Evan Symon
Evan Symon is a seasoned journalist with stops at the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Cracked, GeekNifty, Pasadena Independent, and California Globe.
A graduate of University of Akron, Symon has covered stories in Vietnam, South Africa, Namibia, Germany, North Korea, Slovakia, and Switzerland (in addition to across the U.S. as well, of course).
He enjoys content creation, baseball, politics, and gaming. When it comes to Magic: The Gathering, he tends to lean towards Selesnya (G/W).
An Interview with 'Magic' artist Carl Critchlow
Longtime comic, D&D, and Magic: The Gathering artist Carl Critchlow answers some questions about his artwork and his inspirations.
Rats, legal trouble, and fan hatred: The short, yet tumultuous history of the Kithkin
Kithkin technically spent only about a year being a part of Magic: The Gathering, but it's kind of a crazy story how they even became a thing in the first place.
Vanity Cards: When it seemed like everyone was being put onto a Magic card
For a time, Magic: The Gathering cards were named for people associated with the game (in anagram form).
An Interview with 'Magic' artist Zina Saunders
The "real" Yawgmoth: The controversy over exactly what he looks like
For much of the Magic: The Gathering's history, players had no idea what one of the game's biggest villains actually looked like.
The Bear Puncher: The Story Of 'Savage Punch'
Sometimes cards are kept around because of unexpected usefulness or needing to introduce a new dynamic. And sometimes it is just about punching a bear.
Kai Budde, the Pro Tour, and a (literal) eaten hat
In 2002, a pro player ate his hat after another player scored a major victory.
Nothing but a heartbreaker: Magic's first miniatures
A few decades ago, a decision by small miniature company led to one of the top Wizards of the Coast executives.
The original Withengar Unbound: How new artwork changed everything up
Back in 2011, a small artwork change had a pretty big effect on a specific card from Innistrad.
Magic's Military League: The short-lived league exclusively for U.S. servicemen
For a few years, the U.S. military had an entire Magic: The Gathering league all to themselves.
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Rats, legal trouble, and fan hatred: The short, yet tumultuous history of the Kithkin
It's nothing new: Looking back at MTG's history of digital-only cards
An Interview with 'Magic' artist Carl Critchlow
Who is... Nicol Bolas? (Pt. 6)
Mishra's Genuine Draft: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms (Magic Arena)