MTG Best New Cards of 2025

Over the course of 2025, a boatload of new MTG powerhouses were printed that shook up nearly every format. Most sets brought at least one multi-format staple to the table, and some cards even proved to be banworthy right out of the gates. As we reflect on all the ways MTG evolved over the last […]

MTG Reserved List Sleeper is the Ultimate Goad Blowout Card

Thanks to Magic’s incredibly long 32-year history, it’s fairly common that older forgotten cards get a second lease of life. When the right new mechanic comes along, weird once-unplayable tech pieces can gain centerpiece potential. The only struggle is finding these cards, as players don’t tend to remember the unplayable cards from multiple decades ago. […]

MTG Metabreaker Threatens Turn 3 Kills with 16-Year-Old Mechanic

Since the release of MTG Avatar, the Standard metagame has gone through a surprising number of evolutions. Early on, it looked like Simic Aggro might dominate for a long time, only for Izzet Lessons to rise to the top of the throne at the World Championship. Now, there’s yet another archetype in contention for best […]

Budget MTG Reserved List Cards Cheat Massive Haymakers For Free

One of the strongest things any player can pull off in MTG is playing a card way ahead of schedule. There’s all kinds of ways to do this, like using fast mana, an intricate combo, or a reanimation spell. Whatever you decide, getting a massive eight-mana haymaker into play ahead of time is an almost […]

MTG Players Rediscover Rule-Breaking Background That Creates 13,929 Commanders

Octomancer | Bloomburrow

‘Tis the season for friends and family to come together, enjoy the festivities, and play some Commander. Wizards have made this easier than ever this year, thanks to the Commander Bracket system, which makes matching decks simpler. The only real question left to answer is: what Commander do you play? Given that Wizards of the […]

Multiple MTG Sleeper Enchantments Experience Major Popularity Surge

Following the Magic World Championship earlier this month, it was natural for players to be concerned about the state of Standard. We had made it through two different rounds of bans to blue and red powerhouses, only for Izzet Lessons to emerge as the most popular archetype in the format. Fortunately, the Standard metagame has […]

Budget MTG Enchantment Can Create Infinite Turns

In the world of Magic the Gathering, there are tons of different combos players can pull off. Whether you’re into gaining infinite life or Milling your opponent out in one go, there are options that fit everyone’s playstyles. With such a vast card pool, there’s always a chance you’ll run into an old combo card […]

MTG Secret Lair Leaks Reveal Odd Commander Precon With Bizarre Artwork

Since Wizards of the Coast is off for the holidays, MTG tends to be relatively quiet this time of year. Bizarrely, that seems to be far from the case for 2025, thanks to a series of leaks that have crept up today. On top of some leaks from earlier today, it appears that a new […]