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Commander is at its heart a casual format. That said, there’s nothing wrong with wanting to win. Some of the best games can be had when players build and play in a more competitive mindset, even when you’re putting restrictions on your deckbuilding. So, how do you “get good” at Commander? Here are a few choice tips. FIGURE OUT WHAT …
The marquee release of Marvel Super Heroes is fast approaching, but there’s one aspect in particular that has me hyped more than any other: the attached Jumpstart set! I’ve been a huge fan of Jumpstart since the first set in 2020, always buying at least a couple of booster boxes with each release. But why am I so enamored with …
Commander is the most popular way to play Magic, and the most social. As a beginner, it can be overwhelming to choose where to start. These are our picks for some great beginner options – and why to pick them. WHAT MAKES A GREAT BEGINNER COMMANDER Not all Commanders are good for a beginner. In fact, some of them can …
The level of rules jargon and community slang which permeates Magic discourse is a serious hurdle for new players to surmount. Nobody using these terms is deliberately trying to gate-keep the hobby, of course. But it’s tricky to know which terms a casual listener might need explained in the middle of such a discussion. So I’m writing out the explanations …
The way Magic unites a huge global community of like-minded gamers is one of its strongest selling points – it’s so important they put The Gathering right there in the name! But like any focused and literate community that has discussed the same niche topic for 30 years, Magic players have generated a huge lexicon of slang, technical jargon, in-jokes …
Magic: The Gathering isn’t just a game, it’s a treasure hunt where the loot gets more valuable the longer you play. Whether you’re in it for the sweet art, the climbing profits, or just reliving your glory days, there’s a collection style for everyone. Let’s dive in! I Don’t Feel the Need to Explain My Art to You, Warren Some …
Magic has been around since 1993. And almost from the game’s start, there has been a story. When a story’s been going for that long, it’s bound to become complex and hard to follow. This article seeks to remedy that by summarizing the most important aspects of the Magic story into a single digestible read. If you’re a new player, …
Players who pick up Magic: The Gathering for the first time face an intimidating learning curve, that’s for sure. But the first and most important step is mastering the game’s unique language: an arcane vocabulary of keywords, rules terms and specific phrasing that holds the key to understanding every card from the last thirty years of Magic. Some of the …
Players who pick up Magic: The Gathering for the first time face an intimidating learning curve, that’s for sure. But the first and most important step is mastering the game’s unique language: an arcane vocabulary of keywords, rules terms and specific phrasing that holds the key to understanding every card from the last thirty years of Magic. I already got …
Players who pick up Magic: The Gathering for the first time face an intimidating learning curve, that’s for sure. But the first and most important step is mastering the game’s unique language: an arcane vocabulary of keywords, rules terms and specific phrasing that holds the key to understanding every card from the last thirty years of Magic. It would take …
