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?
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?
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 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...
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...
What to Expect from Modern Horizons 3
Wizards of the Coast announced Modern Horizons 3 at Gen Con, which is set to release in the summer of 2024. Like its predecessors, it will inject some power into Modern, bypassing Standard completely. And having gone through this a couple times before, the questions we have include: “What will this do to Modern?” and “What have we seen so far?” ... Read More...
Why is Trade Secrets Banned in Commander?
While Commander’s grassroots origins make it different from many other Magic formats, it still has a ban list like the rest of them. However, since Commander is not a format with tons of tournament data to back up banning certain cards, some players are unsure why certain offenders end up on the list. Today, I’m going to take a look ... Read More...