Ways to Make Your Magic: The Gathering Local Game Store Beginner-Friendly

Welcoming new players to Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is essential for the growth of any local game store (LGS). With its complex mechanics and vast card pool, MTG can seem intimidating to beginners. However, by creating a supportive environment, your LGS can attract and retain new players, building a thriving community.

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MTG Duskmourn Standard Deck Tech Feature: Azorius Auras

The Magic: the Gathering Duskmourn set has introduced an enchantment-based mechanic and strategy and made a reprint in Standard for the card Ethereal Armor. Thus, the return of the Auras deck in the format is truly confirmed. Deck builds of the archetype have been sprouting from various websites and MTG Youtubers are also making a list.

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Blue and Green Color Playstyles in Magic: the Gathering

In Magic: The Gathering, the color wheel represents distinct philosophies and playstyles. Blue and Green are two colors with very different approaches to gameplay, both in terms of their thematic identity and mechanics. In today’s blog post, let’s break down these two iconic colors, focusing on their playstyles, core strategies, strengths, and weaknesses.

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Best Card Classifications when Building Your Sideboard List in Magic: The Gathering

A well-constructed sideboard is crucial in Magic: The Gathering (MTG) as it allows players to adapt their strategies for the second and third games of a match. It’s a strategic tool that offers flexibility against different opponents and their decks. Understanding the classifications of sideboard cards is key to building an effective and versatile sideboard that complements your main deck.

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Playstyles of Black and White Colors in Magic: the Gathering

In Magic: The Gathering (MTG), each of the five colors—White, Blue, Black, Red, and Green—has distinct playstyles, strengths, and philosophies. Black and White are often considered opposites in many ways, but they can also complement each other when combined. Let’s dive into the individual playstyles of Black and White in detail:

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MTG Duskmourn Standard Deck Brew & Update – Gruul Aggro

The preparations when a Magic: the Gathering set is released involve developing new deck strategies that can align with the new card mechanics and synergies, especially in the Standard format. Brewing Duskmourn Standard deck lists can do this on free websites like Archidekt and Moxfield.

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