I’m not sure what it is about the plane of Innistrad that keeps producing such historically cool draft environments. Is it the design teams at WotC working to live up to the staggering heights of the original Innistrad format? Or are the plane’s mechanical themes of graveyard value and tribal synergies simply a recipe for good Limited gameplay? I’m sure …
Top 20 Vampire Cards in Magic: The Gathering
Vampires are one of the most popular tribes in Magic, and who can resist the allure of the sanguine keepers of the night? They’re elegant and calculating in their power, offering a sophisticated style of beatdown that’s sure to leave opponents reeling. Top 20 Vampire Cards in Magic Unlike Elves, Goblins, Zombies and Humans, Vampires had a slower start; the …
The Early Frontrunners in Crimson Vow Standard
Innistrad: Crimson Vow is out this Friday, but we’ve already had a week to play with the new cards on Magic Online and MTG Arena. While the Standard format is still shaping up, two decks are rising to the top of the metagame. These are decks that you must be able to beat at this point in the format’s lifecycle …
Innistrad: Crimson Vow Draft Guide
Crimson Vow follows immediately on the heels of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt, without even a supplemental Draft product like Commander Legends or a Masters set to separate them. It’s been quite a while since we had consecutive sets share a thematic and mechanical base like this, and I admire how WotC has used this chance to express the grindy, graveyard-driven nature …
Crimson Vow Commander Upgrade Guide: Spirit Squadron
Innistrad: Crimson Vow has been live on Arena since Thursday, and you’ll be able to pick up packs and singles very soon. This is the second part of our return to the horror plane of Innistrad, and unlike Midnight Hunt, it’s all about Vampires, Spirits, and the marriage between Olivia Voldaren and the newly resurrected Edgar Markov. To reflect this, …
Crimson Vow Commander Upgrade Guide: Vampiric Bloodline
Crimson Vow brings two more exciting Commander decks. Vampiric Bloodline is a great way to get into playing Vampire tribal. Are you ready to join Olivia’s wedding party? Let’s check out how to upgrade this precon. Strefan, Maurer Progenitor Strefan is a 3/2 flying Vampire for four mana. You can make a Blood token in your end step for each …
Top 5 Innistrad: Crimson Vow Cards for Modern
Innistrad: Crimson Vow’s tabletop release is right around the corner. As always, I’ve combed through the set in search of the five cards that have the best chance of making an impact in Modern. Standard set power levels have been on the downturn for the last few sets, which means we’re unlikely to see any pushed cards make their way …
Week One Crimson Vow Standard Decks
Innistrad: Crimson Vow is out now on MTG Arena. So before you hop into the Standard queues, let me give you three decks that are going to mess up some Alrund’s Epiphany players. Since Epiphany decks did get a few new toys — including better mana — the least we can do is come packing some heat from day one. …
Wizards Clarifies Rules Text of Two Crimson Vow Cards
Shortly after eagle-eyed players spotted some discrepancies in the Crimson Vow Commander card spoilers, WotC has clarified the correct rules, including some rare day-zero card errata. The new partner commander option Kamber, the Plunderer was previewed with two conflicting versions of its triggered ability. We now know that the “whenever a creature an opponent controls dies” version, shown on the …
Innistrad: Crimson Vow Commander Review
Crimson Vow is upon us, and I hope you’ve sorted a wedding gift for the happy couple. If you’re looking for the lowdown on the best Commander cards from the set, then go no further — I’ve got you covered. For our Midnight Hunt review, head here. Today, I’ll be breaking down what’s hot from the set. I won’t be …
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