Modern Metagame Update: November 2020
Welcome back for the second monthly Modern Metagame Update here at Card Kingdom! On the second Friday of each month, I’ll be recapping major MTGO tournament results from the month prior. Let’s get right into the tournament results! Tournament Results Tournaments and the data they provide paint a clear picture of what decks are succeeding in the Modern metagame. Since ... Read More...
5 New Historic Decks with Kaladesh Remastered
Kaladesh Remastered comes out today, and with its release, we should see a big shakeup in the Historic metagame. This set warped Standard when it was first introduced and led to a series of Standard bannings for the first time in nearly a decade. While some of Kaladesh block’s most powerful cards — like Felidar Guardian, Smuggler’s Copter and Walking ... Read More...
A Voice for Casual Magic: Shivam Bhatt
The impending release of Commander Legends feels like a big moment for Magic. It’s the clearest and most significant expression of WotC’s whole-hearted conversion to the cause of casual play. Commander and other casual formats have always been the underwater bulk of the Magic iceberg, but it took the rise of social media and content algorithms to really show it. ... Read More...
Partner – MTG Keywords Explained
Commander Legends is coming soon, with brand-new legendary creatures that Commander players can build around. Many of these legendary creatures include the partner mechanic, which allows them to work together to command your deck. If you’re new to Magic or just unfamiliar with partner, we’re here to help you understand how it works. What is Partner? Unlike other Magic mechanics ... Read More...
Budget Blitz: Best Budget Commander Legends Cards
Commander Legends releases on Friday, November 20th, and there are bargains to be had if you know where to look. Kristen takes us through the cream of the budget crop, including her picks for the best budget Commanders from the set. My long-running Budget Blitz column sees another entry with Commander Legends. Every quarter, I review the latest Standard set ... Read More...
5 Fun Partner Combinations in Commander Legends
Partner is back, and it’s more widespread than ever. Forty-one new partners are entering Commander, giving us more than 1300 new combinations of pairings. This is as incredible as it can be overwhelming, so I’ve done some of the hard work for you by finding some of the most fun combinations. I’ve picked out and detailed five of my favorite ... Read More...
Eladamri’s Toolbox: A Modern Deck Guide
Chances are, if you’re a close follower of Modern or a Primeval Titan devotee, you’ve noticed a lack of Amulet of Vigor or Scapeshift accompanying the angry green giant. Recently, Titan players have hung up the explosive combo draws and Summoner’s Pacts for Elvish Reclaimer, Eladamri’s Call, and Path to Exile. Today, we’re going to take a look at what ... Read More...