Modern Horizons 2 Preview Card & Interview with Chris Rahn

This week, we’re kicking off the preview season for Modern Horizons 2 with a bang by showcasing one of the mythic rares from the upcoming set. Not only is it a reprint of a popular card from the original Modern Horizons set, but it’s been given the beautiful old border treatment! Sword of Truth and Justice was a new addition ... Read More...

3 New Decks with Historic Anthology V

Historic Anthology V is on the horizon, which means once again, it’s time to brew three new Historic decks! I’m especially excited for this Anthology set because of all of the amazing inclusions. From the Tarkir Commands and the Phyrexian Praetors to “answer” cards like Stifle and Ancient Grudge, this Anthology has a ton of tools for new and existing ... Read More...

Why You Should Still Play Tainted Pact in Historic

Yesterday, Wizards of the Coast announced that Thassa’s Oracle would be banned in Historic. There was a lot of hype around this “surprise” ban and many members of the community rejoiced; the combination of Oracle and Tainted Pact was VERY strong, and the deck boasted an incredible win percentage at the recent MPL and Rivals League Weekend.  While turn four ... Read More...

An Early Look at Adventures in the Forgotten Realms

Thanks to a blockbuster “season overview” from WotC, we’ve finally gotten our first glimpse at Adventures in the Forgotten Realms: the first official crossover set between Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. The article seems to indicate another top-down set design, emphasizing the flavor and even some of the mechanics of D&D. Adam Styborski writes that:  “Adventures in the Forgotten ... Read More...

Madness – MTG Keywords Explained

Discarding cards can be a pain, but it doesn’t have to be. Today, we cover an alternate-cost mechanic that makes your cards cheaper to cast if you discard them. If that sounds like madness, that’s because it is! What is Madness? Here’s how madness works: If you would discard a card with madness from your hand, you may choose to ... Read More...

Mind’s Desire: My Modern Horizons 2 Wishlist

Modern Horizons 2 is just over the, uh… horizon. There will be a mix of new cards and reprints in the set, and we all have our own hopes for which cards will enter the format upon its release. I’ve been digging through troves of cards outside of the card pool that Modern could benefit from, looking for the most ... Read More...

5 Reasons Your Commander Deck Isn’t Winning Games

We all love winning games of Commander, and though an enjoyable game is still fun even if you don’t win, it can suck to lose repeatedly. Sometimes you just need that win! Today, I’d like to look at a few of the reasons your deck might be losing more than it should be.  Your Deck Shouldn’t Win That Much Let’s ... Read More...