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 […]
Magic Basics: End Step for Discard and Cleanup
Your turn winds down with the End Step, where certain effects wear off, including damage to your Creatures, and most importantly to discard down to Hand Size.
Magic Basics: Commander/EDH Format for Casual, Multiplayer Fun
You pick 1 card to be your Commander. This card must be a Legendary Creature or a Legendary Permanent. The format is often multiplayer, with each Commander the focal point of the game.
The Best Lands for Your Deck in Magic: The Gathering! Part 1 – Basics and the Duals
Everything you need to know about picking lands for your MTG deck! We look into Basic Lands, Dual Lands, Fetch Lands, and important decision points.
Beginner’s Ultimate Guide On How To Choose A Commander
To choose a Commander is like being a kid in a candy store – so many options, too little time. So let’s take this process one idea at a time:
Magic Basics: 6 Card Types Beginners Must Know
In Magic: the Gathering, we have Lands (Permanents that produce mana), and Spells (which can be Permanent or Non-permanent).
Magic Basics: Battle in the Combat Phase
We can dive into the most exciting part of MTG! The Combat Phase is split into three main components: attacking, blocking, and dealing damage.
Magic Basics: Start The Turn In 3 Steps – Untap, Upkeep and Draw
This is where it begins. Your first game: how do you start the turn? The beginning step has 3 phases – Untap, Upkeep and Draw.
Magic Basics: Main Phase To Cast Spells
The Main Phase is a building step, where you develop your presence on the battlefield, and activate abilities that you can’t at other times.
Magic Basics: How To Read Cards And Its Terms
We’re here to teach the basics of Magic: the Gathering, starting with how to read cards, and hopefully it will help you get into this beautiful game.