Airbending in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
MTG reflects the airbending ability well, a tempo mechanic that allows you to get rid of big, expensive permanents on the battlefield, reset your own cards, or disrupt counter synergies.
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Waterbending in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Each bending mechanic comes with their own philosophies, which will be key to adapt them well. Let’s review waterbending to understand how the mechanic works and whether it does justice to the story!
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All 308 Creature Types in Magic, and: Which is the Best?
Creature types in MTG started as a mere detail in the card’s layout. But today the first thing you look at when you see a new card is probably the creature type.
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Finality Counters in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
It’s more of a new way to handle an existing ability that we’ve seen fairly frequently. But having the ability as part of a counter (as opposed to being meshed into the card’s rules text) adds a subtle layer of strategy. WotC...
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Dungeons in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Dungeons in MTG! They’ve always been a thing in D&D. It’s right in the name: Dungeons & Dragons. But now they’re in Magic, too. But what do dungeons actually do? How do they work, how do you use them, and how do you survive them?
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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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