Are Aggro Decks Ruining MTG Arena?
There’s an endless debate within the Magic: The Gathering community regarding how a certain deck type can affect peoples enjoyment of the game. With the release of each brand new standard set, one deck or archetype tends to dominate but aggro decks have been a plague on the MTG Arena servers for some time now. […]
Is Alchemy an Excuse for Overpowered Cards in MTG Standard Play?
The announcement of the Alchemy format on Magic: The Gathering Arena was met with mixed feelings, to say the least. There were a few different reasons for this but a prominent worry among the community was that it was going to have a negative effect on Standard play. While Wizards of the Coast have repeatedly […]
Ranking 2021’s Standard Sets
It’s all good fun, isn’t it? Sure, until you make the things you live fight for supremacy.
Top 10 Overpowered MTG Cards in Standard 2022 So Far…
It can be frustrating when coming up against Magic: The Gathering deck compositions that are built entirely around one overpowered card or combo. On the flip-side, it can be incredibly fun to use such cards and mechanics against opponents, it truly comes down to just how chaotic you’re feeling. As we’re a few months into […]
This MTG Death & Taxes Staple is the Cheapest It’s Ever Been
She’s an iconic MTG character and a multi-format all-star. Naturally, this made her card rather expensive over the years. But not anymore! Now is the perfect time to pick up your copies of Thalia, Guardian of Thraben, while she’s available for her absolute lowest price ever. Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben was […]
How to Build an Aggro Deck in Magic: the Gathering
There’s tons of different types of decks in Magic: the Gathering and one of the most popular ones is Aggro. But there’s a bunch of different flavors of Aggro, and not all of them are created equal. If you’re looking to embrace the “Go Face” strategy, here’s how you do it. Evaluating Your Format The […]
The Best & Worst Mythics Of MTG Crimson Vow – A Financial Set Review
Let’s break down the financial future of EVERY SINGLE MYTHIC from Innistrad: Crimson Vow. The set is still relatively new, so some of its cards are overpriced and will sink in value. But some cards are undervalued with the potential to rise in price. Best Value Mythics From Crimson Vow Cultivator Colossus Cultivator Colossus is […]
The Crimson Vow Cemetery Cycle – An MTG Financial Set Review
Innistrad: Crimson Vow is officially released. Single card prices have started to come down. But where will those prices go from here? In this article, we will specifically look at the financial future of the mythic rare Cemetery cycle. Welcome to Part 1 of MTG Rock’s Crimson Vow financial set review covering some of the […]
What is Training in Magic: The Gathering?
Amidst all the excitement from the latest Magic: The Gathering Vampire themed Innistrad: Crimson Vow set, Wizards of the Coast decided to throw in a few brand new game mechanics. One of these was Training, a keyword built around attacking with multiple created to earn a boost. We’ll take you through exactly how it works […]
Get This Sleeper cEDH Powerhouse From Midnight Hunt While It’s Still Cheap
A certain curmudgeonly wizard, accompanied by a merry spirit, are infiltrating the Commander format. The card’s presence has been rather inconspicuous thus far, but the sheer number of decks it’s included in is growing, and fast. Not many people have picked up on Malevolent Hermit’s potential in Commander. But it plays a crucial role in […]