Warhammer 40k: 10 Cards for your Commander Decks
The new Warhammer 40k Commander decks are here, and for fans of the tabletop game, there’s an epic crossover to be found. For entrenched Magic players, though, there are also new cards to brew with. But what’s worth picking up? Let’s explore 10 cards worth checking out. TOXICRENE Toxicrene has one interesting design. Four mana for a 2/4 reach Deathtouch ... Read More...
Tyranid Swarm Precon Upgrade Guide
It may seem like another wonderful day in the world of Magic: The Gathering’s Commander Community — yet there’s a new threat looming just beyond the horizon. With the Warhammer 40k Commander precons set to arrive at the beginning of October, the game is primed for an invasion. And with this Tyranid Swarm upgrade guide, players will have everything they ... Read More...
Mono Green Devotion Guide for Pioneer
Pioneer has given players a lot to talk about since the first Regional Championship will ask that players compete using the format. Yet in the months since that announcement, as players searched for something that could bring them the coveted victory, one deck has stayed on top of the metagame: Mono Green Devotion. Since this summer, the deck has been ... Read More...
40k Commander Review & Upgrade Guide: Forces of the Imperium
The Forces of the Imperium Warhammer 40k Commander deck is helmed by none other than Inquisitor Greyfax. Kristen reviews the new cards in the precon and offers tips on how to upgrade it. The Warhammer 40k Commander decks are here, and there’s something in them for everyone. Whether you’re a fan of Games Workshop’s flagship game or not, there’s plenty ... Read More...
Necron Dynasties Precon Upgrade Guide
This week’s new Commander decks mark two big “firsts” for Magic: The Gathering: the first full precons released under the Universes Beyond product line and the first official crossover between Magic and Warhammer 40,000 — two of the oldest and most important franchises in tabletop games. Today, we’re here to help you upgrade the Necron Dynasties precon. Born out of ... Read More...
This Day in Magic History: First Modern Bans (Sept. 20, 2011)
Welcome to another edition of “This Day in Magic History.” Today, we’ll take a look at the Sept. 20, 2011 Banned and Restricted announcement, when Modern saw its first bans. Consider this a direct continuation of when I took a look at the beginning of the Modern format. That article concluded with a discussion of Modern’s first Pro Tour, and ... Read More...
Soulbond – MTG Keywords Explained
There’s a lot here, so let’s get to it. First, soulbond is actually two triggered abilities; the first triggers as the creature with it enters the battlefield, and states that you may pair it with another unpaired creature you control – more on that in a minute. The second states that whenever another creature enters the battlefield under your control, ... Read More...