Popular Paper MTG Format Has its Meta Torn Apart!
Regional Championship Qualifier season is on its way! MTG Pioneer is the format of focus, and a LOT has changed over three days. Before now, Pioneer seemed like a format that a few fundamental archetypes would dominate. Between paper and online events, it’s clear now that the format is actually wide open, and no one […]
Historic Nerfs Have Players up in Arms
Wizards of the Coast have just nerfed many deck-defining cards in Historic. In a move that utilizes MTG Arena’s greatest strength, players should be excited about a more diverse Historic meta. For most players, however, the opposite is true; they’re furious. Arena’s Not Like Other Games As a vague parallel to paper Magic, MTG Arena […]
Dominaria United Will Let You Coax Friends Into Magic Once More
With cards costing upwards of $800,000, it’s not always easy convincing your friends to play Magic: the Gathering. Preconstructed decks and starter kits help to mitigate the cost. However, learning a deck’s interactions is still no easy feat. Thankfully, to help ease new players into the game, Wizards of the Coast is bringing back a […]
The Brothers’ War: Release Date, Leaks, Spoilers & More
Announced during Magic Showcase 2021, The Brothers’ War is the fourth and final Standard set that’s releasing in 2022. As the name suggests, the story-rich set will likely revolve around the events of the Brothers’ War. Featuring the brothers Urza and Mishra on the plane of Dominaria, this war is a legendary event in Magic’s […]
Wizard’s Favorite MTG Format Bans this Ridiculous Card!
Ban announcements for July 5th are up, and only one format is affected. Alchemy had to ban its first card since the format’s iteration. Alongside this comes many nerfs and a few buffs that MTG Arena’s digital formats will see. However, the most exciting topic to discuss is that one of the most significant upsides […]
This Small Change Could Make MTG Arena a Whole Lot More Fun
With the release of Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate fast approaching, a spotlight has been placed upon MTG Arena. Unfortunately, rather than highlighting the fun that can be had with Alchemy in MTG Arena, the harsh spotlight has laid bare many of the client’s flaws. We’ve already picked apart issues with the client’s economy and lack […]
The MTG Regional Qualifier System Already Needs an Overhaul
We’re at an exciting time in MTG history! Covid is hopefully on its way out permanently, which has opened up paper play to Pro Tour hopefuls again. This weekend marks the beginning of Regional Championship season, and while it’s exciting to hear everyone’s success stories, there is a glaring issue with MTG’s newest competitive system. […]
Streets of New Capenna Has More Flavor Than We Thought!
With its Art Deco stylings, Streets of New Capenna is a set that’s positively oozing with flavor. With borderless alternate-art cards and showcase frames a plenty, Wizards of the Coast has created a set that’s almost as fun to look at as it is to play. To our surprise, however, stellar art isn’t the only […]
Strixhaven’s Mystical Archive May Be Returning Sooner Than Expected!
First appearing in 2021’s Strixhaven: School of Mages set, the Mystical Archive is another avenue for Wizards of the Coast to give players what they want: reprints. The Mystical Archive has yet to return following its first appearance. This has left the future of the supplementary set has been unknown. Thankfully, that may no longer […]
Top 10 MTG Most Expensive Playmats
If you’re one of the MTG players asking yourself this question, chances are you’ve been playing the game for some time now. Playmats are an MTG accessory that players use to play their cards on. This ensures that the cards don’t get damaged or sticky from whatever surface is on the table. It can also […]