Magic: The Gathering

Magic: The Gathering released all the way back in 1993, and remains one of the most popular trading card games to this day. The interesting thing about MTG though, is that one of the most popular ways to play isn’t the “original” method.…

“Men will literally build a new multiverse rather than go to therapy.” That was the main statement of the Reality Fracture press briefing, and honestly, it's pretty valid. Magic the Gathering’s next Universes Within set is closing in on us…

Before I get into this article, I want to say that normally I’m very much a supporter of building your own deck for you, not against somebody else. Let’s be realistic though, no matter where you play Magic, you’re going to be playing…

I’ve already covered some of the great legendary creatures that can lead your decks from the new Hobbit set, but I would be remiss to ignore some of the excellent drops that have come out for the 99 too!…

So I hate to break it to you, but I am not a huge Hobbit fan. The movies were fine enough, and I have read the book (which is more than I can say for Lord of the Rings). However, I am not repeating the mistake I made with Lord of the Rings…

Despite what some players will have you believe, Commander isn’t just about your commander, there’s another 99 cards in your deck that you need to consider. Marvel Super Heroes is a legendary-heavy set, which makes sense given its theming,…

One of the beautiful things about a game like Magic, especially in more free-form variants like Commander, is that there are plenty of ways to win. You wanna go the classic route and just (magically) punch people in the face? Great. Want to…

So, you’ve started playing Commander. I’m sure that sentence makes this article feel like an intervention but nope, I’m with you all the way! As one of the most popular ways to play Magic, you’re joining a huge community, and it’s not…

Marvel is back in Magic as Marvel Super Heroes drops as the most recent set for the game. Now, we can talk all day about Universes Beyond, how healthy it is for the game, and if we really agree with the future plans for a 50/50…

Mark Rosewater’s pet project Mood Swings is going live today! That’s right, the latest (and hopefully greatest) from the head designer of Magic: the Gathering is hitting the Secret Lair store later today. Mood Swings, according to Mark, is…

Maybe Garfield doesn’t hate Mondays after all? As we get closer and closer to the June 15th “Cats Are the Best” superdrop, Wizards of the Coast have announced that three Garfield themed drops will be joining the summer line up! So, let’s…

Magic: The Gathering is one of those games that has certainly stood the test of time. Thirty years later, it’s never been a better time to get in the game, even if you’re not familiar with the rules.