Dual lands, named for their ability to produce two colors of mana, were first printed in Limited Edition Alpha in August 1993. Often referred to simply as “duals,” these lands are fundamental among nonbasic lands. Each original dual land can tap for one of two different colors of mana. What Are Dual Lands? A Dual […]
It’s no secret that Magic: the Gathering is a complex game–the world’s most complex, according to some. It doesn’t help either that each turn is divided into five phases or that each phase is further subdivided into steps. Throw the concept of priority into the mix, and you can see why playing a four-player commander […]
What are Shock Lands? Shock lands are a type of dual land in Magic: The Gathering. They can be tapped for one of two different types of mana. When a shock land enters the battlefield, you can choose to pay two life to have it enter untapped. There are ten shock lands, each corresponding to […]
Mana rocks are artifacts that can produce mana. This can give you a leg up early in the game because you can play as many of them on your turn as you can afford.
Let’s take a short break from discussing MtG Proxy cards, and instead talk about MtG Arena for a moment. What is MtG Arena? According to Wizards of the Coast, MtG Arena was created for beginners and long-time players of Magic alike. It’s a new way to play, and you can unlock powerful decks right off […]
MtG nearly didn’t happen. Wizards of the Coast was busy making roleplaying games and supplements in Peter Adkison’s basement in 1991. Dr. Richard Garfield, a doctorate candidate in combinatorial mathematics, addressed Adkison, the owner and CEO of Wizards. Garfield wanted Wizards to publish his “RoboRally” board game concept. Adkison enjoyed RoboRally, but he believed at […]
Anybody that’s either arriving late to the game of Magic: The Gathering or is working hard to fine-tune their experience of the game knows the importance of the cards they wield. While the official ones people purchase are printed by the WoTC (Wizards of the Coast), the official body of Magic, and distributed by the […]
Many collectors hope that part or all of their collection will one day be worth something. Trading card games can be some of the most collectible investments. Of course, not all trading cards will grow in value. Many of them will be dime a dozen, and are really not worth anything, nor will they ever […]
At long last the Harvesters RPG by Troll Lord Games is available!! As usual, Jim Holloway did an outstanding job doing the cover and interior artwork! Here’s a synopsis of what it’s all about: Begin an epic journey in the rugged boots of the most unlikely heroes. Enter the world of the Harvesters where badgers, […]
Jim Holloway Flashback, 1982!! Illustrations from the Monster Card Sets!
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