Art of the week: Cartographer
I’ve been talking about Donato Giancola for different reasons recently. This art above remains my favourite of any Magic: the Gathering card. Let’s hope this one doesn’t get stolen by … Continue reading
The trouble with Trouble in Pairs
A recent Magic: the Gathering set included the card Trouble in Pairs, with art credited to Fay Dalton. It’s an interesting piece of art in that it looks odd at … Continue reading
Art of the week: Restoration Angel
A benevolent angel delivers a warrior his blessing in this art from Johannes Voss.
Art of the week: Titania
There have been many versions of this character, and the name Titania has been used by many different properties. Magali Villeneuve brings the character to the fore here, imagining her … Continue reading
Art of the week: Sheldon’s Ring
Sheldon Menery was a Magic player and tournament judge who originated the Commander format. This format has grown from beginnings as an odd side-game called Elder Dragon Highlander into the … Continue reading
Art of the Week: Atraxa, Praetor’s Voice
Atraxa is a Magic: the Gathering card, so of course there are about 6 different art versions. This one by Kev Walker is my favourite, capturing the horror of the … Continue reading
The Ring has a will of its own
The chase card in the Magic: the Gathering Lord of the Rings set is a copy of the One Ring. There are many versions in the set, but this version … Continue reading
The complete (for now) Nils Hamm collection
My collection of one of each Magic: the Gathering card illustrated by Nils Hamm is once again complete. My last update as almost 5 years ago, in November 2016. Since … Continue reading
Grim dark Magic
Warhammer 40,000 is getting its own Magic: the Gathering expansion. Even the announcement article on Warhammer Community felt the need to add “yes, really” to the title. It’s an incongruous … Continue reading
The incredible story of Sagas
Sagas are fast becoming my favourite card type in Magic: the Gathering. They seem to hit the sweet spot between a card that can provide plenty of flavour and backstory, … Continue reading
The best and worst of Magic in 2020
Tolarian Community College has a good pair of videos up now, as a review of Magic: the Gathering in 2020. The second video was difficult to watch for me. 2020 … Continue reading
When you like Magic and Warhammer
I first found this image about 5 years ago, maybe more. I think I found it on Cool Mini or Not, and it’s been a long time since I last … Continue reading
“Say, buddy, can you spare $31,804?”
A video and article from MtG Goldfish caught my eye this morning. It simply posed the question of what would it cost if you wanted one copy of every Magic: … Continue reading
A cynical approach to Standard
Formerly Magic’s most popular format, Standard has fallen on hard times of late. In recent years it has been eclipsed by Commander as the most popular format. For a series … Continue reading
Magic’s exclusionary exclusives
When Wizards of the Coast launched their secret lair series last year, I didn’t take much notice. Sure the company was now effectively selling singles to players, but this didn’t … Continue reading
Once upon a Wednesday: favourite Magic art
I have made several attempts over the life of this blog to fond a way of talking about Magic art I like in a way that will be interesting to … Continue reading
Explore MtG art: Howard Lyon
Howard Lyon’s art first appeared in the Lorwyn set and since then he has illustrated over 100 cards. His art has brought to life settings from the enchanted world to … Continue reading
Dungeons & Dragons & Magic
Magic the Gathering’s set release schedule for 2021 was released recently. here’s the whole thing: The part that interests me most is the Dungeons & Dragons set. I will probably … Continue reading
Once upon a Wednesday: collecting Magic cards
People collect Magic: the Gathering cards for many reasons. Some like cards that won’t be reprinted, other like to take specific characters. I am one of those who collects cards … Continue reading
Explore MtG art: Scott M. Fischer
Scott M. Fischer’s art first appeared in the 1996 set Mirage. His work appears more sporadically today, but to judge from his website and other internet presence, he is busier … Continue reading
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