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First Pick

Black's Absence in Standard:

https://bsky.app/profile/refein.bsky.social/post/3mlnysiv4ds23

Gather the Townsfolk

Interviews about Future Magic Sets:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/s/QKBJxduIQV

Sam the Dad:

https://bsky.app/profile/rhysticstudies.bsky.social/post/3mllrgcju422k

Rebecca Guay Sketchbook Auction:

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgbanding.com/post/3mlqjphvi5s2j

Desperate Ravings

UWOTC-CWA Schedules Election Date:

https://bsky.app/profile/uwotc-official.bsky.social/post/3mlqrv2loy22d

Arena MTG YouTube channel featuring non-Arena creators..?

Splash Damage

Becky Lynch at MC Vegas:

https://x.com/BeckyLynchWWE/status/2051836023311683692

The Finisher

Heroes of the Realms is back, and the most recent hero to hit the board is “Mr Monopoly, On the Go.” It was posted by Dave Moccia, designer for “Monopoly GO!” and features an ultimate called Pass Go that makes 200 treasure tokens. So it got me thinking: what would your ideal Heroes of the Realms homage Magic card be?

First Pick

Dan Frazier:

https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com/post/3mkun3qkf5c2w

https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3mkvqoghxru24

Gather the Townsfolk

MC Vegas Roundup

Fblthp:

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgfestivals.com/post/3mkqed7bk2322

Mood Swings Events Canceled:

https://bsky.app/profile/levdev.bsky.social/post/3mkqgziueek2e

https://bsky.app/profile/levdev.bsky.social/post/3mkqhm6z6a22e

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/815367622314147840/os-it-true-the-secret-lair-mood-swings-event-at

Cat Cafe:

https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3mksocrvjvc23

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mkvkv43k6p2j

Cosplays on Display:

https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3mksrrg5bvk2r

Pro Tour SOS Roundup

Metagame:

https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3mkpuxdhaz222

Matt Sperling Gets Bird-Bombed:

https://bsky.app/profile/mattsperling.bsky.social/post/3mktb67qwuc25

Top 8:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mkwaukccld2s

Champion:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mkyensarfu2v

Maro On Non-UB Jumpstart:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/814894182198083584/do-you-think-well-see-non-ub-jumpstart-sets-ever

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/815245213608132608/to-clarify-you-said-the-current-experiment-is

Biggest Prerelease Since WAR:

https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3mkpuvzlevv23

The Gauntlet 2026:

https://bsky.app/profile/mturian.bsky.social/post/3mkb3d7qkks2i

Shivam Announces End of Casual Magic:

https://bsky.app/profile/shivambhatt.bsky.social/post/3mkkxxcuskc2h

Desperate Ravings

United Wizards of the Coast-CWA:

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/27/magic-the-gathering-online-unionization

https://cwa-union.org/news/releases/wizards-coast-developers-form-union-cwa

https://bsky.app/profile/uwotc-official.bsky.social/post/3mkieqwr3cn26

https://kotaku.com/magic-the-gathering-arena-developers-unionize-layoff-remote-work-genai-protections-2000690932

https://bsky.app/profile/uwotc-official.bsky.social/post/3ml22aasblk23

Hasbro Hires Union-Busting Firm:

https://www.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/s/8fT977cyGz

WotC Submits Patent for AI Gameplay Assistant (Published in February, Patent Pending):

https://patents.google.com/patent/US20260045140A1/en 

Red Zone

Going Infinite

Splash Damage

Mood Swings Roundup

Introducing:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/introducing-mood-swings

How to Play:

https://youtu.be/-uf-1lbPvyM?si=Pn2jU4d3n6NE2EEJ

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/815337387578277888/i-understand-that-you-cant-answer-everything

History:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/future-now-part-i-2007-04-09

Price:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/815337980126511104/im-not-sure-it-says-it-anywhere-but-mood-swings

Card Image Gallery:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/card-image-gallery/mood-swings

New TCG Steals a Lot of Art, Including MTG and AI:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/s/jhSZMP2H21

The Finisher

This past week, we celebrated May Day on the first, May the Fourth (Star Wars Day) and Cinco de Mayo. Which got me thinking: we don’t have a Magic holiday. So tell me: what is your pitch for a new annual celebration for MTG?

