Shield Counters in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Today I’ll be running you through the ins and outs of shield counters. We’ll look at how they work, specific rules for novel situations, the best cards to dole them out, and more!
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Box Toppers in MTG: What Are They and Where to Get Them
There have been plenty of products and features that have come and gone over Magic’s long and extensive history, never to return. One that seems to keep coming back from the dead every few years is the box topper.
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Dredge in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Creepy crawlies rising from the dead isn’t anything new to MTG. In fact it’s one of the most fun parts of the game! But there was a time when Wizards went too far and unleashed a mechanic that was so powerful it would be locked away forever...
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Reconfigure in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Reconfigure is one of the main set mechanics of Neon Dynasty and acts as a means of giving life to equipment that you can turn into independent creatures. Reconfigure is a mechanic that takes a minute to understand, but it makes sense once you...
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The Complete List of Magic Books, Plus Ranking the Best
Magic’s story is rife and varied and spans over thousands of years. Where does one even begin? What is The Weatherlight Saga, and why is it about a boat?
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Combat Damage in Magic: All Your Rules Questions Answered
Magic is one of the easiest games to pick up and learn, but it’s also one of the most complicated in terms of rules and interactions, especially the rules for combat. How does the game handle combat damage, and how does combat damage work...
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Delirium in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ
Today I’m talking about delirium. No, not Delirium the card, delirium the ability. Which does feel pretty close to madness name-wise, but it doesn’t really work like it.
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Tribute in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Tribute ended up being kinda bad, and it was never reprinted outside of its debut set, Born of the Gods. But if you happen to love forcing foes into tough choices, and your deck happens to love +1/+1 counters, there might be something here for...
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Experience Counters in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Einstein said: “The only source of knowledge is experience,” and that’s as applicable to Magic: The Gathering as it is to physics. Personal knowledge based on your lived events shapes your worldview and decision-making processes either...
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Morph in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Today I take you on a journey to explore one of my favorite mechanics in the game: morph. This mechanic is nearly 25 years old and makes for some of the most exciting gameplay Magic has to offer. I explore how the mechanic works, how it plays...
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Modified in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
We’ve had to redefine terms of commonly occurring conditions of cards in Magic over time. Today I’m looking at the latest of these terms introduced in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty: modified.
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Transform in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
How does transform work, and how has it been implemented over the years? Which are the best transform cards? If you’re not interested, perhaps I can change your mind!
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