Mechanics
144 articlesAbsorb: The MTG Damage Prevention Keyword
Absorb is a Magic: The Gathering keyword that prevents N damage from each source that deals damage to the creature. Learn the rules, history, and strategy.
Affinity: MTG Mechanic Explained
Learn how Affinity works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, history, notable cards, strategy tips, and the iconic Modern deck it inspired.
Afflict: MTG Mechanic Explained
Learn how Afflict works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, strategy, notable cards, and the history of this Hour of Devastation keyword.
Afterlife: MTG Mechanic Explained
Learn how Afterlife works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, strategy tips, notable cards, and the history of this Orzhov keyword from Ravnica Allegiance.
Aftermath: The MTG Mechanic Explained
Learn how Aftermath works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, strategy, notable cards, and the history of this split card mechanic from Amonkhet.
Amplify: MTG Mechanic Explained
Learn how Amplify works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, strategy, notable cards, and the history of this Legions-exclusive keyword ability.
Annihilator: The MTG Mechanic Explained
Learn how Annihilator works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, notable cards, strategy tips, and the history of this brutal Eldrazi keyword ability.
Assist: The MTG Mechanic Explained
Learn how Assist works in MTG — rules, strategy, and notable cards for this Battlebond mechanic that lets teammates help you cast spells.
Aura Swap: MTG Mechanic Explained
Aura swap lets you exchange an Aura on the battlefield with one in your hand. Learn the rules, strategy, and the one card that uses it: Arcanum Wings.
Awaken: MTG Mechanic Guide
Learn how the Awaken mechanic works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, strategy tips, notable cards, and the history of this Battle for Zendikar keyword.
Backup: MTG Mechanic Explained
Learn how the Backup mechanic works in MTG — rules, strategy tips, notable cards, and its origins in March of the Machine.
Banding in MTG: Complete Mechanic Guide
Learn how banding works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, strategy, notable cards, and why this Alpha mechanic was retired. A complete guide.
Bargain: MTG Mechanic Guide (Wilds of Eldraine)
Learn how the Bargain mechanic works in MTG — rules, strategy tips, notable cards, and the history of this Wilds of Eldraine keyword ability.
Bestow: The MTG Mechanic Explained
Learn how the Bestow mechanic works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, strategy, notable cards, and history from Theros and beyond.
Blitz: The MTG Keyword Mechanic Explained
Learn how Blitz works in Magic: The Gathering — the alternative cost mechanic from Streets of New Capenna with haste, card draw, and sacrifice built in.
Bloodthirst: MTG Mechanic Explained
Bloodthirst is an MTG keyword that puts +1/+1 counters on creatures when opponents take damage. Learn the rules, strategy, and notable cards here.
Bushido: The MTG Mechanic Explained
Bushido is a combat keyword from Magic's Kamigawa block. Learn the rules, strategy, notable cards, and history of this Samurai ability.
Buyback: The MTG Keyword Mechanic Explained
Learn how Buyback works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, strategy, notable cards, and the history of this powerful instant/sorcery keyword.
Cascade: The MTG Mechanic Explained
Learn how Cascade works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, strategy, notable cards, and the history of one of the most exciting mechanics ever printed.
Casualty: The MTG Mechanic Explained
Learn how Casualty works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, strategy, notable cards, and the history of this spell-copying mechanic from Streets of New Capenna.
Champion: MTG Keyword Mechanic Guide
Learn how the Champion keyword works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, interactions, strategy tips, and the best cards that use this ability.
Changeling in MTG: Rules, Strategy & Notable Cards
Changeling is a keyword ability in Magic: The Gathering that makes a card every creature type simultaneously. Learn the rules, history, and best cards.
Cleave: The MTG Mechanic Explained
Learn how Cleave works in Magic: The Gathering — rules, strategy, notable cards, and the history of this Innistrad: Crimson Vow mechanic.
Companion in MTG: Rules, Strategy & Notable Cards
Everything you need to know about the Companion mechanic in MTG — how it works, the deckbuilding rules, strategy tips, and the most notable companion cards.