Vigilance is one the only mechanics to allow creatures to play both offense and defense - check out the history and rules of the Vigilance mechanic!

Trample has been around since Magic's beginning, and continues to work perfectly. Check out the history and rules of the Trample mechanic!

Reach has been around with or without the keyword since the beginning of Magic. Check out the history and everything else you need to know about the Reach Mechanic!

Landwalk has been around in Magic since the very beginning, and still shows up from time to time. Check out the rules and history of the Landwalk mechanic!

Want to keep a deck together but lower its power level with the new Game Changers list in mind? Mike has some suggestions to replace ubiquitous Game Changers!

When you want a creature to stick around basically forever, you look for ways to give it Indestructible. Check out the rules and history of the mechanic!

It's been in Magic since the beginning, and it's impossible to imagine the game without it. Check out the history and rules around the Flying mechanic!

Whether you call them Defenders or still just Walls, the Defender mechanic has been a key part of Magic for a long time. Check out its history, rules and best Defender cards!

Cut your opponents' creatures down to size with the -1/-1 counter distributing Wither mechanic!

Ninjas in Magic! The flavorful Ninjutsu ability has always gone hand-in-hand with the creatures - check out the history and rules of the Ninjutsu mechanic!