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MTG Guides & Articles

Practical guides on collection management, deck building tools, and card prices from the Grimoria team.

  • Pioneer Deck Legality: Sets, Banned Cards, and Rules

    Learn what makes a deck Pioneer legal: the Return to Ravnica set cutoff, the 60-card minimum, the current banned list, and how to check any list fast.

    August 23, 2026

  • MTG Collection Value: What Your Cards Are Really Worth

    Learn how to calculate your MTG collection value using TCGplayer and Cardmarket data, then track how it changes as prices, condition, and finish shift.

    August 22, 2026

  • Scryfall Alternatives for Card Search, Pricing and Decks

    Scryfall is the best MTG search tool, but these alternatives add collection tracking, pricing, and deckbuilding for players who need more than search.

    August 21, 2026

  • How to Upgrade an MTG Precon: A Commander Deck Guide

    Learn how to upgrade an MTG precon step by step: cut the filler, add ramp, removal, and draw, and land at the right Commander bracket for your table.

    August 20, 2026

  • MTG Proxy Legality: Tournament Rules vs Casual Play

    MTG proxy legality explained: sanctioned tournaments require authentic cards, but casual Commander tables can allow proxies if everyone agrees first.

    August 19, 2026

  • MTG Budget Alternatives to Expensive Commander Staples

    See real MTG budget alternatives to expensive Commander staples, seven priced swaps you can play today, plus a faster way to find substitutes for any card.

    August 18, 2026

  • MTG Card Condition Guide: How to Grade NM to Damaged

    Learn the MTG card condition grades TCGplayer and Cardmarket use, how each grade changes resale value, and how to grade your own cards accurately.

    August 17, 2026

  • MTG Search Operators: The Scryfall Syntax Cheat Sheet

    Learn the MTG search operators behind Scryfall queries, like c:, t:, o:, mv:, and id:, then copy ready-made searches for real deckbuilding tasks.

    August 16, 2026

  • Best MTG Card Database: Scryfall, Gatherer, and Grimoria

    Compare the best MTG card database options, Scryfall, Gatherer, and Grimoria, to see which one actually fits your search, prices, and collection needs.

    August 15, 2026

  • MTG Land Count: How Many Lands Your Deck Really Needs

    Learn the right MTG land count for Commander and 60-card decks, how curve, ramp, and MDFCs change the math, and how to check your own ratio fast.

    August 14, 2026

  • How to Import a Moxfield Deck: Every Format Explained

    Export a Moxfield deck the right way and import it into Grimoria or any MTG app, covering plain text, MTG Arena format, and the commander blank-line rule.

    August 13, 2026

  • Best MTG Trade App: Comparing Grimoria, Deckbox, and More

    Compare the best MTG trade app options for 2026, from Grimoria's live-value offer builder to Deckbox and Cardsphere, so your next swap is actually fair.

    August 12, 2026

  • Modern Banlist Explained: Why These MTG Cards Are Banned

    See what's banned in Magic's Modern format and why, from fast mana to oppressive lands and combo pieces, plus how to check for the latest changes.

    August 11, 2026

  • The Best MTG Deck Builders for Every Kind of Player

    Compare the best MTG deck builders by how you actually play, from Commander synergy to competitive netdecking, collection-aware building, and offline brewing.

    August 9, 2026

  • MTG Deck Import Guide: Text, CSV, and Arena Formats

    Learn how to import an MTG deck list from Moxfield, Archidekt, or MTG Arena using plain text or CSV, without losing set numbers, foils, or sideboards.

    August 8, 2026

  • MTG Set Releases 2026: Types, Schedule and Commander Decks

    See how MTG set releases work in 2026: Standard sets, Universes Beyond, and Commander precons, plus how to check pull rates before you buy a box.

    August 7, 2026

  • MTG Sideboard Guide: How to Build and Use Your 15 Cards

    Build a real MTG sideboard guide: what your 15 cards should do, how many to swap per matchup, and a plan template for Standard, Pioneer, and Modern events.

