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Tom Bombadil’s Price Spike Explained: Building a Saga Deck on a Budget

“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 […]

eBay vs. TCGplayer Union: What You Need to Know and Where to Buy Proxies

“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 […]

How to Defend Against Counters with Black in MTG

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 […]

The 40-Card Flashpoint: Inside Wizards’ New Commander List

Magic: The Gathering’s new bracket beta has arrived, and it’s left some people scratching their heads. Wizards of the Coast published a list of 40 Commander cards that might not be banned but are pretty close to the “yes, you should watch out for these” zone. Some folks are worried that this means their precious […]

How Big is MTG in Japan and Other Asian Markets?

Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is well established in Japan. You can find stores in almost every big city where players gather to trade cards, join tournaments, or just play casually. Tokyo alone has some famous spots with weekly events that attract people of all ages. It’s not rare to see enthusiasts huddled around small tables, […]

The Best Activated Abilities in Magic Ranked (Top 30)

Here’s a look at some of the coolest and most powerful activated abilities in Magic: The Gathering. I’ve focused on cards that do something unique or especially game-changing once you pay their cost. Some of these cards might be clunky, some might be broken, and some might even be banned in certain formats. But they […]

Everything About MTG Tri Lands: Best Cards and Strategies

Tri lands in Magic: The Gathering (MTG) are nonbasic lands that can produce mana in three different colors. They are important for decks that want to play multiple colors, such as three-color or even five-color strategies. When building a deck, having access to all the needed colors at the right moment can make the difference […]

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MTG Banned and Unbanned Cards: Why Does It Happen?

Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is always changing. Ban lists and restrictions are the tools WotC uses to balance the formats. While banning broken cards is common, unbanning cards can be just as important. The December 16, 2024 announcement shows this with big changes to Modern and Pioneer and the MTG community is talking. The online […]

Ranking the Best Marvel SLD MTG Cards

Magic’s partnership with Marvel has brought the excitement of gaming and comics together. The Marvel Secret Lair Drop (SLD) brings iconic heroes like Captain America, Iron Man, Wolverine, Storm and Black Panther into MTG as unique and powerful legendary creatures. But with limited availability and profit to be made, which of these drops is the […]