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 […]
Blog
Lifelink MTG Mechanic Explained
Lifelink is a keyword ability in “Magic: The Gathering” (MTG) that allows a player to gain life equal to the damage their creatures deal. For instance, if a creature with lifelink deals three damage, its controller gains three life. The creature or spell with lifelink can use this ability to deal damage of any kind; […]
MTG Commander Masters Set: A Controversy of Value and Expectations
Magic: The Gathering’s (MTG) Commander Masters set, scheduled for release on August 4, 2023, has stirred significant controversy within the MTG community. This set, focusing on the popular Commander format, has been a topic of heated debate due to its pricing, content, and the approach of Wizards of the Coast (WOTC) towards its marketing and […]
The $56,000 Magic of Unfinity Lands
On December 2, 2021, a captivating collection of five Planetary Basic Land paintings by Adam Paquette, created for Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming set, Unfinity, was sold for an impressive sum of $56,000 on the MTG Art Market. These striking works—depicting Plains, Island, Swamp, Mountain, and Forest—are each masterfully executed in oil on paper, then mounted […]