Why Golgari Dredge Is Pauper’s Most Relentless Graveyard Engine

The Pauper Golgari Dredge, being one of the most popular deck archetypes in the format, is built around abusing the graveyard as a resource, treating it as an extension of the hand. The game plan revolves around filling the graveyard quickly with self-mill effects like Satyr Wayfinder and Malevolent Rumble, then turning that pile of cards into direct value.

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Universes Beyond: How Crossovers Are Powering Magic’s Next Competitive Era

Magic: the Gathering has always thrived on strategy, depth, and constant evolution, but Universes Beyond is adding something entirely new to the mix: the cultural crossover appeal. By bringing in iconic franchises like Final Fantasy and Marvel, MTG isn’t just expanding its card pool; it’s expanding its player base.

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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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