Alex Barker

Last updated on May 28, 2026 Bake into a Pie | Illustration by Zoltan Boros The color wheel, or “color pie” as you’ve probably heard more often, is one of MTG’s defining traits. It’s part of what makes the game so unique and successful. If you look on the... See more

Last updated on March 5, 2026 Tivit, Seller of Secrets | Illustration by Chris Rahn Ah, kitchen table politics. No, not the family discussions or current events. We aren’t worrying about that here. I’m talking about Magic here: casting Expropriate and mak... See more

Sylvan Caryatid | Illustration by Chase Stone You’re likely looking for ways to attack your opponent ruthlessly and with no quarter when building a deck. But have you ever thought about not attacking ? Weird, right? Some cards are like that. They have res... See more

Last updated on January 6, 2026 An Offer You Can't Refuse | Illustration by Dallas Williams Cards can be hard to come by when you try to fill out your collection or build a certain deck. If you’re anything like me you just craft the first thing that strik... See more

Doubling Season | Illustration by Richard Wright The matchmaking system in MTG Arena is a confusing thing. You sit down to play, pick what queue you want to play in, and decide which deck you want to use for the game. A few moments later, you’re matched a... See more