Sneaking over rooftops, disappearing in a puff of smoke, and throwing kunai with deadly accuracy, ninjas are a staple of Japan culture and Japanese-inspired media. True to their pop-culture image, Magic’s ninjas often appear out of nowhere, as if...
Read moreIf you’ve ever been on the knife’s edge, just about to win a game of Magic when a surprise haste creature gets in for lethal, you should know there’s an entire category of card that can save you in that situation: Fogs!...
Read moreThere’s a ton of great (and adorable) dog cards in Magic. So, looking to channel your love for man’s best friend in your favorite trading card game? Let’s get started with the best dogs in MTG.
Read moreClerics have long been a part of Magic, and occasionally pop up as a core creature type in various sets. They pull lifegain and sacrifice strategies together in a way that feels organic and powerful.
Read moreAre you tired of playing honest Magic at your Commander tables? Maybe you’d rather pillage, plunder, and loot your way to victory? Ahoy, a pirate ye may be! Sailing the high seas is no easy feat, but this crew of no-good scallywags helm one of...
Read moreElves are a beloved creature type, remaining the most popular theme for typal Commander decks. There’s dozens of legendary creatures that could lead an elvish deck, so knowing where to start can be difficult – that’s why we’re looking at the best...
Read moreGaining life has been a part of white’s identity since the game’s inception, as have small, cheap creatures. Creatures that reward more creatures with lifegain have become colloquially known as “soul sisters.”
Read moreLooking for your next creature type to build around? Enjoy gaining life and attacking with massive flying creatures? You may be in need of a little divine intervention. Let’s look towards the heavens, where we’ll find a fan-favorite typal...
Read moreWerewolves are one of Magic’s most effective uses of transforming double-faced cards. They’ve become a beloved typal strategy for players that want to build up their pack and become the alpha of their Commander table, so let’s see which are...
Read moreEven though we never got a proper story for Theros Beyond Death, it’s safe to assume that the set was about Elspeth escaping from Theros’ underworld. And we got a new mechanic to go with this theme: escape.
Read moreUsually, the “unknown” in Magic is in the opponent’s hand or their library – which is threatening, for sure – but what if that element of surprise that could be anything was already on the battlefield, attacking your opponent? That’s the niche...
Read moreMagic is a game with a lot of different formats, each with their own distinct power levels and format identities. Due to the wildly varying power levels across these formats, the average price of a Magic deck can depend heavily on the type of...
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