MTG Players Want to Get Rid of Draft Boosters
Initially used to playtest Magic: the Gathering before release, Limited Draft is perhaps the oldest MTG format in existence. Providing the go-to way to experience a new set, Limited has persisted in MTG for 30 years now. Throughout that time, Limited formats have undergone a number of changes and evolutions, however, the core product has […]
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 […]
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 […]