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 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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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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The Ultimate Guide to PreDH
Today’s Commander has some qualities that take away from the original intent of the format. What used to be a casual place to use some of your underpowered pet cards is becoming increasingly competitive. Luckily, some players who miss the...
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The Ultimate Guide to Dandân
Magic’s a game that can be modified a lot as long as you and your friends all agree on the new rules. This open-endedness is a highly positive thing about Magic, as evidenced by the creation of the Dandân format.
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The Ultimate Guide to Kingdoms EDH
One of the things that has kept me so hooked up on Magic for over a decade is its wide range of possibilities and homebrewing. There’s an absurd number of options for you to pick from, but even beyond that, it’s a very malleable game. It takes...
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Attacking in Magic: All Your Rules Questions Answered
Tussles tend to be untidy topics, and Magic is no exception. Even if the whole game works under very precise rules, there’s so much going on during the combat phase that deciphering how attacking works can be one of the messiest matters in...
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