As a kid, waking up on Christmas and unwrapping a bunch of cool new toys was the literal highlight of my year, as it probably was for many of us. But as an adult, I find more and more that giving out gifts is what I really look forward to — even in Magic.  So in honor of the 12 ... Read More...

As 2022 comes to a close I wanted to take a look back at the year that was. One of my favorite things to do is find the brightest spots in the year, and for Magic that means going back to my favorite Modern decks from the past year.  Everyone, myself included, likes decks for different reasons. Whether it involved ... Read More...

Standard is back in the spotlight now that we are done with Regional Championship 1, almost making it feel like back in the day when the format was what the majority of competitive players cared about. To remind players of what the format is like and help them get ready for upcoming RCQs, we are going over three of the ... Read More...

Burnout is normally something we think about in terms of a job. But burning out on a hobby, game or anything you regularly do for fun is a disturbing prospect. When even recreation can start feeling like a chore and the joy starts to slip away, it might mean you’re experiencing Magic burnout.  Happy holidays everyone! EMBRACE THE VOID.  All ... Read More...

So to talk about hidden agenda, we first have to talk about conspiracies. A conspiracy is a special card type that has appeared in, fittingly enough, both Conspiracy sets. They are only legal in Limited formats, and do not go into your deck. Instead, at the start of the game, you may place any number of Conspiracy cards into the ... Read More...

Hanukkah started last Sunday, so I thought it would be fun to take a break from my usual “This Day in Magic History” column and instead do something in commemoration of the holiday. In this post, we’ll look at my Hanukkah-themed Commander deck! Before we do, though, let me give you a brief history lesson on what Hanukkah celebrates. That ... Read More...

Dominaria Remastered features staple Commander cards for competitive and casual alike, and some truly breathtaking new artwork — all packaged in an enticing draft environment. Kristen has the Commander highlights to consider. You Wanna Be a Master of Magic? There are some effects considered to be among the most powerful in all of Magic, and free spells probably top the ... Read More...