Today we’ll be talking first strike. This evergreen keyword can change the course of any combat and may just give you the advantage you need. So, let’s dive in and answer many of the burning questions you may have.
Read moreLife is an important resource in Magic. We’ve seen how using your life total as a resource can break the game countless times over the years, from Necropotence to Gitaxian Probe. Lifegain is an underappreciated stratagem, and the history of...
Read moreSome cards have restrictions placed on them in their text that prevent them from attacking, but still allow them to defend you or use their abilities. That’s what we call the defender mechanic, and that’s what today is all about.
Read moreWard became evergreen from the moment it hit Magic, and while it’s used maybe a bit too often these days, it’s a great alternative to the obnoxious protection abilities of the past.
Read moreDeathtouch is bound to appear in your games as one of MTG’s evergreen mechanic. It shows the flavor of venom or poison or just a deathly gaze.
Read moreToday I share all about activated abilities. What they are, how they work, and how you can identify them on your cards. Let’s just jump right into it!
Read moreWe’ve had to redefine terms of commonly occurring conditions of cards in Magic over time. Today I’m looking at the latest of these terms introduced in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty: modified.
Read moreLifegain strategies are rarely among the strongest archetypes in the game, but they’re one of its most popular. Some people always try and make Ajani’s Pridemate work, no matter how hostile the format is.
Read moreCome, let me peer into your mind and read your future. Ahh, yes, I see it all so clearly. You’re about to learn about scrying in Magic: The Gathering. A great teacher and L1 judge will walk you through how it works, the history of the mechanic...
Read moreOn today’s MTG mechanics menu we have shroud.
Read moreIn Magic, we use the word “evergreen” to describe something you can expect in just about every new Magic set. Here we’ll be exploring the concept of evergreen in Magic, which keywords and abilities qualify as evergreen, and which ones fall just...
Read moreMagic has had its fair share of mechanics that come and go with sets. Haste is particularly guilty in this area and has some confusing aspects that aren’t intuitive to new players.
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