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Category: Keyword Mechanics

link to Hexproof MTG: How Does It Work [Rules, Vs Shroud, FAQ]

Hexproof MTG: How Does It Work [Rules, Vs Shroud, FAQ]

Hexproof is an ability (mechanic) in MTG that can cause you a painful headache if you find your opponent's deck focuses on their creatures using it. You may think that it's almost impossible to...

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link to MTG Regeneration Mechanic [MTG Regenerate Rules Guide]

MTG Regeneration Mechanic [MTG Regenerate Rules Guide]

If you have been playing Magic the Gathering (MTG) for a long time, or you have inherited an old deck, you may have run into a less common mechanic called "Regeneration". But how does regeneration...

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link to MTG Protection Mechanic [Beginner’s Guide]

MTG Protection Mechanic [Beginner’s Guide]

Magic: The Gathering is a beloved, yet complicated, game that can get confusing when trying to understand even the most basic of rules. Protection is one of these often confused mechanics....

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link to MTG Monarch Mechanic [Beginner’s Guide]

MTG Monarch Mechanic [Beginner’s Guide]

With seemingly endless card options that introduce such a wide variety of gameplay mechanics, it can be overwhelming to keep track of all the possibilities. Especially for those who are new to Magic:...

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link to MTG Menace Keyword Guide [Rules, Blockers, Orgins]

MTG Menace Keyword Guide [Rules, Blockers, Orgins]

If you are just beginning to learn how to play Magic the Gathering, there are many different rules and abilities you will need to understand. One such ability, Menace, will be frequently used during...

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link to 6 Best MTG Proliferate Cards [Helpful Guide]

6 Best MTG Proliferate Cards [Helpful Guide]

1. Contagion Engine Released in 2010 via the Scars of Mirrodin set, Contagion Engine was one of the first cards to introduce the proliferate mechanic. This set also introduced the Infect mechanic,...

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