MTG Players Request Fewer Commander Precons from Wizards

Fortunate Few | Commander 2017

It’s no secret that Commander has long been the most popular MTG format by quite some margin. On paper, at least, this format is easily the most accessible, and arguably the most fun too. Following the introduction of the Commander Bracket System, the strengths of this format have only become stronger. Unsurprisingly, part of this […]

MTG Pride Double-Commander Event Returns With Exclusive Promo

Wizards of the Coast will occasionally create fun events for Local Game Stores, or LGS, to hold for players. These events usually offer a set of rules that shift away from traditional Magic, allowing players to experience unique gameplay that won’t present itself in other situations. One of the most popular events in this manner […]

MTG X Spider-Man Confirmed to Have No Commander Decks

Universes Beyond Standard Legal Spider-Man

In a time where half of Magic: The Gathering’s sets are branching out to different worlds, it takes a lot to shock MTG fans. That said, some remarks made by Hasbro president Chris Cocks revealed something bizarre. According to a question answered at Hasbro’s 2024 Q4 Earnings Call, it appears that the Spider-Man Universes Beyond […]

Former Standard Staple Spikes 673% Following Aetherdrift Resurgence

Raffine, Scheming Seer

In its heyday, Raffine, Scheming Seer was an absolute monster of an MTG card. Empowering the titular Esper Raffine archetype, this card completely dominated Standard into becoming a bland midrange soup. Thankfully, Raffine rotated out last year, so we haven’t had to deal with their antics for some time. While Raffine was most popular in […]

MTG Designer Defends Reapearrance of Broken Dragonstorm Mechanic

The Storm Scale is a list created by legendary MTG designer Mark Rosewater that depicts how likely a specific MTG mechanic is to make a return. While some mechanics, like Flying or Menace, are essentially guaranteed to appear in any set, other mechanics can be rather harmful to Magic’s ecosystem. Take Dredge, for example. The […]

Absurd Dragonstorm Removal Spell Will Create New Archetypes

We may have only seen a handful of cards so far, but Tarkir: Dragonstorm already looks like a flashy MTG set. Between a new Mox effect, a literal Dragon with Storm, and a series of exciting and powerful abilities, this looks like a high-power Standard-legal set. While the new Mox is definitely the flashiest Tarkir […]