First Pick

Secrets of Strixhaven experiences

Arena Announcements (And Historic Pre-bans):

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-april-20-2026

Gather the Townsfolk

Standard Top 8:

https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3mjvlacvx7s23

10 Years of LRR PPR:

https://bsky.app/profile/james.loadingreadyrun.com/post/3mj5ucsotz224

Arena Announcements (And Historic Pre-bans):

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-april-20-2026

Magic Coloring Book:

https://bsky.app/profile/arizirulnik.bsky.social/post/3mjndtu7s722e

https://www.darkhorse.com/comics/3014-476/magic-the-gathering-untold-stories-jace-1/

Desperate Ravings

Star Wars Holostamp:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1spjt6z/some_secrets_of_strixhaven_cards_have_star_wars/

Splash Damage

Pokémon Go DQ Statement:

https://community.pokemon.com/en-us/discussion/23725

Booster Pack Fragrances:

https://www.hareruyamtg.com/ja/user_data/card_pack_fragrance

https://www-hareruyamtg-com.translate.goog/ja/user_data/card_pack_fragrance?_x_tr_sl=pt&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

CS2 Player Banned for Throwing Hands:

https://www.ign.com/articles/counter-strike-2-player-banned

The Finisher

Today is Earth Day. So to celebrate our one and only home rotating endlessly in the universe beyond, tell me: What would your Earth-based MTG card pitch be?

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First Pick

MEET REUBEN & POWRDRAGN @ VEGAS! MC Vegas Panels and Events:

https://mcvegas.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/experience/panels-and-events.html

SOS Cards

Evan

Ambitious Augmenter

Fractal Anomaly

Reuben

Petrified Hamlet

Slumbering Trudge

PowrDragn

Wildgrowth Archaic

Decorum Dissertation

Gather the Townsfolk

MTGA+:

https://mtga-enhancement-suite.web.app/

April Fools at Scryfall

https://aprilfools.scryfall.com/

Mana Pool Hits 1M Packages:

https://bsky.app/profile/manapool.com/post/3miu4ink6xk2w

Splash Damage

Questionable Unsportsmanlike Conduct Ruling at Pokemon Go Tournament:

https://x.com/i/status/2040924406827086032

https://youtu.be/WX_dvUv4rIo?si=DbfdpG8iZeobJTSo

The Finisher

School’s about to be in session! The bell is about to ring on Secrets of Strixhaven and it has me thinking back to my education, so tell me, students: what do you miss most about your school days?

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MEET REUBEN & POWRDRAGN @ VEGAS! MC Vegas Panels and Events:

https://mcvegas.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/experience/panels-and-events.html

SOS Cards

Evan

Ral Zarek

Grave Researcher

Reuben

Silverquill, the Disputant

Diary of Dreams

PowrDragn

lorehold the historian

quandrix charm

Gather the Townsfolk

Throwback https://scryfall.com/ for April Fool’s Day

Desperate Ravings

Secret Lair Update on Delays:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-update-a-continued-note-on-manufacturing-delays

Splash Damage

Hasbro’s Cybersecurity Incident:

https://www.reuters.com/technology/hasbro-says-investigating-cybersecurity-incident-2026-04-01/

The Finisher

Today is April Fool’s Day, the one day a year that promotes thinking critically and punishes lazy credulity. But with fun! So tell me: what’s the best prank you’ve ever pulled?

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First Pick

B&R Update:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-march-23-2026

Gather the Townsfolk

Chaos is Coming (is Reality Fracture just Planar Chaos 2.0?)

https://youtu.be/skUwb_HKkDY?si=QaGPv9H41OxlqyKq

Desperate Ravings

Maro Wants Feedback on Spider-Man:

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/811561047871930368/i-would-like-some-feedback-on-the-spider-man-set?source=share

Randy Asplund Terminates WotC’s Copyrights To His Art:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1s24ack/exmtg_artist_randy_asplund_statement_on/

Splash Damage

MTG X Destiny 2:

https://bsky.app/profile/coolstuffinc.com/post/3mhgnym345222

The Finisher

A Minnesota real estate agent is offering up his four-level brownstone for $0—if you're willing to trade an equivalent Magic collection. Michael Russo, former owner of Uptown's Steamship Games, is open to partial or full collections in exchange for his five-bed, three-bath historic property in downtown Fairfax, a Minneapolis news bulletin reports. So tell me: what could you get for your Magic collection?

