MTG Guides

MTG Filter Lands guide image showing a cloaked mage converting blue and red mana through a floating stone monolith, representing filter lands turning one coloured mana into stronger double-colour combinations.

MTG Filter Lands Explained: Rules, List & Uses

Filter lands don't just make mana — they convert it. Here's exactly how the mechanic works, the complete cycle of 10, and why double-pip mana bases love them.

MTG Check Lands guide image showing a cloaked figure entering a glowing land portal, with fantasy landscapes representing basic land types and check lands entering untapped when the right land type is already controlled.

MTG Check Lands Explained: Rules, List & Uses

Check lands enter untapped if you already control the right basic land type — including shock lands and Triomes. Here's exactly how the mechanic works and the complete cycle of...

MTG Pain Lands guide image showing dramatic fantasy dual lands across icy, volcanic, forest, cave and coastal landscapes, representing untapped mana fixing that deals 1 damage for coloured mana.

MTG Pain Lands Explained: Rules, List & Uses

Pain lands trade 1 damage per coloured activation for untapped dual mana. Here's exactly how the mechanic works, the complete cycle of 10, and where they fit next to shock...

MTG Energy, Experience, Rad and Special Counters guide image showing magical player counters, radiation energy, oil machinery, shield protection, stun effects, speed racing, and Commander counter rules.

MTG Energy, Experience, Rad & Special Counters

Not every counter goes on a creature. Energy, experience and rad counters sit on players instead, and each behaves completely differently. Learn exactly how each special counter type works, and...

MTG The Ring, Sagas, Battles and Plot guide image showing a glowing magical ring, unfolding saga chapters, a fortress battle, dark temptation, and fantasy storytelling mechanics.

MTG The Ring Tempts You, Sagas, Battles & Plot ...

The Ring tempts you, Sagas, Battles and Plot are some of Magic's newest storytelling mechanics. Learn exactly how the Ring's four abilities unlock, when a Saga sacrifices itself, how attacking...

MTG Partner, Background, Eminence and Lieutenant guide image showing two Commander leaders, command zone power, a glowing crown, legendary creatures, and Commander deckbuilding strategy.

MTG Partner, Background, Eminence & Lieutenant ...

Partner, Background, and their cousins let you run two commanders. Eminence and lieutenant care about where your one commander is. Learn exactly how each works and how they combine in...