Underrated MTG Card Stops Broken Infinite Combo

Avatar: The Last Airbender released some incredibly powerful MTG cards into the ecosystem. It’s great to see new cards causing change in formats as old as Legacy, but this is also a clear sign that some aspects of a new set are clear power outliers. Badgermole Cub is certainly the talk of the town, but […]

Unbanned Four-Color Legend Quickly Emerges as Commander All-Star

Last week, the Duel Commander format was subject to two major changes. Unsurprisingly, the ban to Nadu, Winged Wisdom seemed to garner the most attention. This is yet another format where the broken Bird had run its course, after all. On top of that, though, Breya, Etherium Shaper also earned its freedom as a Commander […]

MTG Avatar Powerhouse Quickly Becomes The Most Expensive Card in Standard

Badgermole Cub | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Art by Nathaniel Himawan

It’s no secret that the Standard MTG format has been getting more expensive recently. Increased demand from competitive appeal, and Universes Beyond, as well as gradual power creep, have pushed prices up. Now, a playset of some of the best cards in Standard can easily set you back $250 or more. While this isn’t good […]

24-Year-Old MTG Artifact Spikes 579% Thanks to New Flashback Commander

MTG Catalyst Stone

By now, Fire Lord Azula has well and truly cemented her place as the most popular MTG Avatar Commander. Offering an insane spell copying ability, alongside Firebending two, too, this incredible rise in popularity is hardly surprising. While Azula is somewhat hogging the spotlight, she’s hardly the only MTG Avatar Commander worth paying attention to. […]

MTG’s Most Cowardly Creature Spikes 316% Due to Avatar Synergy

Norin the Wary

Following its release a few weeks back, Firebending, rather aptly, has been on a hot streak. Not only is this mechanic capable of turn three OTKs in Standard, but it’s hugely popular in Commander too. Getting extra mana for just attacking is always good, and it easily gets better when alongside synergistic support pieces. Thanks […]

Overlooked MTG Reserved List Card Breaks Avatar Commander

The Reserved List is truly one of the most bizarre collections of cards MTG has to offer. Despite some of the most powerful cards, like the power nine, rightfully taking a place on there, there’s also a bunch of unplayable chaff that will never be able to see a reprint. Between all that, however, is […]

MTG Cyber Monday Offers Surprising Booster Box and Bundle Deals

Black Friday weekend isn’t quite over yet! Despite some incredible deals popping up earlier in the week for Commander decks, there are still a few ways for MTG players to make their money for a little further. Considering how expensive MTG is, as any savvy player knows, every cent counts. For Black Friday, many of […]