    August 6, 2026

  • Archidekt Alternatives: 7 MTG Deckbuilders to Try in 2026

    Outgrowing Archidekt? Compare Moxfield, EDHREC, MTGGoldfish, and other MTG deckbuilders, plus a free option that actually tracks your paper collection.

    August 5, 2026

  • Commander Deck Building: Ratios, Brackets, and Budget

    Commander deck building made practical: the land, ramp, and draw ratios that work, how brackets shift them, and how to hit power level on a budget.

    August 4, 2026

  • Standard Rotation in MTG: How the New 3-Year Rules Work

    Standard rotation now runs on a three-year cycle, paused for 2026, and shifts to February 2027. See what's leaving, what stays, and how to track it.

    August 3, 2026

  • ManaBox Alternatives: MTG Scanning and Collection Apps

    Comparing ManaBox alternatives? See how Grimoria's offline scanner, synergy graph, and price alerts stack up against ManaBox's pricing and binder caps.

    August 2, 2026

  • MTG Trade Binder Guide: What to Include and How to Sort It

    Build an MTG trade binder that actually gets you trades: what to include, how to organize it by color or price, and how to price cards without guessing.

    August 1, 2026

  • MTG Deck Building: A Practical Guide for Every Format

    Master MTG deck building with this practical guide! Learn key strategies for a winning deck in any format and improve your gameplay.

    July 31, 2026

  • MTG Rarity Symbols Explained: Colors, Letters and More

    Learn what MTG rarity symbols mean: black, silver, gold, and orange-red, plus the purple and bonus outliers, so you can read any card at a glance.

    July 31, 2026

  • Moxfield vs Archidekt: The Real Differences That Matter

    Compare Moxfield and Archidekt on deck building, playtesting, pricing, and mobile access, and see which MTG deck builder actually fits how you build.

    July 30, 2026

  • MTG Price Tracking: How to Watch Card Values and Set Alerts

    Track MTG card prices the right way: compare TCGPlayer and Cardmarket, set price alerts, and watch your whole collection's value change over time.

    July 29, 2026

  • MTG Reserved List Explained: Rules, History, and Cards

    Learn what the MTG reserved list promises, why Wizards will never reprint these 571 cards, and how to spot and track them in your own Magic collection.

    July 28, 2026

  • Moxfield Alternatives: The Best MTG Deck Builders in 2026

    Moxfield alternatives worth trying in 2026: honest picks for bracket scoring, offline scanning, and collection-aware deckbuilding, matched to what you need.

    July 27, 2026

  • How to Scan MTG Cards Fast and Get the Right Printing

    Learn how to scan MTG cards accurately, from lighting and set symbols to fixing foil glare, plus a fast workflow for scanning a whole bulk box.

    July 26, 2026

  • Where to Sell MTG Cards: Best Options for Cash, Credit, or Convenience

    Discover where to sell MTG cards for maximum cash or convenience. Learn tips for cash, store credit, and effortless selling!

    July 25, 2026

  • Best MTG Apps in 2026: Top Picks for Every Player

    Discover the best MTG apps for 2026! From deck building to price tracking, find the top tools to enhance your gameplay. Explore now!

    July 23, 2026

  • How to Organize Your MTG Collection: A Step-by-Step Guide

    A practical, step-by-step guide to sorting, storing, and cataloging your Magic: The Gathering collection so you can find any card in seconds.

    July 23, 2026

  • What Is MTG Collection Management? A Complete Introduction

    What collection management means in Magic: The Gathering — tracking, organizing, valuing, and deck building — and how to get started.

    July 23, 2026

  • The 10 Best MTG Deck Building Tools in 2026

    Moxfield, Archidekt, Grimoria, EDHREC and more — an honest comparison of the best Magic: The Gathering deck builders and collection trackers.

    July 23, 2026