Replacement effects are Magic’s built-in rules that modify or tweak game events before they happen. They can also get quite messy, though, so let’s break down the ins and outs of how replacement effects work in MTG.
Read moreHave you ever woken up in the morning and just felt groggy and detached from everything? Or maybe you watched a movie where some dude pops out of a portal and throws up. That’s more or less how your creatures feel when you summon them in...
Read moreSome creatures die easier than others. But creatures with the undying keyword come back stronger after death. This is a simple keyword that saw play in Standard and is now a staple of Modern.
Read moreThe Tyranid Swarm precon introduced the ferocious tyranid army to Magic, along with the swarm’s voracious “ravenous” mechanic.
Read moreHybrid mana was born when Magic designers realized that the core of multicolor MTG cards was based on the idea of “and”.
Read moreOne of the most challenging parts of Magic: The Gathering is finding the right deck composition. Have you ever wondered why you always get stuck even on the best lands or why you can’t cast your spells smoothly?
Read moreLieutenants in MTG work as partners for your commander, giving you extra abilities if your legend(s) of choice is in play.
Read moreWard became evergreen from the moment it hit Magic, and while it’s used maybe a bit too often these days, it’s a great alternative to the obnoxious protection abilities of the past.
Read moreNot all mechanics are created equally, and some are more powerful than others. Some are even called “broken” and never again seen in new sets. It’s time to go over one mechanic that’s been considered oppressive in a format or two and has only...
Read moreCommand cards are unique instants and sorceries in Magic. Their power comes from their choice and flexibility. Today I’ll go over each command card in order from worst to best, review their abilities, and give them a general ranking compared to...
Read moreUniverses Beyond has introduced a new twist on MDFCs: The Marvel sets have printed the first transforming modal-double faced cards, which have even more options because you don’t need to commit to one face or the other.
Read moreOn today’s MTG mechanics menu we have shroud.
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