MTG Hideaway: How It Works and What It Does

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Magic: the Gathering is one of the most complex games in the entire world. Part of the reason for this complexity is the ever growing number of abilities and mechanics. Today I’m going to talk about one of these mechanics: Hideaway. Hideaway is a keyword ability first introduced in Lorywn. …

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MTG Tournament Play: A Guide to Getting Started

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Wizards of the Coast recently announced a brand new competitive tournament play structure for Magic: the Gathering. While the pandemic has taken a severe toll on competitive in-person MTG tournaments and ended the previous Grand Prix and Pro Tour system, this new system seeks to revitalize competitive Magic across a …

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MTG Shield Counters: How They Work and What They Do

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Streets of New Capenna is almost here. Magic: the Gathering’s newest set officially hits stores April 29. Each new set introduces exciting new mechanics to the game of Magic, and Streets of New Capenna is no different. Much of the set is based around five Crime Families and their power …

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MTG Arena Explorer: The Path to Pioneer

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Yesterday, a brand new format was introduced to MTG Arena: Explorer! Explorer is essentially Pioneer-lite, as it will use all Pioneer-legal cards on Arena. There’s a whole lot more to discover about this format, though, so let’s jump right in! What is Explorer? Explorer is a format in which you …

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MTG Blitz: How It Works and What It Does

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Streets of New Capenna is almost here. Magic: the Gathering’s newest set officially hits stores April 29, with prerelease events set to take place a week earlier. Each new set introduces exciting new mechanics to the game of Magic, and Streets of New Capenna is no different. Much of the …

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MTG Casualty: How It Works and What It Does

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Streets of New Capenna is almost here. Magic: the Gathering’s newest set officially hits stores April 29, with prerelease events set to take place a week earlier. Each new set introduces exciting new mechanics to the game of Magic, and Streets of New Capenna is no different. Much of the …

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New Capenna Spoilers: What We’ve Seen So Far

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Spoilers for Streets of New Capenna have officially started! Whether you’re excited about the mafia theme, the art deco aesthetic, or a new three-color set, there’s plenty to look forward to. Each day, we’ll update this article with the most exciting spoilers, so check back as previews continue to roll …

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New Capenna Story Summary

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Once again, WOTC has released web fiction for the story of their newest set: Streets of New Capenna. The story articles for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty were popular among the fanbase, as it made the story accessible, and they even came out before previews! I’m glad to see that WOTC took …

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MTG Ward: How it works

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Ward is a brand-new mechanic. When new mechanics come around, there is always a little bit of confusion as to what it is and how it works. In this article, I will uncover all of the mysteries behind one of magics’ newest mechanics, ward. Ward is a mechanic in Magic: …

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New Capenna Box Toppers: Collector’s Guide

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Box toppers will be returning for Streets of New Capenna! These promos are a favorite among players and a fun bonus for buying a booster box. If you’re wondering whether or not you should grab a box, or if you haven’t seen the box topper for yourself, then we’ve got …

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