Burn decks go all guns blazing on their opponents, and they’re always viable in different metagames. Today we’re going to cover the burn archetype, burn decks, and what makes them tick. We’ll also offer a few tips to combat this menacing...
Read moreWizards of the Coast does a lot to try and keep Standard interesting, successful or not. They constantly put out new cards to the point where most new cards are designed with Standard in mind. Is it so bad to play with the new cards Wizards...
Read moreWhat is a tempo deck? How should you play one? And what should you do when facing one? All that’s to come.
Read morePremodern, as the name suggests, focuses on cards printed before the modern Magic card frame was introduced in 2003. The format also ignores some of the game’s earlier sets, meaning it’s more accessible than formats that include true dual lands...
Read moreThroughout the ups and downs of different Constructed formats over the years, Draft has consistently been incredibly popular for a vast swathe of players. Even now, in the apparent Age of Commander, Draft is thriving on Arena, MTGO, and in paper...
Read moreThe idea of power levels in Commander is a point of contention for some Magic players. While I can definitely see the merit of being able to measure the relative power of your deck, a 1-10 scale is a somewhat nebulous rating system with a lot of...
Read moreLimited is the best, isn’t it? It’s so more than just Draft and Sealed. Each set has its own quirks, with carefully curated synergies across the colours, with just the right amount of fixing added to make everything work.
Read moreAggro decks are a lot more complex than they look. Let’s dive into what aggro decks really are, how to play them effectively, and the key elements you need to consider to make your aggro decks work.
Read moreMagic is a game with diverse decks and numerous strategies across multiple formats. If there’s a way you want to play the game, there’s probably a format that supports whatever strategy you love.
Read moreWhile Magic has more than a few sanctioned formats, there’s no reason you shouldn’t make your own. That’s how Commander started, after all, and it’s a format that’s ripe for spinoffs that provide unique takes on a singleton format...
Read moreGreetings planeswalkers! We’ve had about a solid week to draft Aetherdrift now, and there’s another Arena Direct (and an Open afterwards) fast approaching. It’s high time for my Aetherdrift Ultimate Draft Guide, which will hopefully lead you to...
Read moreMagic didn’t spring into existence with the formats that exist today. Formats like Modern, Pioneer, and even Standard have been born out of the game’s need to evolve over time and create engaging competitive environments that keep us all...
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