards. Across the formats, ramping comes in all shapes and sizes. From the unassuming Enjoy the Kokomo approach to Magic: Get there fast and then we’ll take it slow. We...
Read moreWorld Championship 31 proved we’ve all still got some lessons to learn, with Seth Manfield taking the tournament down using a pile of low-rarity cards from the latest set.
Read moreAncestralMTG is all about high-end Magic collectibles, with an incredible stock of some of the coolest and most expensive Magic cards and memorabilia you’ll ever see.
Read moreEDH is one of the most popular formats in Magic, and Atraxa, Praetors’ Voice is one of the most popular commanders there is and an inspiration for anyone brewing their own Superfriends list. Today I’m gonna share my version of this oh-so-popular...
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