MTG Duskmourn Introduces 10-Power Three Drop
Overstatted creatures have been becoming more and more common in MTG nowadays. While a four-mana 5/5 creature with an upside was unbelievable back in the day, multiple examples of these cards exist now. The mana value of these cards isn’t even that restrictive. Creating a ten power creature for three mana that is unblockable, however, […]
Textless MTG Duskmourn Reprint Sees 316% Price Spike
Pyroclasm is one of the biggest reprints in Duskmourn. We haven’t seen the entire set yet, and this should still remain true. One of the best board wipes in competitive Magic, two mana to deal two damage to all creatures is an absolutely insane rate. Many players expect Pyroclasm to be a massive tool to […]
New Duskmourn: House of Horror Spoiler Is a Literal Slasher Villain
In the best way possible, Wizards hasn’t been shy about leaning into Duskmourn: House of Horror’s haunted house vibes. It may not be as scary as Phyrexia or as classic as Innistrad, but it’s nonetheless an absolute romp. Playing with concepts from modern horror, Duskmourn is jam-packed with weirdly fun references amidst the grotesque horror […]
New Blue MTG Bomb Makes a Copy Effect Seem Disappointing
Historically, copy effects have always been an invaluable tool for both casual and constructed play. Whether you’re boosting a deck’s internal synergy or doubling up on massive threats, it’s hard to go wrong. At the top end, the best versions of copy effects only cost two mana, allowing for some serious shenanigans. The spoiler season […]
Amazing MTG Aura Makes Surprising Return to Standard
So far, Duskmourn looks like an extremely exciting set. There are tons of very powerful spoilers that should have a major impact on Standard moving forward. In addition to new cards, this also includes incredible reprints, like Pyroclasm. As it turns out, Pyroclasm isn’t the only amazing reprint coming back to Standard, either. Ethereal Armor […]
MTG Two-Mana Uncommon Sweeper Sees Massive Reprint in Duskmourn
Duskmourn spoilers continue to come out in full force, and there are tons of unique ideas present. On top of that, there are plenty of references to previous card designs that help keep the set intriguing. For instance, the Overlord cycle is very reminiscent of the old-school Titans, while Meathook Massacre II obviously brings back […]
MTG Duskmourn Beginning of Game Effect Creates Turn 2 Standard Death Combo
Leyline of Resonance looks insidious. We recently saw just how powerful Leylines can be with Leyline of the Guildpact had from Murders at Karlov Manor. The two-card combo between itself and Scion of Draco truly shook the Modern metagame. Now, we have another Leyline effect that is absolutely absurd in aggressive strategies. This time, Leyline […]
New MTG Duskmourn Bomb Perfectly Combines Flexibility and Raw Power
So far, it’s become clear that Duskmourn is leaning heavily into the horror theme. The mechanics are all quite flavorful, showcasing the level of suspense associated with the haunted house. Meanwhile, the various booster fun treatments really do a good job of making the creepy artwork pop. As far as the cards themselves go, one […]
MTG Duskmourn Store Championship Promos Are a Big Downgrade
Going into 2024, Wizards of the Coast made some big adjustments to try and save Standard. Perhaps the most notable change was switching all future Store Championships to the Standard format. Store Championships offer players a great chance to break out their sweet brews, and maybe win some prizes and sick promos along the way. […]
Meathook Massacre II Is A Disappointing Horror Sequel
They’re just never as good as the originals…