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It’s that time of the year again — time to say goodbye to four Standard sets. Throne of Eldraine, Theros Beyond Death, Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, and Core 2021 will all be rotated out come September. This year, rotation is on Friday, September 17, 2021. After that date, the above sets will no longer be Standard-legal. With the loss of …
We’ve just had a brief respite between preview seasons, and so I’ve had time to take stock of what’s been working well for me in Commander recently. This week, I’ve decided to check in on my Aurelia, the Warleader deck. There have been many solid red and white cards printed over the past 6 months or so — which ones …
Power creep is common in TCG’s, and it’s something that most games experience — at least games with a live model, or a model that involves multiplayer interaction and new elements of design. Power creep in Magic has, by and large, been quite slow given the game has been going for more than 25 years. Power Creep in Magic This …
Sometimes, it can start to feel like you’re playing the same game of Commander over and over again. The players in your playgroup haven’t refreshed their decks for a while, you’re wise to their tricks, and you’re stuck on what to try building next. If you’re lacking inspiration, then maybe it’s time to play some low-power Commander. Decks Feeling Stale …
Voltron’s back with a brand new precon. Adventures in the Forgotten Realms’ Aura of Courage sees the first new Bant Voltron commander since 2018’s Tuvasa the Sunlit. Can Galea, Kindler of Hope kindle hope for us? Let’s find out in this precon review and upgrade guide. GALEA, KINDLER OF HOPE First things first, let’s look at the commander. A 4/4 …
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms might be a relative power-down when it comes to Standard, but that doesn’t mean it lacks great Commander cards. Join Kristen as she goes over her favorite pickups from the set. It’s already that time again — let’s review my favorite picks from Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. If you didn’t catch my Modern Horizons …
Adventures in the Forgotten Realms is a set that’s bound to get Dungeons & Dragons fans excited. So far, there have been some really great flavor wins, and the D20 dice-rolling mechanic is a fun way to bridge the gap between D&D and Magic. As someone with only a passing interest in the D&D franchise, Adventures in the Forgotten Realms …
Voltron is a fan favorite when it comes to EDH. We all love casting haymakers and equipping them with legendary Equipment, but what cards might have flown under your radar? Today, Kristen has a few picks worth considering. Voltron There’s something supremely satisfying about strapping up a sizable soldier, and I have to admit that Voltron has always been one …
Join me today as I wrestle with the age-old Commander question: What’s better, ramp or card draw? It’s a question that has a little more nuance than you might think, and in the process of coming to a conclusion, I think I’ve hit on some key heuristics that can help you decide which is best for you. Ramp & Card …
If there’s one type of card that always needs a reprint, it’s fetchlands. In demand for Modern, Legacy, and even Commander, these prize game pieces are much sought after from players of all kinds. Thanks to a reprint in Modern Horizons 2, the enemy fetchlands will be readily available in a booster product for the first time since 2017’s Modern …
