A long-standing combat rule in Magic: The Gathering is about to change with the launch of the “Foundations” set. After more than 15 years, Wizards of the Coast is removing the damage assignment order from the game, altering how combat interactions unfold. This shift simplifies gameplay, slightly nerfs defensive combat tricks, and gives more power […]
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 […]
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 […]
In Magic: the Gathering, a permanent card remains on the battlefield until it’s destroyed or otherwise removed from play. This includes lands, creatures, enchantments, artifacts, and planeswalker cards. They are placed in the battlefield and can be used to attack and block, tap for mana, or continuously affect the game. With so many different cards […]
The past year has been a fascinating one for Magic mechanics. Both Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty and Dominaria United embraced returning mechanics such as Sagas, Channel, Ninjutsu, Domain, and Kicker, while allocating less room to new ones. This trend appears to be continuing in the newest set – Phyrexia: All Will Be One – as it features more of the […]
If you’re a Magic player, you’ve probably come across the word “token” before. But what are tokens, exactly? In essence, tokens are cards that aren’t actually cards. They’re created by other cards, and usually have some sort of effect on the game. In this article, we’ll discuss what tokens are, and take a look at […]
Board wipes are an essential part of Magic: the Gathering. They can be used to clear the board of pesky creatures, reset a stalled game, or just plain ol’ screw your opponent over. Today we’re going to take a look at some of the best board wipes in the game, as well as some tips […]
Ninjas. Huh? Well, this should be interesting. So what is ninjitsu? Ninjutsu is a rare mechanic that only works when the card with the ability is in your hand. When you attack with a creature that is unblocked, you may pay the ninjitsu cost of a card in your hand and switch the unblocked creature […]
Magic the Gathering is a game of many keywords and some are more common than others. For example, flying, scry, first strike, and menace are ubiquitous and can even appear on multiple commons in the same set and color. These ‘base’ keywords are evergreen and appear in every set regardless of that set’s unique flavor […]
Ok, the title doesn’t make any sense but if you haven’t guessed already this article is about Magic’s ward ability. Ward has been in the game for years but it was only just added as an official keyword in Strixhaven. Ward Mechanic in MTG Ward’s a pretty simple ability but it’s one that can be […]