Here’s Exactly What’s a Spell and What’s Not in Magic
The word “spell” can be a confusing term for new Magic players. It’s easy to think that it should just mean “instant or sorcery,” but it’s actually more complicated than that.
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The 32 Best Draw Hate Cards in Magic Ranked
Sometimes card draw gets out of hand, and you find yourself lagging behind as an opponent resolves Sphinx’s Revelation for X=7. Today, we put a stop to that nonsense. And if we can’t shut down the card draw altogether, we’ll at least find ways to...
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Initiative in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
A variety of new mechanics were released for players to test and play with in Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate. Some impact color identity of otherwise mono-colored commanders, some are returning mechanics like myriad, but one that...
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The 6 Most Impactful Elementals to Add to Lorwyn’s New 5-Color Precon
The decklist for Dance of the Elements, Lorwyn Eclipsed’s 5 color precon, was spoiled yesterday. We were surprised to see these elementals missing from it.
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The 38 Best Catch-Up Cards in Magic Ranked
WotC has printed wave after wave of catch-up cards to help even out the playing field. These usually take the form of slow white ramp spells, but there are other ways to make up for a lackluster start.
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All 4 Abzan Lands in Magic Ranked
We can count the number of Abzan tri-lands on one hand, but every tri-color deck needs mana fixing, so you’ll play what you can get.
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[Review] Is TCGplayer Legit? We Tried it Out
Singles. It’s the only way to guarantee you get every card you need for a deck. While supporting your local game store and purchasing singles over-the-counter is always an option, sometimes they just won’t have what you’re looking for. You’ve got...
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All 21 Chandra Planeswalker Cards in Magic Ranked
Few characters in Magic are as iconic as Chandra Nalaar. The hot-blooded pyromancer was one of the first planeswalkers to receive a planeswalker card in Lowryn, and has remained a staple since.
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All 41 Party Cards and Enablers in Magic Ranked
Welcome to the party! Let’s have some fun with the party mechanic. I’ll answer some of your big questions about the mechanic. What does the party mechanic mean? What cards can work with it? Can I actually build a deck that’s competitive with...
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Awaken in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Released in Battle for Zendikar in 2015, awaken turns your useless basics into fierce warriors. Let’s take a deep look and see how you can awaken your lands straight into the red zone!
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Is the Pass Bundle in MTG Arena Worth It?
All Will Be One brought us plenty of new things. New versions of our favorite characters, the different layers of New Phyrexia, and the true form of Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines. I wasn’t expecting her to present us with a new kind of preorder...
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The 42 Best Angels in MTG Ranked
Looking for your next creature type to build around? Enjoy gaining life and attacking with massive flying creatures? You may be in need of a little divine intervention. Let’s look towards the heavens, where we’ll find a fan-favorite typal...
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