Tapping In: Welcome back to another installment of rules stuff. This week we’re looking at mana, mana values, and mana costs.

Francesco wraps up his mini-series on cards printed with multiple real-world quotations. How does the flavor on these cards hold up?

Jordan outlines ten types of articles for Magic writers and readers alike, including nostalgia dives and tech exposés, giving a window into his own process.

With Lurrus gone, Grixis slipping, and permission everywhere, is it really time to play combo? David thinks so, highlighting a Storm win and reassuring Belcher.

Adam brawls on the Arena ladder with RB Midrange. Rakdos decks have been absolutely dominating the Alchemy ladder lately and this one is no exception!

Paul looks at this week’s Arena announcements and the changes coming to the platform. How are Wizards addressing player concerns over the Arena economy?

This week Andrew is sending creatures into the red zone, taking us through the finer points of the combat phase in Magic.

Joe aka “Beardy” tackles the single most important question in Commander Rule 0 conversations, helping players set the stage for a positive gaming experience.

This week Francesco takes a look at some Magic cards with alternate literary quotations for their flavor text. How many of them are there?

David continues his series highlighting cards to watch out for while digging through bulk. What white cards should you have on your radar?

Ding Dong, the Cat is gone—and with it, nagging pressure to conform to companion Modern. David dissects post-ban shakeups and foresees the format’s future.

V for victory, or V for value? How about both? Adam battles on the Arena ladder with Jim Davis’s Neon Dynasty Championship Grixis Midrange deck!

The Mystery Booster Playtest cards have already influenced constructed-legal Magic sets. What other of these cards/mechanics could we see in the future?