10 Underrated Cards for Maralen, Fae Ascendant
Maralen, Fae Ascendant is one of the most popular Commanders out of Lorwyn Eclipsed, and she can be built quite powerfully indeed. After a couple of months of testing, here are our picks for some of the most underrated cards for Maralen, Fae Ascendant. MARALEN, FAE ASCENDANT Maralen has a really cool gameplay loop, and it helps bridge two distinct ... Read More...
Battle on a Budget with These $12 Precons!
One of the best things about Magic is how many ways there are to play. If I find I’m not enjoying a particular format anymore, or I just want a break after grinding the same thing for ages, there’s always another I could switch to. Just by picking up a different deckbox, I can be playing a totally different style ... Read More...
5 Underrated Commander Cards from Planar Chaos
Magic’s next in-universe set is Reality Fracture, and a couple of weeks ago I wrote about some of the things we might see in that upcoming set. In doing so, I discussed Planar Chaos, a set that came out in 2007 that had a similar theme – it was all about alternate realities in Magic. This got me thinking about ... Read More...
5 Great Commanders for Beginners
Commander is the most popular way to play Magic, and the most social. As a beginner, it can be overwhelming to choose where to start. These are our picks for some great beginner options – and why to pick them. WHAT MAKES A GREAT BEGINNER COMMANDER Not all Commanders are good for a beginner. In fact, some of them can ... Read More...
Card Kingdom and Friends Put on a Royal Show at MagicCon
MagicCon: Las Vegas was hotly anticipated as one of the biggest dates on the Magic calendar. Our Card Kingdom team joined thousands of other planeswalkers at the Las Vegas Convention Center last weekend – and we’re glad to confirm that it lived up to the hype! Naturally the top attraction was the Mana Stage, where Wizards employees were making headlines ... Read More...
The Real Reason I Don’t Play Blue Green in Commander
Blue Green decks – otherwise known as UG, or Simic – are some of the strongest and craziest decks in Commander. They’re able to pull off massive mana generation and draw the most cards. So why don’t I play them? The answer isn’t as obvious as you might think. THE POWER OF SIMIC Blue Green is one of the most ... Read More...
Marvel Super Heroes First Look
Magic Lovers Assemble: Because we’re fighting crime and saving the world! Are you ready to kick some bad guy butt? The Marvel Universe is crashing into Magic: The Gathering and we’re here to show you the goods. From Vibranium-powered plays to Hulk-sized swings, these products have it all. So grab your shield, suit up, and remember: Whosoever reads this blog, ... Read More...