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Orzhov Racketeers, or the Problem with Afterlife
January 8, 2019
4 min to read
The Orzhov have a less than exciting uncommon 3/2 Headhunter for five. Today, we’ll find out why it might be a whole lot better than it looks.
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Mechanical Allegiance
January 4, 2019
5 min to read
Spectacle or Riot? Spectacle or Riot!
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The Mechanics of Ravnica Allegiance
December 25, 2018
7 min to read
All five Ravnica Allegiance mechanics are spoiled, which means it’s time to investigate and critique them.
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Surveil is Brilliant
September 18, 2018
6 min to read
Surveil seems weak, simple, and unexciting. That’s exactly what House Dimir *wants* you to think, because Surveil is actually outstanding design.
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The Mechanics of Guilds of Ravnica
September 4, 2018
7 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!
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The Power of Exploring
September 19, 2017
6 min to read
Explore is one of the most nuanced mechanics in a while. It’s devilishly simple, obviously powerful, yet difficult to evaluate. Here’s why.
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Threshold to Death’s Hold
April 24, 2017
4 min to read
Rob digs in on Magic’s latest iterations of threshold.
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Amonkhet Limited Mechanics, Part II
April 12, 2017
5 min to read
Brendan breaks down the remaining three mechanics of Amonkhet Limited: -1/-1 counters, Aftermath, and Trials/Cartouches.
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Amonkhet Limited Mechanics, Part I
April 5, 2017
6 min to read
Brendan breaks down the new Amonkhet mechanics and how they will influence Limited in both sealed and draft. Part I talks embalm, exert, and cycling!
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Revolting Design
January 3, 2017
3 min to read
Aether Revolt spoilers are here! Zach breaks down one of its two new mechanics, the aptly-named Revolt.
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Mechanics in Limited
March 24, 2016
6 min to read
Brendan explains what a set’s mechanics tell us about its limited environment.