MTG Players Aren’t Happy With New MTG Arena Set
Having only been around since 2018, MTG Arena has a lot of catching up to do. After all, Magic: the Gathering has been around on paper since 1993, with over 25,000 cards having been released since then. Unfortunately for Arena players, only a fraction of those cards, about 7,500, are available on the digital client. […]
MTG May Have Had Its Last Ever Story Arc
Since the earliest days of MTG’s 30 years of history, blocks have been a core part of Magic: the Gathering. By connecting sets together, the block set design allowed Wizards of the Coast to tell more in-depth and involving stories. For instance, the Theros and Khans of Tarkir blocks told epic and expansive stories across […]
Wizards Is Refusing to Replace $1000+ Damaged Cards
Regardless of where they come from, it is understood that Magic: the Gathering cards are unfortunately susceptible to sustaining damage. MTG cards are made out of cardboard, after all, which isn’t famed for its durability. Whether pulled from packs or ordered directly from Wizards, shipping mishaps and printing errors can ultimately ruin cards entirely. Disappointingly, […]
MTG Lead Designer Laments Designing for Eternal Formats
When looking back over the last year of Magic, an MTG Lead Designer briefly discussed Magic: the Gathering’s new design philosophy. Dubbed the “Eternal World,” by Mark Rosewater, this philosophy understands that “the core of Magic play involves the full history of the game.” After all, Commander is now arguably the most popular MTG format. […]
MTG Players Seriously Doubt 30th Anniversary Edition Sold Out
Since the moment it was announced in October, 30th Anniversary Edition has been a controversial product, to say the least. In one fell swoop, Wizards of the Coast managed to anger supporters and haters of the Reserved List. On the one hand, Reserved List supporters hated 30th Anniversary Edition for reprinting cards like . On […]
Prized MTG Arena Cards Accidentally Spoiled by Wizards
For once, it looked like MTG’s release calendar may finally be slowing down for a short time. After the exciting sale of the 30th Anniversary Edition and Jumpstart 2022’s impending release, it appeared that MTG players were finally being given a break that they’ve craved for so long. This comes after an entire year of […]
MTG Jumpstart 2022 Is Missing Some Important Cards
Whether you’re a new player or an enfranchised veteran, there’s a lot to love about Jumpstart 2022. Providing accessibility, anime girls, and a few prized reprints, Jumpstart 2022 has a little bit of everything. Unfortunately, however, Jumpstart 2022 is miraculously missing out on a few key cards that greatly restrict the set’s playability. So much […]
Bizarre Unhinged MTG Mechanic Could Become Reality
Throughout its nearly 30 years of history, it’s safe to say that MTG has been through a lot of changes. Despite players’ love for the good ol’ days, these changes aren’t exclusively a bad thing, however. New formats, mechanics, and cards are required to keep a game alive and evolving throughout its decades-long lifespan, after […]
MTG Wizards Warns of Incoming Product Shortages
Thanks to supply chain complications and the COVID-19 pandemic, MTG has experienced a number of shipping issues recently. Premier and supplemental sets have both been delayed on numerous occasions, and Secret Lair shipments have been similarly affected. Subsequently, it’s unfortunately no longer that big of a surprise to see news of a delay plastered over […]
MTG Players Don’t All Hate Wizards’ Relentless Releases
Love it or hate it, 2022 has been a busy year for Magic: the Gathering. Alongside the usual quartet of Standard legal premier sets, MTG players have also had four major supplemental sets to enjoy. As if that wasn’t enough, frequent Secret Lair drops, commemorative products, and Alchemy releases filled out the busy release calendar. […]