MTG Designer Reveals “Inherent Conflict” of Modern Horizons Sets

Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student | Modern Horizons 3

It may have launched two months ago, but Moden Horizons 3 is all the rage once again. This follows the release of Mark Rosewater’s latest State of Design article for 2024. In this article, Rosewater highlighted the successes and failures of the set, including singling out two broken cards. As players reflect on this set, […]

Unusual MTG Zombie Combo Deck with Energy Subtheme Crushes Competition

Warren Soultrader | Modern Horizons 3 | Art by Pete Venters

With the next MTG ban announcement looming, many players have set out hope for a multitude of cards to get the axe. In Legacy especially, players have grown frustrated by the presence of Grief and Psychic Frog. Dimir Reanimator and tempo variants have warped the format considerably, making it difficult for players to innovate. However, […]

Duskmourn: House of Horror’s Planeswalker Has Been Revealed

Kaito, Dancing Shadow | Phyrexia All Will Be One

The time of Bloomburrow is now well and truly over. Not only has it been released for weeks now, but the final spoilers have all been unveiled. At long last, it’s time to turn our heads toward the dimly lit monster-filled future and Duskmourn: House of Horror. Kicking off this spooky adventure, Wizards has already […]

MTG Head Designer Recognizes Negative Impact of Four Overpowered Cards

Call of the Ring | The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth | Art by Anato Finnstark

Over the last year, we’ve seen a noticeable increase in power level of individual cards. This is especially true with the release of straight-to-Modern sets like Modern Horizons 3 and Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth. Despite the fact that Lord of the Rings was one of the most successful sets in MTG’s history, […]

Dead MTG Archetype Makes Impressive Nostalgic Return

Vein Ripper has had a massive impact on the Pioneer format. Before the Murders at Karlov Manor Pro Tour, no one considered Vein Ripper a competitive MTG card. Now, the card is so popular that Pioneer players want it banned. The combination of Sorin, Imperious Bloodlord and Vein Ripper is difficult to overcome for many […]