“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 […]
When you’re playing mono-black in Magic: The Gathering, facing off against a deck stuffed with counterspells can feel like you’re climbing a steep hill. You cast your big threat, and it’s immediately countered. You set up a combo, but a single well-timed “No” ruins your plans. It’s frustrating, and sometimes it makes you question if […]
Magic: The Gathering has all kinds of rules, but one question that comes up is whether you can attack yourself. The short answer is no, not under normal circumstances. In a typical two-player game, when the combat phase arrives, the defending player is always your opponent (or one of your opponents in a multiplayer setting), […]
You’d think it would be obvious that a gigantic airship or tank could block, but that’s not exactly how Magic: The Gathering works. Vehicles are artifacts with special rules. And those special rules can sometimes make you wonder if Wizards of the Coast is just messing with our heads. What Are Vehicles? Vehicles came out […]
The cleanup step in Magic: The Gathering happens right after the end step, and it’s the final part of a player’s turn. Though it might look like a quick formality, it handles some important details that keep the game running smoothly. You might not notice it at first when you’re just starting out, but it’s […]