This Day in Magic History: Arabian Nights (Dec. 17, 1993)
Welcome to another edition of “This Day in Magic History.” Today is the 29th anniversary of the release of the very first Magic expansion: Arabian Nights. Before its release on Dec. 17, 1993, there was only one set of Magic cards (Alpha, Beta, Unlimited) printed several times. The release of an expansion was a major moment in the history of ... Read More...
Compleating Nahiri Would Be a Huge Waste of Her Potential
With the news that five Planeswalkers will be compleat by the end of the Phyrexian storyline, Kristen makes a case as to why Nahiri far better as an anti-hero than a villain. During the first look at Phyrexia: All Will Be One on the WeeklyMtG stream, Blake & co announced that there would be stylized alternate art treatments of the ... Read More...
The Perfect Decks for Starting in Modern
Modern is a big format with lots of decks and strategies. If you’re trying to get into the format, it can be very daunting to figure out not only what all these cards do but what deck you could pick. That’s before you even think about the elephant in the room: bannings. Lots of Modern players are worried about picking ... Read More...
Order Processing Delays
Update, 12/23: Due to a winter storm warning in Northwestern Washington, we have temporarily closed to ensure the safety and well being of our teams. This may impact shipping and receiving times, which could lead to an additional 2-6 day delay. We will continue to update this post with information as the situation changes, and we appreciate your understanding and ... Read More...
Phyrexia: All Will Be One, an Early Look
After the trip to Magic’s past that was The Brothers’ War, everyone’s favorite game returns to its present and things are looking grim. Phyrexia: All Will Be One is the first Standard set of 2023, and we’ve just gotten a ton of information about it all at once. We’re here to help you parse everything that’s out there, all in ... Read More...
Dominaria Remastered: Draft Guide
Surprised to see another Draft Guide already? Sure, not all of us have quite had our fill of The Brothers’ War just a month after I previewed it here on Card Kingdom. But trust me — this is a special occasion. Dominaria Remastered is only the second remaster set to receive a full paper release, and it’s very different compared ... Read More...
Dethrone – MTG Keywords Explained
Dethrone is a creature mechanic that triggers when a creature with it attacks the player who has the most life in the game, or is tied for having the most life. When they do, the creature gets a +1/+1 counter.And yeah. Pretty simple stuff here. There’s a few notes, but nothing too tricky. You have to attack a player for ... Read More...