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Dockside Extortionist was banned in Commander in September 2024. It’s a busted little Magic card, and while many were sad to see it go, it was simply too powerful for the format as written. What would a “fixed” Dockside Extortionist look like, and does The Hobbit’s Dragon’s Desire fit the role? DOCKSIDE EXTORTIONIST Dockside is a two-mana creature that enters and …
Magic: the Gathering | The Hobbit releases on August 14th, 2026 and we are currently in the midst of preview season. The set features tons of amazing new cards and mechanics that bring Tolkien’s iconic 1937 novel to life. However, I’m most excited about a returning mechanic – Amass. This mechanic represents Middle Earth’s seemingly endless Goblin armies. In this …
In a recent article on how high-level design choices made for The Hobbit, Mark Rosewater discussed which aspects of The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth were worth carrying over to this new set. There were several mechanical wins deemed “must re-use” for how well they captured the feeling of Tolkien’s world on the tabletop. Others were put in …
When you think about it, Draft plays an important role for Universes Beyond sets. Only a handful of the cards in Marvel Super Heroes are destined to find a lasting place in the metagame of Standard, Commander, or other Constructed formats. Even then, they will typically be just one or two Marvel cards playing a role alongside cards from other …
Swan Song is currently the 5th most played counterspell in Commander – but does it deserve that spot? Is it still a premium choice, or are the downsides starting to accumulate? Today I want to look at how Swan Song is best played to answer the question: is Swan Song even good anymore? SWAN SONG For a single blue mana, …
Marvel Super Heroes is the biggest crossover yet under the Universes Beyond banner… not only in terms of hype, but in the sheer number of beloved and awesome characters making their first appearance on Magic cards! From Earth’s Mightiest Heroes down to some of the deep cuts and cult classics of the Marvel roster, there’s a good chance your favorite …
Planeswalkers and Avengers alike – assemble now for the biggest blockbuster release on this year’s Magic calendar! Marvel Super Heroes has finally arrived, bringing the star-studded superhero roster of Marvel’s comics and movies to the tabletop arena. Your first opportunity to get in on this multiverse-shattering debut is also one of the best ones: attending an official prerelease event at …
Mjölnir, Hammer of Thor is the headline equipment card in Marvel Super Heroes. It represents the phenomenal power of Thor’s signature weapon, and as such has a lot of utility packed into one card. However, only those that are worthy may equip it… or so it seems. Turns out a fair few of Magic’s iconic villains are worthy to hold …
Marvel Super Heroes previews are officially here, and Card Kingdom is thrilled to share our two exclusive preview cards, courtesy of Wizards of the Coast. The cards we’re previewing today are two epic versions of the same card – one with a classic Marvel match-up, and the other part of a sprawling scene that you can collect and build with …
Magic: the Gathering has no shortage of formats, so you can always find one that appeals to you. One of Magic’s newest formats is Premodern. In this article I’m going to break down what this format is about and whether it might appeal to you, while also discussing the kinds of decks that are viable in this format. THE BASICS …
