The Power of Tutors: Consistency in Magic the Gathering

Tutors are those cards that let you search your library for something specific, then either put it in your hand, on top of your deck, or sometimes directly onto the battlefield. If you’ve had those moments when you desperately wanted one particular card, you probably wished you had a tutor. They can seem too good, […]
Is Exile Dying in MTG?

Magic: The Gathering has countless ways for creatures to leave the battlefield. Some methods are straightforward, while others feel a bit sneaky. But it’s critical to note which ones actually count as a creature dying and which ones don’t. Dying in MTG is reserved for when a creature moves from the battlefield to the graveyard. […]
Can You Use Activated Abilities More Than Once in MTG?

Can you activate a single ability more than once in one turn? In Magic: The Gathering, the short answer is usually yes, but it depends on a few details that players sometimes overlook. I’ve seen new players get confused when they think a card’s effect only happens once, even though it can be used repeatedly […]
How Does Orim’s Chant Work in MTG?

Orim’s Chant might look like a simple one-mana trick, but it can wreak havoc on your opponent’s plans in ways that sometimes feel a little unfair. You pay one white mana. Then you say, “Nope, you’re not casting any spells this turn.” And if you throw in another white mana for the kicker, you get […]
How Does Storm Work with Giggling Skitterspike in MTG

Giggling Skitterspike is a goofy looking card. At first glance, I shrugged—just another odd 1/1 artifact creature. But then I read its ability and thought, “Wait, this could get ridiculous fast.” Indestructible, plus a trigger that hurts everyone whenever it’s targeted or enters combat, sounded like a recipe for some memorable moments. And when you […]