Nathan Ball

Edinburgh-based Games Writer.
MTG Writer @MTG_Rocks

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[Nathan Ball @nathanalysis]

Now that 2023 is coming to a close, I thought I'd put together a thread of my favourite pieces I've written in my first full year of freelancing! Starting with this, an art analysis piece for @thegamerwebsite on Phyrexia: All Will Be One!

https://t.co/tjPhVEc3ND

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Orim's Chant hasn't seen much action since the days of Extended, but recently it's back with a vengeance in Modern! 🎶

Read the full story here: https://t.co/zr8dzjCl7v

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #wizardsofthecoast #mtgmodern #MTGFinance

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

It's no Nadu, thank God, but this new Simic Bird is still more than capable of flying you First-Class to Value Town! 🤑

Read the full story here: https://t.co/MqbKKHFC3f

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #TarkirDragonstorm #mtgmodern #wizardsofthecoast #mtgarena #mtgvintage

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

It's not every day new Magic cards are spoiled via a live music event announcement, but that's Secret Lair for you! 🎶

Read the full story here: https://t.co/ncoxrfOMTn

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGFinance #wizardsofthecoast #SecretLair #kexp

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Troll of Khazad-dûm has been cast out of Legacy, but it still has plenty of wrecking to do over in Pauper! 👹

Read the full story here: https://t.co/EibazuzHs2

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #mtgarena #wizardsofthecoast #mtglegacy #mtgpauper

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Everyone's Invited is a pretty underwhelming deck for $200, but with just a few upgrades it can punch well above its weight! ⬆

Read the full story here: https://t.co/fMo47pxgIJ

#MTG #MagicTheGathering #wizardsofthecoast #SecretLair #mtgcommander #Commander #EDH

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Blue/white decks are usually known for their calm, controlling gameplay, but current Standard makes monsters of us all! 😾

Read the full story here: https://t.co/C8vHamMkgI

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #mtgstandard #MTGArena #wizardsofthecoast

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Players are swinging for Universes Beyond hard this week, but Mark Rosewater has the data to defend it! 🛡

Read the full story here: https://t.co/BhbJDcCQBz

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #wizardsofthecoast #mtgstandard #universesbeyond

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

It's gone mostly unused since Aetherdrift launched, but Max Speed looks to be back in the race in Standard! 🏎

Read the full story here: https://t.co/gWCXGcOcE8

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGArena #mtgstandard #wizardsofthecoast #MTGAetherdrift

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Secret Lairs have always been on the premium side, but $100 for five cards is really starting to push it! 👺

Read the full story here: https://t.co/pRMOJDgBdv

#SecretLair #MagicTheGathering #MTG #MTGFinance #wizardsofthecoast #MTGArena

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Love the Mutate mechanic but wish it was just a little more complex? Wizards may have a treat for you soon! 🦖

Read the full story here: https://t.co/CAgVzdkw5o

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #mtgstandard #MTGArena #markrosewater #wizardsofthecoast

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Alchemy: Tarkir is now fully revealed, and one sprightly little Bird Monk stands wing and talon above the rest! 🦅

Read the full story here: https://t.co/D13peIyIuj

#MTG #MagicTheGathering #wizardsofthecoast #MTGArena #mtgalchemy #TarkirDragonstorm #mtghistoric #MtGBrawl

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Those looking forward to Netflix's animated MTG show rejoice: looks like things are coming along nicely! 📺

Read the full story here: https://t.co/MxWfkP7LaW

#MTG #MagicTheGathering #wizardsofthecoast #Netflix #animation #tvseries

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Clarion Conqueror looked pretty strong from the start, but few expected it to be 'played in Vintage' strong! 🐲

Read the full story here: https://t.co/1i6dxHUBga

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #wizardsofthecoast #TarkirDragonstorm #EDH #Commander #mtgcommander #mtgmodern #mtgvintage

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Turns out all you need is a couple of Wastes and a dream to take on the big boys in Modern! 🤖

Read the full story here: https://t.co/tyy62fo9Os

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #mtgarena #mtgmodern #wizardsofthecoast

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Like your Magic with a dash of Clowns and Robots? Mark Rosewater has some great news for you! 🤡

Read the full story here: https://t.co/v83S4rlZfP

#MagicTheGathering #MTG #mtgarena #wizardsofthecoast #mtgstandard

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

MTG uncommons are easy to overlook, but sometimes they can punch way above their weight in the right deck... 🐅

Read the full story here: https://t.co/A5d007p56Z

#MTG #MagicTheGathering #TarkirDragonstorm #mtgarena #mtgstandard #wizardsofthecoast #mtgcombo

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

In its first major update since February, Wizards has increased the size of the Commander Game Changers list by nearly 50%! 🤯

Read the full story here: https://t.co/VxLHHSgCGR

#MTG #MagicTheGathering #mtgcommander #wizardsofthecoast #Commander #EDH

[Ninty Media @NintyMedia]

The #GAMEBOOK ADVANCE is a 400 page premium coffee table history book dedicated to the #GAMEBOYADVANCE and is available to order now! It also has a swish epilogue from @DominikDiamond too!

Love the #GBA? Then you'll love this!

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Jeweled Lotus is seeing an aggressive spike. Is it going to get unbanned? 🤔

Read the full story here: https://t.co/KEq4GZKGHB

#MTG #MagicTheGathering #mtgcommander #MTGFinance

[MTG Rocks @MTG_Rocks]

Never mind a few Universes Within reprints, Spider-Man is getting Universe-swapped in its entirety! 🤯

Read the full story here: https://t.co/K3D7oYjDUX

#mtg #magicthegathering #mtgarena #wizardsofthecoast #universesbeyond #spiderman #Marvel