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Promo Prices, Presales, and the Reality of Magic: The Gathering Card Value

The 2023 Vegas Festival in a Box had a promo Mox Opal which was around $100 at the time. This year’s bundle had a promo Ponder, a promo Swords to Plowshares and a promo basic land. Cards whose regular non promo versions are only a couple of dollars. When I valued the promo Ponder at […]

Could a Points-Based Power Level System Work for Commander?

Wizards of the Coast is currently polishing their new Commander power level ranking system—a four-tiered structure where certain powerhouse cards determine which bracket your deck falls into. Naturally, we still don’t have all the details, and Gavin has made it clear that community feedback will be important as they finalize the approach. That’s what set […]

Canadian Highlander in MTG: Overview

Canadian Highlander is a Magic: The Gathering (MTG) format that combines the massive card pool and power level of Vintage with unique deck building restrictions. It’s an unsanctioned, 1v1 singleton format that’s known for being creative, deep and has a ton of viable archetypes. Canadian Highlander’s rules, points system and flexibility in deck building has […]

Top 25 MTG Foundations Cards Shaking Up Standard

Welcome back, Wizards fans! It’s been a couple of weeks since MTG Foundations dropped, and you know what that means: time to explore the early meta! Thankfully, spoiler season is on pause, giving us a chance to appreciate the set and play with the new cards. Today, we’re focusing on MTG Foundations cards that are […]

Understanding the Different Types of Mana in Magic: The Gathering (MTG) and Their Play Styles

Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a diverse and complex trading card game that revolves around five colors of mana: white, blue, black, red, and green. Each of these colors represents different philosophies and play styles, creating unique experiences and strategies for players. This article will explore the different types of mana, the mechanics they represent, […]

How to Build a Competitive Magic: The Gathering Deck

With High-Quality Proxies from Proxy King Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a strategy, creativity, and skill game. Building a competitive deck is a vital part of the journey to success, but it can also be expensive. Cards in high demand often come with steep price tags, making it difficult for many players to access the […]

Can You Use a Tap Ability at Instant Speed in Magic: The Gathering?

In Magic: The Gathering (MTG), the concept of “instant speed” is central to how players interact with each other during the game. A common question that arises is whether tap abilities can be used at instant speed. The answer is yes, tap abilities can generally be activated at instant speed, allowing players to respond to […]

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Greetings Trainers and Collectors, We are thrilled to announce the latest expansion to our product catalog at ProxyKing.biz: top-notch Pokémon Proxy Cards! As aficionados of trading card games, we understand the passion and dedication you pour into deck building, playing, and collecting. That’s why we are committed to providing you with the highest quality custom […]

Magic Arena’s Ranking System for Dummies

If you’re unfamiliar with online multiplayer game ranking systems, such as those used in esports games like League of Legends, DOTA 2, CS:GO, or Valorant, then you’ll be unfamiliar with Magic Arena’s. These ranking systems are all based on the Elo rating system (specifically a  “Glicko style system” for Magic Arena) but hide the numbers […]

The Power of Deflecting Swat in Magic: The Gathering

With thousands of cards available, players constantly seek powerful additions to their MTG decks. One such card that has gained significant attention for its versatility and game-changing potential is Deflecting Swat. In this article, we will talk about why Deflecting Swat is considered a powerful card in the game and its impact on competitive Commander […]