MTG blog — strategy, problems solved & best cards
Practical Magic: The Gathering articles — solving real in-game problems and ranking the best cards for what you’re searching.
How to deal with flying creatures in MTG
Flyers running away with the game? Here’s how to block, kill and out-tempo flying creatures in Magic: The Gathering — plus the best reach cards.
The best counterspells in MTG
A ranked look at the best counterspells in Magic: The Gathering — what to play in control decks, on a budget and in Commander.
The best removal spells in MTG
Every deck needs removal. Here are the best removal spells in Magic: The Gathering and how to pick the right ones for your deck.
Best Commander decks for beginners in 2026
New to Commander? Here are the best precons and budget builds to learn EDH — forgiving commanders, clear game plans and upgrade paths.
How to build a mana base in MTG
Lands, duals, fetches and fixing — a practical guide to building a consistent mana base for Commander, Modern and 60-card decks.
MTG mulligan guide: when to keep or ship
The London mulligan explained with practical keep/mull heuristics for Commander, Standard and Limited.
Best budget cards for Commander
Powerful Commander staples under $5 — ramp, removal, card draw and win-cons that punch above their price tag.
How to sideboard in MTG: a practical guide
Win more game twos and threes — sideboard basics, matchup planning and what to bring in against aggro, control and combo.
Best ramp cards for Commander
The top mana acceleration for EDH — from Sol Ring to Cultivate, ranked by efficiency and color identity.
How to read MTG combo lines
Understand infinite combos and synergy chains — prerequisites, steps and how to practice combo lines in Commander.
Standard vs Modern vs Commander: which format to play
Compare Magic's three most popular constructed formats — deck size, rotation, power level, cost and social experience.
Best board wipes in MTG
Top sweepers for Commander and constructed — when to run them, how many, and the best wipes per color.
How to draft MTG: basics for beginners
Your first draft — pick order, signals, mana curve and the BREAD method for winning limited games.
Best tribal decks in Commander
Elves, zombies, dragons, merfolk — the strongest tribal commanders and how to build a cohesive 100-card tribe.
The color pie in deckbuilding
How white, blue, black, red and green philosophy shapes your deck — strengths, weaknesses and pairings.