Timothy Zaccagnino

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Review: We Tried Out Runic Dice - Is it Worth It?

1 week ago | draftsim.com | Timothy Zaccagnino

Wall of Fortune | Illustration by Tom BabbeyAt some point hobbies transcend mere pastimes and expand to the point where they’re a lifestyle, something you invest time and energy (and money) into because it’s part of who you are, rather than just something you do. Once you’re at that stage of investment, your wallet tends to loosen up to some of the pricier accessories on the market. Take tabletop dice, for example.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Commander Decks: Are They Worth It?

1 month ago | draftsim.com | Timothy Zaccagnino

Teval's Judgment | Illustration by Alix BranwynTarkir: Dragonstorm looks like peak Magic: The Gathering. It’s got the awesome worldbuilding that people loved about Khans of Tarkir, and it even manages to borrow the dragons from Dragons of Tarkir without feeling like a rehash of the lesser, 2-color set. To commemorate our return to the clans of the original setting, this round’s got a full five Commander precons, one for each of the clans.
The 20 Most Overrated and Overplayed Cards in Commander Ranked

1 month ago | draftsim.com | Timothy Zaccagnino

Timeless Lotus | Illustration by Lindsey LookHey folks! Today I’m calling Magic: The Gathering cards that people know and love overrated on the internet. If you never hear from me again, tell my family I love them, and that I spoke the truth. Well, I spoke some pretty controversial opinions, rather. Look, who doesn’t love a good Commander hot take? Let’s have some fun as I slander the cards you’ve been playing in EDH for the last 10 years or so.
Tarkir: Dragonstorm Enchantment Turns Your Draconic Army into an Auto-Win

1 month ago | draftsim.com | Timothy Zaccagnino

Last updated on March 24, 2025Call the Spirit Dragons | Illustration by Liiga SmilshkalneThe developers behind Tarkir: Dragonstorm wanted it to be very, very clear that the set would be just as much about dragons as it would be about the return of the 3-color clans. If a new cycle of mythic rare Spirit Dragons and an actual dragon-themed Mox weren't enough to drive that home, how about Call the Spirit Dragons, a new alternate wincon that works exclusively with dragons?
An All-Timer Green Card Returns to Standard in Tarkir: Dragonstorm

1 month ago | draftsim.com | Timothy Zaccagnino

Last updated on March 18, 2025Craterhoof Behemoth | Illustration by Chris RahnTarkir: Dragonstorm is full of awesome cards: dragons galore, the return of the original clans, lands aplenty, and… wait a minute, is that a Craterhoof Behemoth reprint? Wow, TDM is not messing around. Tarkir: Dragonstorm marks the ‘Hoof's second only Standard-legal printing, originally dating back to Avacyn Restored.
Mono-Red Final Fantasy Commander Punches Into New Territory

1 month ago | draftsim.com | Timothy Zaccagnino

Last updated on March 17, 2025Zell Dincht | Illustration by Kevin SidhartaAnyone who's played Final Fantasy VIII recently can tell you Zell just ain't that interesting of a character. But if you're going to slap his face on an MTG card and give it a cool ability that's actually opening up somewhat new territory, he might be worth tolerating. Zell Dincht was previewed by the official Final Fantasy X account on March 17th, which is apparently the character's birthday.
The 23 Best One-Shot Kill Cards in Magic Ranked

1 month ago | draftsim.com | Timothy Zaccagnino

Jumbo Cactuar | Illustration by Jason Kiantoro“Look, if you had one shot or one opportunityTo seize everything you ever wanted in one momentWould you capture it, or just let it slip”-Up-and-coming rapper, EminemAll I’m saying is that if Marshall Mathers played MTG, he’d be a Blightsteel Colossus gamer, because he clearly knows how to take that one shot. Assuming he could keep a grip full of cards with those sweaty palms, weak knees, and heavy arms.
MaRo Teases Tarkir: Dragonstorm Support for Dragons, Warriors, and... Turtles?

1 month ago | draftsim.com | Timothy Zaccagnino

Last updated on March 11, 2025Rally the Monastery | Illustration by David AstrugaAs players have come to expect for each new set release, Mark Rosewater has dropped his teaser for Tarkir: Dragonstorm (TDM), which is set to release in early April. It's the pre-previews preview, if you will, and gives players insights into what kinds of text, card names, and creature types to expect in the upcoming set.
Final Fantasy's Newest Spoiler Showcases Deadly Mardu Reanimator Commander

1 month ago | draftsim.com | Bryan Hohns |Timothy Zaccagnino

Last updated on March 10, 2025Spoiler season for Final Fantasy x MTG won't formally begin for several more months, but that doesn't stop random cards from showing up every now and then! The card seen today is Celes, Rune Knight, which is the secondary commander for the Terra, Herald of Hope precon. Like Terra, Celes is a Mardu commander that specializes in reanimating creatures to the battlefield.
Behold in MTG: Rules, History, and Best Cards

1 month ago | draftsim.com | Timothy Zaccagnino

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant | Illustration by Billy ChristianBehold: a new MTG mechanic! Now that I think of it, Magic’s no stranger to beholding various concepts and entities. In the past we’ve had to Behold the Multiverse, Behold the Unspeakable, and Behold the Beyond. There are literal beholders in this game now.