MTG Aetherdrift Shark Pirate is the Ultimate Discard Payoff

There’s still a lot that has yet to be revealed, but so far, Aetherdrift looks like a blast. The designs of some of the individual cards look top notch, such as the new Loot and a new Walking Ballista variant. Beyond that, we’re also getting some sweet cycles, including five new ally-colored Gearhulks. Amidst all […]

MTG Aetherdrift Uncommons Offer Insane Upgrades and Utility

Molt Tender | Aetherdrift

Uncommon cards tend to be the real sleeper hits of most MTG sets. Sure, the explosive bomb mythics may be exciting, but everyone knows those cards are going to be powerful. Even build-around rares like Samut, the Driving Force have obvious and expected homes in Commander. Uncommons, however, are often swept under the rug as […]

New Aetherdrift Spoiler Is the Perfect Speed-Based Commander

Samut's Sprint | War of the Spark

It’s no secret that a large part of Magic: The Gathering sets are designed with Commander in mind. Even Standard-legal sets like Aetherdrift are bound to have dozens of dedicated purpose-built Commander cards. This may seem frustrating, but it’s actually for Standard’s benefit that 100+ new meta-breaking cards aren’t released every two months. While it’s […]

MTG Aetherdrift Store Championship Promos Are Finally Standard-Legal

Aetherdrift spoilers are making their way out of the woodworks, and there’s a lot to look forward to. Powerful Gearhulks, elite vehicles, an equippable Planeswalker, and we’re just getting started! In addition to the typical previews we get from the main set and Commander Precons, the Store Championship promos have also been revealed. Unfortunately, these […]

Walking Ballista Variant Spoiled for MTG Aetherdrift

Walking Ballista is the type of incredibly powerful card that players have mixed feelings about. The card has become so powerful in past metagames that it threatened a homogenizing effect over the entire format. Similar to The One Ring, Walking Ballista is colorless, meaning everyone can run it. Currently, Walking Ballista is banned in Pioneer […]

New MTG God Cards Have Weirdly Terrible and Terrific Flavor

Hazoret, Godseeker | Aetherdrift

The flavor of modern MTG cards is a little bit different than it used to be. While everything has that distinct Magic feel, there’s obviously been a recent tonal shift. For better or worse, Aetherdrift is the latest example of this distinct visual shift. This probably won’t come as a surprise, given that Aetherdrift is […]

MTG Aetherdrift Spoilers Showcase New Gearhulks and Rare Lands

Earlier in the day, a big chunk of Aetherdrift previews were revealed during a Magic livestream. From an equippable Planeswalker to a handful of new Vehicles and Mounts, Aetherdrift is jam-packed all sorts of goodies. One of the cooler aspects of the set is the emphasis on new cycles that borrow designs from past sets. […]