Magic’s a game that can be modified a lot as long as you and your friends all agree on the new rules. This open-endedness is a highly positive thing about Magic, as evidenced by the creation of the Dandân format.
Read moreThe original Phyrexia was a hellish landscape of flesh and machines intertwined. The plane was also divided into nine layers, each serving a specific purpose in the development of the Phyrexian forces and their invasion plans. These layers are...
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 moreAtraxa, Grand Unifier loomed tall over Magic when it was first revealed. It has a pretty good effect, and what had everyone shocked was a small detail in its reminder text: the inclusion of “battle” among the other card types. We all thought...
Read moreIf you’re a Commander player, you’ve either encountered an extremely annoying Atraxa, Praetors’ Voice or you’re the one playing it. But Atraxa is hardly the only type of deck that takes advantage of proliferate in Magic. So let’s see a little bit...
Read moreTopdecking the perfect card at the perfect time to turn a game around in an apparently unsalvageable situation is possibly one of Magic’s best feelings. Tutors are one of the best ways to think ahead.
Read moreGrab your winter jacket! Snow is more than an additional supertype: Snow can also be a strategy by itself, enabling new and interesting game styles.
Read moreOne of Tolkien’s biggest inventions is the hobbit. A short humanoid who is homely, close with their communities, big lovers of food and drink, and capable of great deeds of bravery. Magic’s in-universe equivalent is the kithkin.
Read moreThe 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...
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