Standard has been rough all summer. The 2025 MTG ban schedule mistake made it worse by locking action behind long windows. We lived through Cori-Steel Cutter and friends until June, then landed in Vivi Cauldron world. Wizards finally spoke up. The next ban announcement moves up. They also admitted the schedule was off, and they […]
Magic: The Gathering has been around for more than three decades, and many of its original players still remember the early days when card art and stories were more straightforward. Over time, this collectible card game developed a massive story universe that spans multiple planes, each with unique people, creatures, and histories. With each new […]
Picture, if you will, a typical Saturday afternoon in a small game store that smells faintly of ancient cardboard, dusty rulebooks, and the faintest whiff of over-excited sneakers. Magic: The Gathering enthusiasts, in various stages of well-maintained geekdom, are hunched over tables, slinging spells at each other’s heads. It was on one of these afternoons […]
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 […]
Magic: The Gathering brought 340 new legendary creatures in 2024, giving players plenty of options to build their next commander deck. Among these, fifteen stood out not necessarily for raw power but for their unique mechanics and fresh takes on old archetypes. Magic: The Gathering saw a wild array of new legendary creatures in 2024. […]
Magic: The Gathering (often called MTG) has a long history of dedicated collectors. Many players also enjoy trading and selling these gathering cards. But with the increasing value of certain rare prints, the market has seen more counterfeit magic cards. Collectors need reliable ways to identify a real card from a fake card. The mtg […]
Magic: The Gathering has been around since 1993 and has captivated millions of fans and collectors. It’s the first trading card game (TCG) and created a huge secondary market for rare and valuable cards. But with popularity comes counterfeits. If you’re a collector or a competitive player you’ve probably heard of or encountered counterfeit MTG […]
Magic: The Gathering has a long history with many sets, many expansions, and thousands of cards. But no collection of magic cards carries as much prestige, as much reverence and as much power as the Power 9. These 9 cards were introduced in the very early days of MTG and are some of the most […]
Magic: The Gathering cards come in many forms ranging from devastating sorcery spells to helpful artifacts. By and large, the most common and widely played cards in Magic are creatures. Capable of attacking and blocking, many creatures primarily act in combat and are often a deck’s primary source of dealing damage. Over eleven thousand unique […]
Whether you’re a seasoned planeswalker or new to the multiverse, understanding MTG formats is your first step toward mastering this game. From the rapid rotations of Standard to the battles of Legacy and Vintage, each format beckons in different ways. Today, we will cover all of the major formats in Magic: the Gathering. Constructed Formats […]
Mana Crypt is an artifact card from Magic: The Gathering that has become a staple in many decks due to its powerful effect and zero mana cost. This powerful card allows its controller to add two colorless mana to their mana pool at the beginning of their upkeep, at the cost of flipping a coin. […]
Magic The Gathering’s defining feature is the five colors at the center of the game: white, blue, black, red, and green. Almost every card is categorized under these five colors, each with its own mechanics and philosophy. Magic’s color themes impact much more than just the art or style of a card. Knowing what each […]