Greatest MTG villain: 10 Faces of Evil in Magic: The Gathering Lore

Magic has a lot of villains. Some are ancient gods with fragile egos. Some are cosmic hunger with tentacles. And some are the guy who says he’s saving the world while quietly turning it into a factory, a lab, and a child soldier program. Today I’m ranking the contenders for the Greatest MTG villain, and […]

MTG: The Best Things Wizards Did in 2025 (Yes, Really)

Out of all the years of Magic: The Gathering, 2025 was definitely one of them. A lot happened. Some of it was great. Some of it was the kind of “great” that makes you stare at the wall for a minute and wonder why you chose cardboard as a hobby. This post is my take […]

Where to Get the Best Print on Demand MTG Proxy Cards (2026 Guide)

TLDR If you want print on demand MTG proxy cards for an entire deck, PrintMTG is the easiest and most reliable option we’ve tested for decklist-to-door ordering, consistent card stock, and fast fulfillment. ProxyFoundry and MTG Print are solid runner-ups if you care more about international shipping workflows or you want alternate ordering styles. What […]

Where to Buy “Counterfeit MTG” Cards? Don’t — Here’s the Safer, Ethical Alternative

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 […]

Creating Your Own Proxy Cards For Magic

If you play a lot, creating your own proxy cards is one of the easiest ways to keep games fresh without emptying your wallet. I like it because it blends deckbuilding with light design work. You get to try wild ideas, tune lists fast, and still show up with a clean, readable stack. In this […]

High Fitness vs. Cardio Fuse: Utah’s Petty Cardio Cage Match

You’d think grown adults flailing to pop songs wouldn’t trigger a meltdown, but welcome to Utah, land of long skirts, big hair, and even bigger grudges. If you’ve never heard of High Fitness, imagine an ‘80s aerobics video that escaped VHS, swallowed a Spotify playlist, and then asked for your lunch money. Emily Nelson co‑founded it, slapped […]

Sonic Speeds into Magic: Why This Secret Lair Feels Both Fun and Frustrating

“Am I crazy for thinking these are incredibly pushed?” – a Reddit user asked hours after the cards leaked. That line sums up the mood around the new Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair. Wizards of the Coast promises three drops, each with its own slice of the blue blur’s universe, and sales start on July […]

Storytelling in Pictures: The Heart of Magic’s Card Art

Magic: The Gathering has been around for more than 30 years, and during that time, its artwork has evolved in ways that still surprise me. The art isn’t just eye candy; it’s a huge part of how the game tells stories and connects with players. Some folks might ignore the art in favor of deck […]

How Commander Format Saved MTG

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 […]

The History and Power of Demonic Tutor in Magic: The Gathering

Demonic Tutor is one of the most iconic cards in Magic: The Gathering. It has been around since the game’s earliest days, and its effect remains remarkable. It costs two mana—a single black and one colorless—and allows you to search your library for any card and put that card into your hand. That’s all it […]

Esper Sentinel and The Allure of a Single White Mana

Magic: The Gathering has a lot of powerful cards that cost one mana, but Esper Sentinel stands out in ways that catch people off guard. You spend one white mana, and you suddenly have a 1/1 artifact creature that threatens to shape the rest of the game. A 1/1 on the first turn might look […]