The multiverse has been around for decades in comics and roleplaying games, and Magic is no stranger to the concept. Magic’s story takes place in a Multiverse that’s made up of an almost infinite number of planes, and I’m here to walk you through...
Read moreWe all play Magic to have fun, right? Wrong! Some of us play Magic to have fun, but another bunch of us play Magic to make it the most grueling experience possible for everyone involved. After all, we’ve all seen the memes about blue players and...
Read moreWelcome to the world of Commander! Whether you’ve been playing Magic for years or you’re completely new here, you’ve probably heard of Commander. But what even is Commander, and how do you play it? Let’s get into the rules and details of Magic’s...
Read moreMonarch is a mechanic that shines the brightest in multiplayer games, particularly for Commander. It’s a great way to give your game a more “political” dynamic. It creates incentives to build alliances and causes everyone to take action as soon...
Read moreAlmost every Magic player can agree that Ravnica has consistently been a clear display of successful design. Today I’ll be talking about a mechanic that saw its origin as a guild mechanic for the Selesnya Conclave: convoke.
Read moreEvery once in a while you have to stop and ask yourself: how edgy do I want my next Commander deck to be? If the answer is “yes,” then let me introduce you to Grixis.
Read moreThat said, I have to admit I’m on board for this Final Fantasy crossover and I’m approaching acceptance. With Universes Beyond, I might as well allow myself to enjoy when they make cards of things I like. Let’s start this journey to find...
Read moreWizards are one of the staple creature subtypes in Magic. Some of them are great. Some of them aren’t great at all. Let’s go over some of the best out there!
Read moreOh boy. I have to give kudos to Wizards for announcing a lot of products, specifically Universes Beyond that are a brave departure from the mainly fantasy aesthetic of Magic and have upset quite a few fans. Let’s go through the facts first, or at...
Read moreMagic is a game where words are very important. Cards have what we know as “keyword abilities” to help make them easier to grasp. I dare say that hexproof is easily one of the most well-known ones.
Read moreSince 2011, WotC has released about 40 Commander precon sets (many with 2-4 decks each), plus entire sets dedicated to Commander staples and new cards for the format. So, with this huge history of products, there’s one simple question that would...
Read moreWhen I started playing Magic, there hadn’t been a proper snow-based set for about five years. Coldsnap was the last time snow cards had made an appearance, and at that point they’d become some kind of myth. They tended to require expensive basics...
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