Banned MTG Card Breaks LOTR Food in Commander!
What does it take to get a card banned in a format? Simply put, it’s too good. On a deeper level, it is because the risk/reward ratio of the card is far too skewed to the reward side. In Magic, risk is mostly defined by the mana cost of a card and reward is the […]
Underrated MTG LOTR Card Overperforms in Major Format!
Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth brought a ton of great cards to various formats. Besides being a set that was dominated by flavor, the set also created multiple multi-format staples. Cards like and have immersed themselves into the worlds of Modern and Legacy. has become a Pauper staple as a solid, versatile piece […]
Nostalgic MTG Archetype Shines Again in Hostile Environment!
Since Modern Horizons and Modern Horizons Two were released, most Modern decks have utilized multiple powerhouses from these sets. Cards like and changed the landscape of Modern as power creep pushed some archetypes aside. Decks like Infect and Humans fell by the wayside, paving the way for decks like Hammer Time to take their place. […]
Dirt Cheap MTG Deck Makes Waves in Multiple Formats!
Roughly a month and a half ago, Boros Convoke had a breakout performance in Pioneer, placing first and second in a Magic Online Pioneer Challenge. Since then, Boros Convoke has been a known quantity that continues to put up results. The deck is known for its brutally fast starts, capable of creating 14 power on […]
The MTG Best Changeling Cards for Commander!
Commander, and Magic: the Gathering, in general, has a lot of cards that feature payoffs that care about a certain creature type. Whether you want to adhere to a certain payoff, like the Eminence ability of , or you just want to play a silly Crab Typal deck, Changeling cards can be the glue that […]
MTG Lord of the Rings Limited Has Massive Balancing Problems!
Early looks at data for Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Limited has revealed a disturbing correlation. Unfortunately, players have had a number of unbalanced Limited formats in recent history. Gruul’s Dominance in Phyrexia: All Will Be One, for example, created an incredibly unbalanced format that was, otherwise, overtly aggressive. While I personally enjoy […]
LOTR Flavor Win Becomes Multi-Format Threat!
The Lord of the Rings set was a hot commodity from the start. Between the hunt for the serialized copy of the One Ring and the power level of cards like the and in general, Lord of the Rings product has been in high demand. The set is extremely flavorful, and it’s clear this set […]
A Guide on How to Draft the Worst Color in MTG Lord of the Rings
Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth has been out for quite some time now. While it hasn’t quite been a month since the set’s prerelease date, players have had ample amounts of time to digest the set’s Limited format. This is the best opportunity, in an MTG lens, to immerse yourself in Tolkien’s lore […]
LOTR Cards Break Potentially Problematic Archetype
Four color decks featuring are nothing new to Modern. The strategy of utilizing to help fix your colors for and generate a consistent flow of mana into the late game is a strong strategy. However, thanks to two specific Lord of the Rings cards, the deck now has an even stronger late game and has […]
Top 10 Best MTG Battle Cards
Battles debuted in March of the Machine as a new and unique card type. As expected, this came with a lot of hype, and Battles certainly delivered. Despite Battles only appearing in this one set so far, they have already begun to make an impact across multiple formats. It’s nice to see a new card […]