Standard has been rough lately. Vivi Ornitier with Agatha’s Soul Cauldron is everywhere, and the ban talk is loud. Still, there is room to attack the format in a different way. This Boros Mice deck tech gives you a fast, synergistic plan that pressures the combo and punishes the slower midrange arms race. This is […]
Slivers fans have waited over a decade for any sign of their hive-mind creatures. And then Thrumming Hivepool dropped. It wasn’t a Sliver itself. It was an artifact that cares about Slivers. That twist set off tribal synergy talk across Commander tables and Limited pods. But the tease runs deeper. Lore snippets, art easter eggs, […]
Standard just got a shake-up. On June 30, 2025, Wizards of the Coast released its yearly Banned & Restricted update—the one that lands right before Standard’s early rotation. Seven cards were pulled from the format, and a few digital-only tweaks hit MTG Arena. If your deck depends on Cori-Steel Cutter or Abuelo’s Awakening, it’s time […]
Update: Much has happened in the days since we first published our article. Kineticist was able to get Jack Guarnieri’s statement directly on the AI use allegations, and he flatly denied ANY AI was used. I can tell you that the artwork product you see was all hand-drawn over hundreds of hours, weeks and months.We used […]
“For more than two decades, Gatherer has been the go-to for players looking up card text, judges checking Oracle updates, and Vorthoses chasing down every mention of Squee.” That line caught my eye when I first read the announcement. I knew Gatherer was a central tool for Magic: The Gathering, but I didn’t realize it […]
“Tom Bombadil is the Master.” Those words have echoed through Magic: The Gathering circles since The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set arrived. Many players are mixing Final Fantasy Summons, five-color synergy, and Saga support to create one of the most interesting Commander decks around. And if you’re hunting for the best online […]
“There is power in a collective voice.” That’s what people say when a community stands together. Over the past few weeks, the TCGplayer union has shown exactly that. After eBay announced plans to close the Syracuse Authentication Center, unionized workers faced losing their jobs, sparking calls for a boycott. I’ve been following these updates, scrolling […]
Deadpool is a walking punchline, and it feels about right that he’s now crashing a Commander pod near you. Imagine a 5/3 Mutant Mercenary Hero in Rakdos colors (black and red) who’s always ready with quips and questionable life choices. That’s Deadpool, Trading Card. He’s got an odd habit of swapping his text box with […]
Commander can be a lot to take in, especially when you’re deciding on your next leader. Two commanders that see a lot of table time are Atraxa, Praetors’ Voice and Edgar Markov. They both have strong identities, but they lead to very different decks. Here’s a breakdown of how each one shapes deck construction, what […]
Magic: The Gathering is a game of complex rules, layered strategies, and fascinating interactions. It’s no wonder that events, whether casual or competitive, need people who can keep things running smoothly. That’s where judges come in. Judges enforce rules, settle disputes, and ensure everyone is having a fair experience. But how do you become one […]