New Counterspell-Heavy Two-Card Combo Deck Dominates Modern

While Eldrazi are obviously powerful in the Modern metagame, it’s tough to know what the best variant of the deck is. A bunch of different shells are being tested, and multiple Eldrazi decks have entered and faded from the fray. Through the Breach decks made a temporary appearance after the unban of Mox Opal before […]

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Standard Staple Spikes 996% Since Release

Marang River Regent

It’s no secret that Tarkir: Dragonstorm has had a rather impressive impact on Magic’s competitive scene. Multiple formats have been given new decks and toys thanks to this powerful set. Standard, in particular, has been given a new lease of life, with Izzet Prowess running amok thanks to Cori-Steel Cutter. Thankfully, while aggro is definitely […]

MTG Designer Confirms 16 Alchemy Cards Can be Reprinted on Paper

Dedicated Dollmaker | Alchemy | Michele Giorgi

There’s little doubt about the fact that Alchemy is the most controversial format in Magic: The Gathering. Despite offering exciting card designs for the digital space, many MTG players aren’t happy about the digital exclusivity of these cards. For many cards, this exclusivity is necessary as replicating Conjure or Seek in paper Magic is a […]

Token-Spewing Dragon Makes Surprise Splash in Competitive Commander

Following the release of the Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Precons, Teval, the Balanced Scale emerged as the most popular of the legends according to EDHREC. The card’s printing caused a multitude of synergistic pieces, such as Gilt-Leaf Archdruid, to spike in price. As cool as Teval is, though, one thing we did not have on our […]

Deadpool Wins 100+ Player MTG Tournament

Back when Deadpool, Trading Card was previewed as part of a Secret Lair product, there was a lot of clamoring that the card might actually make waves in cEDH. After all, getting to steal the textbox of an opposing Commander can be devastating. While the card has shown up in tournaments here and there, it […]

MTG Players Push Back Against $100 Digital Commander Decks

Neriv, Crackling Vanguard | Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander

It’s no secret that Magic: The Gathering is an expensive game to play. Outside of Pauper, it’s not uncommon for a deck to cost a few hundred dollars at least. Depending on the format you’re playing, you might even have to put down $1000+ just to be competitive. Thankfully, as much as its economy has […]

Four Mana Enchantment Spikes 800% Thanks to Final Fantasy Synergy

Helm of the Ghastlord

Now that Tarkir: Dragonstorm is all said and done, MTG players can finally turn their heads to the future. Very soon, ish, on May 10th, Wizards of the Coast will finally be showing off the Final Fantasy set in earnest. Already, Hasbro has claimed this is the best-selling set of all time, so it’s safe […]