Magic Ruling: Unleash… the Island?
There are probably dozens of rulings that we could cover concerning Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle. So let’s start with a simple (but interesting) one.
We cast Arixmethes. It enters the battlefield with five slumber counters on it, meaning it is currently …
DM Tips: What’s in a Rule?
Being a Dungeon Master, or DM, is no easy feat. There is a common saying that the Dungeon Master is god. In many ways this is quite true, without the DM, there is no world to play in, no creatures …
Tips and Reminders for your Team Sealed Tournament
Well, we’re about one week out from one of our favorite events to host: the Team Sealed Tournament. On Saturday, August 25, Greenfield will host a slew of 3-player teams, and we hope you’ll be there!
Magic: What is the Stack?
The Stack.
For any newer Magic player, the stack can feel like a distant, guarded knowledge. This is because experienced players aren’t always sure when to delve into the next level of complexity with a player who has only recently …
New Game Spotlight: 5-Minute Dungeon
No planning. No resting. Just get in the dungeon and start killing those beasties. It is a race against the clock in 5-Minute Dungeon, do you and your fellow heroes have what it takes to be victorious.
This is …
Magic Ruling: What’s on the Back of a Forged Bolas?
We control Nicol Bolas, the Ravager.
We then cast Mirror Image, and as it resolves, we choose to have it enter the battlefield as a copy of Bolas.
Next turn, we pay the hefty mana cost of Bolas’ ability to …
Five Uncommons to Watch for at Core Set 2019 Prerelease
We made it! Core Set 2019 Prerelease is upon us, and it’s time to break out the angels, wizards, demons, goblins and elves that will fill out our decks for the year to come. Before we open packs and build …
Magic Ruling: Interrupting the Catastrophe
This week, we’re going back to a basic idea, but one that’s always worth a refresher—and we’ll use a new card from the upcoming Core Set 2019 to illustrate it.
Our opponent controls a Tattered Mummy. They then cast Demon …
Game Spotlight: Squirrel or Die
It’s time to Squirrel or Die!
This absurd memory game will put you in the shoes of a squirrel as the impending chill of Winter approaches. It’s up to you to hoard goodies for yourself and hide traps for your …
Magic Ruling: Rescuing the Sagas!
Let’s talk Saga timings!
We control a Rite of Belzenlok, a Saga card whose third chapter ability reads, “Create a 6/6 black, Demon creature token with flying, trample, and ‘At the beginning of your upkeep, sacrifice another creature. If you …