With 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...
Read moreNo matter what MTG format you play, some nonbasic lands are going to give you trouble. So, how to you fight these menaces? Turns out there are many ways, from land “spot removal” to outright nonbasic sweepers.
Read moreI thoroughly enjoy looking at Magic both from a more mechanic-oriented outlook as well as from a flavor and lore perspective. I also enjoy being very critical of this game when I have to.
Read moreIn the past, legendary artifacts in Magic: The Gathering were once a niche category, overshadowed by their creature counterparts. However, their allure has grown, transforming them into sought-after additions for both casual and competitive...
Read moreThe Kaladesh block was really polarizing. Some loved it, some hated it, and this has to do with the mechanics and the Standard format, which was shaky to say the least. Two new mechanics debuted in this block, energy and vehicles.
Read moreBloomburrow is one of the first main Magic sets that treated lizards as a relevant creature type, and it gives us reasons to consider lizards as creatures that work together, not unlike Theros with minotaurs.
Read moreBonafide Magic players are aware that aura cards are most popularly enchanted creatures. However, there are some auras that can also be attached to players, which can heavily influence the in-game effects and negatively affect their board...
Read moreMarvel and Magic finally cross over in Marvel’s Spider-Man, a set that introduces a pair of artifact subtypes that have far reaching implications. That’s right, the Infinity Stones are joining Magic!
Read moreSometimes you have to partner up with a demon to get things done. There’s got to be like a thousand folk tales and anime about it. All of Magic’s demon commanders are here, ready for your bloody signature on their accursed contracts.
Read moreLet me give you a simple, though not all-encompassing, heuristic to improve your Magic play: When faced with multiple options for game actions, take whatever line spends the most of your mana in each turn. In general, the player who spends all...
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