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Commander Magic Deck Of The Week: The Tarrasque by Bennie Smith

One of D&D’s icons is also one of MTG’s legends. Bennie Smith breaks down his Commander Deck of the Week led by The Tarrasque.

My Modern Azorius Control List For SCG CON New Jersey by Shaheen Soorani

Shaheen Soorani looks to his first Modern MTG event of 2023, at SCG CON New Jersey, and how he arrived at his Azorius Control (Kaheera) list.

My Top 10 Magic Singles From 2022 Secret Lairs by Chase Carroll

With 71 Secret Lair drops in 2022 alone, it’s hard to pick a Top 10. Luckily, Chase Carroll was up to the task. Which cards made their list?

Everything We Know (So Far) About MTG’s March Of The Machine by SCG Staff

Key dates and product information for Magic’s second Standard-legal set of 2023

How To Play Magic: The Gathering | Sealed Deck by How To Play

Learn to play Magic: The Gathering! How To Play covers Sealed Deck, a Limited format popularly played at Prerelease events.

The Commander Rules Committee’s 2022 Magic Goals And Grades by Sheldon Menery

Sheldon Menery looks back at the Commander Rules Committee’s goals for 2022. Where does he award full marks, and where does he see room to improve?

Commander VS #322: Jumpstart 2022 Commanders by Commander VS, Corey Baumeister, Stephen Green, Jeremy Noell, Jonathan Suarez

The Commander VS crew finish off 2022 in style with decks led by Jumpstart 2022 legendary creatures. Who will end the year on a high note?

Cube Deep Dive: How To Triumph With “Broken Blue” by Ryan Overturf

Looking for a strong archetype to play in the Vintage Cube on Magic Online? Ryan Overturf goes deep on how to draft his dominating “Broken Blue” deck.

Humans Of Magic: Year In Review by Humans of Magic, James Hsu

James Hsu looks back at his Humans of Magic interview series in 2022: what worked, what to improve, and what’s next.

Combros: Rare And Mythic Synergies Of The Brothers’ War Limited by Andy Ferguson

Combos with rare and mythic cards may not show up often in Limited, but they can be devastating when they do. Andy Ferguson shares eleven spicy interactions from The Brothers’ War.

First Card From Flesh And Blood’s Outsiders Previewed by Nick Miller

The Assassin class returns in next FAB expansion along with new keyword

How To Play Magic: The Gathering | Booster Draft by How To Play

Learn how to play Magic: The Gathering! This article teaches what you need to know to join your first draft and build a deck that can compete.

Possible Leak Reveals Green Rare From MTG’s Phyrexia: All Will Be One by Nick Miller

Reddit post shows what appears to be Green Sun’s Twilight

5 Fantastic Commanders For The New Magic Player by Bennie Smith

Ready to start building your own Commander MTG decks? Bennie Smith shares five commanders that are easy to build around on a budget!

Second Planeswalker From MTG’s Phyrexia: All Will Be One Previewed by Nick Miller

Check out the newest version of Kaito

Star City Games’ Year-End Blowout Sale Starts Now! by SCG Staff

Shop for huge discounts and save up to 90% on select Magic: The Gathering products!

8 Lessons Bluey Has Taught Me About Playing Magic by Chase Carroll

Can a kids’ show hold essential lessons for teens and adults to enjoy Magic: The Gathering? Chase Carroll shares what they’ve learned from Bluey.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Sultai Gates With Archelos, Lagoon Mystic by Bennie Smith

Who wants to untap some Gates and end Commander games with Maze’s End? Bennie Smith shares his Archelos, Lagoon Mystic deck with a baked-in alternate win condition.

Enjoy Star City Games’ December Of Deals All Month Long! by SCG Staff

Check back every weekday for the hottest TCG deals!

2022: A Constructed Magic Year In Review by Dom Harvey

Dom Harvey looks back on the Standard-legal sets of 2022 and their impact on Constructed play. What flopped? What soared? And what will become crucial in 2023?

Elesh Norn, Mother Of Machines: The Good And The Bad by Sheldon Menery

Commander Rules Committee member Sheldon Menery weighs in on the most controversial Phyrexia: All Will Be One preview, Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines, and what it means for the format.

How To Play Magic: The Gathering | Tournaments by How To Play

Learn to play Magic: The Gathering! The How To Play series covers tournaments: what they are, choosing the right event for you, and how to participate.

Commander VS #321: Starter Commander Deck Showdown by Commander VS, Corey Baumeister, Stephen Green, Jeremy Noell, Jonathan Suarez

The Commander VS crew go out-of-the-box when they take up four Starter Commander Decks.

New MTG Secret Lair Drop Coming Exclusively To WPN Game Stores by John Hall

A WPN-exclusive Secret Lair drop is coming to an LGS near you in 2023

Vintage Cube On Magic Online: What’s In? What’s Out? by Ryan Overturf

The Vintage Cube returns for the holidays on Magic Online. Get Ryan Overturf’s breakdown of the latest changes and what they mean for your Limited strategies.

