March of the Machine Modern Highlights

March of the Machine: Modern Highlights

As we rapidly approach the release of March of the Machine, it is time once again to break down the best cards for Modern. This set has a lot of cards with a ton of text and power, but also an above average set of mana values.  Normally that might be a conversation-ender, but higher mana values matter less right ... Read More...
March of the Machine Updated Decks for Standard

March of the Machine: Updated Decks for Standard

March of the Machine is invading Standard, meaning decks in the format are due for an update. While new lists and archetypes are sure to emerge, sometimes you don’t want to give up on a deck you already know. So, here’s a look at how three current decks could evolve when the new set drops.  Mono-White Control  Mono-White Control has ... Read More...
March of the Machine Divine Convocation Precon Upgrade guide

March of the Machine: Divine Convocation Precon Upgrade Guide

Divine Convocation is a Jeskai convoke deck. Kristen reviews the precon and shares a budget upgrade package, offering plenty of infinite combos and win conditions to take the deck to the next level.  The Divine Convocation precon is all about building a token army to help you cast splashy spells. But how good is it? And how do we take ... Read More...
March of the Machine Updated Decks for Pioneer

March of the Machine: Updated Decks for Pioneer

The invasion of the multiverse has come to Pioneer and it has brought tools for decks old and new! We already touched on some of these cards in our highlight post from last week, but now we’re going to dive a bit deeper into the details with upgraded decks for Pioneer from March of the Machine. Prowess  Prowess is an ... Read More...
March of the Machine Call for Backup Precon Upgrade Guide

March of the Machine: Call for Backup Precon Upgrade Guide

With +1/+1 counters as one of the most popular themes in Commander, there is no shortage of good legendary creatures who are good at abusing them. However, March of the Machines’s Call for Backup precon features a great, new +1/+1 counter-focused Commander, as well as several powerful new cards that play well in a deck with this theme. In this ... Read More...
What is Backup?!

Backup – MTG Keywords Explained

Backup is a triggered ability that appears on creatures, and goes off when they enter the battlefield. It is always written with a number next to it, and it means that when a creature with it enters the battlefield, a target creature gets that many +1/+1 counters. Now, that can certainly be the original creature that just entered the battlefield. ... Read More...
March of the Machine Commander Precon Highlights

March of the Machine: Commander Precon Highlights

March of the Machine is in full swing, and alongside the gargantuan main set, there are five Commander precon decks with a bunch of spicy new cards. Which ones are worth a look? Kristen takes us through what to keep an eye out for. As with all releases these days, there are Commander decks, Set Booster exclusive cards and for ... Read More...