Alex Barker

Last updated on October 11, 2026 Everybody knows dual lands are helpful. They help you balance out your land count and fix your mana to be more consistent. It can be hard to strike a good balance with just basic lands, and you can sometimes find yourself ... See more

May 11, 2020 10 UX portfolio improvements you can make while you’re stuck at home Some of the top UX portfolio improvements you can make while stuck at home. By Alex Barker 6 min read A few months ago (before Corona) I had the opportunity to participate i... See more

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