Forgotten Realms AFR Draft by the Numbers

Forgotten Realms Draft by the Numbers

Well, we are now two weeks deep into our Adventures in the Forgotten Realms dungeon crawl. Hopefully you’ve all had the chance to experience its traps and tribulations for yourselves, assisted by our trusty Draft Guide!  But the thing about putting out Draft strategies in the opening week of a new set is that inevitably, there are deeper insights into ... Read More...
Innistrad Midnight Hunt

Innistrad: Midnight Hunt

Ten years ago, Magic: The Gathering released Innistrad: a gothic horror-inspired set that would go on to become one of the most beloved in the game. Innistrad featured powerful cards, flavorful top-down designs, and an incredibly popular draft environment. It was so popular and so well-received that the plane of Innistrad has since cemented itself as a cornerstone of the ... Read More...
what is entwine

Entwine – MTG Keywords Explained

In recent years, Magic has seen a marked increase in “modal” cards: cards that give players a choice of two or more effects. These types of spells have been around for a long time, but they’ve become more prominent with the introduction of “Best of One” gameplay on MTG Arena, as well as the exponential growth of the Commander format. ... Read More...
Precon Deck Upgrade Guide Planar Portal

Forgotten Realms Commander Upgrade Guide: Planar Portal

Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms is set to be a hugely impactful Commander product. Not only is there already a huge overlap between D&D and Magic players that are loving the flavor and themes of these preconstructed decks — they serve as an attractive stepping stone for D&D players to get into Magic. Today, I’ll be taking ... Read More...
Precon Deck Upgrade Guide Aura of Courage

Forgotten Realms Commander Upgrade Guide: Aura of Courage

Voltron’s back with a brand new precon. Adventures in the Forgotten Realms’ Aura of Courage sees the first new Bant Voltron commander since 2018’s Tuvasa the Sunlit. Can Galea, Kindler of Hope kindle hope for us? Let’s find out in this precon review and upgrade guide.  GALEA, KINDLER OF HOPE First things first, let’s look at the commander. A 4/4 ... Read More...
Modern Deck Highlight UR Murktide

Is Izzet Murktide the New Grixis Death’s Shadow?

Izzet decks have been all the rage in Modern lately. First, Izzet Prowess became a top deck, and now Izzet Murktide has taken those reins.  When I sat down and really dissected Izzet Murktide, I felt an odd sense of familiarity. I knew these play patterns and how this deck was designed. Then it hit me: Izzet Murktide is the ... Read More...
2022 Standard Decks

3 Top Decks for 2022 Standard

Imagine a world with no adventures — no Bonecrusher Giants killing your two-drops, no Brazen Borrowers unsummoning your big creatures. There are no Emergent Ultimatums to just end the game, and not a Rogue in sight. Well, it turns out this isn’t a dream — it’s real life in the 2022 Standard queues!  MTG Arena has launched a new event ... Read More...