Complexity Creep is the Real Threat in MTG, and Wizards Knows It
Is MTG getting too complex for its own good?
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Opinion: These Are the 18 Worst MTG Mechanics of All Time
We here at Draftsim like to keep a positive spin on our Magic content, but sometimes we have to break out of our comfort shell and embrace the dark side of our hobby. The poor decisions, broken cards, and in this case, the worst MTG mechanics...
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Every Cyclonic Rift Printing in Magic, Ranked by Value
If 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.
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Tempting Offer in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Introduced 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
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The Best Colorless Wincons in Magic’s Biggest Formats
Colorless 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.
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Annihilator in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ
Dozens 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...
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The 28 Best Eggs in Magic Ranked
Atla 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...
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Prowess in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ
Not all mechanics are created equally, and some are more powerful than others. Some are even called “broken” and never again seen in new sets. It’s time to go over one mechanic that’s been considered oppressive in a format or two and has only...
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Split Second in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQs
Time 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...
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All 5 Rakdos Commander Precons in Magic Ranked
Most color pairs have decks that range across the trash to treasure spectrum, and Rakdos is no exception to the rule. But which decks are actually worth your time, and which precons should stay on your LGS’s shelf?
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Leaked Secret Lair Offers Expensive Versions of Mediocre Cards
A leaked Secret Lair shown off on Reddit might be one of the least valuable drops we’ve seen in the series.
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The Ultimate Guide to Edge of Eternities Draft
This 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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