Shambling. Noxious. Ghoulish. Putrid. Rotten. Murderous. All words used to describe the zombies of Magic. What can I tell you about zombies that hasn’t been said already? The trope’s been done to death. No need to bring any old cliches back from...
Read moreToday I take you on a journey to explore one of my favorite mechanics in the game: morph. This mechanic is nearly 25 years old and makes for some of the most exciting gameplay Magic has to offer. I explore how the mechanic works, how it plays...
Read moreMTG usually needs mechanics that smooth the game, either providing more opportunities for you to play the lands when you need to or to find that spell you need, the mana you need, etc. Connive also serves this purpose in Streets of New...
Read moreWe’ve had to redefine terms of commonly occurring conditions of cards in Magic over time. Today I’m looking at the latest of these terms introduced in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty: modified.
Read moreSpell-slinging is a favorite pastime of mages and wizards of all sorts, and many Magic decks are built entirely around casting the nonpermanent instants and sorceries. It’s easy enough to determine what sorts of instants and sorceries you plan to...
Read moreThe Boros Legion is one of the most aggressive and powerful creature-based color combos in Magic, matched only by its similarly-colored cousin, Mardu. If you’ve been debating making an extra-combat, equipment, or even burn Commander deck but...
Read moreBlack cards offer great tools to a deck, including good removal, sweepers, and tutors. Let’s look at the best black legends in Magic and uncover more than 40 reasons to play a black commander.
Read moreWheel players love spinning their wheels. They’re the kinds of cards that constantly reshape players’ hands and force them to rework their strategies.
Read moreEldrazi, Magic’s closest analogue for aliens, are one of the biggest threats to the whole multiverse. Part of their appeal is the mystery behind their origins. Despite multiple sets focusing on them, we know very little about them and each new...
Read moreEmblems are a mechanic in Magic that might seem pretty simple at first glance, but they’re actually pretty complex and interesting if you look into them in more detail. Knowing how they work will give you that extra edge when trying to win or...
Read moreOn today’s MTG mechanics menu we have shroud.
Read moreExtra turn spells might be some of the most hated effects in Commander since they impact the sociality of the game by letting one player play more Magic than the others, on top of being busted. But they have a time and place.
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