Zendikar block introduced us to what would became one of Magic’s most iconic planes, one we’d return to many times over the years. It also gave us an iconic mechanic we’d see echoed in sets throughout the years: landfall!
Read moreThe Kaladesh block was really polarizing. Some loved it, some hated it, and this has to do with the mechanics and the Standard format, which was shaky to say the least. Two new mechanics debuted in this block, energy and vehicles.
Read moreIn the past, legendary artifacts in Magic: The Gathering were once a niche category, overshadowed by their creature counterparts. However, their allure has grown, transforming them into sought-after additions for both casual and competitive...
Read moreBloomburrow is one of the first main Magic sets that treated lizards as a relevant creature type, and it gives us reasons to consider lizards as creatures that work together, not unlike Theros with minotaurs.
Read moreLimited is the best, isn’t it? It’s so more than just Draft and Sealed. Each set has its own quirks, with carefully curated synergies across the colours, with just the right amount of fixing added to make everything work.
Read moreBonafide Magic players are aware that aura cards are most popularly enchanted creatures. However, there are some auras that can also be attached to players, which can heavily influence the in-game effects and negatively affect their board...
Read moreMarvel and Magic finally cross over in Marvel’s Spider-Man, a set that introduces a pair of artifact subtypes that have far reaching implications. That’s right, the Infinity Stones are joining Magic!
Read moreSometimes you have to partner up with a demon to get things done. There’s got to be like a thousand folk tales and anime about it. All of Magic’s demon commanders are here, ready for your bloody signature on their accursed contracts.
Read moreLet me give you a simple, though not all-encompassing, heuristic to improve your Magic play: When faced with multiple options for game actions, take whatever line spends the most of your mana in each turn. In general, the player who spends all...
Read moreBloomburrow has some very concise and fun typal themes, and today we talk about a creature type that, while not really exclusive to Bloomburrow, got some real support with this set: mice! Squeak yeah!
Read moreWhen 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 moreWhile charge counters might seem like a new mechanic from the upcoming Edge of Eternities set, they’ve been around in Magic: The Gathering for quite a while. They add a unique layer of strategy to the game and lead to some really cool...
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