Fabricate – MTG Mechanics Explained

Card KingdomStrategy

Fabricate is a triggered ability that technically could appear on any permanent type, but so far is only on creatures. Written as “Fabricate N,” when a creature with it enters the battlefield, you get a choice: create N 1/1 colorless Servo artifact creature tokens, or put N +1/+1 counters on the creature with Fabricate. The way that it’s worded, if …

The Age of Haymakers is Over in Commander

The Age of Haymakers is Over in Commander

Kristen GregoryCommander, Strategy

Kristen delivers an edict: haymakers are so last year in Commander. If you’re brewing these days, you want to focus on synergy. There are few things cooler than resolving a big, expensive creature. There’s a reason some of the most popular decks in Magic are Dragons, Angels and all things green and tramply.  The splashiest creatures in Commander are commonly …

March of the Machine Draft Guide

March of the Machine: Draft Guide

Tom AndersonLimited

The final war against Phyrexia is here, and we’re all getting Drafted to help defend the Magic multiverse! The frontline of this fight can be confusing at first, with new mechanics and even a new card type to contend with. Never fear though — the Card Kingdom draft guide is here to help you prepare for the battles (and Battle …

March of the Machine Cavalry Charge Precon Upgrade Guide

March of the Machine: Cavalry Charge Precon Upgrade Guide

Jason KrellCommander

Cavalry Charge is a new direction for Esper, and Jason will help control players finger their inner aggression as he reviews and suggests an upgrade for this March of the Machine Commander precon. If you had put together a bingo card for March of the Machine and slapped an “Eminence returns” space on there, I never would have thought we’d …

March of the Machine: The Aftermath Early Look

March of the Machine: The Aftermath Early Look

Chris CornejoStandard

March of the Machine: The Aftermath is coming up in May and we’re here with an early look at what we know about the out-of-the-ordinary set.  The Lore March of the Machine: The Aftermath continues the story directly after March of the Machine, fittingly enough. Spoilers ahead for that set, so if you’re behind on the Magic storyline, I’d suggest …

March of the Machine Growing Threat Precon Upgrade Guide

March of the Machine: Growing Threat Precon Upgrade Guide

Tom AndersonCommander

Growing Threat is an Orzhov, Phyrexian-focused Commander precon that players can upgrade to be even more fearsome than it already is. In the process of guiding those budget friendly tweaks, Tom takes a look at the new cards and deck overall.  Have I ever mentioned how I love white-black decks? I got into Magic through Ravnica’s Orzhov guild, and ever …

Compleated

What IS Compleated?!

Card KingdomStrategy

Compleated is a static ability found only on Planeswalkers, making it a bit unique. Every Planeswalker with Compleated will have at least one Phyrexian Mana symbol, in its mana cost (a topic we’ve covered previously). For each of those symbols for which you chose to pay life instead of mana as you cast the Planeswalker, the Planeswalker will enter the …