Why Do Magic Players Love Ravnica?

Why Do Magic Players Love Ravnica?

Jacob LacknerDesign, Magic Story

Ravnica Remastered releases on January 12th, 2024. It’s a set filled with awesome reprints from our various trips to the plane. Apart from Dominaria, Ravnica is the plane that we have visited the most frequently. In fact, the next Standard-release Magic set, Murders at Karlov Manor is a Ravnica set too! We visit the plane regularly because it is the …

Ravnica Remastered Early Look

Ravnica Remastered Early Look

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Ravnica Remastered is just around the corner, and will feature a collection of the best cards that the plane-wide city has to offer. But what makes Ravnica so special? Why remaster it? And what can we expect to find in the reprint set?  The Plane of Ravnica  Magic has visited Ravnica 13 times in the past 16 years, and with …

Ravnica and Film Noir

Michelle RappMagic Story

In the words of L.A. Confidential author James Ellroy: “[Film Noir] is a generically American film movement that went from 1945 to 1958 and exposited one great theme. And that theme is: ‘You’re @#$ked.’” It’s a simple phrase, but what it and Film Noir succeed in conveying is the struggle to find meaning in a world that cares less about …

Where’s Fblthp?

Alex KatzMagic Story

Fblthp (pronounced FIBble-thip) is one of the Magic fandom’s favorite characters, and probably its most famous homunculus. A member of the Azorius Senate on Ravnica, he preferred to stay in his office doing paperwork until he was called on to help catch a kidnapper. The criminal was brought to justice, but Fblthp’s adventure did not end well for him: in …

Card Kingdom’s March Giveaway

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Hey, Card Kingdom community! We’re running a giveaway for a booster box of Ravnica Allegiance! Head on over to our Twitter to find out how you can win, or keep reading below. How to Enter:Retweet our contest tweet and follow our account (so we can message you if you win!) Contest Entry Period:Card Kingdom’s March Giveaway runs from 12:00 PM …

Mono-Blue in Standard

Emma Partlow and Ahren GauthierStandard

Last week, the SCG Dallas Open showed us that Mono-Blue Aggro is a force to be reckoned with. Although Mono-Blue Aggro originated during Ixalan‘s release as a budget deck, it has come strength-to-strength with the addition of Pteramander and Essence Capture. This week, we delve into why Mono-Blue Aggro is one of the best decks in the format, what tools …

MTG Character Profile: Lavinia

Alex KatzMagic Story

This is the third in a series of profiles of major characters in the story of Ravnica Allegiance. In this article, we’ll investigate the career of Lavinia, an arrester from the Azorius Senate who became one of the most important people on Ravnica.  Joining the Senate Lavinia is all about making sure the law is upheld and justice is done. …

Ravnica Allegiance Limited Primer

Hallie SantoLimited

It’s hard to believe that it’s only been three weeks since the release of Ravnica Allegiance. For many of us, it’s felt like far longer. Thanks to MTG Arena, we’ve been able to draft Ravnica Allegiance since January 18th, so we’ve had more time than usual to evaluate the format. If you’re just diving in to Ravnica Allegiance draft or …

MTG Character Profile: Domri Rade

Alex KatzMagic Story

This is the second in a series of profiles of major characters in the story of Ravnica Allegiance. In this article, we’ll take a look at the life and times of Domri Rade, the new leader of the Gruul Clans, and build a deck that tells his story. Domri is not the kind of person you’d expect to lead the …

First Look at Ravnica Allegiance Standard

Emma Partlow and Ahren GauthierStandard

With the release of Ravnica Allegiance, Standard has entered a new and exciting age. The format is more popular than it has been in years, due in part to its diversity and budget-friendliness at all levels. Recent SCG events offered us a snapshot of new Standard, and the outcome looks to be positive. This week, we’ll examine various decks from …