In Magic: The Gathering, managing your life total is a critical aspect of the game. Some deck archetypes benefit from gaining life for added effects and board presence whereas some pay life to finish off opponents quickly.
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The Ten Easy and Efficient Ways to Playtest in Magic: the gathering
In every upcoming Magic: the Gathering tournament, it is best advised to practice your deck’s gameplay and sideboard so you can check on any changes on the build or remove any card components that are not effective and look only good on paper.
Continue readingMagic: the Gathering Tips: Importance of Playtesting your Deck
Playtesting is a crucial aspect of Magic: The Gathering (MTG) for several reasons. First and foremost, it helps identify and rectify any issues or imbalances within the game. Magic is a complex and evolving card game, and new card sets are constantly introduced.
Continue readingThe Art of Bluffing in Magic: the Gathering
Bluffing is a subtle yet powerful skill in Magic: the Gathering (MTG). When used effectively, it can deceive your opponents, disrupt their strategies, and gain you a significant advantage. In my years of MTG gameplay, it is quite a skill to use against opponents who usually has no idea of what your deck strategy has.
Continue readingWhen Do you Play your Best Card in Magic: the Gathering
One of the basic Magic: the Gathering strategy when it comes to gameplay is the optimization of your card & spells. These cards are usually only played once unless your deck strategy has ways to replicate copies to gain more card value. Thus, it is important to know and learn the right timing to play or cast the important cards in your deck.
Continue readingA Few Innovative Builds for a Mono Blue deck in Pioneer
In the Magic: The Gathering Pioneer format, a Mono Blue deck offers a range of innovative build options. The usual archetype contender in the metagame is the Mono Blue Spirits, which is a quiet tempo-ish aggro deck that utilizes cheap card draw, and counterspells.
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