Monarch 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...
Read moreToday I’m talking about delirium. No, not Delirium the card, delirium the ability. Which does feel pretty close to madness name-wise, but it doesn’t really work like it.
Read moreCommander became Magic’s most-played format in the past several years despite its origin as a way for players and organizers to keep themselves entertained between tournament rounds. The format has since grown beyond a way to pass the time, and...
Read moreThere are only a handful of commander decks where card draw isn’t simply an advantage and a way to get slightly ahead, but rather a key mechanic. Wheel strategies ultimately go for plays with absurd amounts of interaction, and you need to tailor...
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