While there innumerable different ways to construct a Magic deck, almost all have one thing in common: the desire to win. Admittedly, there are many decks crafted with the objective of having fun more than winning, and there is an...
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Let’s face it: Magic is a complex and complicated game. It has thousands upon thousands of cards, over 200 pages of rules, a seemingly infinite number of deck permutations, and a randomness factor that guarantees few games feel exactly the...
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There’s are reasons why a Swiss Army Knife is such a well sought out and respected tool. It’s lightweight, portable, and comes in handy in a variety of circumstances. It, and other small multipurpose hand tools, are great for those...
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Fans of playing Black in Magic often inevitably have a conversation that asks the question, “What is your favorite spot removal card?” Everyone seems to have their favorite, and like anyone well versed in the necromantic arts, it often comes...
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Creatures. Creatures. Creatures. Creatures. Creatures. The master arcane magi at Wizards of the Coast have been repeatedly hitting us over the head for some time now like a blunt object. And as you’ve crumpled to the ground under the assault,...
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When playing Magic, regardless of the style, format, or setting, there are certain things that hold true no matter what. These include such deep revelatory gems such as: Losing always sucks. There is always someone you know who loves the token swarm...
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As anyone who has ever built their own Commander deck can attest, nailing down exactly which 99 cards to use can be tricky. With a minimum of 33 land, the actual number of available card slots plummets to 66. Sixty-six...
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There’s an often misquoted (and equally misattributed) line by George Santayana that goes, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. Aside from a well-known rebuttal from Kurt Vonnegut, most people take some stock in what the line alludes...
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Back in Guildpact, something was added to the game that hadn’t been seen before or since. First regarded as R&D filling a new territory check box, and then a bit later as a novelty, these cards have continued to be...
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Keeping things on the battlefield has always been the desirable thing. This truism hasn’t changed since the beginning. And having creatures stick around when someone tries to destroy them? Well, that causes a two-fold effect. First, it’s incredibly advantageous to...
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