Welcome to the party! Let’s have some fun with the party mechanic. I’ll answer some of your big questions about the mechanic. What does the party mechanic mean? What cards can work with it? Can I actually build a deck that’s competitive with...
Read moreMagical swords are a pretty common fantasy trope, so it shouldn’t be too surprising that Magic has its fair share of them. I’m a big sucker for a cool sword that has narrative significance or special abilities, so I’m always interested when a new...
Read moreSometimes cards have two (or even four) modes and none of them are good enough alone, but the card is better for being flexible. Today is all about flexibility, because I’m going to take a look at the channel mechanic.
Read moreShadow decks were the next weenie/fliers deck when the Tempest block was released. The idea of attacking each turn with nigh-unblockable creatures and tempo-ing your opponent out of the game isn’t novel these days.
Read moreEvery time WotC decides to make a mechanic that cheats on mana costs things go horribly wrong. First affinity, then Phyrexian mana, and now delve.
Read moreSimic is a color pairing that’s superb at one strategy in particular: big mana. That isn’t to say it can’t support tokens, landfall, or any other specific strategy, but what Simic does best is generate huge amounts of mana and give you creative...
Read moreA lot of legendary lands actually feel legendary. They’re key combo pieces or can warp the game around them. Many are very expensive chase cards across the history of the game.
Read moreThere are more than 250 unique planeswalkers. Given the massive quantity of planeswalkers, it’s time to break down one color at a time. Today I’ll be looking at the best blue planeswalkers in Magic’s history. Expect plenty of card draw...
Read moreUnicorns are top tier magic, at least in the movies. But they’re a bit underwhelming in Magic’s history from that perspective. They’re very rare, but their powers… well, let’s just say they’re getting better.
Read moreGolgari fights dirty. It’s full of sacrifice, betrayal, and monstrosities that run over entire villages. And that sounds great if it’s your monstrosities and your opponents being betrayed.
Read moreMythology has always been a source of inspiration to MTG, especially Greek mythology. Hydras are no exception.
Read moreDwarves appear in all kinds of folklore and pop culture, although not always with the best representation. We’re sticking to the world of fantasy, specifically Magic, but with a smattering of Tolkien.
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