Let’s get this out of the way: No, we aren’t focused on the “weird” creature type today. I checked the assignment, and it’s Magic’s weirdest cards. You’ve probably got a few that came straight to mind if you’ve been collecting for a while or...
Read moreMana fixing is important in any Constructed MTG format. After all, you’ll lose if you can’t play your spells consistently. In fact, many MTG players hate the mana system when they lose to mana screw or flood, but that’s the system and the game...
Read moreA number of cards use the vocabulary “exchange” to swap life totals, control of creatures, and control of spells, creating a surprise upheaval that can cinch up the game. When exactly are these effects useful? And which ones are the best?
Read moreFew mechanics are weirder than morph and its variants, mechanics that let you play cards face-down as colorless creatures. We have some commanders that explicitly work with or support these mechanics, but there are also commanders that do other...
Read moreMagic has a lot of different subtypes across all card types and sets. This doesn’t mean that all subtypes are created equal, or even playable. I’m going through all the desert lands in Magic, ranking from worst to best and talking a bit about...
Read moreMTG has a massive variety in its creature types, describing both races, such as goblins or elves, or professions, such as soldier or wizard. There are literally hundreds of different creature types out there, but one of the very first was a...
Read moreWouldn’t it be fantastic if our homes and properties never broke down? On the fantasy planes of MTG, there are such places.
Read moreHexproof fits the magic-slinging theme of MTG to its core. When you target me, I respond with some protection. We’re taking a look at the best cards that provide your creatures and permanents with the protection of hexproof.
Read moreWhile charge counters might seem like a new mechanic from the upcoming Edge of Eternities set, they’ve been around in Magic: The Gathering for quite a while. They add a unique layer of strategy to the game and lead to some really cool...
Read moreWalls are one of the simplest creature types in Magic that have stuck around since the beginning of the game. The creature type has a few distinct characteristics: low power, high toughness, and the defender keyword forcing them to play...
Read moreVehicles are now considered a deciduous mechanic, which means we’re going to continue seeing them in new MTG sets as time goes on. So let’s take the temperature on who your vehicle commanders can be as of Modern Horizons 3, including some who you...
Read moreCards with high mana values are usually weak because the risk of having one rotting in your hand is very real. However, MTG has many ways to make expensive cards competitively playable.
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