Meld is a Keyword Action (a little different than what we normally cover here) that can appear on any permanent type. It could theoretically appear on an Instant or Sorcery, but we have yet to see that occur and how specifically that would work. Anyway! Meld appears in the ability text of one card that will specifically name another card …
The Brothers’ War: Updated Decks for Modern
Last week I went over the five most likely cards from The Brothers’ War to make an impact in Modern, which you can find here. But as we get closer to the release of The Brothers’ War, I want to take a closer look at a couple of the cards I previously mentioned — Third Path Iconoclast and Haywire Mite …
2022 Holiday Shipping Deadlines
The holiday season isn’t far away, and many shoppers are getting a head start to beat the rush. Between carrier delays and supply chain disruptions, packages are expected to take longer in transit this holiday season. With that in mind, we’ve put together a list of shipping deadlines for our major postal carriers to help you plan your holiday shopping. …
The Brother’s War: Commander Set Review
It’s time to dig into The Brother’s War, a nostalgia-packed flashback to the struggles of Urza, Mishra and the Phyrexians. For older players it’s a treat, and newer players can finally experience a classic Magic story. But what does The Brothers’ War offer Commander players? BRO — and yes, that’s the set code — is a veritable smash hit for …
The Brothers’ War: Pioneer deck updates
The biggest Pioneer tournament of the year, DreamHack Atlanta, is just one week away, and players are rushing around trying to figure out what to play in a post Brothers’ War world. Can players trust the reliable meta decks, or will things change? That’s hard to say, but here are how some decks have changed after an injection of new …
The Brothers’ War: Draft Guide
With The Brothers’ War returning to a traditional, simultaneous Arena and physical release schedule, Draft lovers get to spend a little more time with the full spoiler before jumping into the trenches. That’s just as well, since this set is very unique in many fundamental aspects. Wizards has leaned into the epic, world-spanning scale of their story. Every color is …
The Game’s Future, According to Magic 30
Magic: the Gathering is a different game than it was 30 years ago. When it first released, no one could have predicted just how long it would last, how popular it would become and how much change was needed to reach those points. But if Magic is hoping to reach another 30 years and beyond, it will need to keep …
The Best Mechs in Magic
The Brothers’ War approaches, and with it comes something that may seem a little out of place in Magic: giant battle mechs. But of course, The Brothers’ War takes place far in the past of the game’s storyline. So that means mechs have been here the whole time? Well, kind of. Artifacts and various machines of war have been in …
Fuse – MTG Mechanics Explained
Fuse is a static ability you can find on some split cards – modal cards that essentially act like two cards in one. Normally, these cards only allow you to cast one side or the other, but not both. Fuse lets you do exactly that. When you cast a Fuse card from your hand you may pay the costs of …
How Magic reached 30 years
A sea of Magic fans churned through The Expo at World Market Center, ebbing and flowing through the Magic 30 show floor like the tide. Thousands upon thousands came to Las Vegas for the vendors, artists and experiences of the event, all due to their love of the game. As they cracked packs, acquired merch and shuffled up to play …