Format Destroying MTG Lord of the Rings Cards Finally Get Nerfed!
Have you been playing Alchemy recently? Probably not, but the format has been an absolute mess. Releasing Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth in its true-to-paper variants has created a deeply problematic power imbalance in the Alchemy format. Lord of the Rings was created partially with the intent to have an impact on the […]
Upcoming MTG Ban Announcement Needs to Address These Cards
Back in August, there was a major ban (or in this case, unban) announcement which ultimately removed from the Modern banlist and from the Legacy banlist. In reality, the unbanning of Mind’s Desire didn’t seem to change Legacy too much moving forward. The unbanning of Preordain, while helpful for decks that previously featured blue cantrips […]
Unique Legacy Deck Joins Two Distinct Combos into One Shell!
It’s no surprise at this point that Wilds of Eldraine has had a massive impact on multiple formats as a premier set. We’ve seen show up even in Eternal formats like Legacy, while upgrades for specific decks like and in Pioneer shifted the overall metagame. Perhaps no card has had a bigger influence across different […]
MTG Dinosaur Card Skyrockets to $40!
Even though the MTG Doctor Who crossover is releasing at the end of this week, some MTG players are already looking past it and towards the next Standard legal set. The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is heavily anticipated by the MTG community and, for some, Dinosaurs are a big reason for that. Early spoilers have […]
Top 13 Reprints in the Doctor Who MTG Commander Decks
Whether you’re a new or old MTG player, the soon-to-be-released Doctor Who Commander decks have a lot to offer. For new players, and Doctor Who fans, there is flavor galore, with iconic moments made into stunning cards. MTG players, meanwhile, get a litany of interesting and powerful new cards and mechanics to spice up Commander […]
MTG Creature Type Confusion Dismissed as ”False Rumor”
Throughout 2023, there has been a lot of hubbub about creature types in MTG. This is partly thanks to the new Doctor Who Commander decks which introduced the first two-word creature type to MTG. While confusing, however, this issue seemingly pales in comparison to the MTG player’s latest plight: the word typal. Back in June […]
New MTG Arena Boar Typal Card Creates Five-mana Kill Combo!
The first weekend of October 2023 is a big deal for fans of the digital-only MTG Arena formats. Historic is being featured in the MTG Arena Championship, the biggest competitive MTG Arena event happening this weekend. Additionally, early spoilers for Wilds of Eldraine: Alchemy are being unveiled right after the Doctor Who spoilers just finished. […]
Historic Arena Championship Dominated by Various Combo Archetypes!
Just a couple weeks ago, arguably the most prestigious MTG event of the year, the Magic World Championship, played out in Las Vegas. This tournament showcased the Standard format and was largely dominated by various Esper strategies. This weekend, another major tournament featuring an Arena format is still going on, but this time, the format […]
Best New Cards in the Doctor Who MTG Commander Decks
All Doctor Who decklists have finally been revealed, and there’s a lot to unpack. Much like Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth, these Doctor Who cards are extremely flavorful and look like a blast to play with. Where cards from these sets tend to differ in general are on power level. The Lord of […]
Unusual Rat Deck Overperforms in Competitive Modern Event!
Typal strategies have been a staple in a multitude of formats in MTG for many years. Many players gravitate towards specific typal decks that fit their playstyle. For those who enjoy having access to lots of mana, maybe a deck built around Elves would be up your alley. Want to be more aggressive? Consider playing […]