Old-Fashioned Archetype Picking Up Steam in LOTR-Dominant Metagame!
Ever since the Lord of the Rings set came out, Modern has been dominated by both Modern Horizons Two and Lord of the Rings cards. and have transformed the landscape of Modern, forcing players to adapt. Some players have simply added some powerful LOTR cards to their respective archetypes. Rakdos Scam, for example, still utilizes […]
This MTG Format’s Year-old Ruler has Finally Been Taken Down
Its not uncommon for one MTG strategy to rule a format for an extended period of time. Sometimes, even single cards like , or, arguably, The One Ring can homogenize formats to the point where a lack of diversity begins to make things feel hostile. If you don’t play the card of the format, you […]
Top 10 Most Expensive Cards on The List for MTG Commander Masters
Ever since its introduction in 2020, The List has been a welcome addition to almost every MTG set. Sure, it might not always be as good as last time, however, it’s nonetheless a good avenue for reprints. Beyond just being valuable, these cards both new and old can also enhance the flavor found in each […]
Iconic MTG Squirrel Takes Down Massive Event with New Deck!
Since the Lord of the Rings set came out, players have looked towards finding ways to maximize these powerful cards. In Modern, it’s quite clear that and have solidified their positions as some of the best cards in the format. Yet, that doesn’t mean that other cards don’t stand out. Players are still finding innovative […]
Commander Masters Decks Cause Multiple $40 Card Spikes!
Commander Masters spoiler season has finally concluded and, as was evident last week, despite the new Commander decks having some strong themes, there are some serious staples missing from each archetype. We’ve already seen some of the effects that the Sliver Swarm deck had on the secondary market, but the price changes don’t end there. […]
Why MTG Players Aren’t Conceding Properly
In a typical one versus one game of Magic, there are compelling reasons to concede, especially in a tournament environment. Imagine the following scenario. It’s game one, you’re on the draw and you look at your opening seven. Your hand is not strong enough and you have to take a mulligan. After another seven you […]
Commander Masters Cards To Create Massive Innovation in Popular Format!
Every time a set comes out that is largely focused on reprints, many cards see a shift in rarity from their previous editions. In some cases, like with , the rarity of the card will be shifted up. This often happens with cards that were printed at rare that are powerful and expensive enough to […]
Commander Masters List Additions Highlight Powerful Multiformat Staples!
Appearing in about one out of every four set booster packs, cards from the list provide players with a unique opportunity to pull cards from outside of their specific sets. While many cards on The List aren’t worth much, there’s typically a handful of cards that have a decent price tag. Unfortunately, when the Lord […]
MTG Monkey Staple Is Falling Off Its Throne
Back when Modern Horizons Two was first released, it was clear there were some outrageously powerful cards being added to Modern. All of the Evoke Elementals like have been consistently putting up results, and individual powerhouses like and upgraded major archetypes. In some cases, new archetypes arose almost solely as a result of these powerful […]
LOTR Common Card Sees Bizarre 1363% Increase!
It’s no secret that Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth has been taking over multiple competitive formats. The set has caused a total reshaping of the Modern format and has taken a strong hold of Legacy as well. Even Pauper is getting a ton of new staples in the form of cards like , […]