What counts as “janky” in MTG? Looking at the origins of the word in African American slang, most dictionary etymologies guess it’s a version of “junky” from the ‘80s, but an interesting deeper dive suggests it might have started as a version of...
Read moreThe station mechanic from Edge of Eternities adapts many of the ideas seen on vehicles and broadens them to function in a familiar yet rather unique way.
Read moreMidrange decks are especially promising in Commander. The format allows for plenty of time to set up a grindy value engine while the players who spend too much time durdling around can be vulnerable to a deck that can pivot in an instant. But...
Read moreWhite has a whole array of ways to pump a creature, or two creatures, or your entire squad, in the form of enchantments, planeswalkers, and also your run-of-the-mill instant speed combat tricks.
Read moreSagas are one of the newer card types, introduced back in Dominaria. They’ve quickly become a great addition to the game and have created a lot of fun interactions. Some of these cards, like Urza’s Saga, are also very strong pieces for...
Read moreReplacement effects are Magic’s built-in rules that modify or tweak game events before they happen. They can also get quite messy, though, so let’s break down the ins and outs of how replacement effects work in MTG.
Read moreCard advantage specifically comes down to deckbuilding and opportunities during a game. What is card advantage, and why is it important? Let’s find out!
Read moreSimic has some of the scariest commanders, especially in casual play. But what about the lesser-known commanders?
Read moreHave you ever woken up in the morning and just felt groggy and detached from everything? Or maybe you watched a movie where some dude pops out of a portal and throws up. That’s more or less how your creatures feel when you summon them in...
Read moreIf you’ve ever found yourself foiled by a slew of counterspells and wished your spells just affected the board, you might enjoy cast triggers that provide at least a little value whenever you cast the spell, even if it doesn’t resolve.
Read moreDouble-faced commanders in are legendary cards that have two sides, each with its own abilities. These commanders give you more flexibility during a game and often let you switch strategies mid-match.
Read moreSome creatures die easier than others. But creatures with the undying keyword come back stronger after death. This is a simple keyword that saw play in Standard and is now a staple of Modern.
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