Flexible New Card Advantage Engine Emerges as Multi-Format Staple
This year has been revolutionary when it comes to efficient sources of card draw. Earlier in the year, we were given Stock Up, which quickly became a multi-format staple. Stock Up’s ability to dig for your strongest tools in such a cheap manner made it one of the strongest sources of card advantage we’ve seen […]
Powerful New MTG Mana Rock Sparks “Auto-Include” Fears
Are the walls of Commander closing in?
28-Year Old MTG Rare is an Undiscovered Commander Super Staple
For myself, and many of the Commander players that I play with, one of the format’s most exciting aspects is finding an obscure, but powerful card that no one has ever seen before. Suddenly, your new tech is revealed at the table, and everyone needs a few moments to read the strange forgotten text you […]
New Standard Artifacts Deck Assembles Insane Synergies
During Edge of Eternities spoiler season, some players were hopeful that the set would have what it takes to make Standard artifacts a top tier archetype. With payoffs like Pinnacle Emissary working their way into the format, this didn’t feel too far-fetched. Interestingly, though, Pinnacle Emissary really hasn’t panned out in a Standard setting as […]
Underused The Big Score Card Spikes 322% Due to New Commander
For better or worse, Edge of Eternities is a fairly tame MTG set, all things considered. While a few of the set’s cards are capable of keeping up in Vintage, it’s fairly weak overall. Even the much-anticipated Standard rotation hasn’t totally mixed up the format’s order. Despite this, Edge of Eternities is still very much […]
Wild Simic Brew Showcases Underrated Edge Of Eternities Mythic
A worthy contender for Dimir’s throne?
Exciting New Payoff Elevates “Can’t Lose the Game” Combo Deck
One strategy that many players gravitate towards regardless of format is life gain. Something about gaining incremental advantages while your life total gets further and further out of reach is thoroughly enjoyable. Unfortunately, while life gain decks can be fun in Commander, they rarely come to fruition in competitive Constructed formats. In a surprising turn […]
Standard’s Most Versatile Land Eclipses $30 Following Rotation
During Final Fantasy spoiler season, one of the most hyped cards was undoubtedly Starting Town. Lands that fix for all five colors are always intriguing, especially for multicolor decks in Standard. These decks rarely have access to the most reliable mana base. While Starting Town has lived up to the hype since its release, it […]
New MTG Arena Bug Lets Players Use Broken Illegal Cards
Considering how many cards exist on the platform, it’s a miracle that MTG Arena works at all. Between all the new, old, and digital-exclusive cards, there are countless possible interactions and fringe rules. With this complexity in mind, it’s no wonder that, occasionally, bugs will creep into the code, allowing for unintended gameplay. Recently, MTG […]
Wizards Clears Up Unusual Type Confusion After Bizarre Reveal
Yesterday, Wizards of the Coast and Marvel surprisingly announced The Soul Stone. Thankfully, unlike many of the Spider-Man spoilers that we have seen recently, this one is actually pretty good. Offering ramp and reanimation, this card will be a gem in Commander and a future staple in black decks. While this is all well and […]