One of the best things about Magic: The Gathering is how interactive it can be. When you and your opponent and playing cards in response to one another, it really can feel like you’re two wizards locked in spell-casting battle. Thanks to cards like instants, you can react to anything your opponent does: counter their spells, destroy their creatures, or …
It’s hard to believe that 2020 is nearly over and a new year of Magic: The Gathering is already on its way. During their Zendikar Rising preview stream, the Magic team teased the release of several 2021 sets, featuring Wizards, Werewolves, Vampires, Vikings, and a much-anticipated D&D crossover. In case you missed the announcement, we’ve collected all the details for …
One of the first things new Magic: The Gathering players learn is that creatures can’t attack the turn they come into play. This rule is commonly referred to as “summoning sickness,” and it afflicts all creatures, from the tiniest insects to the mightiest beasts. Well, almost all creatures, that is! There’s one keyword ability in Magic that will allow your …
Last fall, Wizards declared 2020 “The Year of Commander,” and it’s proven to be the biggest year for the format yet. We received five new Commander precon decks with the release of Ikoria, and four more are coming over the course of the year. Commander Legends will shake up the format with new partner combinations and new ways to play. …
Most of the time, a game of Magic: The Gathering is a race to see who can deal 20 damage to another player the fastest. You add creatures to your board and attack with them as often as you can, hoping that you’ll be the one to deal the final blow. Sometimes, your plan works out, and you overwhelm your …
Commander and Booster Draft might just be the two most popular formats in Magic. But what if you could play both at the same time? In Magic‘s new set, Commander Legends, you can draft a Commander deck and play with friends. Commander Legends singles and sealed products are available now at CardKingdom.com! Read on for more info about this innovative …
One of the most challenging questions facing new Magic: The Gathering players is when to attack with their creatures. Sure, you may be able to deal heaps of damage to your opponent this turn, but how far will their counter-attack set you back? Get too aggressive and you could easily throw away a game you would have won otherwise. Of …
Booster packs have been central to the Magic: The Gathering gameplay experience since the game’s inception. The mystery of opening a fresh pack of the new set and finding a coveted card inside has enthralled players for twenty-seven years. While you can buy just about any singles you need these days, it’s still hard to resist the excitement of opening …
New Magic: The Gathering players often gravitate to life-gain strategies. When you and your opponent are racing to deal damage as quickly as possible, getting ahead on life points just might give you the upper hand. But not all life-gain spells are created equal: spells that purely gain life – which don’t have any other effect on the board – …
Double Masters released this past Friday, and we’ve wasted no time diving into the data mines. This latest Masters set had broad appeal among enfranchised Magic players – including Modern, Legacy, Vintage, and Commander fans – and we were eager to share which cards our customers preordered most. Check out our Top 10 Double Masters best sellers by volume! 10) …
