Gather ‘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 moreSome people want to watch the world burn. Others are content with setting their Magic: The Gathering opponents ablaze. It’s a strategy that’s been quite literally burned into the framework of the game since the day Lightning Bolt was printed.
Read moreBlue can be your favorite color of MTG, or your worst nightmare, depending on the decks you play and the people you know. Blue still has some of the best archetypes and strategies in the game, across multiple formats.
Read moreIf you ever wanted to build your own planeswalker-themed deck but don’t know where to start, the secret is in the support cards. Planeswalkers are powerful on their own, but they really shine when you have the right tools to protect them, fuel...
Read moreBlack is the color that typically gets to do everything, but at a cost. However, removing enchantments is a relatively new addition to black’s arsenal, with very few premium effects that fit in this space.
Read moreSecond spell payoffs are cards with a triggered ability that rewards you for casting your second spell in a turn. It’s becoming an increasingly more popular design space for archetypes in new sets.
Read moreThe world of edict creatures goes pretty deep. You can make your opponents sacrifice far more than just creatures and get much more explosive effects.
Read moreSpace, the final frontier. Clearly there will be more MTG fan unease at yet another non-fantasy UB product, but for the Star Trek faithful, this is a long time dream fulfilled.
Read moreTrading cards—from Magic and beyond—are interesting collectables. While they fit in your pocket, some can be valued at near-unspeakable dollar figures. We’re talking hundreds, even thousands of dollars for a slip of cardboard with a smattering of...
Read moreTribute ended up being kinda bad, and it was never reprinted outside of its debut set, Born of the Gods. But if you happen to love forcing foes into tough choices, and your deck happens to love +1/+1 counters, there might be something here for...
Read moreThe preview panel at MagicCon Atlanta wrapped up on Friday, and 2026’s release slate is looking stacked.
Read moreRemoving counters can be just as strong as outright destroying a card in some cases, though sometimes you can shift counters around to unlock some interesting combos.
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