Maybe I’m old, but I remember a time when cards from Magic sets were just Magic cards. No Universes Beyond. No alternate art. Just regular cards, maybe some foil cards, and that was it.
Read moreHello planeswalkers! There’s just something special about something shiny, right? Any advertisement firm, car lot, or TCG company can tell you this. We’re inherently attracted to shiny and beautiful-looking things. So it’s no wonder that foil MTG...
Read moreMurders at Karlov Manor is a murder mystery themed set that takes place on the plane of Ravnica. “Who is killing all these people? What is their intention? Which weapons did they use to do it?” Seeing as this environment matches Clue/Cluedo...
Read moreThe Deep Clue Sea Commander precon deck’s funny name will remind you of Deep Blue Sea, and the comparison helps to understand it. The deck and the movie are fun but kinda all over the place with one or two good moments.
Read moreThere’s something enticing about hiding your secrets in plain sight, watching opponents squirm as they try to navigate your pile of seemingly harmless 2/2 creatures. They could be anything, after all. Here I’ll present a quick level-up meant to...
Read moreNelly Borca, Impulsive Accuser helms the Blame Game precon, mingling the new suspect mechanic with goad for a Commander-specific flavor to the precon. But is it any good? And how can we make it better?
Read moreTake a look around you right now. Are you reading this from a desktop surrounded by loose Magic: The Gathering cards, hopelessly arranged in semi-complete decks of 20-100 cards, some of which are so old that you don’t even remember which MTG set...
Read moreDeck boxes have evolved from protecting your beloved Magic cards to statement pieces, and in some ways a reflection of our tastes and personalities. Wooden deck boxes, for example, signal care for artistry and style on top of keeping your cards...
Read moreMany joys come from playing Magic. Playing games is just fun, but strategy games often have a feeling of satisfaction. There’s also the social element; meeting with friends, finding new ones, and matching up against fearsome opponents make “the...
Read moreAnother set, another round of alternate arts, card frame variants, and foiling treatment. The Lost Caverns of Ixalan introduces the new “Cosmium Ink” treatment, and if that sounds familiar, that’s because it’s a riff on the rare treatment that...
Read moreIf you’re struggling to fill your Standard collection in MTG Arena, Golden Packs just might save the day. While they may help you get more cards, are Golden Packs more than a modest milestone reward that entices you to play more games and...
Read moreThe mythical Black Lotus has been the crown jewel of Magic: The Gathering collections since the game’s inception 30 years ago. The lotus is a powerful card that’s become synonymous with spells that generate free mana, and it often ends games...
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