Major Tarkir: Dragonstorm Omission Highlights MTG Story Issue
Somehow, the clans returned…
Banworthy MTG Archetype Trounced by Five-Color Pro Tour Menace
Pro Tour Aetherdrift has concluded, and let’s just say things didn’t go as we thought. Going into the event, there was plenty of fear within the MTG community that Esper Pixie would completely dominate the tournament. Yet, this proved to be far from the case. First of all, Esper Pixie wasn’t even the most played […]
Absurd Dragonstorm Removal Spell Will Create New Archetypes
We may have only seen a handful of cards so far, but Tarkir: Dragonstorm already looks like a flashy MTG set. Between a new Mox effect, a literal Dragon with Storm, and a series of exciting and powerful abilities, this looks like a high-power Standard-legal set. While the new Mox is definitely the flashiest Tarkir […]
The Best MTG Dragon Cards To Grab Before Tarkir: Dragonstorm
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Strange Pro Tour Appearance Creates 210% MTG Card Price Spike
Goblins are back and better than ever! One of the most beloved typal decks in the MTG community got massive support from MTG Foundations, but Aetherdrift seems to have finally allowed the archetype to be competitively viable again. Howlsquad Heavy was the final push that Goblins needed to make a Standard appearance, but it’s not […]
Sweet Orzhov Control Deck Boasts Undefeated Pro Tour Day One Record
Yesterday, Pro Tour Aetherdrift kicked off at MagicCon: Chicago, showcasing fierce competition on MTG’s biggest stage. As you might expect, top tier Standard decks like Esper Pixie and Gruul Prowess were very heavily represented at the event. Yet, after eight rounds, neither of these decks stood atop the standings. Two players managed to finish day […]
Broken MTG Mechanic Returns to Standard in Extremely Flavorful Way
If you’re an enfranchised Magic: The Gathering player, you’ve probably heard the term “Storm Scale” thrown around. The Storm Scale, created by head MTG designer Mark Rosewater, helps give players a sense of the likelihood that a mechanic will be reprinted in a premier set. As the name suggests, Mark Rosewater has long considered Storm […]
MTG X Avatar: The Last Airbender Crossover Revealed
MTG Arena fans caught it early. Back in January, Arena gave a slight hint that a crossover with Nikelodean’s series could be on the way thanks to a sneaky shop sale. Considering that Spongebob is getting its very own Secret Lair drop this year, this suggestion didn’t seem so outlandish. Miraculously, it turns out that […]
MagicCon: Chicago Spoilers Reveal New Mox Card For Dragons
Dragons of Tarkir was the star of the show during MagicCon: Chicago’s preview panel. This set looks incredibly powerful from its first look. Whether you want uncounterable removal that drains your opponent for life, or a new Mox, Tarkir Dragonstorm has everything. Clans and Dragons alike have returned to create, what appears to be, one […]
Pro Tour Aetherdrift’s Most Played New Card is a Common
MagicCon: Chicago is this weekend, which means Pro Tour Aetherdrift is just a few days away! Showcasing MTG Aetherdrift Standard, there have been plenty of opportunities for players to brew up exciting new archetypes. In the end, it appears that little brewing was done. Aggressive Mice decks and self-bounce strategies dominated Standard prior to the […]