Koll, the Forgemaster: Boros cEDH?!
Koll, the Forgemaster was recently previewed for Kaldheim. Let’s dig into his potential to help Boros with alternate win conditions! When I saw Koll previewed the other day, I initially felt indifference: “Sure, here’s another ‘equipment matters’ card, Wizards is clearly amidst a renaissance with that idea.” At face value, the card is pretty good for the cost. Returning fallen ... Read More...
Historic Rakdos Sacrifice Deck Guide
Historic has been my favorite format since its creation. The larger card pool means more brewing and deck-building options than you’ll find in Standard — which is part of what makes Historic so fun. However, if you’re like me and like to play the best decks, you’ll probably enjoy Historic, too! For a while, Historic has revolved around three major ... Read More...
Kaldheim Pathways and the Importance of Mana
I want to let you in on a secret. There’s one aspect of Magic: The Gathering that defines everything we do in the game, but we don’t think or talk about it as much as we should. I’m not talking about mulliganing, sideboarding, or card advantage — I’m talking about mana. Lands are some of the most impactful cards in ... Read More...
Most Metal Magic Cards
Happy New Year, my fellow magicians! We all made it through 2020 — now let’s celebrate with a hearty headbanging session. Maybe throw in a bit of haircopter, if you’re well-coiffured. Yes, we’re continuing to wind ourselves up for the release of Kaldheim, the first Magic set to overtly claim inspiration from the heavy metal subculture. Personally, I think this ... Read More...
Suspend – MTG Keywords Explained
One of the most important skills to master in Magic is mana efficiency. Using as much of your available mana as possible each turn will allow you to have a big impact on the game, and it’ll serve you well in future turns. There are a number of abilities in Magic that allow you to maximize your mana efficiency — ... Read More...
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...