How Powercreep Helps Improve Magic: the Gathering Cards

Powercreep, a phenomenon where new game elements become stronger over time, is often seen in collectible card games like Magic: The Gathering (MTG). While it can be a source of frustration for some players, powercreep has several beneficial aspects that contribute to the evolution and improvement of MTG cards.

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Magic: the Gathering Arena Gameplay – A Tribute to Esper Raffine

As the upcoming Magic: the Gathering Standard format rotation is happening, I am taking a look at a few Standard deck archetypes that have somewhat contributed well to our card pool winnings. The deck that I will highlight in today’s blog post is Esper Raffine archetype.

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How to Determine if Your Magic: the Gathering Deck is Sufficiently Shuffled

Shuffling a Magic: the Gathering (MTG) deck is an essential skill that ensures fairness and randomness in gameplay. Without proper shuffling, players risk predictable draws, clumped cards, and even accusations of cheating. Knowing how to determine if a deck is sufficiently shuffled is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the game. This guide will explore effective methods and best practices to ensure your deck is well-randomized, providing a level playing field for all participants.

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Let’s Start the Bloomburrow Standard Deck Tech with W/G Tokens

We are starting our deck brews for the Magic: the Gathering Standard format with the release of Bloomburrow in a few decks. I got pretty excited about this as the format rotation will happen, and new card & deck strategies will again flourish for us deck brewers to feast on. I also know you guys feel the same way.

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Magic: the Gathering Boros Convoke is Standard-Rotation Safe

The Magic: the Gathering Standard format continues to be interesting to play with the set Outlaws of Thunder Junction and also see the potential card strategies after the upcoming Standard set rotation. We try to foresee these cards so that players would buy these components as preparation.

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Some Sideboarding Basics in the Control vs Control Matchup

Control decks in various trading card games, such as Magic: The Gathering (MTG), focus on negating threats, drawing cards, and eventually winning the game through a decisive endgame strategy. When facing control mirrors or other archetypes, having a well-prepared sideboard is crucial.

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