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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Infect in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Way back in the Time Spiral block we were shown a pair of timeshifted cards with a strange new ability: poisonous. This was not only a callback to the poison counters that were sporadically printed between Legends and Visions, but also a...
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Emblems in MTG: Rules, History, and FAQ
Emblems are a mechanic in Magic that might seem pretty simple at first glance, but they’re actually pretty complex and interesting if you look into them in more detail. Knowing how they work will give you that extra edge when trying to win or...
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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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Towns in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Final Fantasy isn’t exactly part of the multiverse, so towns aren’t quite canon to Magic lore yet, but the card type is now available to the game and could easily expand out of Universes Beyond.
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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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All 35 Planeswalker Commanders in MTG Ranked
The command zone has experienced a fundamental change since the release of Commander 2014. You can select a planeswalker as your commander, a whole set of rules and questions come into play.
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Plans in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Today we dive into the plan subtype, which was released with the Marvel Super Hero sets. Enchantments are staple permanents in many, many players’ arsenals, so what could a new subtype of enchantment bring to the game?
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Villainous Choice in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Where would the good guys be without the bad guys and their villainous plots? Let’s help spice up our Magic games by honing the most important ability of every self-respecting, moustache-twirling malefactor: setting up villainous choices to...
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Power-Up in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Marvel Super Heroes gives us an MTG version of traditional comic book power-ups, and the design is slick. Let’s see how it works!
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Job Select in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
For those Magic veterans who fondly remember living weapon and for Mirrodin!, the Final Fantasy x MTG crossover brings another auto-attach trick: job select, now with freshly minted 1/1 heroes rather than germs or rebels.
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Tiered in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
Next in a long line of “kicker-style” mechanics is tiered, a way to increase the impact of your spells and feel like you’re developing your own JRPG Final Fantasy mage character. Or healer. Or support character.
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