Magic is a very popular game, so it’s no surprise that the game is always getting new players. In fact, the potential for new players might be at its highest ever as Universes Beyond sets have become commonplace. Whatever you may think about those types of sets, which are based on non-Magic intellectual properties, it has to be acknowledged that …
Commander Brackets Beta Update – Unbans, Game Changer Swaps and More!
The Commander Bracket System was updated today, April 22, in an article from Gavin Verhey. Five cards have been unbanned, including Coalition Victory and Gifts Ungiven, and the Game Changer list has seen two cards removed and eighteen cards added to the list. The update adds a lot more guidance on the brackets system, too. Kristen breaks it down. In …
Does Tarkir: Dragonstorm Save In-Universe Magic Sets?
It’s a Saturday afternoon, and the warm English spring sun is lighting up the room in the kinda way you have to shut the curtains if you want to play a video game. I’ve just picked up and eaten lunch, after a morning outside, and I’m finishing the dishes. In the background, Luis Scott Vargas is discussing his Sealed pool …
Using the Advanced Search Tool Like a Pro
Every Magic player knows that moment: you can picture a card’s art, remember its effect, even recall its mana cost, but the name slips your mind. Our Advanced Search is designed to solve exactly this problem, giving you multiple ways to find cards even when you can’t remember their names. So why is our Advanced Search special? Our Advanced Search …
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Draft Guide
Much of the excitement (from myself and other writers) for Tarkir: Dragonstorm has revolved around its seeded Sealed experience. It’s a great idea to give players a chance to pilot their clan of choice and really enjoy that aspect of the plane and the Limited environment. But the original Khans block was also a legendarily good Draft format – one …
How Siege Rhino Changed Magic: the Gathering
Tarkir: Dragonstorm came out on April 11th, and a set that revisits an already established plane wouldn’t be complete without some references to older cards. So, it’s no surprise that we got a callback to what is arguably the most iconic card from the original Khans of Tarkir – Siege Rhino. Skirmish Rhino is a slightly smaller version of its …
Five Best Magic Sets for New Commander Players in 2025
So, you want to play Magic: the Gathering? You want to play Commander? Well, you have good taste — it’s an enduringly popular way to play. Commander is the format that lets you unleash your creativity, play with your favorites, and enjoy a relaxed and casual group experience, whether with friends or across the table at your Local Games Store. …
Top 20 Iconic Dragons in Magic
We love a good nostalgic countdown here at Card Kingdom, so here’s our run through of the most iconic Dragons. Each Dragons on this list is chosen for its power, popularity, impact in competitive formats, and enduring appeal. Did we get all of your favorites? 20. THUNDERMAW HELLKITE Limited all-star Thundermaw Hellkite reminds us how big a tempo swing Dragons …
Archetype Inspection: Prowess
Over the years, Magic has invented a multitude of mechanics to build decks around, each with its own unique advantages, dedicated support cards, and memorable payoffs. But when all of those archetypes are thrown together into the grand melting pot of Commander, a few top-tier choices stand out. They offer versatile deck building options, consistent performance across different areas of …
Is Craterhoof Behemoth Still The GOAT?
Tarkir: Dragonstorm releases in just a few days – on April 11th. While the set features lots of new and powerful cards that are likely to make an impact on Commander, there’s also one reprint in the set that aficionados of 100-card format are pretty excited for: Craterhoof Behemoth. I love the new art, but is anyone else kind of …