Alchemy is a format that allows you to play with Standard cards, digitally-rebalanced cards, and digital-only cards and mechanics exclusive to MTG Arena. These digital-only cards are also legal in Arena Eternal formats like Historic and...
Read moreEver since Niv-Mizzet became the embodiment of Ravnica’s Guildpact during the story events of War of the Spark, we’ve seen a host of 5-color Nivs designed to helm guild-themed decks. Dubious story choices in making Niv-Mizzet the Living Guildpact...
Read moreThe graveyard might be the most busted zone in Magic. All kinds of unfair things begin in the graveyard, from Dredge to Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis and beyond! Reanimation strategies are particularly nasty, often cheating threats like Archon of...
Read moreOh shoot! Your last game night didn’t end so well because you were top decking for answers again. This can unfortunately happen if you don’t have enough card draw spells in your deck, or if they’re all stuck at the bottom of your library...
Read moreWith the release of Murders at Markov Manor, it might be time for Arcades, the Strategist to move aside. There’s a new Commander in town that turns defenders into an aggressive force and still delivers tons of card draw: The Pride of Hull...
Read moreToday, I’m doing a dive for deep cuts to highlight some of the most iconic looks in Magic history! I’d like to highlight some classic Magic looks and the well-dressed characters embodying those and give a tour of everyday Magic fashion over...
Read moreEvery color has them, but we all know that blue has the most counterspells. Yet no matter what color your commander is, how many counterspells should you be running?
Read moreLike many programs, Arena has a set of commands and keyboard shortcuts that can further enhance your game play experience. While you may already know a few, I’m sure this list has at least one that you didn’t know.
Read moreThere’s something delightful about playing with old commanders. Jeleva, Nephalia’s Scourge was released in the Commander 2013 product, one of the first direct-for-Commander products before every set had its associated EDH precons.
Read moreDebuting in early 2004, Darksteel is the second set in the Mirrodin block and it continues the artifact-heavy theme established by Mirrodin. But while Mirrodin was a safe set without many development problems, Darksteel provoked the most bannings...
Read morePlaying Magic was only a tabletop affair when it started in 1993. Now that technology has advanced, you have multiple options for online play like Magic: The Gathering Online (MTGO), Magic Arena (MTGA), and Spell Table. However, each one has its...
Read moreOne joy from revisiting Magic’s planes is seeing new versions of beloved characters. Massacre Girl was a known character and fan favorite on Ravnica before her first card printing in the War of the Spark MTG set. Naturally, returning to the...
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