Stronger, Faster, Better: The Real Impact of Power Creep in MTG

Power creep—the gradual increase in card strength over time—has been one of the most influential forces shaping the evolution of Magic: The Gathering design. While it’s not always a bad thing, its impact is undeniable. In the early years of MTG, even simple effects felt powerful because they were new and unexplored.

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Drafting Dominance: Mastering Orzhov in Edge of Eternities

If you’re heading into a Magic: the Gathering Edge of Eternities draft and see the white-black Orzhov cards floating your way, you might just be sitting on one of the most reliable paths to victory in the set. Orzhov isn’t flashy at first glance—no massive haymakers that scream “game over” the moment they hit the battlefield—but that’s exactly what makes it so deadly. This archetype thrives on subtle, grinding efficiency, wearing opponents down until they have no good plays left and every turn feels like quicksand.

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Is This the One? How to Spot Selesnya Standouts in Every New MTG Set

Every time a new Magic: the Gathering set drops, Selesnya players start hunting for the next breakout card—but not every green-white spell is worth sleeving up. To find the real contenders, you need more than hype; you need a sharp eye, a tuned meta sense, and a solid grasp of what makes Selesnya tick.

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Cracking Packs and Casting Spells: My Edge of Eternities Prelease Experience

There’s something magical—pun intended—about attending a Magic: the Gathering prerelease. From the moment I walked into the local game store, the air was buzzing with anticipation. Players were chatting about the new mechanics, trading guesses on which rares would define the Limited format, and eyeing the fresh promo packs with eager curiosity.

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