The “75% rule” in Magic: The Gathering is a philosophy that sits comfortably between ultra-competitive optimization and purely casual play. It’s not an official rule found in any comprehensive document, but rather a mindset embraced by many players who want balanced, interactive, and socially enjoyable games.
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In Commander, flexibility is everything, and Special Move offers exactly that. For three mana at instant speed, choosing two out of three relevant modes gives this card real utility in multiplayer. It can remove an artifact, permanently grow one of your creatures in combat, or convert a creature’s power into direct damage at the cost of sacrificing it. That kind of modal design plays well in EDH, where board states shift constantly, and having options often matters more than raw efficiency.
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When you’re piloting an aggro deck against midrange in Magic: The Gathering, the matchup often feels straightforward in Game 1. You’re trying to get under them before their bigger creatures and card advantage engines take over. After sideboarding, though, the dynamic shifts.
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Master of Waves was once a highly sought-after staple in competitive play, particularly during its peak in Standard. As a centerpiece of Mono-Blue Devotion strategies, it generated overwhelming board presence and punished removal-heavy decks. Its synergy with blue permanents and protection from red made it both resilient and explosive, which naturally drove demand—and price—upward.
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Every time a new Magic: The Gathering set drops, I see it less as a reset button and more as an upgrade window. Standard is a living, breathing format, and if you want to stay competitive, you can’t treat your 75 as a finished product. Continuous improvement is part of the process. For me, each new release is an opportunity to re-evaluate my deck’s core plan and identify which new components can sharpen, streamline, or even redefine its win conditions.
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The Magic: the Gathering TMNT Commander card previews are kicking off with exciting new legends, flavorful mechanics, and multiplayer-ready designs that promise to shake up pods everywhere. One in particular that is to feature in today’s blog post is the card Mole Module.
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