Drawing Live
Winds of Change
June 12, 2018
6 min to read
Zach reviews the past year of Magic. What’s working? What’s been lackluster? How good or bad has it been? And most importantly, what does it suggest about the future?
Mono-Red Jund
June 5, 2018
9 min to read
Despite being public enemy number one, Goblin Chainwhirler has taken PT Dominaria and Standard by storm. Why is Red so good and why has it been so good for so long?
The Challenges of Ravnican Design
May 22, 2018
6 min to read
We’re returning to Ravnica! This is very cool news, yet it highlights an important design challenge: how does Magic return to its worlds? And what unique to Ravnica makes it harder to revisit?
The Secrets of Excellent Design
May 15, 2018
9 min to read
Dominaria is one for the ages, a design masterpiece. What about its design makes it so good relative to everything else? Find out here!
The Triumphant Return of Blocking
May 8, 2018
9 min to read
Blocking is back and better than it’s been in a long time! How does a Limited format change when you can profitably block, and why is this so? Find out here!
Top 24 at GP Columbus
May 1, 2018
12 min to read
Zach reports from Grand Prix Columbus, where his team finished in the top 24!
Dominaria Limited is HARD
April 24, 2018
9 min to read
Zach gives you the early read on Dominaria’s limitd formats, including Team Sealed for Grand Prix Columbus this weekend.
Death in Dominaria
April 17, 2018
10 min to read
With prerelease this weekend, it’s time to brush up on the most important commons in Dominaria: removal spells!
Design of a Card: Vicious Offering
April 10, 2018
5 min to read
Vicious Offering is a seemingly simple common removal spell that’s far more than meets the eye. Find out why this lenticular and powerful card is secretly amazing!
Verix and Karox Bladewing, Broodmates
April 5, 2018
7 min to read
Zach has a special Dominaria preview card—or is it two cards? Get off the floor for the latest Bladewings.
Raff Capashen, the new Skymark Roc on the Block
April 3, 2018
5 min to read
Dominaria is a world of such history that legendary creatures can be uncommon. Let’s take a deep dive on one: Raff Capashen, Ship’s Mage.