A’ight, partners… Here’s where the Outlaws of Thunder Junction’s plot thickens. Among the new mechanics that this Western-themed MTG set introduced, plot is probably the most complex: This keyword ability involves casting spells...
Read moreIf you play Magic you also know that getting into a new TCG can take time and money, so it’s nice to have some idea if you’ll like the game before you play it.
Read moreI think there are many of us who joined the hype for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. It’s about time to look at some iconic figures from the LotR lore.
Read moreModern Horizons previously held the record for best selling set, bringing in over $200 million over a two-year period. It took LOTR just seven months to reach that same milestone. And it’s taken Final Fantasy a fraction of that time. With...
Read moreWhile players may put a lot of effort into thinking about mid- and late-game strategies, a critical part of Magic: The Gathering happens before the game even starts, as a hand with no lands or no playable spells is equivalent of already losing...
Read moreOn Thunder Junction, not only can you commit crimes, but you can go on a crime spree. In some ways, it’s yet another kicker variant, but there’s a bit more to the spree mechanic than just that.
Read moreLooking to shake up the table with a bit of strategic politic chaos? Goad is one of the most entertaining ways to steer combat in your favor—perfect for Commander decks that want to play the long game without taking all the hits.
Read moreThe introduction of vehicles to Magic brought a science-fantasy vibe to the game just as it had in the olden days when Urza used power armor to fight the mechanical threat of Phyrexia. It created a powerful image of what the artificers of...
Read moreNow entirely in control of decision-making for Commander, WotC released its first real banlist changes to the format on Tuesday. Among the five cards converted to “Game Changer” status were a few banlist mainstays that WotC has...
Read moreCube is a wonderful way to play MTG with veteran players, or to teach drafting to newer players, or even reintroduce friends that want to get back into the game. It’s a format that lets you be the player, the designer, and the tester.
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 moreMTG players often focus on the power of creatures or the massive swings they can take. But there are two stats on creatures for a reason, and today we’re looking at toughness instead. Let’s take a look at cards where “toughness-matters.”
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