Red-White Commander Decks Are Getting Hooked Up with Final Fantasy

Universes Beyond: Final Fantasy previews began in earnest at the weekend, with the PAX East Debut Showcase providing us plenty of cards to gush over. Among the cards previewed were a number of saucy adds for RW Equipment decks. As a Boros Equipment enthusiast in Commander, I have some thoughts. BOROS EQUIPMENT STRATEGIES IN FINAL FANTASY We saw Cloud, Planet’s ... Read More...

What is a Game Changer in Magic’s Commander Format?

If you’ve been playing Commander you might have heard of the term Game Changer. But what is a Game Changer exactly? And why those cards specifically? Let’s explore the concept and some examples. THE COMMANDER BANLIST Commander is the most popular multiplayer variant of Magic: the Gathering. Like all formats, it has a banlist. That list contains a number of ... Read More...

Essential MTG Definitions: Priority and The Stack

Players who pick up Magic: The Gathering for the first time face an intimidating learning curve, that’s for sure. But the first and most important step is mastering the game’s unique language: an arcane vocabulary of keywords, rules terms and specific phrasing that holds the key to understanding every card from the last thirty years of Magic. Some of the ... Read More...

5 Underrated Sagas for Commander

Saga is an Enchantment subtype that was originally introduced in 2018’s Dominaria. Flavorfully, they represent episodic stories that are told chapter-by-chapter. Mechanically, this means that Sagas stick around for a few turns granting you an effect every turn, until the story is complete, at which point they get sacrificed. I have been thinking a lot about Sagas because in the ... Read More...

Final Fantasy First Look

Magic: The Gathering has always been a game of grand stories and breathtaking worlds, and few franchises have captured imaginations like Final Fantasy. For over three decades, this legendary series has defined RPG storytelling with its unforgettable characters, epic summons, and sweeping narratives. Now, in Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy, we’re bringing these two iconic universes together in an unprecedented collaboration. Let’s ... Read More...

Everything in Magic is Now a Titan

Debuting in 2011, the Titan Cycle that includes Sun Titan and Primeval Titan would be a milestone moment for Magic: powerful creatures that do something when they enter the battlefield and when they attack. Since their inception, the shift in design toward creature-based Magic and to steadily increasing the power of those creatures sees us revisit that powerful “Enters or ... Read More...

Community Spotlight: Good Luck High Five

We’re thrilled to shine a spotlight on our wonderful affiliate partners Good Luck High Five, the brilliant duo behind some of Magic’s most engaging and accessible content. Every week, Maria and Meghan deliver top-notch videos covering everything from competitive strategy and Commander deck techs to the latest Magic news and draft guides. With their infectious enthusiasm and deep knowledge of ... Read More...