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HomeTag: MTG FAQ

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Triomes in MTG: What Are They and Where Can You Find Them?

Triomes in MTG: What Are They and Where Can You Find Them?

Sean Migalla February 6, 2026 Collecting, MTG Cards

My first introduction to triomes was an Ikoria spoiler post captioned “they finally did it.” But I also saw a lot of people confused over why players would be so excited over 3-color tap lands. So why were players excited?

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The Complete List of Un-Sets in Magic

The Complete List of Un-Sets in Magic

Jeff Dunn February 6, 2026 Collecting, MTG Products

WotC has released more than a few joke sets throughout the years. Today let’s take a closer look at each of Magic’s Un-sets and what makes them unique.

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Play vs. Cast in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ

Play vs. Cast in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ

Pedro Furtado (djorso) February 6, 2026 Collecting, MTG Cards, MTG Rules

Magic: The Gathering is an ever-changing thing. Each edition sees the terminology and the rules of the cards evolve as the game designers see fit. MTG boomers out there remember terms like “bury” and “remove from play,” or what we now call...

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Adventures in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ

Adventures in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ

Jackson (VladdGG) February 5, 2026 MTG Cards, MTG Rules

Once Upon a Time, there was this game called Magic: The Gathering. The creators of this game decided to take fairytale-type stories and mend them with this game. The result was Throne of Eldraine. And with the fairytale-MTG mashup came an awesome...

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Defender in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ

Defender in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ

Alex Barker January 31, 2026 MTG Cards, MTG Rules

Some 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.

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The 34 Best Dogs in Magic Ranked

The 34 Best Dogs in Magic Ranked

Tyler Holland January 31, 2026 Collecting, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards

There’s a ton of great (and adorable) dog cards in Magic. So, looking to channel your love for man’s best friend in your favorite trading card game? Let’s get started with the best dogs in MTG.

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Kamigawa Channel Lands: Rankings Plus Where You Can Find Them

Kamigawa Channel Lands: Rankings Plus Where You Can Find Them

Chris Reay January 31, 2026 Collecting, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards

The channel ability was introduced in 2005’s Saviors of Kamigawa to represent the forces of the spirits of the plane using all their energy to produce a one-off effect. This ability returned in 2022 with Neon Dynasty where channel appeared on a...

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Ward in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ

Ward in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ

Steve Vrooman January 30, 2026 Collecting, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards, MTG Rules

Ward 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.

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Background in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ

Background in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ

Nikki January 30, 2026 Collecting, MTG Cards, MTG Rules

Commander Legends: Baldur’s Gate brought plenty of awesome cards, flavor, and characters to the Magic table in a draftable EDH experience. But it also brought something new with it: backgrounds

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The 47 Best Pirates in Magic Ranked

The 47 Best Pirates in Magic Ranked

Tyler Holland January 20, 2026 Collecting, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards

Are you tired of playing honest Magic at your Commander tables? Maybe you’d rather pillage, plunder, and loot your way to victory? Ahoy, a pirate ye may be! Sailing the high seas is no easy feat, but this crew of no-good scallywags helm one of...

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Everything You Need to Know About Activated Abilities in Magic

Everything You Need to Know About Activated Abilities in Magic

Andrew Quinn January 20, 2026 MTG Cards, MTG Rules

Today 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!

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All 32 Persist Cards in Magic Ranked

All 32 Persist Cards in Magic Ranked

Karl Schulz (Karlomancer) January 16, 2026 Collecting, Deckbuilding, MTG Cards

Persist was introduced in 2008 with Shadowmoor. The defining mechanic in a multicolor block, persist is featured in all colors and on creatures of all sizes.

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