The Best Ninjas (and Turtles) of TMNT
The buzz this week has all been around spoilers for our next Universes Beyond set: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I’m not familiar with any of the brand’s incarnations, but if I had any expectations for the set going in it would be some new Mutant, Ninja and Turtle cards – and of course I was right. The goal of Universes ... Read More...
Why Isn’t “Sneak” Just “Ninjutsu”?
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is the next set on the horizon, with a release date of March 6th, and from what we’ve seen so far, the most prominent new mechanic in the set is Sneak. It’s an alternating casting cost that you gain access to when you have a creature that is unblocked during the declare blockers step. You pay ... Read More...
The Best Mana Rocks that Aren’t Sol Ring or Arcane Signet
When you build a new Commander deck, Sol Ring and Arcane Signet are the first artifacts you reach for. When you buy a Commander Precon, they’re always included. The power of Sol Ring and Arcane Signet is undisputed – but what are the best mana rocks otherwise? SOL RING AND ARCANE SIGNET ARE JUST THAT GOOD Sol Ring is the ... Read More...
Lorwyn Eclipsed Draft Guide
Lorwyn Eclipsed is a Limited format that wears its heart on its sleeve. When a set is built from the ground up around a handful of key creature types, changelings, and other typal synergies, most players don’t need a fancy strategy guide like this one to tell them what’s up. You just jump into this set, choose a type like ... Read More...
Is Lifelink the King of Casual Commander?
Lifelink isn’t just the remit of dedicated lifegain decks, and it hasn’t been for a long time. Gaining life in Casual Commander is currently way more important than it ever was before, and all decks can and should be dipping in. Here’s the rundown. THE ROLE OF LIFEGAIN IN CASUAL COMMANDER Life is a resource, right? It’s one of the ... Read More...
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A Brief History of Mutants in Magic: the Gathering
Magic’s next set is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, which releases on March 6th and is available for preorder here at Card Kingdom. Unsurprisingly, the Mutant, Ninja, and Turtle creature types are all quite prominent in the set. While “Mutant” might seem like the kind of creature type that is exclusive to Universes Beyond sets like TMNT and the upcoming Marvel ... Read More...