Devotion is a fun, flavorful mechanic that rewards your, well, devotion to a color. It’s been in MTG for a little while, but it’s a popular and successful mechanic at the kitchen and tournament tables alike. What’s notable about this success is...
Read moreMagic’s history is full of experiments and mechanics that haven’t returned much since they were introduced. Cipher is a pet favorite of mine, and the arcane spell type associated with spirits is another weird relic from the past. Magic players...
Read moreMy 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?
Read moreWotC 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.
Read moreMagic: 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...
Read moreOnce 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...
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 moreThere’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.
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreCommander 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
Read moreAre 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...
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!
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