Alchemy Clerics – Deck Guide Update
Alchemy Clerics has become one of the best decks in the format, able to have explosive starts or grind out long games.
Life gain
Book of Exalted Deeds Combo is Back! Standard Mono-White Life Gain
The Book of Exalted Deeds combo is back in Standard, with this Standard Mono-White Life Gain deck using it to its fullest!
Standard Orzhov Clerics – Deck Guide
Standard Orzhov Clerics can power out some huge creatures, thanks to an abundance of life gain synergies with Voice of the Blessed.
How to Build a Life Gain Commander Deck
There’s a lot of ways to build a life gain Commander deck, but Eric’s here to help with some of the best commanders, enablers and payoffs!
How to Draft Selesnya in Forgotten Realms Limited
Rakdos may be king in AFR Draft, but what if it’s not open? Ben Werne’s got the guide for how to draft Selesnya, a non-red AFR runner up!
Budget Magic – Standard Selesnya Life Gain
Join LegenVD as he takes his latest budget Standard brew, Selesnya Life Gain, through its paces with the power of Forgotten Realms!
Top 5 Life Gain Commanders in Commander/EDH
Life gain is a popular theme in Commander/EDH, but what are the best options? Eric counts down the five best life gain commanders available!
Strixhaven Brews: A Lesson in Standard Pests
Huey’s playing with some Pests with Witherbloom, as well as trying out the new Lesson/learn mechanic, in his latest Strixhaven Standard brew!
Deck Guide: Historic Bant Angel Company
Gaining life may seem like a meme strategy, but Bant Angels in Historic with Collected Company is the real deal against creature decks!
Deck Highlight: Modern Martyr of Sands
Modern’s all about creatures and combat damage, so why not laugh at their Lightning Bolts and Lava Spikes with Martyr of Sands?
Budget Brew Misses: Life Gain (42 tix) and U/R Orrery Visions (18 tix)
Not every failed deck is a failure. Check out these brews that missed the mark, but formed the basis for new ideas!
Control Decks Need Life Gain
Don’t get trapped in a bad situation through a long game—pack life gain and give yourself room to navigate your way out.
Cube Design – Subtheme: Life Gain (Part 2)
Jason Waddell goes even deeper to expand the life gain theme and get more creative with Cube!
Cube Design – Subtheme: Lifegain (Part One)
Jason Waddell continues to explore subtheme design in Cube, with one of Magic’s traditionally weakest mechanics.