Browsing: Magic: The Gathering

Mark Rosewater is one of the most iconic individuals associated with Magic: The Gathering. Next to the game’s creator, Richard Garfield, perhaps no individual has had more influence on the design and direction of Magic. Thanks for listening. Send feedback to The Magic Minute by emailing themagicminute@gmail.com.

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Decks often have confusing names, or at least they are confusing until you understand the reason behind the name. This is the case with names such as Esper control or Jund midrange. Thanks for listening. Send feedback to The Magic Minute by emailing themagicminute@gmail.com.

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Back in episode 28 I introduced abilities. Remember that abilities give the card to which they are attached certain powers that effect game play. Thanks for listening. Send feedback to The Magic Minute by emailing themagicminute@gmail.com.

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Net decking is the term used to describe the act of building one’s deck by copying verbatim winning deck-lists found online. Rogue deck building is the polar opposite. Thanks for listening. Send feedback to The Magic Minute by emailing themagicminute@gmail.com.

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The term metagame comes up frequently when talking about competitive Magic. Simply put, the metagame is the sum total of the cards and strategies being played at any one time. Thanks for listening. Send feedback to The Magic Minute by emailing themagicminute@gmail.com.

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Howling Mine (and other similar cards) have been a part of Magic: The Gathering since the game’s inception. Drawing more cards is great, but the catch is that the card doesn’t just help you, it helps your opponent as well. Luckily Born of the Gods brings us a new creature that has the potential to make Howling Mine an all-upside card. Check it out:

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