Magic is a game whose objects are beautiful. I like beautiful things that aren’t parts of games. I play plenty of games with un-beautiful pieces. So a game that merges those two things is a feat, in digital gaming, board gaming, and in card...
Read moreMagic can be a game of intricate planning, long turns, and baroque strategies. But sometimes you just want to be a buffet dishing out knuckle sandwiches. Figuratively.
Read moreGather ‘round, my ghouls, goblins, and gremlins as we thumb the tomes of Magic’s history, seeking the scariest creatures and most valiant heroes to bring to your Halloween gaming sessions. Here are my picks for some of the most interesting and...
Read moreYes, satyrs are truly some beasty boys. And many of the satyrs in Magic have names that point toward reckless behavior and a love of celebrating. Some might party a little too hardy… but how does that tie into how these satyrs play...
Read moreDo you hate Sol Ring? Are you willing to take a risk to make a funny play? If so, this hilarious red counterspell is the card for you.
Read morePeople are going nuts for Aminatou, and it’s easy to see why. This $5 card is rocketing toward $30 because of its incredible potential with the Multiverse Reforged precon.
Read moreToday I’ll be doing my best impression of a rare candy and levelling up the Reign of Dragons Foundations Commander precon, giving it just enough of a nudge to power up what it’s doing.
Read moreMultiplayer Magic has existed since the game’s inception, but it’s only relatively recent that we’ve seen the explosion of the Commander format as the most popular way to play with three or more players.
Read moreWhat do Naya’s wild and passionate themes mean when we talk about preconstructed decks? Let’s look at all the Naya precons and find out.
Read moreFans of roleplaying games are more than familiar with rogues of all kinds. Rogues in Magic are sly tricksters, likely to hang out with thieves, mercenaries, assassins, and other outlaws. Keep an eye on your coin purse. These party members aren’t...
Read moreWhile not common in blue, pump spells do exist in Magic: The Gathering—and they come with a unique twist. Unlike the straightforward buffs you see in red or green, blue pump spells often protect your creatures, change their form, or tilt combat...
Read moreHow can you exploit a card type as powerful as artifacts in Commander? The best way is to seed a legend in your command zone that cares about artifacts explicitly.
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