It’s time to make the fantastic, not-confusing-at-all rules of Magic a little easier. Today you’ll learn about the goad mechanic. I’ll go over what it is, answer some often-confusing questions regarding the mechanic, and talk about the history...
Read moreKnights have been part of MTG ever since the duality of White Knight and Black Knight in Alpha. Knights are usually a part of aggro and Boros decks, often bleeding into black. They pair well with equipment, and several recent knights have...
Read moreIf you’ve ever competed in a Magic tournament before, you’ve likely overheard a heated argument about turn structure. Maybe you were participating in that argument. Understanding the phases of Magic won’t just help you become a law-abiding Magic...
Read moreIf you’re a fan of Khans of Tarkir—rather, if you’re a fan of Magic, there’s something in Tarkir Commander that’ll appeal to you. Let’s dissect these precons, going over deck themes, reprint quality, and new additions to the Commander format.
Read moreWhen you order Oishii! Tokens, you are skipping dinner for desert! It’s the first Secret Lair to come with no actual Magic cards.
Read moreDon’t be fooled by the citizen creature type. These regular creatures can compete toe-to-toe against some other typical decks despite not being a tribe at all. Today, I will go over which cards are the best and, of course, the best tools to...
Read moreIf you’ve played casual formats like Cube or Commander, odds are you’ve encountered proxied cards. But why would you want to proxy lands? And where are the best places on the internet to find them?
Read moreThe Abzan Armor precon, helmed by Felothar the Steadfast, seeks to bash its opponents with high-toughness creatures while forming an impenetrable defense. But can this precon live up to these lofty ideals? And how can we support the Abzan as they...
Read moreWhat counts as “janky” in MTG? Looking at the origins of the word in African American slang, most dictionary etymologies guess it’s a version of “junky” from the ‘80s, but an interesting deeper dive suggests it might have started as a version of...
Read moreProxies aren’t real Magic cards and aren’t suitable for tournament play. Why proxy, if you can’t actually use them? Well, there are some places where it’s perfectly fine to run proxies, but you just need to be aware of when it’s appropriate.
Read moreThe recently spoiled Temur Roar precon is packing heat, which makes sense when you consider how many dragons are in the deck!
Read moreIncidental damage and lifegain each add up quickly, especially in a format like Commander with super long games. Combining them into one effect gives you a strong advantage—but which of them are the best for you?
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