New to Magic and unsure of what to buy from the D&D-crossover set Commander Legends 2: Battle at Baldur’s Gate? We cover all the essentials to look out for!
Magic Basics: The Standard Format for New and Learning Players
New to Magic the Gathering, and trying to find a format to play? Lets see what “Standard” has to offer, and also some of the downsides of this format.
7 Easy Steps to Get Started Playing Magic: the Gathering
Where does a new Magic player start, if you don’t already know someone who plays the game? Don’t let the game scare you – here are Tap & Sac’s 7 quick and easy steps to get you started!
Magic Basics: Almighty Planeswalkers and Powerful Emblems
Many of the game’s iconic characters – Teferi, Nicol Bolas, Jace Belaren etc. -are Planeswalkers. In the Lore, becoming a Planeswalker is akin to developing some form of supernatural powers
MTG Basics: Ways to Win a Game
What’s the goal of every Magic game? To win, of course! New players of the game should understand the most common ways to win, and plan their game strategy.
Players Comprehensive Guide to MTG Slang/Lingo/Jargon
You go into a community or store event not understanding what people are saying. We’re help to help explain common Magic jargon – no more embarrassing moments!
MTG Basics: What Colour Should Beginners Play?
The easiest path is to play the colour (or colours) that resonates with your own personality and character. Each colour and the various combination duos in MTG represent certain traits
Magic Basics: Artifacts – Ancient and Ever Present
Think of Artifacts as tools in Magic. They’re inorganic, but some are living while many others are not. Swords, chariots, and even little rocks are just some examples of Artifacts’ importance in the game. Magic’s most famous card – Black Lotus – is an Artifact and it is undeniably powerful.
Magic Basics: Cool Combat Tricks To Beat The Opponent
Imagine this: the Battlefield is stalled with loads of Creatures on both sides. You could charge in and trade off with the opponent. But what if the opponent has a bigger army, or you have less life to spare – it’s just too dangerous to swing in.
Magic Basics: Enchantments & Auras for Amplified Effects
In the real world, we like to “cast a spell” on someone, as though enchanting them with magical powers or some sinister effect for our benefit. That’s exactly what Enchantments are in Magic: the Gathering – a spell with long lasting effects, more permanent than Instants and Sorceries as they stay on the Battlefield. One […]
