The 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 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...
Read moreWhile charge counters might seem like a new mechanic from the upcoming Edge of Eternities set, they’ve been around in Magic: The Gathering for quite a while. They add a unique layer of strategy to the game and lead to some really cool...
Read moreIf you came here for “The Star-Spangled Banner,” I’m sorry to disappoint you. These anthems are more about making creatures better attackers and blockers. Don’t worry, we can still sing the praises of anthems in Magic and rank the best of the...
Read morePutting together a pile of battlecruisers is something that some of us move on from, but some of us still enjoy the thrill from time to time. Over the course of years there have been plenty of these humongous creatures, so let’s take a walk...
Read moreThe infamous Birthing Pod spawned an entire genre of MTG decks and altered an entire generation’s meta. This green artifact would run rampant in Modern for four years before catching the ban alongside Dig Through Time and Treasure Cruise.
Read moreEach piece of the Magic color pie has its own unique characteristics. So how could you choose just one? The answer is that you don’t have to! Today I’ll be going over the commander options in my favorite color combination: Esper.
Read moreOf the many themes a Commander deck might have, one strikes me as very curious: additional combat phases. These EDH decks are very attack-oriented, as the name implies, but isn’t attacking a bad proposition in EDH? Usually yes, because you leave...
Read moreThe Boros Legion is one of the most aggressive and powerful creature-based color combos in Magic, matched only by its similarly-colored cousin, Mardu. If you’ve been debating making an extra-combat, equipment, or even burn Commander deck but...
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