Throwback MTG Deck: Red-Green Echo Aggro

The Magic: the Gathering Red-Green Echo deck is a creature-based strategy that uses the “Echo” mechanic to generate value and maintain a steady stream of threats. The idea is to play creatures with the “Echo” ability, which usually have a low mana cost and decent power and toughness, and then pay the additional cost to keep them on the battlefield for an extra turn.

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The Benefits of Playing First in Magic: the Gathering game

Playing first in Magic: the Gathering is crucial especially if you are piloting an aggro deck as Red Deck Wins and Suicide Black. The term “aggro curve” is really important for the archetype to be consistent in the explosive one-two-three punch in their first three turns, and often catching opponents off-guard.

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Keeping your Heads Up in the Magic: the Gathering Standard Format Metagame

I can say today that Standard is still a popular Magic: the Gathering format despite its continuous and faster updating with new sets added every three months. With the coming of March of the Machines, we will now expect the metagame to change and some new top decks and archetypes introduced.

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Magic: the Gathering – Know Your Evergreen Keywords

Evergreen keywords are a set of keywords that appear frequently in Magic: The Gathering and are used across many different sets and formats. These keywords are considered to be part of the core mechanics of the game and are typically used to describe basic abilities that most players should be familiar with.

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Joining a Magic: The Gathering (MTG) Grand Prix

Participating in a Magic: The Gathering (MTG) Grand Prix can be an exciting and rewarding experience for players who want to test their skills against others in a competitive environment. Here are some general steps to follow if you’re interested in joining an MTG Grand Prix:

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A Few Common Magic the Gathering terms

In playing the game of Magic: the Gathering, we opted to be familiar with some of the common terms used during gameplay. We might unknowingly understand it but it is of good advantage to be versatile in the words and phrases used. It helps to familiarize and understand the game rules and card effects with the right words and terms identifying them.

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