Alex Barker

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

Last updated on December 18, 2025 Commander's Insight | Illustration by Mike Jordana Elder Dragon Highlander. EDH. Commander. Whatever you like to call it, this format is easily one of the best ways to play Magic, whether you’re looking for tough competit... See more