| Illustration by Raymond Swanland Winning in Magic: The Gathering can be as simple as having the creature with the highest power, but as most of us know, just swinging with the biggest thing on the table doesn’t guarantee victory. Still, there...
Read moreLet’s talk 2-drops. Commanders you can reliably get out early are great, and if they have some power in 2-color synergies, so much the better.
Read moreSimic is absolutely the best color pair in casual Commander. But what if we added combos to get the most from our deck, to provide incredible closing power to go with our huge burst of mana?
Read moreTappers are a classic part of Limited history. Creatures that tap opposing threats are often among the strongest creatures in the format because they play offensively and defensively against your opponent’s most threatening creatures.
Read moreWhether they outright prevent searching, limit how effective those searches are, or punish players for even trying, anti-tutor cards are some of the best ways to keep greedy strategies in check.
Read moreEsper combos have an Esper color identity, meaning that they deploy black, white, and blue cards. Many Esper combos revolve around artifacts and flicker shenanigans. Infinite turns are a common payout.
Read moreInteraction is an essential part of any Magic deck. One of the most popular ways to interact with your opponent’s cards is through removal or kill spells that take your opponent’s most powerful threats or key cards off the board.
Read moreWhite has a lot of ways to facilitate infinite combos, from blink effects to token generators. These can ensure a victory, or put you in a position to win with ease.
Read moreConfluence cards are all about choices and understanding situations. So, let’s take a look at these incredibly interesting cycles of cards and dive into the vast possibilities.
Read moreAs someone who enjoys fast-paced and combat-heavy Commander games, goad is one of my favorite mechanics. Since it forces players to attack, it ensures the game won’t turn into a long drawn-out war of attrition. Then there’s the bonus that goaded...
Read moreDrakes, dragons’ weaker cousins, have never been at the forefront of fantasy media. But that doesn’t mean drakes in MTG can’t be just as lethal or mechanically diverse as dragons.
Read morePeople usually play MTG to win, to have a fun time, or at least try to win until the last possible opportunity. But what about cards that straight make you lose the game? Let’s take a look at all the ways you can “lose a game” and the avenues...
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