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Modal Double-Faced Cards — Twice As Nice?

Modal double-faced cards are Zendikar Rising’s boldest mechanical innovation. Sam Black examines the early previews.

Sullivan’s Satchel: Double-Faced Cards, Reprint Equity, And Landfall

Patrick Sullivan opens the mailbag for questions on Zendikar Rising’s mechanics, double-faced cards, and the themes of the plane.

Are The Pathways The Most Powerful Two-Color Lands Since The Kaladesh Fastlands?

Michael Majors, Ari Lax, and Magic: The Gathering World Champion PVDDR serve up hot takes on Zendikar Rising mechanics, Pathways, and more.

Is Bloodchief’s Thirst Magic’s Newest Fatal Push?

Bloodchief’s Thirst is already drawing comparisons to Fatal Push. Ryan Overturf breaks down its best uses in Zendikar Rising Standard and beyond.

Unwinding Lotus Cobra’s Arrival In Zendikar Rising

Lotus Cobra is slithering into Zendikar Rising Standard, Historic, and Pioneer. Carmen Handy brews around the mana-boosting Snake in all three formats.

Examining The Mechanics For Zendikar Rising Limited

Ryan Saxe returns with initial thoughts on the Zendikar Rising mechanics in Limited. How will kicker, landfall, and more affect your 40-card decks?

Core Set 2021 Exit Interview

Ryan Overturf, Sam Black, Ari Lax, and Cedric Phillips give their Core Set 2021 Exit Interviews as they look back on phasing, Temples, and more.

Is Mono-Green Devotion The Deck To Beat In Pioneer?

What’s the deck to play in Pioneer? Seven SCG creators weigh in, advocating decks from Mono-Green Devotion to Boros Burn (Lurrus) and beyond.

Potential Breakout Cards Surviving The Rotation To Zendikar Rising Standard

With half the sets of Standard rotating out, which remaining cards will take the spotlight with Zendikar Rising? Bryan Gottlieb shares his picks.

The Strengths And Weaknesses Of Historic’s Pillars

As the debut of Historic on the SCG Tour Online draws near, Michael Majors highlights three pillars of the format and their strengths and weaknesses.

Expect Nahiri, Heir Of The Ancients To Be A Multi-Format Role-Player

Planeswalkers can be playable without being broken. Ari Lax makes the case for Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients as a role-player across several formats.

Commander Legends: First Thoughts

Sheldon Menery gives his thoughts after finally getting a peek behind the Commander Legends curtain.

Commander Top 10: Sengir, the Dark Baron and Tana, the Bloodsower

Bennie is back with another Commander Top 10, this time with exciting cards from Commander Legends!

Jace, Mirror Mage Is The Real Deal

The first Zendikar Rising previews are here. Why does control maestro Shaheen Soorani think Jace, Mirror Mage has potential in post-rotation Standard?

Exploring Temur Jolrael In Core Set 2021 Standard

MPL member Autumn Burchett is all-in on Temur Jolrael in Core Set 2021 Standard. Get their latest list and sideboard guide.