Magic in the year 2020

We’re not even a full two months through the year and already we have enough Magic releases this year to break even the most reinforced of banks.

Theros: Beyond Death Myth-Direction

  

So here we are. Back on the Idyllic, beautiful, Greek inspired plane of Theros. There’s a lot to
like about Theros: both the original set and this return are absolutely jam packed with lore and
references, great art and very powerful cards. All three of those points will be being touched on
throughout this article where I'm going to be taking a look at all of the Mythic Rares from Theros
Beyond Death and breaking them down to see if they really are as powerful as they may first look.

Banned and Restricted update

It’s official, Oko is no longer a threat to none powered formats. No longer will he terrorise the battlefield, Elks everywhere, making every game gradually more and more tedious. He’s gone. End of. 

MTG Arena Updates

You've all probably come across Magic Arena by now, be that because you actually play the game or because of the many, many adverts all over Youtube or websites like Kotaku or Gamespot.

For those of you that somehow don't know what Magic Arena is: Arena is a digital platform version of the very popular Trading Card Game, Magic: The Gathering. Some of you might be saying "but wasn't there already a digital version of Magic: The Gathering?" to which you may be referring to Magic Online - or possibly Duels of the Planeswalkers, but forget about that one. Magic Online was an earlier digital version of the TCG yes but one that had a dodgy interface, slow loading times and a very warped economy. Arena has a much more user friendly interface and even includes animations of the card art when you cast them, adding to the immersion somewhat, oh and it's also free.

What Ravnica Allegiance could bring to the table

Hello there, it’s been a while hasn’t it. 

Myth-Direction: Guilds of Ravnica

We've had all of the set reviews from Guilds of Ravnica, now it's time for Guilds of Ravnica Myth-Direction! Today, we're going to take a look at all of the Mythic Rares from Guilds of Ravnica and discuss whether they should be a Mythic Rare or not.

Guilds of Ravnica Set Review - Artifact, Land and Planeswalker Decks

There aren’t that many artifacts in Guilds of Ravnica, 12 to be exact, so this first part is a short one but the land are still to come along with the planeswalker deck cards. Let’s begin on this last day of Set Review week.

Guilds of Ravnica Set review - Multicolour

Today, we take a look at all of the multicoloured cards from Guilds of Ravnica. There's a lot to get through and some very interesting cards relating to each of the five guilds we have so far, a lot to get your deckbuilding mind racing and definitely some powerful cards and some sleepers that will break through in a couple of months time. We're in for a long one here but don't worry I assure you you'll enjoy every minute of it, so let's jump right in...

Guilds of Ravnica Set Review - Green

It's Friday and you know what that means. Unfortunately it's the end of the week so it's the last of the mono coloured cards before the bevy of multicoloured cards comes raining down on us. There's still a lot to get through so let's keep the momentum going and get right into the green cards...

Guilds of Ravnica Set Review - Red

We’re over the hump and speeding down the hill quickly. Today we get a look at all of the red cards from Guilds of Ravnica, loads of Boros and Izzet cards to paw through along with a bunch of other great stuff. So without further ado, let’s begin...

Guilds fo Ravnica Set Review - Black

It's the middle of the week, usually the hardest part to get past before the decent towards the weekend. So why not kick back and come with us as we take a walk through all of the black cards from Guilds of Ravnica. Sly Dimir cards, rotting Golgari cards and even a Demon to take note of on your travels. Keep your wits about you though, we don't you wandering off and accidentally finding Duskmantle or we may never see you again!

Guilds of Ravnica Set Review - Blue

Are you all amped up from all of the white cards from Guilds of Ravnica?! Well get ready for some more coming at you hard and fast with all of the blue cards. There are some great cards that will get the deckbuilding mind racing so why don't you scroll down and read about them then. Go on, do it.

Guilds of Ravnica Set Review - White

We're back on the city plane of Ravnica. It's tall spire-tipped buildings reaching up through the clouds housing many a delegate of different guilds, people bustling past each other along the bridges and streets below and, even further down, the underbelly of Ravnica, dwell nefarious, shadowy figures that are probably best to avoid if you value your life.

Guilds of Ravnica Primer

A plane ravaged by warring factions for centuries brought together under an agreement, ten guilds built from those factions now committed by the Guildpact to live peacefully side by side in order to survive. The Azorius Senate, the governmental body of Ravnica judicial system keeping everyone in check. The Boros Legion, the proclaimed peacekeepers of Ravnica set with a task to protect the Guildpact. The House Dimir, an undercity organisation that many believe to have disbanded, running the black market and lurking in the shadows. The Cult of Rakdos, a fun-loving if a bit mad group that kill for the thrill and don’t tend to ask questions. The Golgari Swarm, a guild that lives through Ravnica and I mean “lives”, they reside in the soil and make the most of Ravnicans that have come to an end, charitably put, recycling. The Gruul Clans, once the rulers of Ravnica’s wildlands now devolved to a group of brutes. The Izzet League, mad scientist would be putting it nicely, as knowledgeable as they are with machinery their hubris can sometimes get the best of them. The Orzhov Syndicate, dedicated to controlling what goes through Ravnica but House Dimir isn’t the only one that prefers being behind the curtain. The Selesnya Conclave, peace, protection and pride are crucial to them and their numbers are many if you’re paying attention. The Simic Combine, creatures are versatile and adaptable and the Simic strive to find the extent of the possibilities.

Building a commander deck

 

Magic has a lot of formats to offer players. For your more competitive minded players you have standard, modern and draft - for your more veteran competitive players legacy and vintage - and for you casual players out there you have commander.

Pro Tour 25th Anniversary

Last week marked one of the biggest events in Magic: The Gathering’s lifespan, Pro Tour 25!

Myth-Direction - Core 2019

So the set's dropped, we've been through the set review and now it's time to take a look at all of the Mythic-Rares. I'm going to be going through all of the Mythics today and judging whether or not they step up to the Mythic mark, there's a lot to get through so let's jump right in and get started.

Core 2019 Set Review - Artifacts and Lands

So we're here again. The end of the set review. It always feels sad when things end but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy them while they last and I hope you all have. Today we're looking at all of the artifact and lands from Core 2019, a lot of mechanical hijinks and mana mayhem to come your way, so why don't we get started.

Core 2019 Set Review - Planeswalker Decks

The planeswalker decks are designed for newer player as a entry into the game of Magic. These decks give players a sense of what it's like to play a constructed deck with cards like top end bomb creatures with abilities and planeswalkers.

Core 2019 Set Review - Multicolour

 

It's all about the multicoloured today. Every one from Core 2019 coming at you thick and fast, there's a lot to get through so if everyone is ready I think it's time to jump right in.