Surprise MTG Rule Change Crushes Popular Commander Deck
Given the sheer volume of complex, interlocking rules the game has, it’s frankly impressive that Magic: the Gathering functions at all. 30 years of iteration and innovation have created a clockwork monolith, terrible to behold. As anyone who has attempted to read the comprehensive rules will tell you. Sometimes, adjustments to that monolith need to […]
The Best Reprints in Bloomburrow
Weirdly, there aren’t a lot of reprints in Bloomburrow. Not in the main set, at least. Now that Bloomburrow’s spoiler season has finished, we’re rather shocked to see only 12 non-land reprints. Thankfully, one of these lands is a welcome rare land reprint, but still, that’s not a lot of reprints! For better or worse, […]
MTG 2024 Standard Rotation Is Surprisingly Messy
Containing nothing but adorable critters and Calamity Beasts, Bloomburrow is one of the most beloved MTG sets of 2024 already. Thanks to the timing of its release, it’s also one of the most important sets this year. After a literal year of waiting, Bloomburrow is finally set to usher in Standard’s rotation. For Standard and […]
Bloomburrow’s Anime Art Cards Are A Serious Flavor Fail
Now that Bloomburrow is essentially entirely revealed, Commander decks aside, there’s a bone I need to pick with the set. It’s nothing to do with mechanics or power level, which both actually seem great this time around. No, what I have a problem with are the Bloomburrow anime art cards. This may seem like a […]
Unique MTG Bomb-Copying Land Wins Games in Astonishing Fashion
During spoiler season, Shifting Woodland received a ton of hype. Players had high hopes for the card to show up in various Constructed formats. In Modern, getting to make a copy of Primeval Titan seemed like a very strong line. Shifting Woodland’s synergy with Dark Depths in Legacy had many players intrigued. This doesn’t even […]
Terrifying New Bloomburrow Spoiler Rottenmouth Viper Is A Stax Player’s Dream
We’re past the midway point on Bloomburrow spoilers now, and the full set is beginning to come into focus. The cute animal protagonists are a joy to behold, of course, but perhaps even more interesting are the villains of the piece: the Calamity Beasts. These fearsome Elemental monsters are some of the most experimental designs […]
MTG Arena Championship Reveals Direly Needed Bans
They might not have the allure of the Pro Tour, but MTG Arena Championship events are still seriously important. Boasting a $200,000 prize pool, this tournament is a chance for the best of the best to earn some serious cash. Thanks to Arena’s tournament structure, there are even decent chances for aspiring players to strike […]
New Bloomburrow Spoiler Lets You Swarm Your Opponent With 32768 Otters
Sometimes, when you sit down to play a game of Magic, you want to assume the role of a master strategist. You want to carefully calculate every possible outcome, deploy your removal at exactly the right time, and eke out the win as neatly and efficiently as possible. Other times, you just want to rush […]
Dark Confidant Returns In Bat Form In New Bloomburrow Spoiler
We’re into the second week of Bloomburrow spoilers now, and more new animal-themed cards are flooding the internet as I write these words. It may seem strange to cover a card spoiled last Friday now, but in this case, it’s one you could have easily missed. Darkstar Augur wasn’t revealed by a specific outlet but […]
Mythic MTG Bloomburrow Bird Dragon is Surprisingly Underwhelming
Everyone loves a good new Dragon. One of the most popular typal archetypes in Commander, Dragons are commonly received with massive fanfare. Today, Bloomburrow introduces yet another interesting Dragon for players to consider. Bird Dragon is certainly a bizarre creature combination, but this Dragon will be rewarding for any players who care about their creatures […]