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A 10 on the Beeble Scale: The Lords and Minions of Never Returning Creature Types
The Beeble scale rates which creature types are least likely to return to Magic. Paul dives into a pair of classic creature types that you won't be seeing again!
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The Basic Lands of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan
As befits a set themed around ancient secrets and buried mysteries, there are plenty of little details waiting to be unearthed in the artwork for each basic land from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan!
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Eight Magic Arts You Didn't Know Referenced Real Sports
There aren’t many, but thanks to Secret Lair Drops, there are at least a few Magic cards referencing real-world sports. Sig highlights the best of the bunch!
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Eight of the Best Magic Artworks in 2023
Highlighting cards first printed in 2023, Sigmund showcases his eight favorite Magic arts from the year!
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Goblins, Rocket Launchers and Incongruous Magic Art
Magic is a world of fantasy imagery and epic confrontations, but Magic art can sometimes feel very out of place in its own world. Sig examines some of what he considers the biggest misses.
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Magic's Holiday Promos and the Cards They Parody
For almost two decades, Magic's Holiday promos have delighted players. Did you know every single one is based on a real Magic card? Enjoy a look through some of the best parodies!
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A 10 on the Beeble Scale: Beebles and Other Never Returning Creature Types
The Beeble scale rates which creature types are least likely to return to Magic. What tops the list and why?
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Eight Delicious Food-Related Arts on Classic Magic Cards
Food tokens debuted with Throne of Eldraine and are heavily used today, but did you know that cards depicting food have been around for many years before any of these sets were introduced? Sigmund dives into some Magic art history!
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The Care and Feeding of Hungry Atogs
When the first Atog appeared, grinning up from its cardboard it marked another original creature creation for the world of Magic: The Gathering... and Atogs would go on to be a staple of early Magic art.
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Eight Magic Arts That Don't Fit In With Their Set
Magic has a certain aesthetic to it. Set in a fantasy world, the artwork has a kind of cohesion... most of the time. Sig highlights some examples where it absolutely did not.
What Magic Rings Would Be Worth in Real Life
If a piece of iconic Magic jewelry were to sell at a local jeweler in real life, what would it be worth based on its art?
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A Deep Dive into the Art of Ixalan's Reprints
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan contains some very thematic reprints, so enjoy a deep dive into how the art has evolved on these classics overs the years!
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