Magic: The Gathering can be a bit daunting if you’re just starting out. Most new players focus on creatures and flashy spells, but lands are where everything begins. You need them to pay for your spells, and they affect how quickly (or slowly) you can get cards out of your hand and onto the battlefield. […]
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Anime MTG Cards – A Complete Guide
Anime MTG cards, at their core, are simply Magic: The Gathering cards that feature an alternate art style inspired by anime. If you’ve spent any time watching anime shows or reading manga, you might recognize some of the big-eyed characters, dramatic poses, and distinct linework on these cards. They stand out from regular Magic cards […]
Best Places to Buy Magic Cards & Proxies
There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to the best place to buy Magic cards. It depends on your needs, such as a certain printing, cheap shipping, or a reliable store that grades cards accurately. In this article, you’ll find an overview of the top online retailers—like TCGPlayer, Star City Games, and Card Kingdom—plus a few notes on […]
What Are MTG Collector Boosters? Top Tips for Savvy Collectors
Magic: The Gathering is a collectible card game known for its blend of strategy, creativity, and vast multiverse lore. Many players focus on the competitive aspect, while others enjoy building thematic decks or gathering rare cards for display. Among the many products that Wizards of the Coast offers, the Magic the Gathering Collector Booster has […]
What is Scry in MTG? Strategies, Tips, and Best Cards
What Is Scry? Scry is a Magic: The Gathering keyword that helps you control what you’ll draw next. When a card says “Scry N,” you look at the top N cards of your library, then decide whether to keep any on top or put them on the bottom in any order. That’s it. Instead of […]
How Many Cards are in a Magic Deck? Deck Building Guide
How Many Cards in a Magic Deck? People often ask how many cards in a Magic deck they should run. The short answer is that it depends on the format. Magic: The Gathering has a few distinct ways to play, and each one has its own deck size rules. But there’s more to deck size […]
Treasure Nabber Guide: A Mischievous Gem for Red Ramp in Commander
Treasure Nabber is a fascinating creature that sometimes feels overlooked, even though it can create huge swings in certain games. In Commander, players are always on the lookout for new ways to gain an edge, especially if it involves stealing resources right under an opponent’s nose. Treasure Nabber embodies that mischievous spirit perfectly. It has […]
Will MTG Have Another Arcane Collab?
Magic: The Gathering (MTG) has never been shy about crossovers. In recent years, Wizards of the Coast (WotC) has introduced the Universes Beyond series, weaving characters and storylines from other intellectual properties into the MTG ecosystem. The collaboration with Arcane, the League of Legends animated series, was one of the most unexpected. Fans got a […]
Where to Buy Counterfeit MTG? A Candid Look at Counterfeits and Proxies
Magic: The Gathering (MTG) has been around since 1993. It’s a popular collectible card game cherished by millions. The game’s depth, storylines, and varied expansions have created a huge secondary market. Some rare MTG cards are worth thousands of dollars. This high value means there’s also a market for fakes—counterfeit MTG cards. But there’s another […]
7 Commanders to Play if You Want to Annoy Your Playgroup
Aren’t you tired of being nice all the time? If you want to create chaos at the table, these Commanders might be exactly what you need. They tend to make everyone else roll their eyes, moan in frustration, or both. It doesn’t matter how you build the deck sometimes. The second people see these names, […]
How to Play Shadowheart from Baldur’s Gate 3 in MTG Commander
Shadowheart is a fascinating companion from Baldur’s Gate 3. In the video game, she’s a cleric devoted to Shar, and she wields all kinds of deceptive magic. She’s also one of the first people you meet, and her storyline is one that keeps you guessing as you learn more about her. Now, if you want […]
The Abyss Proxy in MTG
Introduction to The Abyss The Abyss is a famous card in Magic: The Gathering. It’s a World Enchantment originally printed in Legends, and it costs three generic mana plus one black. Its effect says that at the beginning of each player’s upkeep, they must destroy a nonartifact creature of their choice that they control, and […]