It’s a Saturday afternoon, and the warm English spring sun is lighting up the room in the kinda way you have to shut the curtains if you want to play a video game. I’ve just picked up and eaten lunch, after a morning outside, and I’m finishing the dishes. In the background, Luis Scott Vargas is discussing his Sealed pool …
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Draft Guide
Much of the excitement (from myself and other writers) for Tarkir: Dragonstorm has revolved around its seeded Sealed experience. It’s a great idea to give players a chance to pilot their clan of choice and really enjoy that aspect of the plane and the Limited environment. But the original Khans block was also a legendarily good Draft format – one …
How Siege Rhino Changed Magic: the Gathering
Tarkir: Dragonstorm came out on April 11th, and a set that revisits an already established plane wouldn’t be complete without some references to older cards. So, it’s no surprise that we got a callback to what is arguably the most iconic card from the original Khans of Tarkir – Siege Rhino. Skirmish Rhino is a slightly smaller version of its …
Five Best Magic Sets for New Commander Players in 2025
So, you want to play Magic: the Gathering? You want to play Commander? Well, you have good taste — it’s an enduringly popular way to play. Commander is the format that lets you unleash your creativity, play with your favorites, and enjoy a relaxed and casual group experience, whether with friends or across the table at your Local Games Store. …
Top 20 Iconic Dragons in Magic
We love a good nostalgic countdown here at Card Kingdom, so here’s our run through of the most iconic Dragons. Each Dragons on this list is chosen for its power, popularity, impact in competitive formats, and enduring appeal. Did we get all of your favorites? 20. THUNDERMAW HELLKITE Limited all-star Thundermaw Hellkite reminds us how big a tempo swing Dragons …
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Set Review
Tarkir Dragonstorm prerelease is April 4, and the set releases April 11. This phenomenal revisit to Tarkir is sure to please old and new fans alike. It’s time to do a Commander Set Review for Tarkir: Dragonstorm. You can find other recent Commander set reviews here: The Commander Set Review this time is structured a little differently. As usual, I’m …
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Prerelease Guide
It’s been a while since we returned to the dragon-themed plane of Tarkir, and there are plenty of expectations going into the prerelease weekend. Not only is Dragonstorm dropping a host of new draconic bombs, but everyone is keen to see what their favorite clans have been up to since we last visited the plane. It’s also the first time …
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Abzan Armor Precon Upgrade & Review
Abzan Armor is the green white and black precon from Tarkir: Dragonstorm. It features creatures with high toughness, creatures with defender, and leveraging those blockers by granting them the ability to attack. Your army of walls and other slow moving behemoths can then apply high damage due to their aggressively costed high toughness, while Felothar draws you a fresh hand …
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Temur Roar Precon Upgrade & Review
Tarkir: Dragonstorm releases on April 11th, and the set features 5 brand new Commander precons – one for each of the plane’s iconic clans. In this article, I’ll be reviewing the Temur Roar deck and discussing some of the ways you can make it even better. The Temur are all about fighting and they especially have an affinity for ferocious …
The 15 Best New Cards from the Tarkir Dragonstorm Commander Precons
Tarkir: Dragonstorm has five Commander decks: Abzan Armor, Jeskai Striker, Sultai Arisen, Mardu Surge, and Temur Roar. Within these five decks are a total of 50 new Commander-legal cards. 50 is a lot, so I’m going to trim down the fat and showcase the best offerings from this expansion. Here are the 15 best new cards from the Tarkir: Dragonstorm …