The Best MTG Counterspells

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Have you ever been playing a game of Magic when your opponent suddently casts a spell that throws a wrench in your whole plan? A timely removal spell, a huge threat, or a game-ending combo piece? Well thankfully, there’s a group of cards in MTG that can stop your opponent …

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MTG Blocking: How It Works

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Combat is one of the most essential parts of Magic: the Gathering. The primary win condition for most decks is attacking, so it’s important to make the right decisions to protect yourself. However, first you need to know how blocking works in MTG. When your opponent attacks you, you have …

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MTG Challenger Decks – Updated 2022

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Wizards of the coast do a pretty good job of releasing pre-constructed decks that allow players to jump right into MTGs most popular formats. One great example of this is of course the commander precons. Another instance is the challenger decks that started in April 2018. Challenger decks are great …

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Obscura Operation Upgrade: Reanimating Spies

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Streets of New Capenna is officially here, and with a new set comes new Commander decks. These decks come with new cards and exciting gameplay right out of the box, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be improved. It’s common for players to upgrade their precons, and today we’re covering …

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The Best MTG Playmats

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Playmats have been used in TCGs for years now. They are usually very colorful and unique and can make for a fun and helpful experience. They can range in quality and in size, but all help make the game much more fun for the players. The best playmats are ones …

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MTG Initiative: All Your Questions Answered

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Today we’re going to talk about a brand new Magic: the Gathering Mechanic set to premiere June 10th in the Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate set! It’s never too early to be excited for a new Magic product. And, although our knowledge on the set is limited, Baldur’s gate …

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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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