Afflict is a workhorse mechanic that debuted back in Hour of Devastation. Check out everything you need to know about the mechanic and the best Afflict cards!

Nothing looks quite like the mechanic Cleave on a Magic card. Check out the history of the mechanics and the best Cleave cards!

Christopher is here to break down the inner workings of a mechanic from Future Sight that is truly Legen... wait for it... dary!

Monstrous is a flavorful mechanic meant to evoke ancient mythical beasts. So how did the Monstrous mechanic hold up, and how exactly does it work?

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!