Years gone by, Korvold was the name that struck fear into those across the table as the Jund Commander to be feared. Has Korvold’s Crown been usurped? Are there any contenders? Let’s investigate who the scariest Jund Commander really is.  If we truly wanted to look at a history of Jund Commanders, we’d also be looking at Prossh and Food ... Read More...

I find myself saying this a lot, but the defining trait which elevates Magic above other card games is the sheer scale of its history and card pool. In a genre about exploring the range of gameplay possibilities and customizing decklists, simply having way more unique cards available is its own selling point. Of course, not all the these cards ... Read More...

Magic: the Gathering has some truly incredible pieces of art. Some are beautiful, some are terrifying. Some are creepy, gross, or unsettling. Others are awe-inspiring, or cute. Others still are – in a word – pretty. Just a perfect balance of style, color, frame treatments and foiling. Here are ten of the prettiest Magic cards of all time – in ... Read More...

We’re a little over a week into Spooky Season. Last week I looked at some spooky Commanders to build around this October, and I’m doing something similar this week – only I’ll be specifically taking a look at spooky creature types and my pick for the best Commander that best embodies what each of these creature types are all about. ... Read More...

The 2026 release schedule for Magic was presented at MagicCon Atlanta, and we now know about (most!) of the sets coming out next year. We also got to see some Secret Lair Projects, and the general trajectory of the Magic story. For a recap of everything we know about Magic in 2026, keep scrolling. MAGIC 2026 TIMELINE The first thing ... Read More...

Ever wonder what secrets our Card Kingdom employees are packing in their Magic bags? It’s more than just cards, it’s a treasure trove of strategy as well as a personal statement. We peeked inside the bags of two of our employees, Rachael and Kevin, to see what they pack for a day of spellslinging at their LGS or pod. Rachael: ... Read More...

Welcome readers, to the official Card Kingdom guide to Marvel’s Spider-Man Draft! Also known as Through the Omenpaths, Part 1 Draft for anyone on MTG Arena!  This is a unique and weird set design with equally unique and weird changes to its default draft rules. If you want a rundown of the Pick-Two format and how it might affect your ... Read More...