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First Pick

Secret Lair: Dandân aka Secret Lair Ordering Problems?:

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgsecretlair.com/post/3mgvgt65pxy2n

Glenn Jones Misses Out:

https://x.com/Glenn_Jones_/status/2033582953759199281?s=20

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Yuta Takahashi Faces Controversy:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1rwe6xg/world_champion_yuta_takahashi_faces_controversy/

Shoebox Wedding:

https://bsky.app/profile/k0ppk0pp.bsky.social/post/3mh2kofzb7k26

Voxy Gets Engaged:

https://bsky.app/profile/voxytwitch.bsky.social/post/3mhekbmsid22e

Splash Damage

Altered TCG Misses Funding Goal and Shuts Down:

https://www.altered.gg/en-us/news/a-chapter-closes

Wikipedia Gacha:

https://wikigacha.com/

The Finisher

The original manuscript draft of the unpublished, unannounced Magic roleplaying game Manastorm from 1996 is being auctioned off via silent auction for charity by the original creator manager of the project Jonathan Tweet. The project speaks to an interesting time in the lifecycle of Wizards before D&D’s current popularity and resurgence, so tell me: what part of the MTG:RPG would you like to play with most?

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First Pick

SPM Sold Well:

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/810010339618029568/did-eoe-or-spiderman-sell-better?source=share

Gather the Townsfolk

WotC Pairing With Trans Lifeline:

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgfestivals.com/post/3mfn636huka2a

MTGO.com Gets Facelift:

https://www.mtgo.com/home

Reversing MTGO Decklist Display Changes:

https://www.mtgo.com/news/reversing-decklist-changes-02202026

https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3mfcqrhefhc27

Cascade Cascade:

https://bsky.app/profile/cascadecascade.com/post/3mfk7ww3og22p

https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com/post/3mfk7yxnyvk2p

https://bsky.app/profile/cascadecascade.com/post/3mg472kjaf22m

https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com/post/3mg4m3hbivs2q

Desperate Ravings

Caught on Camera:

https://x.com/i/status/2028456105278378032

https://x.com/KKorpser/status/2028397283193114930

https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3mg4jmptfok2u

Premodern and The Argument Against the Reserved List:

https://bsky.app/profile/boshnroll.bsky.social/post/3mg6crgqpv72h

Umezawa’s Jitte Re-Pre-Banned:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1rdpmmp/umezawas_jitte_is_being_prebanned_in_historic/

Alleged WPN Fraud:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/s/gyjuOYBgRz

Splash Damage

Hasbro Lawsuit Dropped:

https://rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/02/23/hasbro-shareholders-drop-suit-alleging-toymaker-overprinted-magic-the-gathering-card-sets/

The Finisher

Yesterday was March 10th, which when spelled out in a certain way means that it was the unofficial Mario holiday. And with TMNT on all of the Magic player’s minds right now, it begs the question: How would you bring Mario’s World to Magic?

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First Pick

MTGO’s Published Decklists Update:

https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3mf2x4tlo7c2e

https://youtu.be/kJNseSKhUi0

Gather the Townsfolk

Multiverse Promos for TMNT Prerelease:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/attend-a-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-prerelease-get-magic-multiverse-promos

Pride 2026:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/magic-presents-pride-returns-june-2026-with-a-new-promo-card

