The Most Disappointing MTG Villain Finally Has a Good Card!
As you might expect, given its name, the Phyrexians have been rather important throughout the Phyrexian Arc. This is especially true for the head honchos of the faction: the Praetors. Led, begrudgingly, by Elesh Norn, these iconic villains have produced some genuinely devastating cards throughout the years. For the most part, at least. Despite being […]
The Most Hated MTG Format Just Got a Little Bit Better
Since it launched back in December of 2021, most MTG players haven’t looked too fondly upon Alchemy. Not only was the fledgling format exclusive to MTG Arena, but it leveraged that digital platform, arguably for the worse. Introducing new digital-exclusive mechanics alongside card rebalancing, Alchemy is frequently criticized for causing needless confusion, even for paper […]
Are Secret Lair Releases Worth the Cost?
Every Magic: The Gathering collector has their spending limit when it comes to products and for many, that limit is the Secret Lair releases. Why is this the case when, for better or worse, the weakness of many Magic players is that they love the collectable aspect of the game? It raises a question about […]
The Names of All the MTG Color Combos, and Why
MTG players constantly go on about their awesome Abzan Commander deck or rant about how much they hate Izzet (a lot of MTG players hate Izzet). The jargon concerning MTG color combos can be intimidating to a newer player. Fortunately, it’s not too difficult to decode these MTG keywords and understand exactly what others say. […]
Can You Trade Cards in MTG Arena?
Deckbuilding in Magic: The Gathering Arena isn’t quite as simple as it is in real life for one big reason. There is no way to buy single cards you need from a retailer! Does this mean you can trade cards in Arena the make things easier? We’ll run you through whether trading cards is possible […]
What are the MTG Arena Ranked Rewards?
If you’re crazy enough to put yourself through the monthly MTG Arena grind then it’s only right that you expect to be rewarded for your efforts. Thankfully, this is the case but it all comes down to how well you perform. You will be awarded the appropriate ranked rewards which are determined by your final […]
What is a Collector Booster in Magic: The Gathering?
When a new Magic: The Gathering set gets released – which is much more frequent than it used to be – it may not always be clear which products you should or need to be buying. If you’ve ever asked, ‘What is a Collector Booster and why are they so expensive?’, we’re here to help. […]
Do Booster Boxes Contain MTG Arena Codes?
There’s nothing more exciting than when you finally get the chance to tear into a brand new Magic: The Gathering sealed product, even if it’s not necessarily for a brand new set! As MTG Arena grows in popularity, you may begin to wonder whether or not you can get some extra content, such as codes, […]
New Two-Card MTG Combo Can Cast Your Opponent’s Deck!?
It’s been almost a week since March of the Machine spoiler season kicked off, and many new cards have been revealed! A concerning amount of silly two-card combos have already been discovered among Magic’s latest additions, but there is still more to discuss. This particular combo isn’t guaranteed but has a pretty low fail rate […]
Novelty MTG Format Resurgence Causes 1500% Price Spikes
Within the wide world of Magic: the Gathering, there are a lot of formats for players to, well, play. The most popular of these, at the moment, is undoubtedly Commander, which exploded in popularity over recent years. Now dominating the financial markets, Commander is even leading the future of MTG via the new Eternal World […]