Sullivan’s Satchel: Why I Like Planeswalkers More Than You Do
Patrick Sullivan delves into MTG’s planeswalker card type, what he admires, and where he thinks it could be better for the game.
AuthorPatrick Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan is a game designer for Dire Wolf Digital. His resume boasts four Grand Prix Top 8s, a slew of SCG Tour® top 8s (including a win), and an SCG Invitational Top 8 in Indianapolis. He is also one of the most celebrated faces in Magic commentary for his work on SCGLive.
Recurring Insight: Delver Of Secrets
Patrick Sullivan analyzes one of the most popular and most infamous blue MTG one-drops of all time: Delver of Secrets.
Sullivan’s Satchel: Moonrager’s Slash, Fact Or Fiction, And Commander Matchmaking
Patrick Sullivan answers mailbag questions on the design of Moonrager’s Clash, how certain cards are like Fact or Fiction, and the nature of Commander matchmaking.
Recurring Insight: Restoration Angel
Blink effects may be optimal at one mana, but is that really the best way to design them? Patrick Sullivan analyzes the history and MTG Design behind the ideal blink creature — Restoration Angel.
The Resleevables: Shadowmoor
Cedric Phillips and Patrick Sullivan are back for their deep dive on Magic’s 46th expansion — Shadowmoor
Recurring Insight: Huntmaster Of The Fells
Patrick Sullivan analyzes the history and MTG Design behind a card that embodies the fun and balanced side of Magic — Huntmaster of the Fells.
The Resleevables: Morningtide
Cedric Phillips and Patrick Sullivan are back for their deep dive on Magic’s 44th expansion — Morningtide.
Sullivan’s Satchel: Storybrook Brawl, Rucker Park, And Landfall
Patrick Sullivan answers mailbag questions on the deceptive simplicity of MTG’s landfall mechanic, autobattler games, and basketball at Rucker Park.
Recurring Insight: Demonic Tutor
What if you could find any card in your library and put it straight into your hand? Patrick Sullivan analyzes the immensely powerful Alpha card Demonic Tutor.
The Resleevables: Lorwyn
Cedric Phillips and Patrick Sullivan are back for their deep dive on Magic’s 43rd expansion — Lorwyn!
Sullivan’s Satchel: Why I Don’t Like Cycling As Much As You Do
Patrick Sullivan strays from his usual mailbag questions to conduct a deep-dive on the Cycling mechanic and why he doesn’t like it as much as most
Recurring Insight: Fetchlands
Patrick Sullivan analyzes the history and MTG Design behind Magic’s most iconic cycles — the fetchlands!
The Resleevables: Prophecy
Cedric Phillips and Patrick Sullivan are back for their deep dive on Magic’s 20th expansion — Prophecy.
Sullivan’s Satchel: Power Creep, Bouncelands, And Legacy Burn
Patrick Sullivan answers mailbag questions on game design to fight power creep, the proper role of lands in Draft, and why it’s time to let Legacy Burn go.
Recurring Insight: Thief Of Sanity
What makes a card design succeed where other versions have failed? Patrick Sullivan analyzes the history and design of Thief of Sanity, one of Magic’s most distinctive flying creatures.