Magic lore is a fundamental part of the game. There are players out there who are more into the story elements of Magic than the actual cards themselves. I imagine those people are quite fond of sagas, a card type that perfectly blends game...
Read moreThe Great Legendary Explosion of the 2010’s paved the way for countless new legendaries to enter the card pool. If you think there are too many legends being printed, wait until you see how many payoffs there are!
Read moreMarvel Super Heroes spoiler season is officially underway. Let’s see what WotC picked out to highlight the set on day 1.
Read more“Archetype” is a somewhat nebulous term in Magic. Most players understand what “control” or “aggro” means, but terms like “aristocrats,” “group slug,” and “superfriends” aren’t immediately obvious to newer players. Today I compile a...
Read moreFew tokens are quite as big as the dreaded Karnstruct, an artifact creature that shows up on a few flavorful Karn and Urza cards, plus a couple stragglers.
Read moreCome, let me peer into your mind and read your future. Ahh, yes, I see it all so clearly. You’re about to learn about scrying in Magic: The Gathering. A great teacher and L1 judge will walk you through how it works, the history of the mechanic...
Read moreSome people like the soothing sound of the ocean, or the dulcet tones of an evening breeze brushing against their curtains. I prefer the whirring and clanking of cogs and machinery grinding and gnashing against each other. Forget ASMR; I use...
Read moreIt’s way easier to talk about overrated commanders than underrated ones, but hopefully we can turn you on to your next favorite legend.
Read moreThe gods of Magic are an eccentric group of creatures, heavily influenced by real-world mythologies and ideologies. It’s one of Magic’s most powerful creature types, each with their own take on what it means to be an all-powerful godly being.
Read moreLook, you gotta play lands to compete in Magic, and a good land tutor can help ensure you always have your land drop for the turn. Or, you can get ahead of the competition with a few timely ramp spells.
Read moreWizards of the Coast fell short on their target for Lightning Greaves reprints, despite putting a new version in literally every possible set they could have put one in.
Read moreEvery color combination in Magic does something unique, but none do creature decks quite like Gruul. It has one clear strategy that can function without those things: playing huge creatures.
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