It seems to be that as time goes on, Magic becomes harder and harder to decipher. Complexity creep on cards is one thing, but what about the complexity of game pieces? Kristen sits down to talk about accessibility in Magic. For many of us, Magic’s artwork is a big draw. Without the stunning vistas, fierce warriors and heroic (or villainous) …
Today we are getting into Modern post Wilds of Eldraine. I have been in the lab brewing and changing some lists up, so today we are going over those decks! Glimpse The Food This list was inspired by Dom Harvey, who is a known brewer in Modern and lover of the weird deck. It looks to take the Glimpse of …
Wilds of Eldraine Limited is finally here, and that means it’s time for another Card Kingdom Draft Guide! The set definitely has a learning curve, but it seems this fairy tale has a happy ending after all. After jamming almost 100 Draft games researching this guide, I’m convinced this new adventure is just as enchanting as the last! So, let’s …
I’ve been keeping a close eye on the early Standard decks post-Wilds of Eldraine, and I’m sure I’m not the only one with great expectations. The original Throne of Eldraine was among the most impactful sets ever, immediately reshaping not only Standard but every other format, too. Wilds of Eldraine doesn’t seem to include must-ban outliers on the level of …
2023 is Magic’s 30th anniversary and… wait, do you hear that? It’s a kind of whooshy, shimmery sound. Weird. Anyway, coming up later this year in Magic, we…was this blue box always here? What is going on? Doctor Who? 2023 is also the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, the venerable British sci-fi show. To celebrate these dual milestones, the …
Wilds of Eldraine is here, and the set includes many great, potential Commanders. One of the most exciting legendary creatures in the set is Rowan, Scion of War, who brings a ton of power to the Commander table as a combo enabler because she can often draw you your entire deck and win the game all in a single turn. …
A cousin to mechanics like Offering, Casualty, Devour, and Exploit, Bargain is an additional cost that could theoretically be attached to any nonland card type. As you cast a card with Bargain, you may sacrifice an artifact, enchantment, or token, and if you do…something extra will happen, but that is exactly is going to depend on the card. That’s the …
Thematic, top-down card designs have become a real highlight of Magic in the past decade with parallels to Greek mythology, cyberpunk and even film noir. As a result, it’s no surprise that Wilds of Eldraine used so many fairy tales as its foundation. This approach has become even more common in the wake of Universes Beyond to try and directly …
Wilds of Eldraine brings two new Commander Precons, and the Selesnya Aura deck brings with it powerful new cards and ways to play, thanks to the Role mechanic. So how does Virtue and Valor play and how can you upgrade it further? Kristen has the guide. VIRTUE AND VALOR: NEW COMMANDERS The first of two new Commanders in Virtue and …
If the fairy tale Jack and the Beanstalk has a lesson, it’s that drawing cards in older formats is good. This is the reason players are trying to see how high Up the Beanstalk can go in formats like Pioneer, Modern and Legacy — right? OK, that may not be the lesson from Jack and the Beanstalk, but the part …
