Some slang terms in MTG are pretty obvious when you first read them. Deck thinning isn’t really one of those terms, although it’s not too difficult to get your head around once you’ve discovered what it means.
Read moreEvery good detective needs a good case to solve. In fact, that’s how good detectives are made: by cracking tough cases.
Read moreSuspect is a mechanic introduced in the Murders at Karlov Manor Magic set. Like any good murder mystery, it seems straightforward at first glance…
Read moreCollecting evidence is a necessary activity for investigators of murders and crime scenes. Naturally, in a MTG set that revolves around solving mysteries like Murders at Karlov Manor, there’s much evidence to be collected by characters like...
Read moreFor newer players, the most likely entry point for the question of “Huh?” when they see the rules for landhome is when they get pulled into a game of Dandân. There’s some odd text on that card, a remnant of a now obsolete mechanic which...
Read moreAbilities have come and gone through Magic’s long history. There have even been a few outliers that were so good on the few cards that had them that they haven’t come back again. The provoke ability is exactly that.
Read moreMany joys come from playing Magic. Playing games is just fun, but strategy games often have a feeling of satisfaction. There’s also the social element; meeting with friends, finding new ones, and matching up against fearsome opponents make “the...
Read moreToday I’m going to talk about corrupted, how it interacts with poison counters and other relevant mechanics. Stay with me for a while and let’s see if the mechanic is worth our time or not. Here we go!
Read moreFuse, in concept, allows players to combine two spells into a single, potent effect, providing different effects for various board states. Let’s go over its rules and restrictions, and discuss which are the best fuse cards.
Read moreFrom Snapcaster Mage to Underworld Breach to Lier, Disciple of the Drowned, Magic players have long tried ways to efficiently recur spells from the graveyard. But what if the spell never left your hand in the first place?
Read moreThere’s nothing quite like being in the zone. The thing is, there are at least seven different zones in a game of Magic, and often more! Cards are public knowledge in some zones but are hidden information in others; you can arrange your...
Read moreHave you ever wanted to haste a creature and cash it for a card? Well now you can, because Streets of New Capenna brought with it the blitz mechanic.
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