I really, really want to like things with beasts in them, but Magic makes it tough. They’re mana intensive to cast, and that’s sort of their identity. You really need special cards to help make MTG beasts playable. And often that’s going to be a...
Read moreA common complaint among MTG players the past few years is product fatigue. People report feeling overwhelmed by the number of cards and sets released. Which, it turns out, is a great thing to say to get upvoted on reddit while you buy a bunch of...
Read moreOne of the most interesting elements of Kamigawa sets are the moonfolk. They occupy a fascinating design space that suffers from the generally low powered nature of those original Kamigawa cards.
Read moreThe mutant is the figure of mixed bodies in the age of science, and various Magic expansions over the years have shown us mad scientists, mutagenic fluids, genetic manipulation, and even radiation.
Read moreA board wipe gets rid of either your opponents’ or the whole board state. But instant speed board wipes are generally less good and/or less efficient than their sorcery speed cousins, so which ones are worth the sleeve?
Read moreThe splitting of an ancient Thran powerstone was the final straw at the beginning of the Brothers’ War in Magic lore. So, naturally, Powerstones were all over the place in The Brothers’ War, and were added to the game in the form of an artifact...
Read moreMutant as a creature type has really picked up due to a number of Universes Beyond crossovers, with over 100 qualifying legendary mutants to narrow down.
Read moreGreen and blue, together called Simic after the Ravnican guild of said colors, are in an interesting space in Magic. The worst color pair for years in Limited, Simic in casual Commander is arguably the best color pair (Relax! I said...
Read moreNinjutsu’s just fun to play with. It adds an interesting complexity to the combat step, and I’m all for anything that allows this kind of ability to show up in more sets. But sneak is very different than ninjutsu in some key ways...
Read moreAs opposed to worms IRL and “wyrms” in D&D, wurms in Magic are “green’s size and savagery epitomized” according to Doug Beyer, and have been since the first wurm was printed in Alpha: Craw Wurm.
Read moreTime to talk tokens! What types of tokens can you play? What are the rules around them, and how can you use them to customize your deck? Let’s find out.
Read moreIn traditional lore a Talisman is an object imbued with magic that can bring luck or healing or protection. But what are the Talismans in Magic, and why do you absolutely need to play more of these in your Commander decks?
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