If you’re a Magic player, you’ve probably come across the word “token” before. But what are tokens, exactly? In essence, tokens are cards that aren’t actually cards. They’re created by other cards, and usually have some sort of effect on the game. In this article, we’ll discuss what tokens are, and take a look at […]
August 2022
MTG Board Wipes or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Wrath
Board wipes are an essential part of Magic: the Gathering. They can be used to clear the board of pesky creatures, reset a stalled game, or just plain ol’ screw your opponent over. Today we’re going to take a look at some of the best board wipes in the game, as well as some tips […]
What is Ninjutsu? MTG Mechanics
Ninjas. Huh? Well, this should be interesting. So what is ninjitsu? Ninjutsu is a rare mechanic that only works when the card with the ability is in your hand. When you attack with a creature that is unblocked, you may pay the ninjitsu cost of a card in your hand and switch the unblocked creature […]
MTG Formats | How to Stop Having Fun and Start Playing Magic
I have a friend that’s new to Magic. He and his friends played around the kitchen table on a Friday night with a few beers, but one of his friends was putting four Sol Rings in every deck and dropping fatties before anyone could do anything. The only rule they had was a maximum of […]
The History of the Lotus in MTG | Black Lotus and More
The Black Lotus has been one of the most iconic cards in all of Magic for almost 30 years. Wizards of the Coast has tried to mimic its power and beauty with varying degrees of success. But for most players, this classic card of yesterday always seems to be just out of reach. Black Lotus: […]
The 10 Biggest and Baddest Creatures in Magic the Gathering History
In the world of Magic: the Gathering, there are creatures of all shapes and sizes. Some are small and weak, while others are large and powerful. Today, we’re going to take a look at some of the biggest and baddest creatures in the history of the game. Some of these creatures are so busted they […]
Magic 30 Tickets go on Sale Today
Tickets for Magic 30, the biggest gathering of 2022, go on-sale today! This event is the ultimate celebration of Magic fandom and it’s happening from October 28-30 in Las Vegas. The following announcement is from Wizards of the Coast: We want you to join us in celebrating Magic’s past, present, and future as we kick-off […]
Why Foretell Should be a Bigger Part of Magic
Magic the Gathering is a game of many keywords and some are more common than others. For example, flying, scry, first strike, and menace are ubiquitous and can even appear on multiple commons in the same set and color. These ‘base’ keywords are evergreen and appear in every set regardless of that set’s unique flavor […]
The MTG Proxy Controversy | Why You Should Use Proxies
Today I’d like to talk to you about the proxy controversy in Magic: the Gathering. Magic, like many other trading card games, can be expensive. It’s not uncommon for a single card to cost $20, $50, $100, or more if it’s powerful in many formats. Then if you fork out the cash to get that […]
The Pen is Mightier than the Ward | MTG Ward Mechanic
Ok, the title doesn’t make any sense but if you haven’t guessed already this article is about Magic’s ward ability. Ward has been in the game for years but it was only just added as an official keyword in Strixhaven. Ward Mechanic in MTG Ward’s a pretty simple ability but it’s one that can be […]