Do You Really Know How to Cast Spells?
Justin walks you through all those little steps you overlook when you cast your spells. How many of the seven steps for casting a spell do you know?
View ArticleTake Command of Your Zones
Zones are one of the things players usually don’t delve into regularly. Some functional knowledge of these sections of the rules can help you be a better player.
View ArticleAbilities and Mechanics in Kamigawa Block
Justin reviews the mechanics and keywords in Kamigawa block. Explaining double-faced cards predecessor flip cards and more!
View ArticleRavnica: City of Mechanics, Abilities, and Guilds, Too
Justin continues on with his series, this time turning to the very popular Ravnica block and exploring the mechanics and keywords it introduced.
View ArticleAbilities and Mechanics: Time Spiral Block, Part 1
Justin Turner returns after a week off with his first look at the mechanics and keywords of the vast Time Spiral block.
View ArticleAbilities and Mechanics in Time Spiral Block, Part 2
Level 3 judge, and coordinator for the southeastern United States, Justin Turner is back with part two of his look at Time Spiral block mechanics.
View ArticleLorwyn Mega-Block Abilities and Mechanics
Turner's series continues, moving on from Time Spiral and into the Lorwyn block to discuss the mechanics and keywords in the block.
View ArticleAbilities and Mechanics Series – Alara Block
This week Justin delves into the Alara Block and its mechanics and keywords, from Devour to Cascade, check it out.
View ArticleAbilities and Mechanics in Zendikar Block
This week Justin takes on the Zendikar set with a look at its mechanics and keywords such as Landfall, Colorless cards and more!
View ArticleAbilities and Mechanics – Scars of Mirrodin
Justin is here to tackle the mechanics and keywords in the Scars of Mirrodin block. From Infect to Emblems and Zeniths.
View ArticleWhy You Should Become a Judge
Justin lays the case for you to don the black shirt and maybe, one day, the red shirt. Here's why you should become a judge.
View ArticleThe New IPG and You
Hearing things about the new "IPG change" issue? Justin's here with the Level 3 rundown, and a call for questions!
View ArticleThe Seven-Layer Cake
Layers are well-defined, but deep and difficult for many players to understand. Justin's primer will help freshen your memory and let you explore the intricacies of the rules! (This article originally...
View ArticleThe New IPG and You
After a few months of additional tweaking, the latest IPG changes have been released! But what do they really mean? Chris has an angle-player's playbook open for inspection. Will you be prepared?
View ArticleA Player’s Guide to Triggered Abilities
Knowing the rules can make a powerful difference in performance. Melissa shares her stories of working under the latest penalty guide, and how players and judges alike have missed the mark on making...
View ArticleA Judge’s Advice for Competitive Events
Judges want you to play. Take some advice to stay on the right side of Magic law.
View ArticleJudge’s Corner: Shuffling
How well do you know shuffling? David explains what you need to know about randomizing your library.
View ArticleJudge’s Corner: Objects
What are game objects and what do they do? Head over to the Judge's Corner to find out!
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