Best Commander Decks for Beginners
Learning and playing Magic can be an exciting experience. There are so many cards, formats, and decks to choose from, and there’s always something new to learn. As thrilling as this is, starting out can feel daunting. Take Commander for example: there are over 1,200 commanders to choose from, and that figure is growing rapidly every year! Even for more ... Read More...
The Best Ways to Grant Haste in Commander
Waiting to untap is so boring. And worst of all? Your creature might not even survive. If you simply have to get value before that happens, you need haste. Let’s crank things up to 88 mph and find ourselves a better future, where creatures can do things before dying. Gotta Go Fast You can’t go wrong with a classic, and ... Read More...
What’s Banned in Modern (And Why)
Modern recently celebrated its 10th anniversary, and that got me reminiscing about my time playing the format. Decks came and went, metagames evolved, new cards entered the format. But we’ve also seen many cards leave the format over the years as the Modern banlist has grown and changed. If you’re newer to Modern, you may not be familiar with the ... Read More...
Standard Ladder Tier List: October 7, 2021
We are a couple of weeks into the new Standard season now, and hot on the heels of the World Championship. We’ve had a few events so far, including a big SCG Online Qualifier last weekend, but there’s still a lot of exploration to do. It’s the perfect time to kick off a new season of tier lists for Standard! ... Read More...
Top 10 Wolf and Werewolf Cards in Magic: The Gathering
“The moon waxes, full and gibbous above Innistrad. Gather round, my packmates! I see many new eyes amid the darkness — as we would expect our numbers to grow during this time of endless moonrise, this Midnight Hunt.” “But wait! The new blood among us must know who leads the pack before they can play their part in this glorious ... Read More...
Tribal Cards You Need for Commander
Innistrad isn’t just the horror plane of the Multiverse — it’s also home to many of the most iconic creature types in Magic. With Midnight Hunt in full swing and Crimson Vow on the horizon, players are busy updating their Werewolf, Vampire, and Zombie decks. Now is the perfect time for it, which is why I’m taking a closer look ... Read More...
Disturb – MTG Keywords Explained
It wouldn’t be an Innistrad set without fun graveyard mechanics, and Midnight Hunt has a new one called disturb. If you’ve ever wished you could give a creature spell flashback, then these are the cards for you. What is Disturb? Disturb appears on double-faced creature cards, and it works from the graveyard. If you’re casting the creature normally or otherwise ... Read More...