Level Up had a forgettable debut in Rise of the Eldrazi, but has gone on to produce some very memorable Magic cards. Check out the history and rules of the Level Up mechanic!

Hideaway debuted in Lorwyn and has made repeat appearances since. Check out the history and best cards featuring the free spell mechanic Hideaway!

Gravestorm hasn't appeared on many cards, but some of the ones it did made a major impact. Check out the rules and history of the gravestorm mechanic!

Need to lock something down? The Azorius guild has you covered with Detain. Check out the rules and history of the Detain mechanic!

Fateseal may not appear on many Magic cards, but it's made waves throughout Magic history. Check out the rules and mechanics of Fateseal as well as the best Fateseal cards!

If all-out aggression is what you're looking for from a Magic mechanic, Christopher Lai has you covered as he breaks down Battle Cry!

You can pump up the power of your creatures with Amplify, and Christopher Lai is here to show you how it's done!

Absorb is there for you when you need someone else to take the hit. Join Christopher Lai as he breaks down this damage prevention mechanic from Future Sight!

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!