Wizards of the Coast Pre-Bans Five Secrets of Strixhaven MTG Cards
While it’s already playable on paper, Secrets of Strixahven doesn’t launch on MTG Arena and Magic Online until tomorrow. As always, this is where the tournament grinding really kicks off, as competitive games become significantly more accessible. On top of this usual excitement, MTG Arena is getting an extra boost this time around, thanks to […]
MTG Players Baffled By Busted Color Identity Breaking Card
To put it lightly, Alchemy is not the most beloved MTG format. In fact, it seems the MTG Arena-exclusive format and the cards it creates can’t ever get things right. When cool new cards appear, paper players lament how they’re not available as real cards. Alternatively, when the MTG Arena developers push things a little […]
Wizards Quietly Rebalances Eight MTG Cards Out of the Blue
Ever since its inception, the Alchemy format on MTG Arena has been a bit of a strange one. Not only was it widely condemned upon release, but it has never had a set schedule, either. Factor in the fact that Alchemy cards aren’t just contained to Alchemy, and it’s no wonder many players don’t love […]
Broken MTG Mystical Archive Cards Will Need Tons of Prebans
While there’s a ton to be excited about for Secrets of Strixhaven, the return of the Mystical Archive Bonus Sheet is the clear highlight. With tons of incredibly expensive reprints on their way, MTG players can find some insane high-demand multi-format staples inside packs. Notably, because Secrets of Strixhaven will be a Draftable set on […]
26-Card Secrets of Strixhaven Spoiler Kickoff Introduces New Commander Super Staple
Secrets of Strixhaven’s spoiler season kickoff is finally here, and this set looks absolutely bonkers. Between an indirect return of Magic’s most broken spells and Dragons giving spells broken mechanics, Secrets of Strixhaven looks like a major turning point for MTG. If that weren’t enough, there are some crazy things happening with Planeswalkers here, too. […]
MTG Commander Bans Create New ‘Banned as Companion’ Section
After much anticipation, Wizards of the Coast has just announced the latest banned and restricted announcement for MTG. With most competitive formats not needing much attention this time around, all eyes turned to Commander. Between bans, unbans, and potential rule changes, it’s safe to say MTG players were hyped for what was in store. Surprisingly, […]
Six Unexpected Reprints Announced Alongside MTG Arena Sideboard Change
Lorwyn Eclipsed may have released nearly two weeks ago, but in the digital space, more intriguing changes continue to come out of the woodworks. In today’s set of MTG Arena announcements, not only were all of the Alchemy: Lorwyn Eclipsed cards revealed, but six new-to-Arena reprints were also showcased. If that weren’t enough, a major […]
MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed Special Guests Showcase Absurd $64 Combo Staple
The Lorwyn Eclipsed debut stream is finally here, and with it, we’ve learned a lot more about the upcoming set. There are tons of new designs and throwbacks to old multi-format staples, giving the set quite a nostalgic feel. Beyond the cards in the main set, Lorwyn Eclipsed Special Guests also feature some potent reprints. […]
MTG Best New Cards of 2025
Over the course of 2025, a boatload of new MTG powerhouses were printed that shook up nearly every format. Most sets brought at least one multi-format staple to the table, and some cards even proved to be banworthy right out of the gates. As we reflect on all the ways MTG evolved over the last […]
Wizards Announces New One-Time MTG Event With Custom Banlist
It’s a brave new Brawl, for one night only!