Strategy Log

Master Magic's color pie for Commander. Learn what each color does well, color combinations, and how to choose colors for your EDH deck strategy.

Major upgrade to the card scanner and cart system: now displays both foil and non-foil prices, with a cart that tracks which finish you want and calculates accurate totals.

Discover the best Commander staples you can buy for under $5. These budget-friendly cards belong in almost every EDH deck, from removal to ramp to card draw.

Shopping cart now follows you across the entire site. Add cards to cart from search results, card detail pages, scanner, or quick search. Perfect for trade shows and casual browsing.

Meet your new MTG companion: a conversational AI assistant that helps you discover cards, understand synergies, and explore the database naturally. Available as a floating chat widget on every page.

How we enabled users to share specific Magic card printings with accurate social media previews using a simple query parameter approach.

Complete guide to finding Magic cards on takescake: physical card scanning, advanced filters, semantic AI search, and practical deck-building workflows.

How we built a fast, accurate MTG card scanner that combines text recognition, visual art similarity, and instant TCGplayer pricing.

How we simplified card page metadata to match user expectations, improve Google indexing, and make sharing feel natural - without sacrificing discoverability.

When text-only matches ranked higher than art-confirmed matches, we redesigned our scoring algorithm to ensure the exact card you scanned always appears first.

Why we like Magic: The Gathering Edge of Eternities - Play Booster Box (30 Packs) for players and hobbyists.

Why we like Magic: The Gathering Modern Horizons 3 Commander Deck - Tricky Terrain (100-Card Deck, 2-Card Collector Booster Sample Pack + Accessories) for players and hobbyists.