War of the Spark: Flavor & Function
I’ve always been intrigued by cards whose function matches their flavor. When I was a new player, I remember casting Ambush Viper during my main phase, and a friend showed me how much more powerful the effect would be if I cast it after she declared attackers. “Imagine my creatures charging across the battlefield. Then, out of nowhere, this little ... Read More...
3 Tips for your War of the Spark Prerelease
Good news, Magic fans: You won’t have to contain your hype for War of the Spark much longer. Starting this week, you can finally play War of the Spark – starting Thursday on MTG Arena and at Prerelease over the weekend. We were fortunate enough to play War of the Spark a little early as part of the Early Access ... Read More...
The Planeswalker Hall of Fame
When Autumn Burchett won the first Mythic Championship, they did so with a lone copy of Jace, Cunning Castaway in their sideboard. With that victory, Stupid Sexy Jace became a championship-winning planeswalker, something that many would have found surprising back when Ixalan was first released. As I looked over the decklists, though, a thought occurred to me: Which planeswalker cards ... Read More...
What Sparks You?
War of the Spark is fast approaching, and the Magic community’s enthusiasm about the new set has been off the charts. We’ve been following along each day as the story unfolds, all while brainstorming what kinds of decks we’ll build with the newest cards. Magic inspires us in so many ways, and it’s always a pleasure for us to see ... Read More...
Amass a Zombie Army with War of the Spark!
Are you ready for War of the Spark? Whether you’re #TeamBolas or #TeamEveryoneElse, you’ll need to amass an army to fight for your side. But not to worry – we’re here to help! Customers who preorder War of the Spark sealed product from CardKingdom.com will receive an exclusive Zombie Army token set! If you’ve already preordered sealed product, you’re already ... Read More...
MTG Character Profile: Ral Zarek
This is the second in a series of profiles of some of the planeswalkers appearing in War of the Spark. Today, we’ll discuss the career of Ral Zarek: an Izzet weather wizard torn between loyalty to his guild and the power promised by Nicol Bolas. An Ambitious Izzet Mage Ral grew up in Ravnica’s Tenth District, where his affinity for ... Read More...