Commander is a great format to play MTG, whether competitively or for fun. So, today I’ll try to give you an idea about Commander 2017, what’s unique about it, and whether you should invest in it or look for another set you’ll fancy more.
Read moreOn June 23, 2020, Wizards announced that they’re bringing Amonkhet to MTG Arena, where it will be legal in Historic. They’re combining two sets from the 2017 block (Amonkhet and Hour of Devastation) into one remastered set, only...
Read moreAlthough the entire world has slowed down due to COVID-19, it seems like WotC has no plans to rest this year. The hype for Core Set 2021 is still fresh, and now it’s time for MTG Double Masters.
Read moreAsk a group of Magic players what they think about Core Set draft and you’ll likely be met with some polarized opinions. With just under 70 MTGO drafts under my belt, I’ve learned a ton about what makes this format tick and I’m excited to share...
Read moreIf you’ve been playing Magic for a while, you’re probably familiar with fetch and shock lands and you probably know what I’m going to say next. If you’re new to the game, it’s time to pay attention because this is a valuable lesson: Lands are...
Read moreThere’s a brand-new MTG “play experience” about to jump at you later this year. Ready to learn everything we know about this new way to play? Let’s start with its name: Jumpstart!
Read moreIs the MTG Arena shuffler rigged? Is it broken? Let’s find out together! We’re all probably wrong about something, so this’ll be fun.
Read moreWotC has been publishing Challenger Decks for competitive Constructed games since 2018 and, as always, players wonder whether they’re actually good or just trash decks marketed with a fancy name. There are four 2020 MTG Challenger Decks, and it...
Read moreUpdating MTG Arena: Step-by-Step Guides Updating MTG Arena after a system patch usually isn’t that hard, but sometimes you can run into problems. Before you uninstall and reinstall completely, we’ll show you two ways you can try to get the client...
Read moreIf the past few years of Magic are anything to go by, I have to assume that it’s a corporate-mandated requirement for each year’s Spring set to include strong overtones of “hold on a second, they really did that?” and “wait, this is a real Magic...
Read more| Illustration by Mike Raabe Patches and updates: every program, game, app, and system has them. They’re essential for any application that is currently being supported, and MTG Arena is no exception. Other than new sets being added to the client...
Read moreIf you’re new to Magic, you may not be aware that there’s much more to our favorite trading card game than just, well, card games. There are worlds of stories behind the creatures and Planeswalkers that grace your MTG matches.
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