Magic has a lot of different subtypes across all card types and sets. This doesn’t mean that all subtypes are created equal, or even playable. I’m going through all the desert lands in Magic, ranking from worst to best and talking a bit about...
Read moreAfter the unbanning of Preordain in Modern and Mind’s Desire in Legacy, the MTG community is awash with lists of good candidates to unban in various formats. It seems like everyone has a favorite card that they’d like to see unbanned in one...
Read moreThese are the worst pieces of cardboard in the Magic: The Gathering that could have been some of the finest designs ever to hold that mythic orange symbol.
Read moreMagic certainly has a long list of complicated and unique mechanics, including everything from horsemanship to kicker. Ninjutsu is a keyword that has become one of the most popular in the entire game despite its rarity. Today I’m going to cover...
Read moreWhile the “partners with” commanders limit the overall variety of deck building, they can still pack a wallop and lead to some interesting play patterns.
Read moreI can’t think of a more mysterious, deadly, and interesting creature type than the mythical Praetors of Phyrexia. But the Phyrexian Praetors are more than just cardboard. They have a unique storyline that’s fully fleshed out, have detailed...
Read moreThe Dragonstorm rages on, and some players have been requesting reinforcements after the last Sealed Guide. Fear not! Here’s my full primer on Tarkir: Dragonstorm Draft so that you may stretch your wings proudly and soar onward to victory.
Read moreThe Mardu seem to be having their moment in Commander, as several cards that fit their aggressive, go-wide gameplan have been spiking in price. We’ll be covering some of those today!
Read moreSlivers are a beloved staple tribe of Magic. While they’re not quite as popular as goblins, elves, or dragons, slivers enjoy a hardcore cult following.
Read moreThe mercenary is a classic archetype in fantasy settings. Sell-swords who peddle their loyalties either alone or as part of a larger organization, these gritty warriors-for-hire are the backbone of any fantasy adventuring-based economy. From...
Read moreMagic has plenty of keywords and mechanics that create quite the learning curve for new players. Suspend is a mechanic like no other. It’s kind of like an investment in your future self in each game.
Read moreDo you love playing Hakbal, of the Surging Soul in Commander? Well, buckle up, because it looks like we may have been playing one of the more popular Merfolk commanders incorrectly. In yesterday’s update, WotC announced that a new rule had...
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