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Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 16h

There are clues, blood, treasures, junk, scrap, vehicles... the list goes on. Magic loves its artifact subtypes these days: draftsim.com/mtg-artifact...

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 18h

Splish-splash, getting better at Draft!
Splashing is part art, part science, and a key part of success in any Limited format: draftsim.com/splashing-in...

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 18h

Near-mint copies of Modern Horizon's Fallen Shinobi have gone way up in price thanks to this new samurai ghost. draftsim.com/mtg-fallen-s...

First Ever Esper Samurai Commander Causes 150% Price Spike

Near-mint copies of Modern Horizon's Fallen Shinobi have gone way up thanks to this new samurai ghost.

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 19h

A classic, rarely reprinted land is hitting Avatar: The Last Airbender's bonus sheet. draftsim.com/mtg-avatar-v...

Avatar’s Latest Bonus Sheet Spoiler Is a Blast from the Past

They say never get too comfortable around a dormant volcano, it could erupt at any time. That's definitely happening with Valakut, which is getting its first proper reprint in over 15 years.

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 20h

Zombies never stay dead, do they? Magic revisits these shambling corpses pretty often, which gives us all the braindead fodder we could ever want: draftsim.com/mtg-zombie/

The 50 Best Zombies in Magic Ranked - Draftsim

Shambling. Noxious. Ghoulish. Putrid. Rotten. Murderous. All words used to describe the zombies of Magic. What can I tell you about zombies that hasn’t been said already? The trope’s been done to…

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 1d

With previews kicking off next week, it's time to start thinking about Avatar: The Last Airbender prereleases. Yip yip! draftsim.com/avatar-the-l...

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 1d

Extort is a rare but beloved mechanic from the Return to Ravnica block, but you're gonna have to pay up if you want to learn more: draftsim.com/mtg-extort/

Extort in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards - Draftsim

If you want to read this, you’ll need to pay the tax. The extort mechanic drains opponents while making it harder to challenge your position in the game.

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 1d

In the wake of a new deal between Netflix and Wizards of the Coast, a KPOP Demon Hunters collab is bound to happen. draftsim.com/mtg-kpop-dem...

Evidence Suggests KPop Demon Hunters x MTG Collab Imminent

Hasbro has announced a partnership with Netflix and KPop Demon Hunters – and Wizards of the Coast will be part of the deal.

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 1d

The wackiest tutor in the game is coming to Arena. draftsim.com/mtg-booster-...

Fourth Wall Breaking Silver-Bordered Card Crash Lands on MTG Arena

Another silver-bordered card is making its way to Arena in the Powered Cube, but this one actually feels appropriately whacky.

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 1d

The Mardu Horde just wants to attack, and their creatures are pretty darn good at it: draftsim.com/mtg-mardu-cr...

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 2d

Life payment is usually a real cost you have to be careful with, unless you break it in half and use the life loss to power your own synergies: draftsim.com/mtg-pay-life/

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 2d

Simic Aggro is on the rise. It's the 4th most popular archetype in the last two weeks. draftsim.com/new-aggro-st...

Innovative New Aggro Strategies Seize Standard

Simic Aggro is on the rise. It's the 4th most popular archetype in the last two weeks.

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 2d

The only thing green likes more than playing big creatures is making its big creatures even bigger. Pump spells can help you do that: draftsim.com/mtg-green-pu...

The 40 Best Green Pump Spells in Magic Ranked - Draftsim

Pump spells, sometimes called buffs, are spells that increase a creature's power and toughness, sometimes until the end of turn, sometimes permanently. As you may imagine, they're very prevalent in…

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 2d

Should hybrid mana cards be allowed in mono-colored decks? Our answer is a resounding no! draftsim.com/mtg-edh-hybr...

Opinion: Hybrid Rules in Commander Do NOT Need to Change

So we're asking this old question again: Should hybrid cards be allowed in Commander decks that only partially share their color? I believe they should not.

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 2d

Cheap, colorless cantrips are deceptively strong, to the point where some of these have ended up on banlists:

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 3d

Hey, it's not always just about winning. Sometimes you want to show off and have some fun, which these commanders can definitely do: draftsim.com/fun-commande...

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 3d

Several big changes to Commander were just revealed. draftsim.com/mtg-october-...

WotC Tweaks Commander Brackets, Trims Game Changers List

The Game Changers list is getting smaller, and the Commander Brackets are getting tweaked to be a little bit clearer.

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 3d

Bracket 1 isn't super competitive, but it can be loads of fun if you just want to brew and goof around with interesting deck ideas: draftsim.com/mtg-bracket-...

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 3d

Spider-Man prices are going down, but TMNT prices are going way up. draftsim.com/tmnt-cbb-spi...

Shocking: TMNT Collector Boxes Defy the Odds and Hit $1000

Here we go again. Presale Collector Booster boxes for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are being resold for $999.99.

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 3d

Now that red gets a handy mana dork every set, that leaves white in last place when it comes to the mana dorks it has access to: draftsim.com/mtg-white-ma...

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 4d

This is huge: The Power Nine (and tons of other all-timers) are finally coming to Arena. draftsim.com/mtg-arena-po...

Colossal Cube Update Brings Power Nine and More to MTG Arena

Looks like you'll be able to play with some of MTG's all-time greats very soon, even if you can't run them in your Constructed decks right away.

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 4d

Rakdos creatures are perfect to play against if you love losing life, sacrificing creatures, and playing with an empty hand: draftsim.com/mtg-rakdos-c...

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 4d

Cowabunga, dudes! The Ninja Turtles hit shelves next March, and we already have quite a bit of information about the set: draftsim.com/mtg-teenage-...

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 4d

New York City is now one of Magic's most supported planes. draftsim.com/mtg-satire-s...

Staten Island Secret Lair Drop Bombs Harder Than Spider-Man Set

It's a real shame, seems like New York just isn't the plane Magic: The Gathering players have been clamoring for after all.

Draftsim @draftsim.bsky.social · 4d

Esper Goryo's is Modern's hottest deck right now, and its namesake is steadily climbing in price. draftsim.com/goryos-venge...

Powerful Classic MTG Reanimator Spell Skyrockets 217%

Goryo's Vengeance is back among Modern's most popular archetypes… and its price, like its play rate, has soared back into peak form.