Squen and Cragg Roundup

Cheering For Team USA:

https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3metl7xmzzc2o

Side Hustle:

https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3meyomen3o62k

Arena’s Challenge Lobbies:

https://youtu.be/CwNazt4eSao

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-february-16-2026

Arena Championship 11 Standard Metagame:

https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3mezcm2ovus2b

Momir’s Vig:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UA_lhvMBj6c

Eric Klug Alter Sells for $16.3K:

https://bsky.app/profile/hobbesq.bolasgang.com/post/3metccymc522l

Desperate Ravings

SpellBot Loses Connection to SpellTable:

https://bsky.app/profile/seraphsix.com/post/3menwnkk5ss2s

https://www.patreon.com/posts/spelltable-150585185

Splash Damage

Magic Player Designed Bad Bunny’s Bush Costumes:

https://bsky.app/profile/steelcitysteph.bsky.social/post/3meo6gbys6s2g

The Finisher

One of the official Ninja Turtle previews from this week is Action News Crew, which has “Channel 6,” which of course is the channel number that they broadcast to in universe. What a cute and clever combination of name, mechanic, and number! So tell me: what fun combos are you hoping for in the next year?

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First Pick

B&R Day Roundup

Everything But Commander:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-february-9-2026

Commander:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-banned-and-restricted-february-9-2026

Alchemy Rebalancing:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-february-9-2026#AlchemyRebalances

Gather the Townsfolk

Hasbro Financial Report:

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260209085774/en/Hasbro-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2025-Financial-Results

https://investor.hasbro.com/static-files/8cd9c02e-388e-4d85-8c35-e9d21dbe21bb

MTG FIN Boosts Square Enix:

https://www.hd.square-enix.com/eng/ir/pdf/26q3slides.pdf

Prof Raises $600K for Trans Lifeline

Desperate Ravings

WotC on Harry Potter:

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1r12ed3/do_we_think_wotc_would_potentially_touch_the_fire/o4metfg/

https://bsky.app/profile/amazonchique.bsky.social/post/3mekkqg2tlc2h

Splash Damage

Baldur's Gate HBO Series:

https://deadline.com/2026/02/baldurs-gate-3-tv-show-craig-mazin-hbo-1236710583/

Amber Glenn:

https://bsky.app/profile/marioprime.bsky.social/post/3meeoo3pxhs2i

https://youtu.be/5sg9awJFZ0c

https://apnews.com/article/milan-cortina-olympics-figure-skating-copyright-0d46df364ff67d430b394e40089926f0

https://bsky.app/profile/hobbesq.bolasgang.com/post/3melznjrhzs2e

The Finisher

Magic’s cool now! And by cool, I mean the Winter Olympics “cool.” Gold medal figure skater and social media star Amber Glenn featured her love of MTG in a vignette live on NBC coverage this past week. So tell me: What other snow-covered crossovers could we look forward to with the Winter Olympics?

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First Pick

Remembering Kai Budde:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/remembering-kai-budde

https://youtu.be/nELcQYaqTmk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHlP9bgiKVM

https://magic.gg/news/the-eternal-juggernaut-a-tribute-to-kai-budde

https://www.magic.gg/news/what-kai-budde-meant-to-magic

Pro Tour Roundup

Metagame:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mdl6arlgmd2a

Top 8:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mdra24bt7a2a

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mdsluyxohl2r

Champion:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mdtfu5lnec2a

Gather the Townsfolk

Prof’s ECL Giveaway:

https://bsky.app/profile/tolariancommunitycollege.com/post/3me2dzqvg6c24

SOS and MAR Previews:

https://www.gamespot.com/gallery/magic-the-gathering-is-bringing-back-the-mystical-archives-and-going-hard-on-marvel-super-heroes/2900-7428/#1

WeeklyMTG Talks Secret Lair:

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1qvt1h4/a_summary_of_the_secret_lair_team_on_weeklymtg/

Commander B&R Incoming:

https://bskx.app/profile/themaverickgirl.bsky.social/post/3mdy25qdl4s2g

Desperate Ravings

Magic Con Turns Down Bryon Wackwitz:

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1qvr9lk/magic_artist_bryon_wackwitz_turned_down_for_mtg/

Day of Black Sun’s Zenith:

https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3mdo4kwnpck24

Amazonian Not Previewing Alchemy:

https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3mdfxbwm6gk24

Splash Damage

Maro’s New Game:

https://bskx.app/profile/maro254.bsky.social/post/3mdy4wwzalc2c

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/807558480779182080/secret-lair-redacted-presents-not-a-magic-the

Mood Swings:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/143608529653/you-told-me-to-get-back-to-you-after-question-time

Olivia & Brian on Um, Actually:

https://bsky.app/profile/dropout.tv/post/3mdv7pkynpm25

The Finisher

January has come and gone, as has Lorwyn Eclipsed. So as the moon wanes out, tell me: what are you hoping for on our third trip back to Lorwyn and Shadowmoor in a few years?

