A throne isn’t supposed to be shared. Anyone wishing to sit on it needs to remove the person that’s already there. Dethrone is a mechanic designed to do exactly that: to give your minions an edge when you decide the current ruler shouldn’t...
Read moreKeyword counters are a fascinating way to make some spells stronger and provide permanent buffs that don’t rely on +1/+1 counters. Not only are they fun, they’re also intensely flavorful, which is a winning combination in my book.
Read moreToday we look at the thrull creature type and rank the best ones. These servant-like creatures aren’t particularly widely used cards, but they can have some value for specific builds.
Read moreIt’s no stretch to claim that lands make Magic the game we love. The land system is a fundamental part of how the game is balanced and how the color pie and cards are defined, and it’s central to many core strategies.
Read morePlaneswalkers can be fantastic engines in many Magic formats, providing a steady stream of value. Multicolored planeswalkers tend to be more versatile because they have more tools.
Read moreThe best populate commanders are the most aggressive, pump out the highest number of tokens, and have the best rate for your resources.
Read moreSo, what even is that third number in your event record for? Tracking your losses and wins makes sense, but when do you ever actually draw a game of Magic? What cards can even end a game with no winner or loser?
Read moreDragons spewing flame from their maw and obliterating the countryside in a torrent of fire is one of the classic images associated with fantasy games. In Magic: The Gathering, many dragons’ fiery breath is represented in a common ability...
Read moreEvery permanent type needs specific removal to deal with it. We’ve got answers for creatures, enchantments, artifacts, planeswalkers, land destruction…. Then March of the Machine gave us the battle card type, so it follows that we need battle...
Read moreCards that give you choices are always excellent in MTG. Fabricate is a mechanic that gives you the choice of two options, both of which can be excellent in the artifact spaces where these cards tend to be played.
Read moreHave you ever heard of the Magic mechanic called escalate? These are interesting and interactive modal instant and sorcery spells that let you add on additional modes… for the right price!
Read moreEnchantments can be built around enchantress strategies or simply play a role in your deck’s game plan. They’ve been around since the dawn of Magic, so they can fill any role: card draw, ramp, removal, stax, and so on.
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