Alex Barker

Sylvan Caryatid | Illustration by Chase Stone You’re likely looking for ways to attack your opponent ruthlessly and with no quarter when building a deck. But have you ever thought about not attacking ? Weird, right? Some cards are like that. They have res... See more

Last updated on January 6, 2026 An Offer You Can't Refuse | Illustration by Dallas Williams Cards can be hard to come by when you try to fill out your collection or build a certain deck. If you’re anything like me you just craft the first thing that strik... See more

Doubling Season | Illustration by Richard Wright The matchmaking system in MTG Arena is a confusing thing. You sit down to play, pick what queue you want to play in, and decide which deck you want to use for the game. A few moments later, you’re matched a... See more

Tamiyo, Compleated Sage | Illustration by Chris Rahn You’ve probably heard the line “life is a resource” a number of times. And it’s true. You can use your life to benefit yourself in more than one way. Sometimes it’s a question of whether you want to pay... See more

Command Tower | Illustration by Evan Shipard Lands in Commander decks can be a difficult piece to refine when deckbuilding , but it doesn’t have to be. A little bit of insight into how your deck wants to play can greatly influence your land count. There a... See more