Jeskai Lord of the Rings Commander Deck Threatens Multiple Combat Steps!
Finally, the long wait is over, and we get to check out the fully revealed Lord of the Rings Commander decks. Let’s take a look at the red, white and blue shard for Riders of Rohan and size up what the deck does well right out of the box and where it could use a […]
The Second Attempt at MTG’s Most Controversial EDH Deck is Not What Players Expected
It’s no secret that Commander is the most popular way for MTG players to engage with the game. As such, we’ve started seeing some premium preconstructed product release for the format, and the previous Secret Lair Commander deck may have been the best thing they ever offered. If it weren’t for the deep dark stain […]
Bizarre MTG Arena Event is Dominated by Mono-Colored Decks!
Most people playing MTG Arena tend to engage in either Draft or Standard play. Both of these popular paper formats have been completely fleshed out on MTG’s most accessible client, especially since its introduction to the Steam platform. That said, there are a lot of online-only formats that take advantage of the design space presented […]
MTG Lord of the Rings’ Core Cryptic Mechanic is Finally Revealed!
The MTG Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth crossover is arguably one of the most ambitious projects the TCG has ever embarked on. Offering a new look at Tolkien’s beloved series, many MTG players are incredibly excited about this straight-to-Modern product. There are already a series of game-changing things being introduced in this set, […]
This Insane New Combo Tech Gave me Easy MTG Wins!
While we tend to cover topics that impact the MTG community, whether it be the newest hot topic or a card that trended overnight, we rarely get the opportunity to cover our own exploits within the MTG community. Admittedly, the tournament I won was a relatively small 22-person RCQ (qualifying me for the Regional Championships), […]
Dinosaurs and Squirrels Team Up in New MTG Deck
Introduction is a 6/6 Dinosaur for seven mana. This big old dino debuted in March of the Machine and is currently valued at just under $2.00. Over the years Magic has seen a huge number of big Green beaters who, due to their high cost and the increasingly fast pace of the game, are […]
Budget MTG March of the Machine Commander Can Win on Turn 3!
March of the Machine’s newest offerings have proven to threaten the balance of existing MTG ecosystems in just its first week of release. One MTG card, which was pointed out by many as a potential powerhouse, has already begun changing the overall metagames for two of MTG’s most competitive formats. Now, another card is showing […]
What is the MTG Jump-Start Mechanic?
For those unaware of the massive event that transpired last week, an MTG YouTuber spoiled an entire unreleased set on his channel. The content has since been taken down after the Pinkertons visited him, but one card, at least for a little while, left some community members scratching their heads for a bit. It’s a […]
Can you change your Name in MTG Arena?
Many games allow you to change your name whenever you like but will MTG Arena allow this? When you create your account you’ll be prompted to choose a name and despite never planning to alter it, sometimes it is necessary. So, what happens if you decide you want to change your username in MTG Arena? […]
Awesome Fan Made Format turns MTG into a Racing Game
Introduction Magic: the Gathering fans on Reddit are excitedly discussing a creative MTG format called “Wacky Races” that turns Magic into a racing game. Inspired by the Hanna-Barbera cartoon of the same name from the 1960s, Wacky Races was created in 2016 by the user Perodequeso in a thread on the MTG Salvation forums. The […]