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Alpha Forest Painting For Sale:
https://bsky.app/profile/threeforonetrading.bsky.social/post/3mcjqcqhad22y

INSIDE MTG App:
https://x.com/i/status/2011846520178417817

Spotlight Series in Toronto Adds Seats:

https://bskx.app/profile/facetofacegames.bsky.social/post/3mbwym2hnqs27

Desperate Ravings

Premodern B&R Update (Parallax Wave banned):

https://premodernmagic.com/blog/ban-list-update-2026/

Pokemon Printing Errors on Precon Cards:

https://x.com/ligamagicbr/status/2013320851295182982?s=46&t=EpEuTZLm47EcIyaKPL8ooA

Arena Direct Gets More FIN Collector Boxes:

https://x.com/i/status/2010030146489930006

Splash Damage

Games Workshop Bans Generative AI:

https://frvr.com/blog/news/warhammer-company-games-workshop-bans-generative-ai-for-all-content-to-respect-our-human-creators/

The Finisher

Some prereleasers had surprises lurking this weekend when they found Ninja Turtles in their Lorwyn prerelease packs. This is a truly unique spoiler season, and obviously this wasn’t intentional… but what if it could inspire future spoiler seasons? So tell me: how would you release future set information as virally and weirdly as this?

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First Pick

Year End Magic Mics Recap

Best Selling Sets of 2025:

https://old.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1q068h6/the_best_selling_sets_of_2025_were_final_fantasy/

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Kai Budde Update:

https://x.com/i/status/2001743422223454597

Black Nerds in USA Today:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/12/29/black-nerds-magic-the-gathering-community/87846728007/

Urza’s Legacy Survey Sheets:

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1pzq49v/anyone_know_anything_about_these_urzas_legacy/

Desperate Ravings

Arena Direct Distribution Issues:

https://x.com/i/status/2003144371039080794

https://bsky.app/profile/jupiterbrando.bsky.social/post/3maa67oqxyc2y

The Finisher

It’s New Year’s Eve! So as we say goodbye to 2025, tell me: what have you learned this year?

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First Pick

Maro’s Lorwyn Eclipsed Teaser:

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/803004920167120896/maros-lorwyn-eclipsed-teaser-before-previews

Gather the Townsfolk

Plans for Brawl:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/brawl-our-plans

https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3ma3ardxuh22r

Samma Harr, Judge Program Manager:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3ma2gbclcny2y

Upping the Flavor Text:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/802760496210165760/i-wish-more-cards-had-flavor-text

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgds.bsky.social/post/3m7tifc77ik2v

Desperate Ravings

Mana Pool’s Growth:

https://bsky.app/profile/manapool.com/post/3ma5h7ckkjc2r

The Finisher

The talk of the town this week was High Perfect Morcant. Not only for the new keyword Blight which is coming in Lorwyn Eclipsed, but also the big lady hoof-toes. Now, I’m no Quentin Tarantino but I am an aficiona-toe and we are on the internet where we enjoy a good tootsie, so tell me: what Magic art feet-ures your favorite trotters?

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First Pick

World Championship Roundup

Standard Metagame Breakdown:

https://magic.gg/news/magic-world-championship-31-standard-metagame-breakdown

Trophy:

https://bsky.app/profile/cutemonster.bsky.social/post/3m7beisqwcc2u

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7bdgaudv22e

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7g7fuuf2s2l
Top 8:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7eleuqmwa2a

Player of the Year Ken Yukuhiro

Champion Seth Manfield:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7gqe7jyne22

