The Ultimate Guide to Emperor
Emperor is a six-player MTG format perfect for large groups of players. But how does it work? Do you need EDH decks for Emperor? And most importantly, will it be a good time for your playgroup?
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Here’s Exactly How the Combat Phase Works in Magic
Although control connoisseurs and board wipe buffs may disagree, combat is the main focus of most MTG decks.
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The Ultimate Guide to Brawl on Arena and Best Decks
When I first heard about Historic Brawl, I wrote it off as a Commander knock off meant to entice Commander players to join MTG Arena. But my opinion changed as I played this MTGA format. These days, I play at least as much Brawl as I do Limited...
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The Ultimate Guide to Pauper
What if I told you that instead of spending $20 on an average rare card, there’s a format where you can invest the same amount to obtain an entire competitive deck? Let’s delve into Pauper, the budget-friendly and competitive format...
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The Ultimate Guide to Aggro Decks in Magic: The Gathering
Aggro decks are a lot more complex than they look. Let’s dive into what aggro decks really are, how to play them effectively, and the key elements you need to consider to make your aggro decks work.
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The Ultimate Pioneer Format Overview and Guide
Hello again wizards of the world! Looking for new ways to play constructed Magic outside Standard or Historic? Well, look no further than Pioneer.
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Paste/import your deck or select a precon to get its official bracket instantly with reasons, deck stats, game changers, and combos.
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The Ultimate Guide to Duel Commander
Commander became Magic’s most-played format in the past several years despite its origin as a way for players and organizers to keep themselves entertained between tournament rounds. The format has since grown beyond a way to pass the time, and...
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The Ultimate Guide to Modern
Modern is one of Magic’s most beloved Constructed formats. The format has evolved a lot in the years since its inception back in 2011, but some of Modern’s most iconic hits are just as relevant today as they were back then. Today I’m going to go...
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Which Should You Play/Buy: Pokémon or Magic: The Gathering?
A lot of trading card games take influences from the example Magic set back in 1993 these days. But the Pokémon TCG is one of the most unique card game experiences out there, and for my money, one of the most well-designed TCGs of them all.
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[Guide] How to Use and Set Up Tabletop Simulator to Play Magic: the Gathering
Playing Magic: The Gathering in an online space has always presented challenges. Even with the advent of MTGO and Arena, a simulation of slapping sleeved cardboard on some oversized mouse pads has yet to be replicated.
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Standard in MTG: The Ultimate Format Guide (2026)
Wizards of the Coast does a lot to try and keep Standard interesting, successful or not. They constantly put out new cards to the point where most new cards are designed with Standard in mind. Is it so bad to play with the new cards Wizards...
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