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The Mechanics of Guilds of Ravnica
September 4, 2018
8 min to read
Guilds of Ravnica has five mechanics, four of which are brand new and three of those are quite familiar. Zach’s here to review all five!
Ribbons of Night Rocks!
August 28, 2018
6 min to read
Some folks have pet cube cards, and for Zach, it’s Ribbons of Night. It’s not good enough for Legacy Cube, but in the right place, it can be just perfect.
The Future of Masters
August 21, 2018
10 min to read
Masters sets were supposed to be biannual, themed products, but the next set is nowhere to be found. Is the Masters line dead?
The Year in Review
August 14, 2018
9 min to read
As his birthday approaches, Zach takes stock of Magic’s past year: a year of very high highs and low lows.
Saying Thanks
August 7, 2018
4 min to read
How do you respond to compliments? Zach shares his experience.
Preparing for the Moment
July 31, 2018
4 min to read
Sometimes, life just makes you sad when you should be happy. Today, on the eve of Gen Con, let’s talk about that.
The Road to Gallant Cavalry
July 24, 2018
6 min to read
It seems like white’s been making pairs of 2/2s forever, but in fact, it’s a recent innovation. Today, let’s dive into the surprisingly brief history of Gallant Cavalry!
Subtlety Hidden within Simplicity
July 17, 2018
7 min to read
For a supposedly simple format, there’s a lot going on in M19. Thread the needles properly and you can draft some truly excellent control decks.
The Designs of Magic 2019
July 10, 2018
11 min to read
Zach gives some quick hit analysis of Magic 2019 card designs.
The Triumphant Return of Core Sets
June 26, 2018
7 min to read
Magic 2019 is a core set with potentially the largest audience ever. Find out who it’s for, who it might not be for, and why its design is so fascinating!
Stealing Life for Fun and Profit in Magic 2019
June 19, 2018
12 min to read
Zach has FOUR Magic 2019 previews this week, all showcasing off what white/black is about: abusing lifegain!