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Build powerful Commander decks without breaking the bank. Our curated list of 50 essential cards under $5 that work in almost any EDH deck.
Read article →Fixed critical cart persistence bugs and added intelligent foil/non-foil finish selection for MTG cards. Your cart now stays intact across page navigation, and you can choose exactly which version you want to buy.
Read article →Enhanced the scan cart with receipt-style vertical expansion and clickable card images that navigate to the correct art variant on card detail pages.
Read article →New to Commander/EDH? Learn how to build your first 100-card deck, choose a commander, balance your mana curve, and start playing Magic's most popular format.
Read article →Never run out of gas again. Master card draw in Commander with this complete guide covering the best draw spells, engines, and strategies in every color - with real examples and prices.
Read article →Master removal in Commander with this comprehensive guide. Learn what removal to run in each color, when to use it, and see real card examples with prices and links.
Read article →How we improved OCR extraction to correctly identify cards like 'Emerald Dragon' by filtering type lines, prioritizing multi-word names, and avoiding creature type false matches.
Read article →The Minnesota Card Show is happening today at Canterbury Park Event Center! Learn how to use our MTG card scanner to quickly identify cards, check prices, and make smart buying decisions at TCG card shows.
Read article →Learn how to grade Magic card conditions from Near Mint to Damaged, understand how condition impacts prices, and make smart buying decisions.
Read article →Learn how we provide accurate, up-to-date Magic: The Gathering card prices from TCGplayer. Daily price updates, market trends, and how to find the best deals on singles.
Read article →Discover how our conversational card search assistant helps you find Magic cards by describing what you need, not just searching by name. Perfect for deck building, discovering synergies, and exploring new strategies.
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