One-Drops Are The Best Drops
No aggressive tribal deck is complete without a suite of quality one-drops. Jim Davis sings their praises as he examines what the offerings in Rivals of Ixalan might unlock!
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Drafting Digest: Rivals Of Ixalan Kickoff
Get a head start on Rivals of Ixalan Draft with Ryan Saxe’s Drafting Digest! Early in a format, he often likes to take rares early to test them out. Will that hold true today?
Rivals Of Ixalan Commander Review!
There are sets that are good for Commander, and then there are sets that are great for it! Rivals of Ixalan is one of the latter! So which cards are fueling the fun? And could this be the best Commander set of all-time?
Rivals Rule Changes & GP Playmats!
The Great Designer Search 3 kicks off soon, and the 2018 Grand Prix playmats are revealed.
Next Week’s Standard Ban Scenarios
Well, it’s that season again. The tug of war between ban fatigue and energy fatigue is at an all-time tension, and Todd’s an excellent voice of reason. This could go any number of ways. These are the most likely.
The Top 20 Cards In Rivals Of Ixalan
We are officially at the tradition level with Todd Stevens and his always-fun deep ranking of the newest Magic expansion’s cards! With surprise picks and surprise omissions every time, no one guarantees more value! Speaking of value…
Sunday, Blood Sun Day
There’s no other way to put it: This card will do some messed up stuff. The homage to a card still messing with Modern is dubious, and Ben Friedman wants to explain exactly why this is a dangerous, dangerous spell!
The Search Is Over: The New Jeskai Control Guide
Benjamin Nikolich went to Columbus searching for both Azcanta and a trophy! He found both! Join this pro and SCG Tour star as he provides everything you could possibly need to know to pick up Modern’s best control deck!
Brad VS. Todd, Round 3: Four-Color Control VS. Miracles
It is now time to put away the Standard and Modern cards for a more old school approach! Get your double-sleeves out, because it’s Legacy’s turn!
On Swamps
Need a moment to break from the tournament hype today? JDB is always there to lend academic expertise on Magic’s deep history! This week, he’s talking something very basic…and yet not at all! Put your waders on…
Video Daily Digest: New Approaches To Modern
Anyone remember when you couldn’t play control? Seems like a while ago now because these days you can do it however you want! Ross Merriam spotlights the latest Approach here!
Black Creature Decks With Rivals Of Ixalan
Looking for different ways to use and abuse Vampires and Pirates? Sam Black can always be counted upon to go for the cool, new angle in deckbuilding! Join him for an unorthadox look at these Rivals of Ixalan tribes!
Lots Of Rivals Of Ixalan Top 4s!
Pro Tour Champion Shaun McLaren is ready for Rivals of Ixalan, and he’s ranking the bests from across Magic’s newest expansion! His pick for the best card in the set may surprise you…
Rivals Of Ixalan Story & Prerelease Prep!
Jace gets his memories back, and Rivals of Ixalan reviews!
The Ari Lax Awards: Rivals Of Ixalan Edition
Pro Tour Champion Ari Lax has tallied the results of the most prestigious awards show in Magic! Join the winners and losers in this very special installment of his column! You’ll laugh. Patrick Sullivan will cry.