New MTG Bloomburrow Clone Variant is a Powerhouse in Disguise
Over the years, a large number of Clone variants have been printed. Many of them improve upon the basic design in some way by giving the caster of the card more options. For instance, Altered Ego can enter with extra +1/+1 counters, while Clever Impersonator can copy any nonland permanent, not just a creature. Unfortunately, […]
Magic’s Digital Offerings Could Be Getting A Big Upgrade Soon
While Magic is, at its heart, a physical game, it has been making serious strides into the digital in recent years. MTG Arena helped keep the lights on when game stores were closed during Covid, and it’s retained a significant user base ever since. MTG Online, while dated, is still a go-to space for many […]
These Bloomburrow Sleepers Will Win Your Prerelease
After getting an early look at the Bloomburrow limited environment, we have some advice for players going into their prereleases this weekend. With tons of packs on the line, having a strong prerelease record can get you ahead on value as this new MTG set takes over. Considering that Standard is rotating today thanks to […]
New Relentless Rats Bonus Card Could Sell for $100+
As if Bloomburrow wasn’t enough to get excited about, Secret Lair spoiler season is in full swing. Over the past two weeks, MTG players have seen the contents of the latest Superdrop steadily being revealed. Bizarrely dubbed the Inside an Elevator Superdrop, this upcoming drop has a lot to be excited about, including two crossovers. […]
MTG Designer Is Already Considering a Second Bloomburrow Set
Technically, Bloomburrow hasn’t even launched yet. When Prerelease events kick off later today, the set will be legal in all formats, while triggering Standard rotation too. As we’ve seen throughout spoiler season, the set is jam-packed with adorable critters and fantastic typal support. Even though MTG players haven’t touched the cards yet, Bloomburrow is already […]
Playing With Vandalized Cards Is The Latest Wild MTG Trend
One of Magic’s best features as a game is its near-limitless flexibility. Once you know the core rules, you can experience them in a huge number of ways. Whether it’s a straightforward duel in Standard or Modern, a cooperative match in Two-Headed Giant, or a more relaxed social experience in Commander, Magic has you covered. […]
13 Missing Universes Beyond MTG Cards Are Now a Major Problem
It’s not rare that MTG cards go missing. When you’ve got countless boxes of cards, finding the one you need from your collection is easier said than done. While this is a plight many players experience, it’s much rarer that MTG cards go missing for everybody. That appears to be precisely what has happened recently, […]
New Bloomburrow Squirrel Chef Cooks Up Spicy Infinite Combos
In every MTG preview season, there are cards that don’t get the attention they deserve. More so now than ever before. With so many new cards flying at us all at once, this is pretty much inevitable. It does make the subsequent weeks and months more exciting, however, as under-the-radar gems come to defy expectations […]
Bloomburrow Is A Return To Form For MTG, In More Ways Than One
It’s a strange time to be a Magic: the Gathering fan right now. We’re getting more cards and products than ever before, but less time to actually play and enjoy them. With Universes Beyond getting a lot more spotlight, the core elements that define Magic as a game are shifting. It’s a state of flux, […]
Under-Supported MTG Decks Are Getting a Major Upgrade Soon
Recent MTG sets have had some absolutely fantastic mechanics. Between Plot, Disguise, and Discover, there’s been a lot to love. Despite these recent successes, both casually and in constructed formats, not every new mechanic is a winner. For better or worse, some MTG mechanics are seriously, and rather problematically parasitic. As much as the name […]