MTG Designer Defends Duskmourn’s Seemingly Overused Tropes

Unsettling Twins | Duskmourn: House of Horror

Thanks to the sheer volume of cards produced each year, the tone of MTG tends to fluctuate wildly. Even just looking at premier sets in 2024, Duskmourn: House of Horror is following on from the cute and cuddly Bloomburrow. As if that wasn’t stark enough, major story moments have been side by side with jokey […]

MTG Reserved List Enchantment Powerhouse Shoots to $40

We shouted out pretty quickly that Opalesence was likely to see a price spike, but even then, we were a bit slow about it. Multiple players already had the card’s financial spike on their radar, and its price did not stop rising. Now, near-mint copies of Opalesence can cost as much as $40. That’s a […]

Rare MTG Duskmourn Glimmers Are Card Advantage Machines

In the world of MTG, it’s very common for premier sets to bring a handful of exciting card “cycles” with them. For example, Duskmourn is showcasing a full group of Overlords, one for each color. These cards are rather similar to the iconic “Titans” that were introduced to Magic over a decade ago but come […]

19-Year-Old MTG Terminology May Be Changing Soon

Norin, Swift Survivalist | Duskmourn: House of Horror

Since the game’s inception, Legendary creatures have been a staple of MTG. Nowadays, thanks to Commander, every set is loaded with Legendary creatures, even as Wizards has scaled back slightly. These cards aren’t just the cornerstone of a format but also ground Magic’s multiversal story. Despite the near-unparalleled importance of these cards, Legendary creatures haven’t […]