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TCG MTG CardID Islands

Tricky Islands - Inside the MTG Basic Land

Learn more about Magic: the Gatherings most loved and hated land - the Island!

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Daniel Clarke

2 minute read

TCG MTG CardID Vintage MTG

Alternate Fourth Edition - The Unwanted MTG Set?

What is Magic: the Gathering's Alternate Fourth Edition, and why is it the "unwanted set"? Come find out!

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Daniel Clarke

2 minute read

TCG MTG CardID

Is this MTG Card Etched Foil or just Foil?

Navigating MTG's most frustrating variation- Etched Foil

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Daniel Clarke

3 minute read

TCG MTG CardID

How to tell if your Magic: The Gathering cards are Unlimited or Revised

Should you get your card graded? Know the difference between Unlimited and Revised... or Summer Magic Cards.

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Daniel Clarke

2 minute read