Competitive Play For competitive play, durability and protection are paramount
To that end, Durward tells me that part of why he enjoys Cube so much is because its an expressionistic way to play Magic
Arcbound Ravager Sleeve from the Summer Superdrop Secret Lair
Faceless Haven seemed to only see play in specific mono-colored snow decks that could support it, but I assume the Sanctuary will see play in a broader range of decks, including control decks that can handle having lands that only produce colorless
Last updated on March 12, 2026 Lightning Bolt | Illustration by Anato Finnstark Magic can be a game of intricate planning, long turns, and baroque strategies
Youll likely be able to find some efficient removal such as Lightning Bolt during the draft, but you can also leverage bodies such as Venser, Shaper Savant or Aethersnipe to hinder your opponents tempo and clear a path for your creatures to get through