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MTG & Pokémon TCG Guide writer for @TheGamerwebsite. Stage 1 Pokémon Professor. Nintendo 3DS Ambassador. Professional game lover. rb.gy/0hv7vz 💖💜💙

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Jim Ziegler is a journalist specializing in both traditional and electronic games. As a Pokémon Professor he's recognized as a leading expert on some of the world's most popular games, and is actively involved in the competitive community.

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Mechanics of Magic: Threshold

Mechanics of Magic: Threshold

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Mechanics of Magic: Undying

Mechanics of Magic: Undying

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Magic: The Gathering: Avatar's Katara, The Fearless Commander Deck Guide

Magic: The Gathering: Avatar's Katara, The Fearless Commander Deck Guide

Learn how to play Katara, The Fearless in MTG with our commander deck guide.

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Magic: The Gathering - Spider-Man's Spider-Man 2099 Commander Deck Guide

Magic: The Gathering - Spider-Man's Spider-Man 2099 Commander Deck Guide

Take a thwip to the past with Magic: The Gathering's Spider-Man 2099.

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Magic: The Gathering - Spider-Man's Spider-Ham, Peter Porker Commander Deck Guide

Magic: The Gathering - Spider-Man's Spider-Ham, Peter Porker Commander Deck Guide

This little piggy went to Commander.

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Magic: The Gathering - Edge Of Eternities' Tannuk, Steadfast Second Commander Deck Guide

Magic: The Gathering - Edge Of Eternities' Tannuk, Steadfast Second Commander Deck Guide

The first legendary Kavu introduced in MTG can be a powerful commander with the correct deck. Check out which…

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Magic: The Gathering: Avatar's Katara, The Fearless Commander Deck Guide

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By James Ziegler
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Born to the Southern Water Tribe, Katara is a waterbending master and the teacher of two different Avatars, a fearless Ally, and a terrifying opponent. In Magic: The Gathering, Katara, the Fearless is one of the best commanders for an Ally deck. Allies have been around since 2009’s Zendikar, and frequently interact with other Allies. Individually, they’re weak, like pathetic raindrops. But together, they form a mighty tsunami, and Katara is just the water bender to direct them.
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Magic: The Gathering - Spider-Man's Spider-Man 2099 Commander Deck Guide

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By James Ziegler
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While Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse portrays Spider-Man 2099 as something of a villain, he’s a brilliant scientist and a reluctant hero from across time and space. Let us show you how to make this Spider-Man spectacular.
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How To Build A Spider-Man's Spider-Ham, Peter Porker Commander Deck In MTG

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By James Ziegler
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A pig wearing red-and-blue pajamas may seem like a fever dream, but it’s just another day in Marvel’s Earth-8311. And it’s barely a stretch in Magic: The Gathering, where angelic cows and demonic bunnies clash with friendly ponies and eldritch abominations.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

My first job as a journalist was working as a Public Affairs Representative and photographer for 10th Mountain Division.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I learned to type on my mom's old typewriter while the computer was occupied by my sisters.

How is social media changing news?

Social media is democratizing news, which is great when it gets stories out that larger media outlets ignore. But it does reward outrage.