Vehicles are now considered a deciduous mechanic, which means we’re going to continue seeing them in new MTG sets as time goes on. So let’s take the temperature on who your vehicle commanders can be as of Modern Horizons 3, including some who you...
Read moreGreetings planeswalkers! Every single piece I’ve written for Draftsim to date has dealt with one game and one game only: Magic: the Gathering. But did you know there are plenty of other trading card games on the market? It’s true, it’s true! You...
Read moreAre you looking to build a formidable Magic deck to beat your opponents at your next game night? Consider a Voltron deck that can bulk up one unkillable creature to take out your opponents in just a couple hits.
Read moreOne of the most important rules to keep in mind when brewing a Commander deck is the fact that every single card in your deck has to be within your commander’s color identity. This still applies if you’re playing colorless cards as your...
Read moreWho hasn’t had the urge to just take a quick peek into the future? Magic lets you do that sometimes, with an entire collection of “future sight” cards dedicated to letting you play from the top of your library.
Read moreFantasy games give you opportunities to roleplay all kinds of characters. Whether you’re waist deep in a D&D campaign or booting up your Nth save file of your favorite RPG, it’s fun to escape into someone else. Who shall you be today? A...
Read moreDon’t be alarmed. I might look like Timothy, Draftsim writer, father of one, Mt. Dew enthusiast, but I’m not in control right now. My mind is being manipulated by forces unseen. I intended to write about the best trilobites in Magic, but I’m...
Read moreAfter the past few years of MTG design, we have a profusion of enchantment commanders for almost all color combinations, not just the classic Selesnya. Some focus on auras, but some have more expansive interests. Ready to get, well, enchanted?
Read moreA white counterspell is a mono-white instant that interacts with spells on the stack, either by countering them outright or removing them from the stack. It’s not a long list, but it’s one worth knowing!
Read moreWith the release of Bloomburrow and dozens of bird cards, birds return to Standard and make a breakthrough in other formats like Pioneer. Every MTG set has a bird or two, so it’s always an excellent time to rank all of Magic’s best birds...
Read moreOf all the in-universe Magic sets that have been announced for 2025, Edge of Eternities is the one I’m most excited for. This is due in large part thanks to its unique new setting, the Edge, which sits outside of Magic’s multiverse, next to the...
Read moreHello, planeswalkers! We as a society are always trying to get the most out of everything. Discounts, special offers, Collector boosters, and of course getting extra anything. MTG is no exception to this, and we’re all looking for the extra...
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