Like most hobbies, Magic: The Gathering has developed a lexicon all its own. Go into any game store and you’ll hear players talk about “top-decking” the perfect card, casting “cantrips,” and “splashing” in their draft decks. If you’re new to the game, it can be hard to understand what experienced players are even talking about! We’ve all been there — ... Read More...

Dear Card Kingdom Customer, We have had customers reach out asking if we are still taking orders. The answer is yes, our operations are still operating to meet all your Magic: The Gathering needs! However, due to the current pandemic, we have changed our procedures, and for transparency sake, we want to let you know what that includes. First, we have shifted our employee schedules to increase ... Read More...

A lot can happen from nothing. Last week’s Banned and Restricted announcement was pretty highly anticipated. Many discussions across social media centered around Pioneer — the format’s overall health and the power levels of the proverbial Boogeymen. People even started talking about how the metagame would change after the presumed bans, projecting deck positions and power shifts. It was an ... Read More...

Hey, Card Kingdom community! In celebration of unleashing chaos with Mystery Boosters, we’re doing a giveaway for a box of Mystery Booster Retail Edition! Here are the rules and conditions for our social media giveaway. HOW TO ENTER: Retweet this tweet on the Card Kingdom Twitter account. In addition, you must be following the @Card_Kingdom Twitter account. CONTEST ENTRY PERIOD: The Card Kingdom ... Read More...

Welcome to Ikoria: a monster-world full of giant beasts and feisty humans. Ikoria‘s mechanics have really turned Magic upside-down, and we’re here to give you the rundown on this powerful set. First, check out the official trailer from Wizards of the Coast: Vivien Reid Returns Vivien Reid has appeared in four Magic sets since her debut in Core Set 2019, ... Read More...

Greetings, fellow magicians – this week, we’re doing something a little different. I often use this space to tackle broader Magic strategy or design theory. That’s fun, but so is doing something a little more grounded and direct from time to time. This week sees the much-hyped retail release of the Mystery Booster set, complete with a special list of ... Read More...

Magic has tens of thousands of cards, with new ones coming out every year. When you’re new to the game, it can be hard to figure out which cards you need to build the perfect deck, or which ones are the most useful in your favorite format. Fortunately, there are plenty of online resources to help you brainstorm cards, see ... Read More...