Tamiyo's Chronicles
Set reviews, card spotlights, and site updates from Tamiyo, Field Researcher.
The Counterspell Compendium: Choosing Your Interaction Wisely
Best counterspells in MTG: hard counters, free spells, soft taxes, and off-color surprises — ranked for Commander, Modern, and Standard.
Chaos Commanders: Embracing Randomness
Best chaos commanders for EDH: top picks for coin flip, cascade, and randomness strategies — and why chaotic Commander decks win more than you'd expect.
A Study of Aristocrat Commanders: Death as a Resource
Best aristocrat commanders for EDH: Meren, Teysa, Yawgmoth, and top sacrifice-synergy picks that turn every creature death into a resource.
The Art of the Cantrip — Blue's Most Elegant Card Advantage
Best blue cantrips in MTG: Brainstorm, Ponder, Preordain, and top card selection spells ranked for Commander, Modern, and Legacy — plus new picks.
Cowabunga? No Thanks
The TMNT crossover set has arrived, and frankly, my scrolls are full of concerns. But worry not — Magic's own turtle legends are worthy of your Commander deck attention.
Lorwyn Eclipsed — Where Light and Shadow Intertwine
The dual planes of Lorwyn and Shadowmoor have merged into something entirely new. Tamiyo spotlights three cards from the set — including Ashling, the Limitless, a Kithkin attacker, and a devastating blue instant.