Divisive Aetherdrift Lotus Enables MTG Combo Shenanigans
A worthy heir to the Lotus legacy?
The MTG Commander Game Changers List Features Glaring Omissions
During yesterday’s Magic the Gathering livestream, MTG designer Gavin Verhey revealed a new Commander bracket beta in rather large detail. The goal behind the bracket system is to give players an idea of where they’re Commander decks fall in terms of power level so they can keep pods as balanced as possible. Things like land […]
MTG Aetherdrift God is Already Taking Over Multiple Formats
If you ask us, Ketramose, the New Dawn is the clear frontrunner for MTG Aetherdrift overall. The card offers an insane amount of card draw, combos with infamously powerful creatures, and has enough synergies to see play in formats even as old as Modern. MTG Aetherdrift is getting its first digital appearances today, and Ketramose […]
MTG Designer Justifies Controversial Aetherdrift Mechanic
Curb your expectations.
Classic MTG Standard Archetypes Get Major Vehicle Upgrades
MTG Aetherdrift cards have arrived in Standard, and the set is having a large impact right away. Many well-established archetypes have gotten major improvements from Aetherdrift’s release. Even simple upgrades like Spell Pierce can make a huge difference. One group of cards that have overperformed out of the gates, though, are the vehicles. The design […]
Former MTG Staple Doubles in Price After Commander Changes
At long last, Wizards of the Coast has finally unveiled their vision for the future of Commander yesterday. Following the unprecedented bans in September of 2024, and all that followed, the format was left in a state of flux. Now, we finally have some concrete details about what to expect going forward, and what the […]
New MTG Spotlight Series Promos Are A Disappointing Downgrade
Really? That’s it?
Wizards of the Coast Confirms Upcoming Commander Unbans
Since the shocking Commander ban announcement back in September and the fiasco that followed, many MTG players have been wondering what’s next. Today, we finally got an answer to that burning question that’s been on everyone’s lips. At long last, the first iteration of the new Commander tier system has been announced, and plenty more […]
Magic: The Gathering Official Commander Tier System Announced
Following the recent, and completely unexpected bans that hit the Commander format, MTG’s most popular format hit a massive wave of turbulence. Long story short, the format that was managed by the community has now officially been turned over to Wizards of the Coast. After this change, Wizards promised to create a tier system that […]
Questionable MTG Regional Championship Promos Offer Dismal Value
For those that enjoy the competitive Magic the Gathering experience, chances are your journey starts at the Regional Championship Qualifier (RCQ) level. Being able to compete at your local game store and earn an invite to the corresponding Regional Championship is nice, and if you perform well enough at the Regional Championship, you punch your […]