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 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.
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 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 moreThe term “mana abilities” is something that you see pop up on card text every so often in Magic. And you may not necessarily know what this means if nobody told you.
Read moreIs gaining life a great way to make it harder for an opponent to win, or is it just a side benefit of other better effects? Let’s dive into some of the best lifegain cards in Magic and examine whether it’s a worthwhile effect.
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’m going to talk 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 moreOn today’s MTG mechanics menu we have shroud.
Read moreWard is one of Magic’s newest mechanics, evergreen from the moment it hit a card.
Read moreWizards has tried a lot of different ways to implement better card selection over the years. While you can’t just let players draw cards all the time, you can give them better options for their next draw. Enter scry.
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