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...
Read moreUnicorns are top tier magic, at least in the movies. But they’re a bit underwhelming in Magic’s history from that perspective. They’re very rare, but their powers… well, let’s just say they’re getting better.
Read moreMythology has always been a source of inspiration to MTG, especially Greek mythology. Hydras are no exception.
Read moreDwarves appear in all kinds of folklore and pop culture, although not always with the best representation. We’re sticking to the world of fantasy, specifically Magic, but with a smattering of Tolkien.
Read moreIn Magic, golems started back in Alpha and have continued to exist in the game since then. But what are the good golems to play besides Karn? Is golem typal a thing?
Read moreMagic is a game for everybody, from the casual player who wants fun cards to the spike that wants to pile on infinite combos. Squirrels are great for both ends of that spectrum.
Read moreCreature types in MTG started as a mere detail in the card’s layout. But today the first thing you look at when you see a new card is probably the creature type.
Read moreEvil necromancers and powerful planeswalkers have been resurrecting the dead to do their bidding for time immemorial. But where do skeletons fit in?
Read moreShambling. Noxious. Ghoulish. Putrid. Rotten. Murderous. All words used to describe the zombies of Magic. What can I tell you about zombies that hasn’t been said already? The trope’s been done to death. No need to bring any old cliches back from...
Read moreMagic is one of the easiest games to pick up and learn, but it’s also one of the most complicated in terms of rules and interactions, especially the rules for combat. How does the game handle combat damage, and how does combat damage work...
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 moreDozens of mechanics have come and gone without much impact in Magic’s more than 30-year long history. There have been some bangers, some confusing ones, and even some mechanics that everybody absolutely hated. This mechanic had an influx of new...
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