Wilds of Eldraine Pioneer Highlights

Wilds of Eldraine Pioneer Highlights

The last time we visited Eldraine, the set shook magic to its core. And while this time around Wilds of Eldraine seems much more tame, there are still plenty of cards worth looking at for the Pioneer format. Here are five to keep in mind as preview season wraps up. Sleep-Cursed Fae and Spell Stutter Pioneer players have been trying ... Read More...
Wilds of Eldraine Standard Highlights

Wilds of Eldraine Standard Highlights

Smell that fresh cardboard scent in the air? Wilds of Eldraine is rushing toward us, offering Standard players the chance for brand new adventures! Of course, the original Eldraine set was more of a cautionary tale, full of vile villains and bad ends: Oko, Fires of Invention, the Cat–Oven combo, Gilded Goose, Once Upon a Time, Escape to the Wilds, ... Read More...
What IS Ravenous?!

Ravenous – MTG Mechanics Explained

Ravenous is a creature keyword that appears on cards from the Warhammer 40K Commander Decks. Creatures with Ravenous all have an X in their casting cost. Ravenous means two things: creatures with it ener the battlefield with a number of +1/+1 counters equal to whatever you paid for X, and if you paid 5 or more for X, you draw ... Read More...
How does Adventure work with Commander Tax?

How does Adventure Work with Commander Tax?

Wilds of Eldraine brings with it a host of legendary creatures with an Adventure. That means we can play Commanders with Adventure for the first time. But how does Adventure work with Commander Tax? ADVENTURE COMMANDERS Fans of the Adventure mechanic will be pleased to see that we have some Commander-eligible creatures with Adventure for the first time in Wilds ... Read More...
What Makes Flicker So Strong in Commander

What Makes Flicker So Strong in Commander?

Magic has been around for long enough to spin off hundreds of unique mechanics, each with its own unique advantages, dedicated support cards and memorable payoffs. But when you throw them all together in the grand melting pot that is Commander, a few mechanics clearly stand out from the pack. They offer versatile deck building options, consistent performance in different ... Read More...
Modern Decks, Now with Preordain

Modern Decks, Now with Preordain!

Modern had had a week for people to settle into the Preordain unban and explore the format. While it will take more time to figure out the full ramifications, we can take a look at a few decks and get ready for the new Regional Championship Qualifier season that is starting in a week.  Jund saga  Scam (or Rakdos Evoke) ... Read More...
What to expect from Assassin's Creed Universes Beyond

Assassin’s Creed Will Be a Great Universes Beyond Set

Assassin’s Creed is set to be a Modern legal Universes Beyond booster product. How big the set will be remains to be seen, but what’s really on our minds is the set’s overall potential. Kristen takes us through her thoughts on a franchise she’s waxed and waned on over the years. During Wizards of the Coasts’ Gen Con panel, they ... Read More...