Sometimes cards have two (or even four) modes and none of them are good enough alone, but the card is better for being flexible. Today is all about flexibility, because I’m going to take a look at the channel mechanic.
Read moreEvery time WotC decides to make a mechanic that cheats on mana costs things go horribly wrong. First affinity, then Phyrexian mana, and now delve.
Read morePhyrexian mana looks at the concept of mana as a resource and turns the heat up to 11 by letting you pay life instead of mana to cast a spell. Interested? Let’s take a deeper dive into everything about it!
Read moreMap tokens are artifacts with a powerful ability. Today, I’m breaking down everything you need to know about how maps work in Magic and what you need to do to exploit them.
Read moreAn alternative cost is a cost you may pay instead of paying a spell’s mana cost when you cast it. In some cases, the spell’s own text will be very clear about it. In other cases, alternative costs are sneakier and partially hidden behind a...
Read moreMythology has always been a source of inspiration to MTG, especially Greek mythology. Hydras are no exception.
Read moreThe miracle mechanic isn’t the most popular, but there’s some strategy and effectiveness to it. Can this commonly overlooked mechanic make a difference in your builds? Or are you interested in just trying something new?
Read moreIn this article, we’ll go through exactly what a Clue is, how it works in the rules, how it interacts with other cards and mechanics, and how we got from the investigate keyword in Shadows over Innistrad to the standalone Clues in Avatar...
Read moreIt’s no secret that Magic is an expensive hobby, which is why MTG players are always on the lookout for the best way to get new cards. While we all know buying Magic singles is the most reliable way to get our money’s worth, it’s hard not to feel...
Read moreCreated in Shadows over Innistrad, investigate gave us the Clue token, the first in a long line of resource-based artifact tokens. Today I’m investigating the mechanic to bring you the best cards with investigate, as well as answering some...
Read moreIs the person sitting across from you in Magic an enemy? Does the idea of cursing them with a permanent cross a line? Let’s rank all the curses in Magic and find out!
Read moreProtection is probably Magic’s most commonly misunderstood mechanic. Having almost always been an evergreen keyword, the full text for it is rarely printed on cards anymore and questions get asked nearly every day on what it actually protects...
Read more
