Halloween is coming up, and it’s time for a spooky episode of Commander Kingdom. We’ve invited Olivia Gobert-Hicks, Serge Yager, and ManaCurves to sling some spells with us, and we’ll also be showing off an exclusive preview of our annual Trick or Treat event. Sign up for our email list to learn more about this special treat! In the meantime, ... Read More...

For many Magic players, combo decks offer the most exciting and interesting way to play the game. They appeal to us on many levels: the cheeky thrill of “getting away with something”, the intellectual satisfaction of winning at one stroke, as though cutting the Gordian knot. Combos also embody the creativity and discovery inherent to CCGs, giving players the chance ... Read More...

Ever wish you could exchange a card in your hand for another card in your deck? Now you can with transmute! What is Transmute? The transmute ability comes into play whenever you have a card with transmute in your hand. At sorcery speed (in your main phase with nothing on the stack), you may pay the transmute cost and discard ... Read More...

Have you ever had “brewer’s block”? Just like writer’s block, it’s an affliction that hinders creativity and stifles brewing. Being unable to come up with new deck ideas can cast a long shadow over the game, negatively impacting your enjoyment. It can happen to any player at any time, and it’s a tough rut to get out of. I’ve created ... Read More...

Sunforger is perhaps the best tool Boros decks have to get a piece of the value pie. A hefty power boost coupled with a repeatable reactionary tutor? Sign me up. What are the best Boros spells for Sunforger? Well, say hello to my little friend… SUNFORGER Sunforger lets you pay RW and unattach it to cast any instant in your ... Read More...

Traditionally, there have been two primary schools of thought when it comes to building a sideboard in Modern: You can play narrow cards that are extremely powerful, or cards that are more broadly useful. Looking at the current metagame, it seems that Modern is moving away from broadly useful cards, and leaning into sideboard haymakers. These cards will often make ... Read More...

Thanks for reading this week’s article! Make sure to tweet at me at @masoneclark with your thoughts. Wait, that’s not how this article is supposed to start! Whether you’re writing an article, following a recipe, or playing a game of Magic, the order in which you do things matters. Otherwise, you might end up making mistakes that were totally avoidable.  ... Read More...