The Top 11 Cards We Won’t Miss in Standard

Omnath, Locus of Creation

With the launch of Dominaria United mere moments away, rotation is closer than ever before. This means it’s a blissfully short amount of time before the MTG Standard metagame is turned on its head. With four sets leaving and one joining the Standard rotation, things are certainly about to change. After two years of the […]

MTG’s Problematic Power Creep Is Clearer Than Ever!

Phyrexian Arena

With the imminent release of a new set, Dominaria United, players are moments away from enjoying a litany of new and powerful creatures. While most players are understandably excited about this, there are those concerned by one of MTG’s most significant problems; power creep. Brought about by the need to make every new set exciting, […]

What is Gladiator in MTG Arena?

It’s not often that we get brand new formats added to MTG Arena however, as the game grows, so does its offering. Gladiator is one of the newer modes intended exclusively for the digital version of the game although you can play it with paper too. This new format really challenges your ability to construct […]

What is a Win Condition in Magic: The Gathering?

angel of destiny win condition

There are so many terms just thrown around in Magic: The Gathering that you may not be familiar with, especially if you’re a new player. Win Condition is a very popular turn of phrase firstly because it’s very cool to say and also because it’s kinda simpler than explaining each individual method to win a […]

Players Up in Arms with Dominaria United Jumpstart Contents

ragefire hellkite

Dominaria United hits virtual platforms tomorrow. Just one day before we can finally experiment with the set, Dominaria United Jumpstart content was revealed to the public. This set is very different from the past Jumpstart product, and some players are not happy about it. This could ultimately caused by what may be some miscommunication on […]

Rejected Dominaria United Designs Are Wild!

Sheoldred, the Apocalypse

After months of anticipation, the spoiler season for Dominaria United is finally over. With every card spoiled and the full release of the set mostly just over a week away, players have already taken to theory crafting and deckbuilding. Despite this, Wizards of the Coast is still teasing players with new, or rather old, cards.  […]

MTG Commander Committee Warns of Potential Bans

thassa's oracle

The Commander Advisory Group is a committee of well-respected individuals in the MTG community who congregate quarterly to discuss the state of the game’s most popular format. The community created Commander, so it is only appropriate that the community is the one to manage the format’s ban list. The current mindset of the Commander Advisory […]

Disney Is Making a New MTG Competitor!

Disney Lorcana

As Magic: the Gathering’s 30th anniversary draws ever closer, there’s no worry for the world’s most popular trading card game. Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! occupy their own enjoyable niches. However, nothing comes close to MTG. Unfortunately for Wizards of the Coast, however, there is a new competitor that could take MTG’s crown. Enter Disney and its […]

Spikes to $100 Staples Suggests MTG is Getting More Expensive

jhoira ageless innovator

It’s not often that one type of staple sees an MTG price spike across the board. While this trend has been going on in the background for a few weeks, it is beginning to reach a boiling point. Mana rocks are some of the most potent effects in Commander, and high-end mana rocks like and […]

Are MTG Planeswalkers Too Boring?

The Dude Emporium

As some of the most potent and influential cards in Magic: the Gathering’s storied history, there’s no doubting the importance of Planeswalkers. Despite their importance, however, many Planeswalkers in MTG are frightfully boring. As a game that spans countless unique planes, Magic’s most marketable figures are somehow mostly just boring ol’ dudes. Is it about […]