Announcing… From the Vault: Magic: the Gathering: Online

October 16th, 2017
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by Juri

Magic Online has always been a source of great stories. Many named players on the Pro Tour got their start online, as well as many new players who use Magic Online as their starting point on a long journey to become the Multiverse’s greatest Planeswalker. However, often times cards work somewhat differently online as compared to their paper counterparts.

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Treetop Scout

September 7th, 2017
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Bracketbot & Juri

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Trolley’s Edict

August 13th, 2017

ADDENDUM TO THE APRIL 26TH ADDENDUM TO THE BANNED AND RESTRICTED ANNOUNCEMENT

April 27th, 2017
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by Aaron Forsythe

You talked again, we listened again.

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Introducing the Burn Scale

April 22nd, 2017
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by Fake Mark Rosewater

Fake Mark Rosewater describes a new scale for burn spells.

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HOW TO WIZARD—IN GRAPHICS

May 23rd, 2016
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by Ertai, Professional Wizard

Being a wizard can be a complex beast—and being a beast can be complex as well. Being a both a wizard and a beast at the same time? It can be downright overwhelming. Until you break it down.

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STATEMENT FROM WIZARDS

April 28th, 2016
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by Helene Bergeot

We have heard all the feedback, and are taking the following actions:

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Odric, Flippy Flappy Tactician

March 31st, 2016
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Boy, Odric, Lunarch Marshal sure can grant a lot of abilities! Here’s a look at the original design. We shaved a number of keywords after development raised concerns about “rules confusion”, “tournament time limits”, “shuffling nightmares”, and “how on earth would you even print this”. Take a look for yourself if you want to really flip out!

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LIVE COVERAGE OF GRAND PRIX: SEATTLE

March 5th, 2016
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by RICH HAGON

Feathers and flocks are set to fly at this, the grand reunion of sanctioned Magic and the stormy climate of sleepy Seattle, Washington, the state named for a president that never visited. The setting is Saturday, the event is a Grand Prix, the format is a Rochester draft of You Make the Set 2016, and the playing field is covered with Storm Crows dropping all over these tables. This event has proven to be historic in another way: boasting competitive Magic’s most exclusive collection of players, only the five bravest souls in the Multiverse decided their mettle was worthy of testing in what would be a grueling and punishing three rounds of Rochester Draft.

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SET REVIEW: YOU MAKE THE SET 2016

March 4th, 2016
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by LUIS SCOTT-VARGAS

I’ll be the first to admit, reviewing a fan-made set seemed daunting, even moreso after seeing how the set took form and became what it is today. That said, I’ve already accepted the contract for writing this piece, so I will do my best to offer some in-depth analysis of how to make the best of the new card(s).

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