Tuning in for RPTQ Ixalan
Last weekend marked my first time playing in a Regional Pro Tour Qualifier (RPTQ) in person. While I had played previous RPTQ’s online, and with minimal outside support from my testing group, this would be my first time testing with a group of fellow Magic players who shared my goals, as well as making the voyage to a game store ... Read More...
Making Magic with Melissa DeTora
In many ways, Magic is a game about change. In Magic‘s storyline, we meet new heroes and explore an ever-evolving Multiverse with them. In playing the game, we acquire new skills as we try out new cards and strategies. And sometimes, in order to ensure that these new cards and strategies are as fun and engaging as possible, Wizards of ... Read More...
Card Kingdom Commanders: Frank’s Marrow-Gnawer
What makes a great deck? What makes a deck someone’s favorite? The answer is narrative. Of all the things that make Magic magic, it is the stories we create that establish connections. Loving the cards we play and playing the game we love isn’t just about how good the cards are or how well we play; it is our force, ... Read More...
Judge’s Tower: It’s Just A Phase
(Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in August 2017, in the lead-up to the release of Commander 2017. It has been updated on July 7, 2020 to reference the newest card with phasing — Teferi, Master of Time — released in Core Set 2021.) Core Set 2021 just released (which, incidentally, you can order here), and players are already ... Read More...
New Products: August 2017
At Card Kingdom, we’re constantly churning out ideas for new exclusive products and looking for the best Magic accessories to add to our inventory. Today, we’re going to give you the inside scoop on some of our newest arrivals. CK Exclusives Mana Base Land Kits Mana Base Land Kits provide all the non-basic lands you’ll need ... Read More...
A Reader’s Guide to Magic Story
The release of Commander 2017 is nearly here, and with these four decks will come a whole slew of new legendary creature cards. While many will rejoice over the new mechanics and color combinations, those of us who have followed the Magic storyline for years will be overjoyed to finally see certain characters on a card for the first time. ... Read More...
B/W Control in Standard
Ramunap Red is the hottest deck in Standard right now, but it may not stay dominant for long. While Pro Tour Hour of Devastation unfolded in Kyoto, stateside Standard players had a few extra hours to tweak their decks before heading to their local Friday Night Magic or PPTQ, and we’re already seeing the emergence of more viable midrange and ... Read More...