You may have heard of split cards in Magic: The Gathering. While some split cards let you cast one or both sides in the same turn, there are split cards with an aftermath mechanic where you cast one side, wait for the card to hit the graveyard...
Read moreBalancing a mana curve can be somewhat difficult when building a deck. You don’t want to get stuck without early plays, but you also want to make sure you have stronger cards for later in the game. Luckily, there are cards with optional...
Read moreThe city of Ravnica is an integral part of Magic history, and with each new Ravnica set comes a new batch of guild mechanics tied to each of the 2-color pairs.
Read moreHello planeswalkers! I know you’re always on the prowl for great information. I needed to get out one terrible joke, and I promise it won’t happen again. Today we take a look at the uncommon mechanic, prowl. With a total of ten cards with the...
Read moreMagic has a string of cards and mechanics that allow you to durably alter a creature after it’s already been cast. Cipher is one of those experiments that seems to have exhausted its narrow design space between under- and overpowered.
Read moreSome MTG mechanics are more popular and used more often than others. Sunburst is one of those mechanics that may not be used as often, especially because it works best in decks with more colors in them.
Read moreBattles are Magic’s newest card type, and who doesn’t love new stuff in Magic? OK, a lot of people may slightly dislike it, but they’ll come around eventually!
Read moreI know you’re adamant about learning Magic: the Gathering. With so many mechanics, it can be difficult to keep up with them all. However, if you take it one step at a time, you can learn about each mechanic and eventually become the expert on...
Read moreEvery time we return to Ravnica, it seems like one of the guilds gets the short end of the stick, as far as effective and thematic mechanics go. Forecast isn’t bad, per se. It just lacks a certain splashy-ness that other mechanics have, and...
Read moreMagic: the Gathering has hundreds of mechanics that make it a fun, yet complex strategy card game. Many new mechanics are released every year, including in 2023.
Read moreMagic is full of dusty stuff that belongs to some distant expansion or block but hasn’t really made a comeback. Unleash is no exception, although I’d argue it’s been revamped and improved upon with ability counters and oil counters.
Read moreSoulbond is a keyword that caused a bit too much confusion, taking its place alongside abilities like flanking or banding. What is soulbond, how does it work, and are any of the cards worth playing still? Let’s take a look at the mechanic, its...
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