Since the dawn of MTG, some cards have existed on the battlefield and some have gone to the graveyard immediately after being cast. The rules state that cards that stay on the battlefield are called “permanents.”
Read moreSnakes always get their place in the sun in MTG sets, as they always need a little treacherous green creature to hold the fort with deathtouch or slowly poison unwary opponents. And there are Magic planes like Kamigawa where snakes are relevant...
Read moreThe exile zone might be one of the most useful in Magic. It’s the place cards go when removed from the game, making removal that exiles permanents some of the strongest, but it also sees a lot of traffic as a zone that enables a lot of...
Read moreThe word “spell” can be a confusing term for new Magic players. It’s easy to think that it should just mean “instant or sorcery,” but it’s actually more complicated than that.
Read moreSometimes card draw gets out of hand, and you find yourself lagging behind as an opponent resolves Sphinx’s Revelation for X=7. Today, we put a stop to that nonsense. And if we can’t shut down the card draw altogether, we’ll at least find ways to...
Read moreA variety of new mechanics were released for players to test and play with in Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate. Some impact color identity of otherwise mono-colored commanders, some are returning mechanics like myriad, but one that...
Read moreThe decklist for Dance of the Elements, Lorwyn Eclipsed’s 5 color precon, was spoiled yesterday. We were surprised to see these elementals missing from it.
Read moreWotC has printed wave after wave of catch-up cards to help even out the playing field. These usually take the form of slow white ramp spells, but there are other ways to make up for a lackluster start.
Read moreWe can count the number of Abzan tri-lands on one hand, but every tri-color deck needs mana fixing, so you’ll play what you can get.
Read moreSingles. It’s the only way to guarantee you get every card you need for a deck. While supporting your local game store and purchasing singles over-the-counter is always an option, sometimes they just won’t have what you’re looking for. You’ve got...
Read moreFew characters in Magic are as iconic as Chandra Nalaar. The hot-blooded pyromancer was one of the first planeswalkers to receive a planeswalker card in Lowryn, and has remained a staple since.
Read moreWelcome to the party! Let’s have some fun with the party mechanic. I’ll answer some of your big questions about the mechanic. What does the party mechanic mean? What cards can work with it? Can I actually build a deck that’s competitive with...
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