MTG Avatar Two-Drop Sleeper Becomes Massive Threat Out of Nowhere
Avatar: The Last Airbender has a lot of exciting cards that look primed to impact multiple MTG formats. That said, thanks to just how good some of the frontrunners are, like Wan Shi Tong, Librarian and Badgermole Cub, a lot of other strong cards are getting lost in the noise. From anti-combo queens to incredible […]
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 […]
Surprise Breakout Leads to Massive Demand for Budget MTG Counterspell
Modern has been in a great place lately. With multiple viable decks that could win any given tournament, MTG players will have no issues finding a strategy that jives with their playstyle. Even after enduring a lot of competitive pressure from multiple Regional Championship events, Modern still remains as versatile as ever, but there have […]
19-Year Old MTG Uncommon Skyrockets in Price Thanks to New Combo
Thanks to the massive amount of new cards being released every year, it’s not uncommon for cards from decades ago to suddenly rise in price. Freshly spoiled Commanders or newly crowned competitive staples can give rise to the most bizarre synergies with cards that have otherwise been relatively useless. That’s exactly what happened to Claws […]
Upcoming MTG Bans Could Provide Needed Shakeup to Multiple Formats
On Monday, November 10th, Wizards of the Coast has scheduled the next ban announcement. For everyone who has been frustrated with the Standard environment, the wait for change is finally over. While it’s all but been confirmed that something from Izzet Cauldron is going to get the axe, there are a lot of different directions […]
Six Mana Dragon and Broken Planeswalker Team Up to Create Combo Control Brew
Since the release of Modern Horizons 3, Storm has seen a major resurgence in Modern. The arrival of Ruby Medallion and Ral, Monsoon Mage to Modern was a complete game changer for the archetype. While most Ruby Storm lists emphasize extremely fast kills, interestingly, that isn’t the only route players can take. This week, Magic […]
Banned MTG Companion Appears in Strange Control Shell
Back in Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, Wizards debuted one of the most broken mechanics of all time in the form of Companions. Even after the rules change was implemented to power down the mechanic across MTG, some Companions were still too strong. Lutri, the Spellchaser, for example, has been banned in Commander for years given […]
Unusual Boros Artifact Aggro Shell Perfectly Abuses Busted Equipment
Since the release of Modern Horizons 3, Boros Energy has been one of the most popular assertive archetypes in Modern. The combination of efficient threats and grinding ability makes the deck extremely powerful. With this in mind, it’s unusual to see any aggressive Boros Modern deck succeed without incorporating the Energy mechanic. Yet, just yesterday, […]
Incredible Avatar Legend is the Ultimate Anti-Combo Card
Over the years, a variety of different creatures that punish players for casting specific types of spells have made an impact on the competitive scene. From Thalia, Guardian of Thraben‘s taxing ability to Eidolon of the Great Revel‘s brutal trigger, these threats showcase that even symmetrical effects can be abused in the right deck. Now, […]
Classic 2016 MTG Combo Reemerges in New Planeswalker Control Shell
Thanks to the nature of Magic’s relentless power creep, it’s rare for old cards to continually do well in competitive formats. Dark Confidant, a nostalgic Modern super staple from the past, for example, was recently reprinted in MTG Final Fantasy, but has seen little to no play as a result. Not only is this card […]