Earlier in this series, we talked a bit about artifacts and their ability to buff your creatures in combat. Artifacts in Magic represent a variety of different objects in the Multiverse, from weapons and armor to trinkets and treasures. Some artifacts even represent cars, airships, and other vehicles that can get your creatures across the red zone. Like equipment, vehicles …
Defender – MTG Keywords Explained
A game of Magic: The Gathering ends when you reduce your opponents’ life total from 20 to 0. And, consequently, many games of Magic are won and lost based on creature combat. But sometimes the best offense is a good defense. If you like to play a slower and more defensive game, there’s a certain type of creature that might …
Commander Kingdom Decklists: November 2020
Commander Kingdom is our new monthly Commander livestream series featuring special guests from the Magic community. This month, we gathered three of your favorite creators for a special pre-Thanksgiving showdown featuring some new cards from Commander Legends. Watch the action unfold below, and check out our guests’ decklists after the jump. Crim: Lil Oozie Hurt While he streams MTG Arena …
Cascade – MTG Keywords Explained
When you’re first learning to play Magic, one of the hardest lessons to learn is how to manage your mana. Oftentimes, you’ll have a hand full of exciting spells to cast, and figuring out which ones to prioritize casting — or in what order you should sequence your spells — can be tricky. But what if we told you that …
Top 5 MTG Holiday Gifts: 2020
Holiday shopping season has begun, and we’re stocking our virtual shelves here at Card Kingdom with tons of gifts for Magic players! Whether you’re looking for new cards or upgraded gear this holiday season, we’ve got you covered. We’ve pulled together a list of our favorite new products — including new Magic sets, accessories, and Card Kingdom exclusives. Don’t forget …
Encore – MTG Keywords Explained
Last week, we covered a mechanic from the upcoming set Commander Legends, and today, we’re back for an encore. No, seriously — we’re here to tell you about the newest mechanic in Commander Legends, encore. Encore is already getting a standing ovation from Commander fans for its simplicity and utility. But if you want to make sure you understand this …
Partner – MTG Keywords Explained
Commander Legends is coming soon, with brand-new legendary creatures that Commander players can build around. Many of these legendary creatures include the partner mechanic, which allows them to work together to command your deck. If you’re new to Magic or just unfamiliar with partner, we’re here to help you understand how it works. What is Partner? Unlike other Magic mechanics …
Enchant – MTG Keywords Explained
Enchantments, as a card type, don’t always get a lot of love in Magic: The Gathering. Many players are wary of putting enchantments on their creatures, lest they be removed from play. And sometimes, when you’re being attacked by a swarm of creatures, an enchantment won’t do much to save you. But enchantments can be extremely powerful — and, in …
Commander Kingdom: Monster Mash Decklists
Commander Kingdom is our new monthly Commander gameplay series! Tune in to watch us play some fun, casual games of Commander with special guests from the Magic community. Today, we broadcast our first episode, “Monster Mash”: a showdown between werewolves, zombies, spirits, or Eldrazi horrors. Our two special guests, Kristen Gregory and Benjamin Wheeler, faced off against Card Kingdom’s own …
Mill – MTG Keywords Explained
Most new Magic: The Gathering players learn that you win the game by dealing 20 damage to your opponent. But there are plenty of other ways to win games of Magic. In the last few years, we’ve seen the proliferation of cards that allow you to win the game or force your opponents to lose. And, of course, there’s the …