New MTG Set Release Hides Surprise Unannounced Changes

Traumatic Prank | Alchemy: New Capenna

With the release of every new MTG set, there is always a lot to look forward to. This is especially the case for Wilds of Eldraine, which launched yesterday. Not only does this set contain plenty of awesome new cards, but it has also made MTG Arena that much better!  Debuting improvements to duplicate protection […]

Wizards Removes Ban List in Insane MTG Event

Oko, Thief of Crowns

There has been a lot of talk about ban lists in MTG recently. This follows a monumental change to the banning process, announced back in May. For the first time in a long time, MTG now has a fixed yearly and post-set ban schedule. Earlier this month, MTG players saw the first of new yearly […]

What is Bargain in MTG?

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It has been made abundantly clear that Wizards of the Coast quite likes the Kicker mechanic. Its quite useful and easy to understand. For an additional cost, Kicked spells can grant additional abilites. Do note that this is different from an alternate casting cost, so casting the initial spell for free still gives players the […]

Wilds of Eldraine Introduces Six Banned MTG Cards!

Wilds of Eldraine is a set full of wonder. From intriguing fairy tale Sagas to unique Storybook Adventures, this set has a lot to offer. One of the new aspects of the set is the Enchanting Tales bonus sheet. These cards are featured in every boost pack, with one slot in every draft or set […]

Massive MTG Arena Updates Promise Pioneer Equivalency!

Yesterday, we received a ton of new information regarding upcoming MTG sets and what to expect from them. We had already been introduced to the worlds of Wilds of Eldraine and Lost Caverns of Ixalan, but now we have a pretty clear timeline for 2024, and even some insight into sets beyond the next Magic […]

Surprise Card Ban Flips MTG Arena on its Head!

Suddenly, out of nowhere, MTG bans are, once again, everywhere. Whether its a community format or an official one, a whole bunch of card bans are popping out of the woodwork. This is pretty shocking considering that, thanks to recent ban policy changes, MTG ban announcements, for the most part, are supposed to be restricted […]

Dominant LOTR Card Could Put Up Banworthy Numbers!

has established itself as a multi-format all-star already. From Legacy combo to Modern Four-Color Control and beyond, the card is certainly making its presence felt. However, some would argue the card is simply doing too much, especially in Modern. With Pro Tour Lord of the Rings set to get underway later in July, it will […]

Another Unimportant MTG Cycle Highlights Preview Controversy

With the last group of MTG Arena Anthology cards previewed, it’s safe to say that most of the Historic and Explorer cards spoiled seem focused on Brawl more than anything else. Historic previews have showcased some cool new additions to Brawl, and a few interesting choices to build around in traditional Historic. Unfortunately, the same […]

MTG Previews Showcase Heavily Requested Win Condition!

A bunch of MTG Arena Anthology previews have already been announced. Some of them have been iconic new additions to Historic, while others have felt mostly like filler for Explorer. Well, a bunch of new cards have been previewed, and this trend seems to be continuing. We also have multiple cycles of cards that are […]