As Magic: The Gathering goes back to school this spring with the release of Strixhaven: School of Mages, our friends at the Command Zone podcast are working to put Magic cards in the hands of more young people. During the month of April, the Command Zone pledged to raise $10,000 for MagiKids – an organization that provides cards and educational …
The Best Budget Commanders in Strixhaven
Pay attention, class! Strixhaven’s release is almost upon us, and you must be sure you’re ready for it. There are 22 new legendary creatures in the set, and that’s not even counting the ones in Commander 2021. If you’re looking for a new commander but don’t know where to start, fear not: you can borrow my notes! These are my …
The Best Strixhaven Cards for Commander
Strixhaven is almost here, and we’re all itching to brew with the new cards. But what cards are the best Strixhaven card for Commander? Which are good in the 99? And what are my own personal picks? Grab your quill — school’s about to start. The Best Commanders from Strixhaven Let’s kick things off with my picks for the best …
Top 5 Strixhaven Cards for Historic
Welcome back! Ally is out crushing the MPL and Rivals League Weekend, so I’m stepping in to talk about some Strixhaven cards that are going to shake up the Historic format. Yesterday, I covered five key Strixhaven cards for Standard, and there might be a little bit of crossover between the two lists. Velomachus Lorehold When I started thinking about …
5 Strixhaven Cards to Watch in Standard
By now, we’ve seen all the cards from Strixhaven: School of Mages. But with a week to go before the set hits MTG Arena, we’re all left in a state of hype to play with the new cards. Today, I’m going to go over five cards that you’ll need to keep an eye on going into this Standard season. Mavinda, …
The Elder Dragons of Strixhaven
After covering the complex utility of the Strixhaven Commands at the start of spoiler season and then the ultra-wordy, double-faced Deans cycle in my last column, I wanted to follow up with something a little more classic and straightforward. Luckily enough, there’s a third cycle of college-defining cards which fit the bill for us battlecruiser Magic enthusiasts: the Elder Dragons …
Cumulative Upkeep – MTG Keywords Explained
Magic: The Gathering has been around for a long time, and as you wade through the archives of older cards, there are bound to be some keywords that give you pause. Whether these keywords are completely new to you or you need a refresher, we’re here to help! Today, we’re here to explain a mechanic from way back in Ice …
What Strixhaven’s Mystical Archive Means for Budget Magic
Wakey wakey, it’s time for Strixhaven! The most prestigious university in the Multiverse is opening its doors for us in the coming weeks, and social media is alight with talk over which College everyone belongs to. It’s having a massive impact on people’s ability to express themselves: some are abandoning the Boros Legion in favor of the more historically appreciative …
Strixhaven’s Secret Sauce is Red Mana
Strixhaven looks to have a smorgasbord of powerful and exciting Magic cards. It seems to Kristen, though, that red is currently Magic’s Golden Child. Looking through the previews for Strixhaven, it’s occurred to me that all of the most exciting designs involve red mana. It’s no secret that red has been the second-most maligned color from the players’ perspective in …
Strixhaven Product Delays
Wizards of the Coast recently announced a production delay affecting select Strixhaven products. In a statement on April 1st, Wizards stated that Strixhaven Draft Boosters and Japanese-language Set Boosters would be delayed in North America. Card Kingdom is still assessing the impact this delay will have on Strixhaven preorders, but wanted to share this information with our customers as soon …