Don’t be alarmed. I might look like Timothy, Draftsim writer, father of one, Mt. Dew enthusiast, but I’m not in control right now. My mind is being manipulated by forces unseen. I intended to write about the best trilobites in Magic, but I’m...
Read moreAfter the past few years of MTG design, we have a profusion of enchantment commanders for almost all color combinations, not just the classic Selesnya. Some focus on auras, but some have more expansive interests. Ready to get, well, enchanted?
Read moreA white counterspell is a mono-white instant that interacts with spells on the stack, either by countering them outright or removing them from the stack. It’s not a long list, but it’s one worth knowing!
Read moreOf all the in-universe Magic sets that have been announced for 2025, Edge of Eternities is the one I’m most excited for. This is due in large part thanks to its unique new setting, the Edge, which sits outside of Magic’s multiverse, next to the...
Read moreNo matter what MTG format you play, some nonbasic lands are going to give you trouble. So, how to you fight these menaces? Turns out there are many ways, from land “spot removal” to outright nonbasic sweepers.
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 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 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 moreIf you came here for “The Star-Spangled Banner,” I’m sorry to disappoint you. These anthems are more about making creatures better attackers and blockers. Don’t worry, we can still sing the praises of anthems in Magic and rank the best of the...
Read moreIs MTG getting too complex for its own good?
Read moreWe 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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