Insane Nostalgic MTG Staples Finally Come to Arena!
Players have known that a remake of Shadows Over Innistrad has been in the works for some time. This remake is entirely digital, with the primary goal being to expand the number of cards you can play on MTG Arena. Some Arena-only formats, namely Explorer, are specifically designed to be a bridge to paper formats, […]
MTG Players Surprisingly Accepting of Unplayable Story Cards
Despite being a fundamental part of Magic: the Gathering, each set’s story often takes a back seat to the gameplay. As fun as MTG’s gameplay is, in any of the game’s many formats, for some players, this is a travesty. Only visible through a handful of story chapters and Story Spotlight cards, MTG players are […]
MTG Premium Treatment Cards Lose $140 in Value!
MTG players have been heavily anticipating the release of the Compleat Bundle for Phyrexia: All Will Be One. We’ve already discussed multiple developments with this product as the larger community started discussing them. Many discussions surrounded, specifically, how inflated the prices became for a bundle. Typically, set bundles like this one tend to hover around […]
Problematic Commander Mechanic and Uncommon MTG Card Finally Banned!
After five long months, Wizards of the Coast has finally announced the latest round of Banned and Restricted MTG cards. In theory, this long wait should be a very good thing for players. After all, it implies that every competitive format is in a stable and healthy position. In reality, however, the past few months […]
Fan Favorite MTG Card Styles May Be Returning
Thanks to the game’s pedigree, the style of MTG cards is undoubtedly iconic, making the game recognizable at a glance. Despite this, however, throughout the 30 years of Magic’s existence, card styles have gone through several iterations. In 2003, for instance, cards were overhauled into the modern look players know and love today. Following this, […]
New Strategy Makes Underappreciated Planeswalker Viable
Introduction is one of the ten new Planeswalkers introduced in Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Many of these Planeswalkers are regarded as very powerful cards. has been seen as a menacing threat from the moment she was revealed. and are seen as absolute all-stars in ONE’s limited format. Unlike these other Planeswalkers, however, the reaction […]
MTG New Archetype Qualifies for World Championship!
Season two’s Regional Championships are finally underway, and the first batch of tournaments has been concluded. One Player from each of these events is invited to the World Championships for 2023, so there is a lot on the line. The format is Standard, meaning the Grixis decks that everyone is so familiar with on MTG […]
MTG New Nostalgic Commander Sub-Format Gains Popularity
Introduction Commander, also known as Elder Dragon Highlander or “EDH” is unique among MTG formats. EDH was created by the player base and is still managed by a rules committee of fans who are not employed by Wizards of the Coast. In fact, Wizards of the Coast did not release any products for the format […]
Best and Worst Cards to Draft in ONE According to Data
17Lands is a website that compiles data about Limited gameplay from MTG players around the world. Players can submit information about their drafts on MTG Arena to 17Lands. This data gets compiled with the information coming from all of the other drafters, and the website then analyses it and provides some interesting insights about Limited […]
MTG Powerful Poison Card Experiences Dramatic Price Spike
The return of the Poison Counters in Phyrexia: All Will Be One has been contentious, especially in the Commander format. If any player gets 10 Poison Counters they lose the game. This increases the pace of gameplay dramatically, although you do risk making yourself the archenemy of your table by using the strategy. While Poison […]