With so many Commander precons releasing nowadays, it feels like a strong theme and identity is required to make a new deck stand out from the pack. Luckily for the designers putting together the Tarkir: Dragonstorm precons, the plane of Tarkir is home to Magic’s best-developed lore factions this side of the Ravnica guilds. I’m sure they didn’t have to …
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Sultai Arisen Precon Upgrade & Review
Tarkir: Dragonstorm releases on April 11th, and with it we are receiving 5 Commander precons – one for each of the plane’s three-color clans. In this article I’ll be discussing the Sultai Arisen deck. Unsurprisingly, this deck is all about the graveyard. You want to load it up, and turn it into an incredible resource that generates all kinds of …
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Mardu Surge Precon Upgrade & Review
Mardu Surge is the red white and black precon from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. It features warriors, tokens, myriad triggers, and plenty of attacking. Your token army can then help you draw cards or put a steady drain on opposing life totals. Find out how to break the lines with our eleven in, eleven out Budget Upgrade Guide – this time for …
What Happened in Tarkir: Dragonstorm?
Tarkir: Dragonstorm releases on April 11th. Preview season is well underway, and we also got the concluding chapter of the set’s story earlier this week. The story focuses on the efforts of the newly reformed clans of Tarkir to put an end to the formation of destructive dragonstorms on the plane. These are highly destructive storms that spawn dragons that …
Battle on a Budget: The $30 Vintage Takeover
Part of what makes Magic so great is the way its many different formats allow us to experience the game in different ways. Each format has its own metagame, history, community, and playstyles, and as we get more experienced most players will naturally home in on the ones we feel the most affinity for. Vintage is different though. To the …
Cards Worth Grading: From Power Nine to Personal Favorites
Grading Magic: The Gathering cards isn’t just about preserving value. It’s about celebrating the cards you love. Whether it’s a nostalgic favorite, a competitive staple, or a quirky oddity, there’s something special about seeing your favorite cards encased in a sleek, professional slab. Here’s a breakdown of the top categories of cards worth grading, from iconic staples to personal treasures. …
Playing Graded Cards in Commander: Can You Do It?
Graded cards are a big deal in the Magic: The Gathering world. They’re authenticated, graded for condition, and sealed in protective slabs by companies like PSA, BGS, and CGC. For many collectors, these slabs are a way to preserve their most valuable or sentimental cards. But here’s the question: Can you actually play graded cards in Commander, or are they …
Why I’m Excited to Experience Tarkir for the First Time
Tarkir: Dragonstorm will soon be upon us, and I for one am incredibly excited to experience this release. There are a number of reasons that this one is shaping up to be such a strong set for me, so buckle in and let’s go over them. TARKIR: DRAGONSTORM HAS… DRAGONS Going back to Tarkir means going back to a place …
Is the Storm Mechanic Too Good for Standard?
Tarkir: Dragonstorm is so close I can smell the fire and brimstone. It’s so close that the pre-sale has begun here at Card Kingdom! Only a handful of cards have been revealed so far, but one of the first ones they showed us is a doozy – Stormscale Scion. It comes packing one of the most powerful mechanics in the …
What Are Graded Cards & Why Grade Yours?
If you’ve ever dipped your toes into the world of trading cards, you’ve probably come across the term “graded cards.” Maybe you’ve seen them encased in sleek plastic slabs or noticed they command higher prices than their ungraded counterparts. But what exactly does it mean to grade a card, and why is it such a big deal? Whether you’re a …