Play boosters came to replace set and draft boosters, so there’s much to consider. What’s the difference between play boosters and set boosters, and how are they alike? Let’s “set” the scene and get ready to “play” as we discuss these...
Read moreThe Counter Blitz precon is pulling at players’ heartstrings in a way they might not have been ready for. Everyone knew the deck was going to tell the story of Final Fantasy X, but no one was prepared for just how well Magic was going to...
Read more| Illustration by Raymond Swanland Winning in Magic: The Gathering can be as simple as having the creature with the highest power, but as most of us know, just swinging with the biggest thing on the table doesn’t guarantee victory. Still, there...
Read moreFinal Fantasy’s treading a lot of familiar territory, and for the better! Not only will people recognize a lot of the source material, but they might even recognize some of the card designs, too.
Read moreTappers are a classic part of Limited history. Creatures that tap opposing threats are often among the strongest creatures in the format because they play offensively and defensively against your opponent’s most threatening creatures.
Read morePolyhedral dice continue to be the trademark item at all LGSs across the world. Entire walls are devoted to housing row upon row of plastic dice bricks. Buckets of loose dice of every shape live in front of the register, tempting customers to...
Read moreWizards keeps dropping early looks at Final Fantasy commanders a few days ahead of the official spoiler season kick-off, and they all look amazing.
Read moreMagic is a game of words. Words make up the rules and mechanics of the game. MTG’s story is told through the cards first and through novels, free short stories, and other media second. This is where flavor text comes in.
Read moreInteraction is an essential part of any Magic deck. One of the most popular ways to interact with your opponent’s cards is through removal or kill spells that take your opponent’s most powerful threats or key cards off the board.
Read moreBefore MTGA, the only digital way of playing Magic that resembled the in-person play experience was MTGO. Magic Online, like Arena, has an in-game economy. It’s not a closed one, so there’s a way to invest and earn money from the...
Read moreWhen Magic revisited Zendikar for Zendikar Rising, they made a nod to an old classic from the original set. Looks like they pushed the original Scute Mob too far, though.
Read moreBeware of this Final Fantasy commander making you his First Friend!
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