What Happened in Tarkir: Dragonstorm?

Jacob LacknerEvents, Magic Story, Products

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

Tom AndersonPauper, Products, Strategy

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

Haelee WoodGraded, Products

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?

Haelee WoodCommander, Graded, Products

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 …

What Are Graded Cards & Why Grade Yours?

Haelee WoodGraded, Products

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 …

Clashing Clans: Analyzing the New Siege Cycle

Tom AndersonProducts

When the clans of Tarkir debuted in 2014, their evocative presentation established enduring identities for each of the three-color “wedges”. Despite the interference of Tarkir’s resurrected dragon flights, the five clans have persisted, and in Tarkir: Dragonstorm they have recovered enough strength to once again make war at epic scale.  But unlike their struggle for survival against the dragons, represented …

Tarkir: Dragonstorm First Look

Card KingdomEvents, Products

Magic: The Gathering has always been a game of grand stories and breathtaking worlds, and few planes have captured the imagination quite like Tarkir. Originally introduced as a plane of warring clans and absent dragons, Tarkir’s timeline was rewritten in Fate Reforged, bringing dragons back to their rightful place as the rulers of the skies. Now, in Tarkir: Dragonstorm, we …