Removal is one of the most prominent forms of interaction in Magic. It’s used to keep threats under control, to interrupt combos, and to prevent players from snowballing out of control. In Commander, removal is necessary for survival, but there are so many options across all five colors; finding the right pieces can be intimidating to all but the most …
Tolarian Community College & Friends Lead Huge Donation Drive for Trans Lifeline
Magic’s largest YouTuber held a hair-raisingly successful charity giveaway over the Halloween weekend, raising $142,689 dollars for the organization Trans Lifeline in 56 hours.
Crimson Vow’s New White Cards are Cracked
There’s a lot to talk about for Innistrad: Crimson Vow already, and where better to begin than with the stellar new white cards we saw last week, including those on the first look stream, which was a blast to watch. Thalia? In Standard? In This Economy? I can’t talk about new white cards without first discussing a stellar reprint into …
Upcoming Site Maintenance: November 1, 2021
Cardkingdom.com will be down for site maintenance on the morning of November 1st. Customers will be unable to shop the site or access their Card Kingdom accounts during this period. The downtime will begin at 6 AM PDT on November 1st and will last until approximately 7:15 AM PDT. We’re aiming to make this downtime as brief as possible to …
Modern Tier List: October 2021
Hello, and welcome to the October Modern tier list brought to you by Card Kingdom! Modern is a wide and complex format with a lot of movement, which often makes ranking decks tricky. As such, this list is best viewed as a snapshot in time to help influence how you can build and update your deck week-to-week. Before we dive …
Historic Metagame Update: October 2021
It’s been a while since we’ve covered Historic, and with this weekend’s Arena Qualifier coming up, it’s time for a refresher! Historic has seen some shake-ups since the last time it was in the spotlight. Tibalt’s Trickery is banned, Memory Lapse is suspended, and Brainstorm moved from the suspended list to the banlist. Looking for a new deck to play …
Commander Kingdom Decklists: October 2021
Halloween is coming up, and it’s time for a spooky episode of Commander Kingdom. We’ve invited Olivia Gobert-Hicks, Serge Yager, and ManaCurves to sling some spells with us, and we’ll also be showing off an exclusive preview of our annual Trick or Treat event. Sign up for our email list to learn more about this special treat! In the meantime, …
Combo Crash Course: Splinter Twin
For many Magic players, combo decks offer the most exciting and interesting way to play the game. They appeal to us on many levels: the cheeky thrill of “getting away with something”, the intellectual satisfaction of winning at one stroke, as though cutting the Gordian knot. Combos also embody the creativity and discovery inherent to CCGs, giving players the chance …
Transmute – MTG Keywords Explained
Ever wish you could exchange a card in your hand for another card in your deck? Now you can with transmute! What is Transmute? The transmute ability comes into play whenever you have a card with transmute in your hand. At sorcery speed (in your main phase with nothing on the stack), you may pay the transmute cost and discard …
5 Commander Deck Building Restrictions that Breed Creativity
Have you ever had “brewer’s block”? Just like writer’s block, it’s an affliction that hinders creativity and stifles brewing. Being unable to come up with new deck ideas can cast a long shadow over the game, negatively impacting your enjoyment. It can happen to any player at any time, and it’s a tough rut to get out of. I’ve created …