MTG Avatar Jumpstart Card Advantage Machine Makes Waves in Eternal Formats

MTG Avatar cards haven’t even been available on Magic Online for a week yet, and we’re already seeing multiple incredible powerhouses show up in older formats. Many well-established archetypes, including Boros Energy in Modern and Mono-Black Scam in Vintage, have begun adopting new tools like The Legend of Roku and Mai, Scornful Striker, respectively. Interestingly, […]

MTG Avatar Uncommon Enables Return of Banned Strategies

As has been proven time and time again, sometimes the splashiest cards aren’t the ones that MTG players need to worry about. All it takes is a cheap spell that’s a little too efficient to cause massive mayhem in any MTG format. Hopeless Nightmare in Standard was a good example of this, as the card […]

Minotaur Typal Deck Makes Unexpected Splash Thanks to 30-Year-Old Artifact

In the world of MTG, not all creature types are created equal. While it’s common to see typal strategies like Humans and Elves pop up in Constructed thanks to the sheer number of payoffs available, less abundant creature types can struggle to make their presences felt. That’s why it’s so cool to see Minotaur Typal […]

Best MTG Avatar Jumpstart Cards

The official release of MTG Avatar is right around the corner, and there’s a lot to look forward to. From the main set to the bonus sheet, this set is chock full of exciting, flavorful designs. There’s even a full-fledged collection of Jumpstart cards with cool applications for Commander and beyond. While it’s natural for […]

Wizards Finally Bans Standard Menace In Major 16 MTG Card Announcement

Vivi Ornitier | Final Fantasy | Art by Toni Infante

Today’s ban announcement has been a very long time coming. Following the Final Fantasy set’s release, Vivi Ornitier has been a problem plaguing Standard. Players have been asking for bans for literal months, and now, finally, that day has come. Wizards of the Coast may have taken their sweet time, but Vivi has finally been banned.  […]