In the current Magic: the Gathering Standard format, the variation of deck builds in colors is still observed while retaining the archetype core strategy. One of which I would feature in a Standard deck gameplay today in MTG Arena is the Grixis Breach the Multiverse deck.
Continue readingThe 12 Tips in Magic: the Gathering Card Evaluation
At first look at the card from a card spoiler post or previews from the Magic: the Gathering official website, I usually get excited as to how it will perform and be played in one of my deck projects. It is my common mistake and I mislook at the necessary aspects such as the versatility and immediate impact on the deck strategy gameplay and during actual matches.
Continue readingThe Magic: The Gathering Simic Deck Archetype Defined
The Simic archetype in Magic: The Gathering combines blue and green mana and is known for its focus on evolution, growth, and the manipulation of creatures and the environment. The two-color combination goes with cheap fatty creatures and countermagic.
Continue readingMagic: the Gathering Built-Around-Mechanic Decks: Cycling
The deck name is Cyclone Surge, and it is a Magic: the Gathering deck built around the Cycling mechanic. Cycling is a versatile ability that allows you to pay a certain cost to discard a card from your hand and draw a new card. This deck focuses on exploiting the Cycling mechanic to create a fluid and adaptive playstyle, enabling you to dig through your deck quickly, find answers to various situations, and maintain a steady flow of resources.
Continue readingEight Tips to Help Gain an Edge Against a Magic: the Gathering Aggro Mirror Match
In my gameplay during major Magic: the Gathering tournaments such as Grand Prix or Magic Fest qualifiers, I would expect a variance of the deck archetype matchups and prepare beforehand my sideboard to gain an advantage against them. I would consider more of the aggro matches when I am piloting a popular aggro deck with some sort of a transformational sideboard plan in Games 2 and 3.
Continue readingThe Common Errors in Magic: the Gathering Gameplay
Magic: the Gathering Gameplay is not a walk-in-a-park in terms of the actual games and matches being performed. The different types of decks go with a different kind of gameplay while still knowing and getting familiar with the new rules and mechanics. These errors are initially unavoidable but with continuous practice, they can be minimized.
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