Long before any significant spoilers hit the web, MTG Bloomburrow already scored one win in my book. That’s thanks to what’s likely its most self-evident trait: being really, really cute. Its second dub came thanks to its power level – its excellently designed Commander precons and fresh, flavorful roster of mechanics proving that the fuzzy wuzzy critters of Bloomburrow are well capable of holding their own in the meta. Just like that, Bloomburrow was already onto a winner.
However, a truly great Magic: The Gathering set has to tick off the TCG trinity of aesthetics, mechanics, and worldbuilding. While it might not be at the forefront of your mind while you’re trashing your friends in a game or riding the high of cracking open a Booster pack, a part of what makes Magic: The Gathering one of the best card games on the market is its setting and story.
