Magic’s Newest Land Cycle is Karlov Manor’s Biggest Sleeper!

Whenever players look at a new set of cards, there are some immediate standouts. Murders at Karlov Manor, of course, is no exception. looks like an immediate option for Yawgmoth combo, looks insane in various combo decks, and fits into every Azorius control deck like a glove. That said, the cards that commonly take people […]

MTG Karlov Manor’s Best Precon is Way Better Than the Rest!

Last, but absolutely not least, Deep Clue Sea is significantly more powerful than the other Murders at Karlov Manor pre-cons. From mana base to mana rocks to raw card power, the scales are tipped way in this deck’s favor. Someone at Wizards must really like tokens! Enough chit-chat, let’s dive right into commander options. Definitely […]

MTG Alternate Reality Game Heavily Impacts Karlov Manor Art!

We’re in day two of Murders at Karlov Manor Prerelease weekend. Many players have now had their opportunity to play with Murders at Karlov Manor for the first time, and the set is absolutely oozing with its Murder Mystery theme. To get people into the whodunnit spirit, Wizards announced that a massive Alternate Reality Game, […]

Blame Game Provides the Cards This MTG Archetype Needed

Well, they’ve done it again. What is it? A “forced combat” deck. We’ve seen this before. Battle for Baldur’s Gate had Draconic Dissent and Streets of New Capenna had Cabaretti Cacophony which were dedicated forced combat pre-cons. There have been numerous other pre-cons with excellent commanders for the archetype, and a few cards leaning into […]

MTG Deadly Disguise is Properly Piloted by a Legendary Bear

Out of all the new Murders at Karlov Manor pre-cons, Deadly Disguise was the one that most appealed to me. That is to say, more than the other decks, I had expectations. Any deck trying to mash up multiple different mechanics from across years of Magic could be a disaster. So, how does “flippy deck” […]

Murders at Karlov Manor Reveals Controversial Prerelease Exclusive Cards!

Examine the Pollen

Wizards of the Coast is dedicated to the constant evolution of the MTG experience, but not all of the aspects of that evolution are popular amongst the entire player base. It is undeniable that, as the experience that MTG offers becomes more nuanced, excitement for sealed products needs to be elevated. Like a new flavor […]

MTG Revenant Recon Review Identifies One Fatal Flaw!

Revenant Recon is a reasonably well crafted pre-con from Murders at Karlov Manor. A Dimir deck with a Surveil theme and Reanimate sub-theme, it is very flexible. Many of the card choices are smart. The deck has multiple ways to win. You simply play what you Surveil into or put it in the graveyard. First […]

Fan-Favorite MTG Theming Returns with Massive Commander Reprint!

In the past, whenever a new Secret Lair Superdrop has hit the scene, everything has been revealed in one big sitting. Since Secret Lair has swapped to this new limited print run strategy, it seems Wizards has changed their strategy. Now, it’s almost like each Superdrop has its own miniature spoiler season. Throughout this week, […]

Overlooked MTG Cats & Dogs Upgrade Spikes to $40!

One of the biggest talking points in Magic as a whole right now is the Raining Cats & Dogs Secret Lair. After wowing the Magic audience with an incredibly flavorful set of Basic Lands, and amazing double-sided reprints like Anointed Procession, the hype for Raining Cats & Dogs was at its highest. Things quickly turned […]

MTG Artist Reveals Jaw-Dropping Secret Lair Art for Iconic Card!

Wizards of the Coast is continuing to release Secret Lair product at breakneck speed, and players are paying attention. For the first time, an entire Secret Lair Superdrop is going to feature a limited print run. While this should speed up shipping times for many, it could cause some other issues. Even though the recent […]