MTG Designer Reveals Why Sets Are So Expensive
For better or worse, it is no secret that MTG can be an incredibly expensive game. With decks that cost thousands of dollars and cards that cost millions, Magic’s cost is practically iconic at this point. Despite this iconic detail, the price of MTG cards and packs is nevertheless the cause of constant controversy. Reigniting […]
MTG Designer Reveals Commander May Be Getting Fewer Cards!
Throughout recent years, the Commander format in MTG has absolutely exploded in popularity. Usurping the former state of Standard, Commander has quickly become the go-to way to play MTG on paper. Thanks to this success, somewhat unsurprisingly, the casual multiplayer format has been leading the development of MTG for some time. Bringing in the age […]
MTG Players Baffled By Revolutionary Creature Type
Ever since the first MTG set was printed, creatures have always had an associated creature type. for instance, was a Summon Lions spell, as you might expect. While this creature type was incredibly fitting, eventually, this classic card would be errata-d, changing the type to Cat. Despite the changes that many original MTG cards have […]
MTG Players Want More Bizarre One-Card Decks!
In Magic: the Gathering, regardless of which format you’re playing, decks typically contain a lot of cards. True both in the sense of number, and variety, MTG’s rules force players to be creative. This is especially true in singleton formats such as Commander. By mandating MTG players only use one of each card in their […]
MTG Lead Designer Defends Gorgeous Unplayable Cards
Since first launching all the way back in 1993, Wizards has produced an immense amount of art for MTG. This is partly thanks to the sheer number of cards that have been printed over the years. To date, just under 26,000 physical MTG cards have been printed, each sporting with own unique art. As if […]
MTG Extra Decks Could Be Going Extinct
Within Magic: the Gathering, it is a widely understood truth that players have a lot of decks. This isn’t just thanks to the myriad formats in the game, but also the inherently customizable and personal nature of Magic. Through this, it’s not uncommon for MTG players to have half a dozen different Commander decks alone! […]
Beloved MTG Creature Type Could Be Getting Replaced!
In Magic: the Gathering, there are a lot of specific creature types that players absolutely adore. Whether it’s because they’re strong or deeply flavorful, themed tribal decks are a much-beloved staple in Commander. Despite how much players enjoy these decks, however, often creature types can go a long time without love. Some MTG creature types, […]
MTG Designer Reveals Future MTG Sets Could Be Made with AI!
The machines are taking over!
Missing LotR MTG Card Type Won’t Reappear in Future Crossover Sets
Since they were introduced in 2007’s Lorywn, Planeswalkers have become a near-guaranteed staple within modern MTG sets. Not only are these cards typically rather powerful, but they’re also the focal point of a set’s story. Due to this, Planeswalker cards have become incredibly popular and recognizable over recent years. As much as many MTG players […]
Universes Beyond MTG Sets Are More Popular Than Expected
When the sub-brand was first launched back in 2020, it’s safe to say Universes Beyond did not go down well. Mired by controversy from selling the unique Walking Dead cards for a limited time, Universes Beyond was very easy to hate. Considering the unique look of Universes Beyond cards, many MTG players were more than […]