Greetings 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 moreThere are tons of mechanics and keywords in Magic that we see time and time again. Oblivion Ring effects, sometimes called O-Ring effects, are one of the most prevalent ones that haven’t gotten an official keyword just yet.
Read moreI started playing Magic right around the tail end of the Lorwyn/Shadowmoor block. Lorwyn also came with a lot of mechanics, way more than we see in current Standard sets. Tribal themes, champions, clash, changelings, hideaway, and the topic of...
Read moreThere are lots of ways to play MTG on your computer, with MTGO / MTG Arena being the main ways supported by Wizards of the Coast. But those are official products, and you’ll have to pay to use and build your collection. Sometimes you want to play...
Read moreMagic thrives in a space between creativity and reference. Among the most recognizable of its adapted fantasy races are zombies, shambling about the Gothic horror of Innistrad and carefully tending the fields of Amonkhet, with plenty of variety...
Read moreThe tips I’m presenting today won’t help you pocket a fancy near-mint judge promo Gaea’s Cradle, but they just might get you playing a new budget Commander deck by the time your next Friday Night Magic rolls around. Let’s jump right in!
Read moreMagic has all kinds of creature types, ranging from the generic (think bird) to the specific (think brushwagg). Some creatures aren’t defined by any specific classification, so they’re often assigned the generic “beast” subtype.
Read moreLife totals are rather important in Magic as they determine when the game ends—unless someone’s running alternate win conditions, at least. It’s critical to have ways to attack the life total in any Magic deck so that you can win the game.
Read moreAlmost all MTG decks have a flying creature, so reach plays its part in both Limited and Constructed. But which are the best reach creatures among them? Let’s find out!
Read moreWotC has serenaded us with endless new commanders over the past couple of years with game-warping abilities that push the limits of what Magic cards can reasonably do. Kaalia of the Vast looks tame in comparison, but don’t make the mistake...
Read moreFans of OTK decks, rejoice: MTG has just spoiled its first 10K-power creature!
Read moreAetherdrift introduced many legendary creatures to brew around and have fun with. One that really stands out is Captain Howler, Sea Scourge, an Izzet commander who’s all about discard effects to make every loot count.
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