If there’s one deck building question that never seems to go away, it’s this:

How many lands should I actually play?

You’ll hear answers ranging from 32 to 40, often followed by “it depends.” While that’s technically true, it’s not very helpful. The real...

One of the biggest obstacles a Magic: The Gathering player makes isn’t learning new rules or discovering powerful cards—it’s understanding why some decks feel smooth and consistent while others feel clunky, even when both are full of strong cards....

How to Choose a Commander That Matches Your Playstyle (fact-checked)

Choosing a commander is one of the most important decisions you’ll make in Magic: The Gathering’s Commander format. The commander you pick shapes your deck’s identity, your strategy,...

This page serves as a directory of articles related to the series How to Build Better Decks. Links will be added to each as articles are released.

Series: How to Build Better Decks

1. How to choose your Commander

2. Understanding the Core of Deckbuilding...