Crime-Focused Deck Steals The Show At RC Montreal!
Though we’re now in the post-Pro Tour phase, Outlaws of Thunder Junction Standard is far from a solved format. New innovations are cropping up every few days, including a very fun take on Mono-Black Aggro at RC Montreal this past weekend. The deck made day two of the event, and brings together a ton of […]
WOTC Solidifies Its AI Art Policy Amid Controversy!
No matter where on the internet you hang out, it’s been near-impossible to avoid discussions of AI in recent months. After a run of controversy, Wizards of the Coast have released an FAQ setting their stance on the subject in stone. It’s long past time that WOTC had an official AI art policy in place, […]
New MTG Thunder Junction Spoilers Boast Cycle of Broken Moxen Conjurers!
Releasing on May 7, Alchemy: Thunder Junction will become available for use on MTG Arena. While this group of supplemental cards is rather small with 30 in total, we’ve seen Alchemy sets have a huge impact on Arena formats in the past. , for example, has become an Alchemy and Historic staple in midrange shells. […]
New Thunder Junction Spoilers Reveal Bizarre Tutoring Counterspell!
Considering Outlaws of Thunder Junction launched on April 19th, you may think the set is all said and done. In the weeks since its release, we’ve seen no end of new strategies, price spikes, and even a whole Pro Tour! Despite all these goings on, Outlaws of Thunder Junction still has one last trick left […]
MTG Designer Explains Surprising Thunder Junction Color Pie Break
The color pie is the bedrock of Magic design, and also a source of much contention, among both players and designers. The eagle-eyed among you may have noticed a major shift in recent sets, though: the addition of Vigilance to blue MTG creatures. This is a subtle but important change, and it has big implications […]
MTG Players Request Required Reprints to Save Failing Format
Unsurprisingly, with Modern Horizons III leaks coming out of the woodworks, lots of players are excited to see how the which new cards will have the most impact on Modern. Modern Horizons I and II both brought immense change to the format. Cards like and have become format all-stars. Meanwhile, and proved to be too […]
New MTG Arena Promotion Is a Surprisingly Terrible Deal!
As the majority of players know, MTG is often an incredibly expensive game. With most formats costing at least a few hundred dollars, players are unfortunately used to splashing the cash. Even on MTG Arena, where a free-to-play model is more viable, you’ll still be paying with either time or money. Unsurprisingly, this can make […]
MTG Arena Is Getting Another Power Nine Producing Creature!
Much to the confusion of many MTG players, Outlaws of Thunder Junction is three sets in one. Between the main set, the Breaking News bonus sheet, and The Big Score, there’s undeniably a lot going on. For better or worse, that’s not all this blockbuster set has up its sleeves, as there’s an entire extra […]
Leaked Special Guests Threaten Massive MTG Arena Disruption
Recently, we’ve seen no end of leaks from Modern Horizons 3. Despite spoiler season not officially starting for a few weeks, it seems we’re already deep in the midst of it. With new staples, flares, and Commander options being revealed, the hype for Modern Horizons 3 is at an all-time high! We just have to […]
New Cards Make a Strong Showing at Pro Tour Thunder Junction!
Each new Magic Pro Tour is an opportunity for fresh deckbuilding innovation. In this respect, Pro Tour Thunder Junction didn’t disappoint, with plenty of new cards showing up in the top-tier decks. Old archetypes got handy new tools for both the sideboard and main. In addition, some bold new decks came into contention as well. […]