The longer Something is around, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll encounter people who are rather wistful about that thing’s more formative years. Whether it’s raw excitement about a time when Something was brand new and every decision made around it...
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Much of the fun of singleton formats like Commander is in seeking out cards that suit the format well, as not all cards are created equal. Magic R&D spends a lot of time trying to provide a wide variety of...
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For Magic players on a budget there is rarely something so annoying as very popular chase cards in a new set. If a set has a hallmark card that everyone (including yourself) wants, the price on that card goes up....
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What makes Commander (and Magic writ large) so enticing is the sheer volume of existing deck ideas. Do you want a clockwork army, or a swarm of tokens? Are you purely looking to advance your own agenda, or are you...
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When Wizards of the Coast made the Time Spiral block, they pushed the limit on what design could get away with. It proved to be one of the most complex block Magic has ever done, and only Modern Masters in...
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If you were to try to distill an entire color’s modus operandi down into a scant few cards, you’ll find out it can be a challenge. As the game has continued to improve, refine, and ultimately expand over it’s 20...
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What do the creature abilities Fear, Intimidate, Shadow, Flying, Trample, and Protection all have in common? Well, aside from that they’re generally found on all manner of fun creatures, all of these abilities are used help the creature connect with...
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Magic is a complex and often complicated game, especially in formats where just about everything goes. Each year a dozen new mechanics and hundreds of new cards are added to the rolodex. It can be daunting sometimes. This is arguably...
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Celebrating it’s 20th anniversary, the game of Magic: the Gathering has certainly been around for a long time. Not only is it one of the most successful games ever created, it continues to be relevant by constantly improving upon itself....
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A long, long time ago – eons really – I used to have a Red / Black that I was proud of. It wasn’t terribly fast, but given that my domain in the vast majority of my nearly two decades...
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