New MTG Arena Rewards Highlight Major Digital Magic Shortcoming
Is that it?!
Wizards of the Coast Is Getting Worryingly Stingy With Reprints
We’ve known for decades that Magic: The Gathering is an incredibly expensive game to play. Unfortunately, this problem has only been getting worse in recent years. Now, even top-tier Standard decks are starting to cost over $600. Even Mono-Red, a once-affordable budget archetype, can now cost upwards of $300 to build. Considering Standard’s position as […]
Missing MTG Crossovers Expose Hidden Universes Beyond Problem
It’s no secret that Magic: The Gathering is well and truly in its Universes Beyond era. Looking at the 2026 MTG release calendar makes that clear enough. Next year, we’re getting more Universes Beyond sets than those within the Magic Multiverse. Unsurprisingly, a lot of MTG players aren’t happy about this, especially since it feels […]
Wizards Has Made Five-Color Commander MTG Cards Boring
As much as Standard has been growing in popularity recently, Commander is still Magic’s biggest format on paper. With unmatched creativity, freedom, and support on offer, it’s no surprise that Wizards prioritizes this format. Each modern MTG set is loaded with plenty of cool new Commanders and options for the 99. Out of all the […]
Wizards Needs To Embrace Downsides In MTG Again
No light without darkness.
Insanely Fast MTG Format Needs a Complete Banlist Overhaul
Over the last couple years, MTG Arena has been flooded by incredibly powerful designs. The arrival of sets like Modern Horizons 3 and the more recent Arena Anthologies have completely shaken up the platform’s digital formats. Unfortunately, not all formats have changed for the better. The Historic metagame in particular has become increasingly problematic. The […]
MTG Designer Reveals ‘Once Per Game’ Mechanic Is Here To Stay
The possibilities aren’t Exhausted just yet!
Missing MTG Avatar Precons Are a Massive Missed Opportunity
It might not be released for another three months, but yesterday, Wizards properly revealed Avatar: The Last Airbender. Showcasing new cards, mechanics, and products during a livestream, there was plenty for players to be excited about. Given the current prices of some Avatar: The Last Airbender products, it seems excited might be putting it lightly. […]
Powerful New MTG Mana Rock Sparks “Auto-Include” Fears
Are the walls of Commander closing in?
Surprise MTG Release Date Seemingly Confirms Extra 2026 Set
For better or worse, 2026 is still shrouded in a thick, soupy layer of mystery. To date, Wizards has only officially confirmed three sets, only two of which have been given names. As if that wasn’t mysterious enough, Wizards has only revealed one release date to look forward to. This might not sound like a […]