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How Do Poison Counters Work in MTG?

In Magic: the Gathering, poison counters present a unique way to achieve victory. Unlike dealing damage to reduce an opponent’s life total, poison counters accumulate on a player and can lead to a loss if ten or more are gathered. This alternate win condition adds a layer of strategy, requiring players to balance offensive and […]

How Does Monstrosity Work in MTG?

Monstrosity is a distinctive and powerful mechanic in the Magic: The Gathering (MTG) game, characterized as an activated ability. The term “monstrosity N” in the game refers to paying a specific mana cost to place N number of +1/+1 counters on the creature, provided the creature is not already monstrous. Upon activation of this ability, […]

How Does Protection Work in Magic: the Gathering?

Protection in Magic: The Gathering is a keyword ability that offers a specific set of defenses to a card against particular qualities, often summarized by the acronym DEBT. Let’s break down what each letter in DEBT stands for: Protection can apply to various attributes, such as a specific color (like Protection from red), types of permanents […]

Can You Sacrifice a Creature at Any Time in MTG?

In Magic: The Gathering, you cannot sacrifice a creature at any time based on your own desire. The act of sacrificing a creature is only allowed under specific conditions: when a spell or ability instructs you to do so, or as part of the cost to activate an ability. This means that the ability to […]

MTG Color Combinations Explained: What Are MTG’s Color Pairs?

Are you trying to distinguish your Gruul from your Grixis? Let us assist with this guide to the names of MTG’s color combinations. Magic: The Gathering The five mana colors of Magic The Gathering can be combined into various MTG color combinations. There are dozens of possible MTG color combos, each with unique playstyle and […]

Ravnica Remastered Review: A Set With Potential Falls Short of Expectations

The year 2024 has arrived, and we’re commencing it with Ravnica Remastered. Even if you missed all the official advertisements, you’ve probably witnessed the recent controversy involving Magic: The Gathering’s social accounts using AI-generated imagery to promote the set’s Shock lands while initially denying its AI origin. It’s hard to fathom why any set would […]

The Power of Mono-White in Commander

Over the years, Mono-White has often been dismissed as “just a support color” or deemed insufficiently robust to stand alone in Commander – a format dominated by Green, Blue, and Black, with their game-breaking card advantages. However, recent Magic releases have enhanced Mono-White decks with valuable tools. We’ll explore Mono-White’s core competencies in Commander, how […]

Five Common Mistakes in Commander Format – MTG Tips

Commander is arguably the most popular way to play Magic at the moment. No matter the type of game you’re seeking, there are common mistakes many players make. In this article, I share five errors you might be making in Commander and how to rectify them for a better experience. 1. Not Attacking A significant […]

Magic: The Gathering Release Schedule 2024: Every Upcoming MTG Set

Magic: The Gathering’s 2024 release schedule promises to give all fans a rollercoaster of emotions. With a variety of new planes to explore, from whimsical to horrific, and even a touch of Old West flair, 2024 is set to be a bustling year for Magic enthusiasts. Here’s a breakdown of the release dates for each […]

The MTG AI-Generated Art SNAFU

Wizards of the Coast can’t seem to get through January without courting disaster. Exactly one year after the OGL controversy began, the company responsible for both Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering has mishandled a case of AI-generated art in a series of advertising images posted online over the weekend. In several now-deleted posts […]

MTG Setlist: All Magic: The Gathering Sets in Order

Upcoming Magic: the Gathering Sets Set Name Release Date Murders at Karlov Manor February 2024 Ravnica: Clue Edition February 2024 Fallout March 2024 Modern Horizons III Q2 2024 Outlaws of Thunder Junction Q2 2024 Assassin’s Creed July 2024 Bloomburrow Q3 2024 Duskmourn: House of Horror Q3 2024 Innistrad Remastered Q1 2025 Marvel 2025 Final Fantasy […]

Are Artifacts and Enchantments Considered Spells in MTG?

In Magic: The Gathering (MTG), understanding the classification of enchantments and artifacts as spells can be pivotal for gameplay strategy, particularly when considering the use of counter spells like “Cancel.” According to the official MTG rules, a “spell” refers to any card on the stack, which is the transitional phase from being a card in […]