Kill the Right Threat: How to Pick the Best Black Removal for Your MTG Deck

Black in Magic: The Gathering has some of the most efficient and ruthless removal spells in the game—but not all are created equal, and not everyone belongs in your deck. Whether you’re gunning for tournament wins or just crushing your local pod, picking the right black spot removal can make or break your strategy.

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Ways to Detect Potential Uncommon cards from an Upcoming Magic: The Gathering set

Spotting potential Uncommon cards in a new Magic: The Gathering (MTG) set before it’s fully released is both an art and a science. Over the years of preview seasons and pre-releases, I’ve noticed some common patterns that hint at which cards are likely to have potential even at the Uncommon rarity.

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Burn Through the Lifegain: How to Beat Midrange with Red Aggro

Red Aggro thrives on speed, pushing damage early and closing games fast. But when a midrange deck drops a lifelink creature, the race gets complicated. Suddenly, all that early pressure gets erased in one swing, and the red deck risks running out of steam. Still, the matchup isn’t unwinnable. With smart play, targeted removal, and the right tech, red aggro can stay ahead of the curve and burn through even the most resilient midrange opponents.

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How Card Draw Spells Improve Your MTG Deck Performance

In Magic: The Gathering, card draw is one of the most important mechanics for maintaining consistency and gaining an advantage over opponents. A card draw spell or effect lets a player replace itself and often go further, pulling extra resources into the hand. This ensures a steady flow of options, helping players avoid “top-decking”—relying on just the next card drawn each turn.

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From Idea to Engine: Building Magic: The Gathering Combo Decks That Work

Building a combo deck in Magic: The Gathering is about more than just assembling cool interactions. It’s about making sure those interactions happen reliably, under pressure, and against a variety of opposing strategies.

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