Blitz in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Have you ever wanted to haste a creature and cash it for a card? Well now you can, because Streets of New Capenna brought with it the blitz mechanic.
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Explore in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ
Explore is a mechanic that debuted in Ixalan, a set filled with adventure and exploration tropes. The Lost Caverns of Ixalan brought us back to that plane, and the explore theme returned, now in the underworld. Ixalan people have plenty of...
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Magic: the Gathering and Jurassic World Spoilers and Set Information
Since the introduction of Universes Beyond, we’ve gotten Secret Lairs, insert sets and even a complete, draftable set with Tales of Middle-earth bringing Tolkien’s classic fantasy epic to our favorite game.
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All 5 Hideaway Lands in Magic Ranked
The hideaway keyword was introduced in 2007’s Lorwyn, and it’s gone through some changes over the years. Originally intended as land-specific mechanic, it was expanded to nonland permanents in 2022 with the release of Streets of New Capenna...
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Doctor Who Spoilers and Set Information
Surprisingly, a Universes Beyond product ended up being my favorite release of 2023. I know what MTG veterans think about these products in general, but I definitely rode with wave of excitement with the release of Doctor Who.
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Disturb in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Innistrad’s spooky gothic horror vibes not only make the setting visually appealing, they open up interesting design space. How do you make game mechanics that not only feel flavorful within the world but also work in the game itself?
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Exploit in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Throughout Magic’s history, keywords and mechanics will appear in a set and then fade away for a few years. In Crimson Vow we saw the main-set return of a mechanic originally seen in 2015’s Dragons of Tarkir set, and it’s come up on rare...
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The Ultimate Guide to Khans of Tarkir Draft
Greetings planeswalkers! With Khans of Tarkir coming back to Arena this week, I thought it’d be good to do a quick recap guide for the format. Given the nine years of power creep that have taken place since the set’s release, I imagine that...
Read moreKhans of Tarkir Set Spoilers and Information
In 2014, Magic: The Gathering players traveled through time and the Eternities to the plane of Tarkir, home of Sarkhan the planeswalker and graveyard of dragons. Tarkir was a harsh world ruled by warring Khans, who wrested control of their...
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What in the World Are Golden Packs on MTG Arena?
If you’re struggling to fill your Standard collection in MTG Arena, Golden Packs just might save the day. While they may help you get more cards, are Golden Packs more than a modest milestone reward that entices you to play more games and...
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Alchemy: Lost Caverns of Ixalan Spoilers and Set Information
Alchemy: Ixalan is a set that compliments The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. It features cards designed exclusively for digital-only formats, and ties in with the main release. An objective of these Alchemy sets is to further enhance decks that are...
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All 5 Monkey Commanders in Magic Ranked
If you don’t like the character of Ragavan in any way, this discussion isn’t for you. Not to spoil it too much, but nearly every plausible monkey commander mentions Ragavan. The guy gets around, what can I say?
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