Beautiful Card Designs Of The Brothers’ War by Andy Ferguson

The Brothers’ War is a great set to draft, and certain card designs stand out within it. Andy “Icky” Ferguson shares nine of his favorites.

Holiday 2022 Promotions, Premier Events Begin Tomorrow On Magic Online by John Hall

Check out the updates and new events coming soon to Magic Online

Humans Of Magic: Chase “Manacurves” Carroll by Humans of Magic, James Hsu

James Hsu interviews SCG’s own Chase “Manacurves” Carroll, a Commander MTG content creator and video editor.

MTG Cards Will Now Be Legal For Tournament Play Upon Prerelease Beginning With Phyrexia: All Will Be One by John Hall

Major format legality update lets players use new cards sooner than ever

Commander Deep Dive: Slobad, Iron Goblin by Bennie Smith

Slobad, Iron Goblin has Bennie Smith thinking spicy artifact thoughts for Commander MTG! How would he build around the Phyrexia: All Will Be One preview?

Decathlon Events Begin January 1 On MTG Arena by John Hall

Flex your multi-format prowess during January’s MTG Arena Decathlon events

Phyrexia: All Will Be One MTG Bundle Includes Legendary Rat Promo Card by John Hall

Fans of Rat tribal get a sweet new toy in MTG’s Phyrexia: All Will Be One

Why Magic Lands Are Like Getting Socks At Christmas by Chase Carroll

Exciting? Rarely. Practical? Absolutely. Chase Carroll embraces the beautifully boring “socks at Christmas” vibe of constructing the ideal Commander land base.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Colorless Commander With Traxos, Scourge Of Kroog by Bennie Smith

No colors? No problem! Bennie Smith shares his colorless Commander MTG deck built around Traxos, Scourge of Kroog from The Brothers’ War.

How To Triumph With Golgari Devotion In Pioneer by Corey Baumeister

Corey Baumeister puts a spin on Mono-Green Devotion with his Golgari Devotion deck dedicated to Vraska, Golgari Queen. Get his lists, combo insights, and a sideboarding guide.

Pride Secret Lair Marks Biggest Charitable Product In MTG History by Nick Miller

WotC donates more than a million dollars to The Trevor Project

Something Old And Something New In Phyrexia: All Will Be One by Dom Harvey

A flashy reprint and a jaw-dropping new card headlined the recent Phyrexia: All Will Be One previews. Dom Harvey dives into the implications of Phyrexian Obliterator and Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines.

Transformers Illustrator Shares Original Sketches For The Brothers’ War MTG Cards by John Hall

Original artwork for The Brothers’ War’s Transformers cards gives glimpse behind the scenes

Your Insider Drafting Guide To The Brothers’ War by Andy Ferguson

Still trying to find your way in The Brothers’ War Draft? Andy “Icky” Ferguson offers an insider guide with ten key tips for navigating the format.

How To Play Magic: The Gathering | Formats by How To Play

Learn to play Magic: The Gathering! The How To Play series covers the various formats of Magic, from Sealed to Standard, Commander, and beyond.

Possible Leaks Reveal Three Compleated Planeswalkers From Phyrexia: All Will Be One by Nick Miller

Reddit post shows what appears to be three of the five compleated planeswalkers

The Best Ways To Exploit Elesh Norn, Mother Of Machines by Shaheen Soorani

Can a creature that does nothing when it enters the battlefield still play a key role in control? Shaheen Soorani makes a case for Phyrexia: All Will Be One preview Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines.

Commander VS #320: Fan Request Season Finale by Commander VS, Corey Baumeister, Stephen Green, Jeremy Noell, Jonathan Suarez

The people have spoken! Watch the Commander VS foursome battle with 100-card MTG decks suggested by you, the fans.

How To Play Magic: The Gathering | Slang by How To Play

Learn to play Magic: The Gathering! The How To Play series gets you up to speed on MTG slang from Aggro to Wrath.

Humans Of Magic: The Creative Voice by Humans of Magic, James Hsu

In a special compilation episode, eleven guests share their insights on the creative voice in MTG content creation.

Japanese Phyrexia: All Will Be One Promotion Gives MTG Fans Chance To Win Exclusive Serialized Card Displays by John Hall

Japanese LGS promotion gives Magic fans chance to win a fabulous prize

My Top 10 New Jumpstart 2022 Commander Cards by Sheldon Menery

Jumpstart 2022 may be aimed at beginners, but Commander players of all experience levels have plenty to explore in its packs. Sheldon Menery shares his Top 10 new cards of the set.

How To Win The MTG Arena Cube Draft Open by Ryan Overturf

Ready to play the MTG Arena Cube for fun and profit? Ryan Overturf has your essential guide to drafting and winning in the MTG Arena Cube Draft Open.

Teferi, Thalia, And Quintorius Grace Cover Of March Of The Machine Bundle by Nick Miller

Let the speculation for 2023’s second MTG set begin

Weekly MTG Shows Off New Elesh Norn, Koth, And More From Phyrexia: All Will Be One by John Hall

Get a first look at new cards including Elesh Norn and more from MTG’s Phyrexia: All Will Be One