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Design of a Card: Vicious Offering
April 10, 2018
4 min to read
Vicious Offering is a seemingly simple common removal spell that’s far more than meets the eye. Find out why this lenticular and powerful card is secretly amazing!
None Shall Pass Bombs
Verticality
March 28, 2018
4 min to read
Carrie considers the meaning of vertical cards.
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The Feeling of Hopelessness
February 13, 2018
7 min to read
This week, Zach delves into the worst feeling Magic: hopelessness. Why have been games felt hopeless, how is RoI culpable, and is this likely to change in the future?
Post-Combat
Champion of the Cherished
January 15, 2018
5 min to read
Rob discusses the powerful stories that Magic cards like Cherished Hatchling can tell.
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Great Designer Training: Design Critique
December 21, 2017
10 min to read
Hundreds of custom cards were submitted for for week two of Great Designer Training. Here’s a select bunch of them with commentary.
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Great Designer Training: GDS3 Preamble
December 5, 2017
5 min to read
The Great Designer Search 3 is coming! This week, we’re introducing a new series, Great Designer Training, where we help YOU prepare for GDS3!
Dear Azami
Un-Inspired Designs
November 29, 2017
6 min to read
Levi looks at how mechanics from Unstable made their way into recent black-bordered cards.
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The Power of Exploring
September 19, 2017
6 min to read
Explore is one of the most nuanced mechanics in a while. It’s devilishly simple, obviously powerful, yet difficult to evaluate. Here’s why.
The Magic Minute
The State of Magic Design in 2017
August 29, 2017
2 min to read
Head Designer Mark Rosewater released his State of Design for 2017.
Post-Combat
On Party Lines
May 22, 2017
5 min to read
Rob examines the history of Magic’s design through the lens of politics and party.
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Design of a Card: Bone Picker
April 18, 2017
6 min to read
There’s a new 3/2 flying for one and the block. Zach breaks down everything you need to know about Bone Picker.