MTG 2024 Standard Rotation Is Surprisingly Messy
Containing nothing but adorable critters and Calamity Beasts, Bloomburrow is one of the most beloved MTG sets of 2024 already. Thanks to the timing of its release, it’s also one of the most important sets this year. After a literal year of waiting, Bloomburrow is finally set to usher in Standard’s rotation. For Standard and […]
Awesome MTG Commander Options Are Annoyingly Exclusive
After rather little hype and anticipation, Alchemy: Thunder Junction is finally here! With 30 new offerings, this miniature set has plenty of stellar cards. Between the cycle of Moxen collectors, constructed gems, and new Commander options, there’s a lot for MTG Arena players to be excited about! Wait… What do you mean that no one […]
New MTG Thunder Junction Spoilers Boast Cycle of Broken Moxen Conjurers!
Releasing on May 7, Alchemy: Thunder Junction will become available for use on MTG Arena. While this group of supplemental cards is rather small with 30 in total, we’ve seen Alchemy sets have a huge impact on Arena formats in the past. , for example, has become an Alchemy and Historic staple in midrange shells. […]
Bizarre Infinite Combo takes Over MTG Format
Remember Insidious Roots? The high-ceiling two mana enchantment immediately had players interested thanks to some obvious interactions with Yawgmoth Combo in Modern. Considering the recent Violent Outburst ban, Yawgmoth is in an absolutely insane position right now, so players may be seeing more of Insidious Roots in Modern. Even though Insidious Roots looks like a […]
MTG Arena Changes Erase Problematic Turn One Combo
Not all problematic turn one combos in Magic necessarily win the game on the spot. All you need to do is get disgustingly far ahead early in a way your opponent cannot interact with, and it can become very difficult for them to have a legitimate game of Magic. A good example of this is […]
MTG Spoiler Foreshadows Potential Multiplayer Developments on Arena!
Since the massive number of announcements and cards getting revealed by the preview panel at MagicCon Chicago last week, spoilers have seemingly died down dramatically. Now that MTG Fallout Commander decklists have all been made available, things are a lot calmer. Our next premier set, Outlaws of Thunder Junction, is a way away as well. […]
Powerful MTG Spoiler Incorporates New Mechanic for Digital Play!
Over the past week, a plethora of spoilers have been revealed from a multitude of different sets. Some sets, like Modern Horizons 3, have Modern players talking. Meanwhile, MTG Fallout is a nice set for Commander players, providing upgrades to various strategies, such as energy-themed decks. As premier sets, Bloomburrow and Outlaws of Thunder Junction […]
High Tier MTG Alchemy Shell Surprisingly Makes Top Cut in Paper!
With Murders at Karlov Manor cards now legal in a variety of Constructed formats, many players are anxiously waiting to see what cards and decks emerge as frontrunners in Standard and beyond. We’ve already begun to see the Surveil Lands from Murders at Karlov Manor make a splash in Modern shells, allowing players extra flexibility […]
Wizards Rebalances 30 Cards to Fix Failed MTG Archetypes
Since its inception, the Alchemy format on MTG Arena has had a bit of a bad rap. As much as I might love it, admittedly, some, or rather quite a lot of this criticism, is deserved. Between stressing Arena’s economy, exacerbating confusion concerns, and stealing paper cards, Alchemy definitely does have its problems. Despite this […]
Exciting New MTG Spell Type Is a Massive Let-Down
Last week, Wizards of the Coast officially revealed that, as expected, Alchemy: Ixalan was coming soon! Kicking off proceedings with a pair of spoilers, sadly Wizards didn’t give MTG Arena players much to go off. Despite the lack of information, Alchemy: Ixalan nevertheless looked incredibly exciting thanks to a brand-new Spell Type; Chorus. Delighting MTG […]