State of Modern 2021

State of Modern: 2021

As 2021 comes to a close, this is a nice time to sit back and reflect on the past year in Magic. Over the last year, Modern has had some memorable moments and big shakeups. Before we start looking forward to 2022, I’m going to look back at some of the defining events of this year, and share my feelings ... Read More...
2022 Magic Wish List

2022 Magic Wish List

As 2021 draws to a close, many Magic players are starting to think about what 2022 will bring for Magic. With that in mind, I want to share three wishes I have for competitive Magic and organized play in the coming year. But before we get into the things I’d personally like to see, it goes without saying that we ... Read More...

Commander Kingdom Decklists: December 29, 2021

It’s our last episode of Commander Kingdom of the year, and we’re excited to gather around the (Spell)table one last time to throw down! Olivia-Gobert Hicks is back for the last appearance of her residency on the show, and she’s brought a truly meme-tastic deck. Facing off against her are returning guest Crim, a.k.a. The Asian Avenger, and first-time Commander ... Read More...
Most Iconic Cards from Kamigawa

Most Iconic Cards from Kamigawa Block

There’s always something festive and celebratory in the air this time of year – and in the world of Magic, what we’re currently celebrating is Kamigawa. With each new spoiler or info drop, Wizards of the Coast continues to show us what their futuristic, cyberpunk take on the plane will look like, establishing its new identity through some awesome concept ... Read More...
mtg recover

Recover – MTG Keywords Explained

This week, we’re taking a look at a recursive mechanic from Coldsnap that will help you get more out of your graveyard. Learn how to use recover! What is Recover? Recover is an ability that triggers when a creature with the ability dies and goes to that graveyard. When that happens, you have a choice: if you pay the recover ... Read More...

Best Utility Lands in Commander

Lands are an integral part of every deck (Manaless Dredge notwithstanding). Not only are they needed to cast your spells, but they give you more options throughout the course of the game. Utility lands tend to shine brightest in more casual games, where a higher land count is the norm, and they give you something to do when you’re flooding ... Read More...
underplayed commander cards from 2021

Underplayed Commander Cards from 2021

It’s the end of another year, and I’d like to take this moment to cover a few cards that I believe are underplayed Commander gems. Seeing as the latest Innistrad sets are a little too new to call out what’s underplayed, I’ll kick things off with Commander Legends. COMMANDER LEGENDS Apex Devastator In a format that’s more and more about ... Read More...