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5 Mechanics from Other Games That Lorcana Should Adopt (& 5 It Should Avoid)

There are plenty of mechanics Disney's Lorcana could borrow from older games, and just as many it should leave by the wayside.

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My Little Pony Returns To Magic: The Gathering In The Galloping 2

Wizards of the Coast's Ponies: The Galloping 2 is now available and raising money for charity.

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The Cost of War: A Retrospective on Magic's Last Two Story Arcs

War of the Spark and March of the Machines both marked the end of epic Magic storylines, though they each had their own issues and detractors.

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MTG: Is Wilds of Eldraine a Weaker Throne of Eldraine?

Throne of Eldraine was one of the strongest Magic: The Gathering sets in recent memory. Is Wilds of Eldraine nearly as strong?

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10 Magic: The Gathering Mechanics Fans Want To See Return

Magic is full of fun mechanics, many of which have only been used in one or two sets and which could easily return in upcoming releases.

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The 10 Best Enchanting Tales In MtG: Wilds of Eldraine

Magic: The Gathering resurrects old cards alongside its Standard-legal sets, bringing back favorites from Wilds of Eldraine: Enchanting Tales.

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MTG: Why Was Food So Strong in Throne of Eldraine?

Food was a stronger mechanic than most people expected Throne of Eldraine thanks to a robust array of supporting synergies and combos.

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MtG: Every Court In Wilds Of Eldraine, Explained

In the aftermath of MtG's March of the Machine, players should familiarize themselves with the courts of the Realm in Wilds of Eldraine.

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No Plans to Bring A Popular Paper Format to Magic: Arena, Says Wizards of the Coast

Wizards of the Coast has confirmed that Modern will not be added to the online Magic: Arena any time soon.

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MtG Commander Format Creator Sheldon Menery Passes Away

Magic: The Gathering icon and critically acclaimed pioneer of the Commander format Sheldon Menery has passed away.

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MtG: Wilds of Eldraine Has Some Truly Hilarious Creature Types

From Bird Hydras to Otter Wizards, Wilds of Eldraine is full of silly and unusual Magic creature type combos.

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Teeuwynn Woodruff, MtG, Vampire: the Masquerade, and D&D Writer, Passes Away

Former Magic: The Gathering designer and critically acclaimed tabletop game designer Teeuwynn Woodruff has passed away.

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MtG: CBR's Official Wilds of Eldraine Draft Guide

The latest Magic set Wilds of Eldraine has ten two-color draft archetypes centered around classic fairy tales, enchantments, and epic adventures.

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10 Magic: The Gathering Cards That Need To Be Reprinted As Special Guests

MTG's The Lost Caverns of Ixalan will be introducing "Special Guest" cards to the game. This is a great opportunity to bring back some rare cards.

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10 Cards That Should Be Included In The Fallout MtG: Universes Beyond Decks

The new MtG Universes Beyond series crosses over with popular franchises, and some Fallout locations, characters and objects would make great cards.

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How to Build (& How to Beat) The Best Magic: The Gathering Commanders This Month

Commander is Magic's most popular format, and while it doesn't change as much as Standard or Modern, there are still hot new strategies to keep up on.

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13 Rarest TCG Cards Of All Time

From cards awarded during tournaments to exclusive variants, several of the rarest TCG cards remain the only copy of their kind.

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The 10 Best Planes In Magic: The Gathering, Ranked

Magic: The Gathering's Planeswalkers travel in style from plane to plane in all manner of airplanes, airships, and even living vehicles.

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10 Most Controversial Competitive Magic Moments

Magic: The Gathering's long competitive history is home to some truly incredible controversial moments, some of which changed the rules forever.

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MtG: The Pioneer Banlist, Explained

Pioneer is one of Magic's youngest formats, and it's rapidly evolving—including its banlist. Here is a guide to all of Pioneer's banned cards.

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