The 28 Most Underrated Mono-White Commanders in Magic Ranked
In white, there are lots of commanders the put unique spins on established archetypes like auras and niche combo commanders.
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The Full Duel Commander Banlist for Magic: The Gathering
If you enjoy the concept of Commander but prefer a 1v1 format with a more competitive edge, Duel Commander might interest you. But be warned: It has a very different banlist than Commander.
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Here’s How Each of the 7 Deck Archetypes of Magic Work
As diverse as the card options may be, there are often underlying ideas and themes that bind decks together across decades and formats. These underlying tenants are the archetypes of decks.
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The 38 Best Combo Commanders in Magic Ranked
When looking for powerful cEDH commanders, combo potential is often the deciding factor. These are the commanders that don’t just support a game plan—they are the game plan.
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The 20 Jankiest Commanders in Magic Ranked
What 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...
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The Ultimate Guide to Ramp Decks in Magic: The Gathering
Ramp’s all about generating extra mana and using it to cast massive spells way ahead of schedule. Sounds fun, right?
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Station in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards
The station mechanic from Edge of Eternities adapts many of the ideas seen on vehicles and broadens them to function in a familiar yet rather unique way.
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The 38 Best Midrange Commanders in Magic Ranked
Midrange decks are especially promising in Commander. The format allows for plenty of time to set up a grindy value engine while the players who spend too much time durdling around can be vulnerable to a deck that can pivot in an instant. But...
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The 40 Best White Pump Spells in Magic Ranked
White has a whole array of ways to pump a creature, or two creatures, or your entire squad, in the form of enchantments, planeswalkers, and also your run-of-the-mill instant speed combat tricks.
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The 46 Best Sagas in Magic Ranked
Sagas are one of the newer card types, introduced back in Dominaria. They’ve quickly become a great addition to the game and have created a lot of fun interactions. Some of these cards, like Urza’s Saga, are also very strong pieces for...
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Sir Patrick Stewart Accidentally Signs ‘Professor X’ on Star Trek Magic: The Gathering Cards
MTG’s releasing actor-signed Magic cards when Star Trek releases, but Sir Patrick Stewart might’ve forgotten who he played during the signing process.
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MTG Makes Mainstream Appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon is the last place we would’ve expected to hear mention of Magic: The Gathering, but it’s definitely a sign of MTG’s growing mainstream appeal.
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