Drafting Well in Magic: The Basics (Plus Examples)
Today I’ll be going over some key concepts that every drafter should be aware of. Mastering these ideas is the first step towards consistent success in the most popular 40-card format.
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All 86 Threshold Cards in Magic Ranked
“For me, it’s a graveyard set, that was the pitch,” remembers Randy Buehler of Odyssey, the first big set he led development on. The less well-loved and now mostly mothballed “threshold” mechanic also hailed from that set.
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Unstable: Sset Information and Spoilers
Despite old unsets having apparently sold poorly, players (and MaRo) never gave up. Eventually we got Unstable, a very successful set in sales, Draft experience, and critical reviews.
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The 20 Best Bushido Cards in Magic Ranked
With Neon Dynasty making its rounds as the hit new set it’s about time we revisit a mechanic from the original Kamigawa sets: bushido.
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Amonkhet Set Information and Spoilers
Amonkhet continued the Gatewatch’s saga in pursuit of Nicol Bolas and took them to a plane where references of Bolas were everywhere.
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Admiral Beckett Brass Commander Deck Guide
Ahoy! Are ye lookin’ for loads of treasure fer yer next EDH build? Today we’ll be looking at a powerful list with the Admiral Beckett Brass at the helm to sail your way to victory!
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The 15 Best Crabs in Magic Ranked
There have been some good crabs in Magic. What would Dimir Rogues have been without the groan-inducing 1-drop of Ruin Crab on turn 1?
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Chulane, Teller of Tales Commander Deck Guide
Bant commanders have a reputation for being powerful value engines. Chulane, Teller of Tales is no exception, and might even define this rule.
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Lord Windgrace Commander Deck Guide
Land-based strategies are one of my all-time favorites in Commander. Jund is a color combo that can employ this strategy particularly well to make a good land-based soup and also supplies you with one of the strongest commanders in this field...
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Rampage in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
When I was first learning to play Magic last millennium, the first “combo” I figured out was to drop a Lure onto the Craw Giant I pulled from one of my Chronicles boosters. This interaction, which relied on the rampage ability, was the beginning...
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The 8 Best Conspiracy Cards in Magic Ranked (with Rules)
I didn’t really play Draft during Conspiracy’s format, but I still regret not playing a Conspiracy Draft when I had the chance. One of the things that fuels that regret so much are conspiracy cards.
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Deck Guide: Mardu Midrange in Alchemy
Preparing for the Alchemy portion of the Neon Dynasty Set Championship was an exercise in solving a puzzle with incomplete information. What if we combined the successful top end of the Orzhov Sewer deck with an aggressive lower curve? Enter...
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