Shuffling is a critical aspect of Magic: the Gathering (MTG), ensuring fairness and randomness in gameplay. However, certain shuffling habits can negatively impact the game, whether by causing wear and tear on cards or by introducing unintentional biases. I myself try to shuffle as much as possible in order to randomize my card draws but unusually I will save time by riffle shuffling less.
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Ashiok, Dream Render is A Sideboard Star in the Pioneer Format
Magic: The Gathering’s Pioneer format is known for its diverse meta and strategic depth. One card that has gained significant attention in sideboards is Ashiok, Dream Render. This powerful planeswalker from War of the Spark offers unique abilities that can turn the tide in various matchups. In this discussion, we’ll delve into why Ashiok, Dream Render is a popular choice in Pioneer sideboards, examining its abilities, strengths, and the specific matchups where it shines.
Continue readingMagic: the Gathering Aggro Deck versus Midrange Sideboarding Tips
When playing Magic: The Gathering (MTG), sideboarding is a crucial aspect that can significantly impact the outcome of your matches. In my experience as an Aggro deck player, I list down sideboard cards that are good to draw in the midgame and late game and can give either card advantage, or board advantage in the matchup. However, comparing the card to align with your deck’s game plan can be quite a challenge, especially against Midrange decks where opponents play a combination of creatures and powerful spells.
Continue readingHow Magic: The Gathering Aggro Decks Sideboard Against Control Decks
Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is a complex and strategic card game where players build decks to compete against one another. An important aspect of competitive MTG is sideboarding—modifying your deck with a set of extra cards between games in a match to better adapt to specific opponents.
Continue readingWhy Magic: The Gathering’s Pauper Format Remains Popular
Magic: The Gathering (MTG), a game known for its complexity and depth, has a variety of formats catering to different player preferences. Among these, Pauper stands out due to its unique appeal and sustained popularity. Today’s blog post delves into and counts the reasons why Pauper continues to be a beloved format among MTG players.
Continue readingThe Magic: the Gathering Standard Format is Still Healthy
The current Magic: the Gathering Standard format is looking to be a healthy metagame in the sense that the balance of the top-tier deck archetypes is moderated fairly. There is no deck build that seems to be overwhelming other decks and the sideboard can basically answer most of them.
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