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rules
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MTG Keyword Abilities Explained: Combat and Protection
MTG keyword abilities explained: flying, menace, deathtouch, trample, hexproof, and ward, with worked combat examples for how they actually interact.
· 7 min read
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MTG Format Legality Explained: Standard vs Commander
MTG format legality explained: a card must be in the format's card pool AND not on its banned list. 2026 Standard has no rotation, 20 sets legal at once.
· 11 min read
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MTG Mana Base Guide: The Land Count Formula Explained
MTG mana base guide using Frank Karsten's land count formula: 19.59 plus 1.90 times Average Mana Value. Real math, not just a flat rule of thumb.
· 10 min read
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MTG Color Identity: Hybrid, Phyrexian and Reminder Text
MTG color identity counts every color in a card's mana cost and rules text. Hybrid and Phyrexian symbols count, reminder text does not. Real card examples.
· 15 min read
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How to Play Magic: The Gathering: Rules and Basics
How to play Magic: The Gathering, from turn structure to color identity. Covers the five colors, mana bases, deck-building basics, and format legality.
· 8 min read