Tag: MTG

MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed: Release Date, Spoilers, Leaks, and More

Lorwyn Eclipsed Product Leaks Key Art

After 18 years, Magic: The Gathering is finally returning to MTG Lorwyn. As one of the most beloved planes in MTG, it’s safe to say this return has been a long time coming. At long last, Lorwyn Eclipsed is now on the horizon, and hype is at an all-time high. Originally intended to be released […]

Green Value Engine Shines in Unexpected Format Thanks to New Mechanic

In Modern, Birthing Ritual has emerged as a prominent value engine. Being able to cheat creatures with elite enters-the-battlefield abilities into play or dig for combo pieces without investing much mana is a huge luxury to have. Now, the powerful enchantment is even starting to show up in Legacy. A unique Simic value deck managed […]

Synergistic Edge of Eternities Common is an Elite Enabler

Since the release of Edge of Eternities, a handful of cards have had a big impact in Pauper. Cryogen Relic was obviously a standout immediately after it was spoiled. Meanwhile, Illvoi Galeblade has proven to be a solid upgrade for mono-blue Faeries. One card that hasn’t received much discussion, though, is Melded Moxite. Despite the […]

Underplayed Dog Adds Explosive Element to Potent Combo Deck

Over time, traditional Living End decks in Modern have become less prevalent. The banning of Violent Outburst and Grief forced players to try to adapt. Fortunately, players have been up to the challenge. A sweet Jund Living End variant went undefeated in a Magic Online Modern League yesterday, and it’s very different from builds we’re […]

Upcoming Standard Bans Need to Address Forgotten Archetype

In an unexpected decision from Wizards of the Coast earlier in the week, the long-anticipated ban announcement is now scheduled for November 10 rather than November 24. Furthermore, Wizards made it clear that action will likely be taken to address the Standard format, and that Vivi Ornitier is the culprit. Even with the rise in […]

Dead Graveyard Deck Reemerges with Busted Mechanic

Back when Faithless Looting was unbanned, there was a lot of initial hype surrounding the Izzet Phoenix archetype that was once by far the strongest thing to be doing in Modern. There was also some hope that Looting could revitalize Dredge, which has died off over the last few years. Ironically, neither strategy resurfaced in […]