Players Disappointed With Latest MTG Secret Lair Test
Mechanically unique MTG cards appearing in Secret Lair drops have always been a touchy subject. No one has a major problem with wacky Secret Lair treatments for existing game pieces, even if some are very difficult to read. Offering entirely new mechanically unique cards in Secret Lairs, however, has routinely led to problems. Like it […]
MTG Designer Reveals Wizards ‘Throttles’ Controversial Mechanic
Dishing the dirt on discard.
Poor Gameplay Makes Flagship MTG Format a Bad Experience
Since the release of MTG Foundations, we’ve seen a lot of different decks pop up in Standard. A decent mix of red aggro decks, black midrange strategies, and multi-color ramp shells gave players the opportunity to pick their weapon of choice in a diverse environment. We’ve even seen Esper Pixie and Azorius Omniscience combo emerge […]
Up-And-Coming MTG Strategy Shines In New Format
Bouncing across the borders between formats.
MTG Aetherdrift Buy-a-Box Promo is a Neat Typal Payoff Vehicle
Now that Innistrad Remastered spoiler season has finally concluded, it’s time to look ahead towards Aetherdrift. Aetherdrift is the first premier set in 2025, scheduled to release on February 14. This sweet set brings us back to the plane of Avishkar (formerly known as Kaladesh), so if you’re a fan of vehicles and pilots, you […]
New Universes Within Reprints Announced With Shocking Availability
It’s no secret that a lot of MTG players utterly hate Universes Beyond. There may be many more players who are excited by crossovers, but those who hate them really detest them. As a result, there’s been a great deal of desire for Universes Within cards and reprints. Unfortunately, for Universes Beyond hating players, these […]
Official Chaos Vault Announcement Leaves MTG Players Unimpressed
Late last year, the Chaos Vault mysteriously appeared on the MTG Secret Lair website without any explanation. Many MTG players were understandably confused by this, but, mercifully, it didn’t take long for early answers to arrive. When The Fairest Drop of All, Foil Edition hit store shelves, MTG players finally had some idea of what […]
MTG Hildebrandt Card Skyrockets to $200
The Universes Beyond crossover for Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth was an undeniable success. The One-of-One Ring made Magic a mainstream sensation, and players everywhere got the opportunity to engage in the rich fantasy that is Lord of the Rings. While an incredible IP had a lot to do with Lord of the […]
New MTG Combo Deck Puts Progenitus Into Play On Turn Two
Reanimation is so last season.
MTG Designer Predicts Best Performing Set of 2025
2025 is going to be a massive year for MTG, potentially the most profitable in the game’s 31-year lifespan. Wizards of the Coast may only be releasing seven major sets throughout the year, but there’s still a ton to look forward to. Kicking us off, we have Innistrad Remastered in just two weeks, and then […]