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Ross Lombardo
31 articles published since May 25, 2023
About Ross Lombardo
Born in Hong Kong, Ross Lombardo moved to the US for university. He graduated from Ithaca College in 2021 with a Batchelor of Fine Arts degree in Screenwriting and History. A fan of comics, video games and TV. He has worked as a freelance writer for several websites writing about television and games.
MtG: Is it Time For Wizards To Stop Pushing Sagas?
Wizards has been creating a lot of Sagas in new Magic: The Gathering sets, and players may be worried about their oversaturation in decks.
The Best Magic Cards of All Time: Lightning Bolt
Lightning Bolt is one of the best Magic: The Gathering cards of all time, serving as a top-tier burn spell and removal spell that deals great damage.
Aggro, Control, Combo, and Midrange: A Guide To Magic's Biggest Archetypes
Magic: The Gathering's four archetypes are Aggro, Control, Combo, and Midrange, which players can experiment with to find their favorite playstyle.
Why Do Magic: The Gathering Players Hate Mill?
Some Magic players really don't like having their cards put into their graveyard. Here is an exploration of Mill and why it's controversial in Magic.
MtG: Lost Caverns of Ixalan Complete Visual Spoilers
Lost Caverns of Ixalan already has some powerful and exciting cards for Magic players to use across all formats.
The Cost of War: A Retrospective on Magic's Last Two Story Arcs
War of the Spark and March of the Machines both marked the end of epic Magic storylines, though they each had their own issues and detractors.
MTG: Is Wilds of Eldraine a Weaker Throne of Eldraine?
Throne of Eldraine was one of the strongest Magic: The Gathering sets in recent memory. Is Wilds of Eldraine nearly as strong?
MTG: Why Was Food So Strong in Throne of Eldraine?
Food was a stronger mechanic than most people expected Throne of Eldraine thanks to a robust array of supporting synergies and combos.
MtG: Wilds of Eldraine Has Some Truly Hilarious Creature Types
From Bird Hydras to Otter Wizards, Wilds of Eldraine is full of silly and unusual Magic creature type combos.
MtG: The Pioneer Banlist, Explained
Pioneer is one of Magic's youngest formats, and it's rapidly evolving—including its banlist. Here is a guide to all of Pioneer's banned cards.
MtG: The Modern Banlist, Explained
The Modern Banlist has cards that are too warping or powerful for the format. Here's an explanation of each of the banned cards.
Why Magic Fans Have Wanted To Go Back To Lorwyn For So Long
Following Magic: The Gathering's Gencon 2023 announcements, Magic fans are more excited than ever to return to Lorwyn and its fascinating world.
MtG: What Makes Duskmourn Different From Innistrad?
Duskmourn is the new horror set announced at Gencon for MtG, so what makes it different from the old horror plane of Innistrad?
MtG: What Are Omenpaths & What Do They Mean for the Future of Magic the Gathering?
Omenpaths are the latest shakeup in Magic the Gathering lore, allowing passage between the planes. What does that mean for the story at large?
MtG: We're All Afraid (& a Little Excited) for Modern Horizons 3
Modern Horizons has been a set with some of the most powerful cards in Magic's history. What would that mean for an upcoming Modern Horizons 3?
MTG: The History of Tarkir Block and What a Return to Tarkir Might Mean
Khans of Tarkir block changed Magic: The Gathering in ways most may not be aware of. Now, there is a return to Tarkir planned in the far future.
Murders at Karlov Manor: Can Magic: The Gathering Pull Off Murder Mystery Intrigue?
Magic has never really dabbled in murder mysteries, so players are concerned whether Murders at Karlov Manor can pull off the intrigue of the genre.
Do We Need Any More Partner Commanders In Magic: The Gathering?
Partner is one of the most controversial mechanics in Magic the Gathering. Should WOTC stop printing Partner cards or is there another solution?
MtG: The Storied History Of Extended, Modern, & Pioneer
Magic: The Gathering has always had trouble balancing power and accessibility in formats like Modern and Extended. Will that be the case with Pioneer?
Healing Salve, Ancestral Recall and Why Magic the Gathering Has Unbalanced Cycles
Ever since Healing Salve and Ancestral Recall, Magic the Gathering cycles have been unbalanced by the color pie. But that just leads to smart design.