5 Blue Cards You Should Play in Commander ($1 or Less)
We are at the dawn of a new year, which means new hopes, aspirations, and goals. From the smallest change in daily habits to the most well-intentioned attempts to overhaul one’s diet, January is the time where most people look to improve their life in some way. If you’re short on ideas for new changes to make this year, I’ve ... Read More...
Oathbreaker: Turn Up the Heat with Chandra, the Firebrand and Jeska’s Will
Over the New Year’s weekend, I was invited to take part in Oathfest, a charity drive event set up by the great people over at Magikids. Magikids is a charity that strives to make Magic accessible for youngsters by putting Magic cards into the hands of teachers and youth clubs. It’s a great initiative — Magic is great for teaching, ... Read More...
5 Things I Learned Playing Magic in 2020
The year is winding down, and the whole Magic world is waiting for Kaldheim previews to start next week. With things relatively calm before the massive storm Kaldheim is sure to bring, I thought it might be nice to take this time to reflect on the past year. While looking back, I realized that five of my favorite cards from ... Read More...
Kaldheim Predictions
It’s a fun little moment I write to you from this time. We’re in that peculiar week of calm where Christmas is (un)wrapped, 2020 is finally all but through, and the bold among us can begin to peek ahead at what’s round the corner in 2021. That dynamic is also at play in the Magic world, where the staggered release ... Read More...
Best Magic Card Designs of 2020
From Elder Giants to Giant Pirates, 2020 saw plenty of exciting, new Magic cards. We escaped from the underworld and battled it out in the Underdome. Our creatures mutated, formed parties, and partnered with other commanders. With 2020 coming to a close, let’s review the new cards released this year. Each of these cards are exemplary in their own ways. ... Read More...
Commander Kingdom Decklists: December 2020
Looking for something fun to watch during your holiday break? Check out the latest episode of Commander Kingdom: our monthly Commander livestream featuring guests from the Magic community. In our latest episode, we’re ringing in the new year with LoadingReadyRun’s Graham Stark, the Commander Advisory Group’s Shivam Bhatt, and the Command Zone’s Ladee Danger. Check out our recording of the ... Read More...
Ripple – MTG Keywords Explained
Last week in this series, we covered storm: a mechanic that allows you to copy spells and often win the game with them. But storm isn’t the only keyword that allows you to copy spells. This week, we’re learning about a little-known mechanic called ripple! What is Ripple? Ripple is a triggered ability that goes off when a card with ... Read More...