MTG Lead Designer Vows to Keep Creating Ban-Worthy Cards
Throughout Magic: the Gathering’s almost 30-year history, it’s safe to say a lot of very powerful cards have been created. For better or worse, few of these can compare to the original Power Nine. That being said, however, Wizards still releases powerful, sometimes even overpowered cards, with almost every MTG set. While these overpowered cards […]
MTG Lead Designer Reveals New Novelty Shortlist Sets
Typically, much about the future of Magic: the Gathering is shrouded in a thick soupy layer of mystery. Beyond being teased with dates and the occasional First Look, MTG sets must wait for their preordained turn to be revealed. As boring as this waiting may be, it is nevertheless vital. As, without it, the year’s […]
MTG Designer Discusses Players Quitting The Game
For as fun as it can be, Magic: the Gathering is surrounded by a surprisingly large amount of controversy. Throughout recent years, we’ve seen this come from all sides, with banks, players, and casual observers all weighing in. Most recently, the latest damning debacle followed Wizards of the Coast sending the Pinkertons to a player’s […]
MTG Players Keep Trying To Make Vanilla Creatures Matter
Recently, within the wide world of MTG, there has been a lot of chatter about MTG cards getting too verbose. This has supposedly caused the death of flavor text as we know it, although reality begs to differ somewhat. Despite this important detail, many MTG players have nevertheless been criticizing how complex cards have become. […]
MTG Players Enraged With ‘Overpriced’ Micro Sets!
In case you’ve somehow missed all the hubbub, in 2023, Wizards is experimenting with premier sets in a major way. Rather than just releasing the usual quartet of Premier MTG sets, Wizards is also debuting a new “Micro Set.” Aptly named March of the Machine: The Aftermath, this first-of-its-kind set provides plenty of consequences to […]
MTG Might Finally Be Going Back To Lorwyn!
With four premier sets being released each year, Magic: the Gathering currently covers a lot of ground. This is especially true thanks to MTG’s current four-set model, which followed the removal of blocks. While this release structure is somewhat controversial in the eyes of some players, it has nevertheless allowed Wizards incredible freedom. Introducing fantastical […]
MTG Lead Designer Reveals Why Commander Is So Popular
Originally known as Elder Dragon Highlander (EDH), Commander, is a format steeped in history. First devised by Adam Stanley back in the late 1990s, the Commander is almost as old as MTG itself. Saying that, however, this now beloved format has come a long way from the first iteration played in Alaska. Over the years, […]
MTG Players Are Voting on the Future of MTG Right Now
Throughout recent years, it’s safe to say there has been a lot going on in the wide world of MTG. With a set launching practically every month, and spoilers being drip fed on social media, it seems like there’s virtually no respite. Thanks to this, it’s no wonder that some MTG players have been struggling […]
Disgruntled MTG Players Call For Reboot to Save Failing Formats
Ever since it first launched back in 1993, Magic: the Gathering’s diversity has been one of its greatest strengths. Not only are there countless MTG cards to build decks with but there are also numerous distinct and enjoyable formats. Thanks to these features, MTG offers players incredible variety that suits all manner of different players. […]
The Future of MTG Draft May Be in Jeopardy
Since MTG first launched all the way back in 1993, Draft events have been at the game’s very core. Leading MTG’s design philosophy for countless years, it’s hard to understate the importance of Draft events. Despite being one of the most important and longstanding formats, however, Draft events have nevertheless experienced several changes. Over MTG’s […]