Surprise Upcoming MTG Ban Announcement Confirmed to be Standard-Focused

On Monday, May 13, a major ban announcement took place. For those who were hoping for massive changes to be made in Pioneer or Modern, the announcement sadly did not impact either format. Standard was also unaffected, though this isn’t too surprising. Wizards of the Coast has made it clear that any Standard bans (barring […]
Recent MTG Bans May Spell the End of Black-Bordered Un-Sets

By now you’ve probably heard the news. As of yesterday, every card from Unfinity that places Stickers or opens Attractions has been banned. A massive 56 cards overall. For the most part, this stroke of the ban hammer has been met with relief from players. On the other side of the coin, however, are the […]
Wizards Accidentally Leaks Bloomburrow Card Two Months Early

Despite 2024 having an absolutely stacked lineup of sets, the title of most anticipated is miraculously still a two-way fight. In one corner, Modern Horizons 3 promises to bring new power to multiple formats, potentially ushering in a new rotation. In the other corner, Bloomburrow has one of the most enticing themes in years but […]
Anime Crossover MTG Secret Lair Sells Out in Less Than 24 Hours!

If you haven’t already heard, a new Secret Lair Superdrop went for sale yesterday. Offering perhaps the worst Secret Lair in the product line’s history, alongside some interesting crossovers and gags, many players were evidently excited to get their hands on these products. At least, that’s what the absurd wait times to purchase one suggested […]
MTG Designer Reveals Chances of Returning to Beloved Planes

Due to Magic’s Multiverse setting, worlds both old and new are fair game for each new set. From an outside perspective, the decisions made regarding which planes are featured in each new set may seem arbitrary. Despite this presumption, however, there’s actually a deeply layered logic to it. Mark Rosewater, Head Designer for MTG, has […]
Leaked MTG Sylvan Library Variant Impresses Players

Modern Horizons 3’s spoiler season has been accelerated significantly by a collection of leaks. Even today, a flurry of exciting leaks hit the internet, but one leak seemed to shine above them all. has been a powerful card advantage piece on both Commander and Eternal formats. Capable of stacking your deck and drawing extra cards […]
Questionable MTG Card Discovered Honoring Hasbro CFO

Back in 1999, our beloved game Magic the Gathering was acquired by Hasbro. Over the years, MTG has flourished, ultimately becoming a billion-dollar brand last year. Every year, it feels like more and more sets are released, and while it can get a bit tiresome keeping up with every product, we as players constantly have […]
MTG Hidden Thunder Junction Gem Sees 3025% Price Spike!

Earlier this week, we wrote an article discussing Leyline Dowser. The bizarre two-mana artifact looks like a great card advantage engine for spellslinger decks in Commander. , the Commander of the Quick Draw deck, where this card is found, has some absolutely disgusting synergies with the card. Thanks to her ability to untap, Leyline Dowser […]
New MH3 Leaks Bring Once-Broken Mechanic Back With A Bang!

For those who weren’t playing during Kaladesh, the Energy mechanic probably doesn’t look like anything too special. A secondary resource you can build up between turns and spend on various effects? Seems reasonable enough. For those who played through it, however, the mechanic’s return in Modern Horizons 3 is a cause for concern. And, as […]
Wizards Bans 56 Massively Controversial MTG Cards

Since the introduction of the ban calendar, back in 2023, the hype surrounding these quarterly announcements has reached newfound heights. At long last, MTG players actually have fixed dates to look forward to, rather than just hoping for random bans. Following their introduction, this regimented structure has already been proving its worth through multiple much-needed […]