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7gsd7af3h2u

The Take-Back Heard ‘Cross the Internet:

https://imgur.com/judge-allows-seth-to-takeback-spell-Jwt1Es7

https://youtube.com/shorts/pKQXDecUB7U?si=a8Bh93LRg7Jc_FEs

https://youtu.be/Kq5we40GpUs?si=UKgHD6qo9MuM9GB6

Minh (PharmacistJudge) — 8:24 PM

I am going to weigh in here.  The policy was made in 2018 and the line is drawn at information gained.  People are arguing that Ken allowing the spell to resolve is information gained.  It isn't.  Look at the boardstate and importantly look at Ken's decklist (which is open information).  Ken has {U/G}{G.B} and Cavern.  His decklist has Bitter Triumph (non-relevant spell to the situation) and Urgent Necropsy (which he can't cast).  He already cycled his 1 copy of Webstrike Elite earlier.  The funny thing is, this takeback is allowed because it is the World Championship.  This is a rare time where decklists are open and public.  So Seth Manfield knows Ken has no responses because he has seen the decklist.  So Ken saying something resolves is not information gained.

If you allow that it resolves as being information if the player has no potential plays, players are incentivized to say "it resolves" as fast as possible to close the takeback window.  That makes the tournament environment much worse.  The rules for takebacks are part of the tournament rules. The tournament rules are the same whether you are at a local FNM or the World Championship.  If you want little timmy at FNM to have takebacks, you must allow the world champions to have some as well.  Consistency is key especially when writing policy. 

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Marvel Super Heroes Preview 

https://scryfall.com/search?q=set%3Amsh%2Cmsc%2Cmar+date%3A2026-06-26&order=set&as=grid&unique=prints 

Splash Damage

New Star Wars CCG

https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-collectible-card-game 

Riftbound Big Events

The Finisher

The first of the Lorwyn stories dropped this week. Go read them! But for first article spoilers: four Strixhaven students get tricked into Lorwyn and accidentally awaken the Carrier of Twilight. Now, I done messed up a few times in my younger years… but I never tripped and fell and accidentally triggered The Great Aurora, so tell me: what was your biggest mistake in college?

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First Pick

Secret Lair x Monster Hunter Rescinded:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/back-to-the-drawing-board-with-secret-lair-x-monster-hunter

Original Announcement Taken Down:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-monster-hunter-superdrop

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Buy-a-Box Ending:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1443377754887295128/bafkreiaez6cwjp7bzbr32prmmopmm5eqgos7bmzlecx267yhuuvf4y5khmjpeg.png?ex=6928d9c9&is=69278849&hm=f09c1902ee67ccf5bf6203b2ac33b8cb378584e0a8799682a440e9dda4c1721a&

Spellseekers:

https://bskx.app/profile/tolariancommunitycollege.com/post/3m6huse57ks2u

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TruZW-VUywE

World Championship Viewer’s Guide:

https://magic.gg/news/world-championship-31-viewers-guide

TradeMagic:

https://trademagic.gg/welcome

As we move on to Desperate Ravings.

Desperate Ravings

MagicCon Mythic VIP Bundle:

Over 7000 Cards in 2025:

https://bsky.app/profile/seraphsix.com/post/3m66q4phz2c2v

The Finisher

December is here, and with it the 25 days of Christmas. So as we start our advent calendars and get our shopping done, tell me: what are your hopes for this holiday season?

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First Pick

Banned and Restricted Announcement:

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1437472048397025340/image.png?ex=691e926b&is=691d40eb&hm=f59e25cf9314200841b2c99c1bfdc08290e94f8019c5ebd727a54d4c56975b7c&=&format=webp&quality=lossless&width=575&height=1082

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-november-10-2025

Explanation of High Tide Ban:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/explanation-of-the-pauper-high-tide-ban-for-november-10-2025

Targeted B&R Dates for 2026:

https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3m5h7t7d7wr25

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TCGPlayer, WotC’s Preferred Online Marketplace:

https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Wizards-of-the-Coast-Names-TCGplayer-the-Preferred-Online-Marketplace-for-Wizards-Play-Network/e0cbe025-02d1-4963-a16b-67fd33b21685?utm_source=email-mkt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=buy_mtg_nl_11122025_wpnpreferred&utm_content=announcement&lid=1qjg3hp6v1lo

https://wpn.wizards.com/en/news/wizards-of-the-coast-names-tcgplayer-preferred-online-marketplace

Free Arena Wins for Playing In-Store:

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3m5ca3bgbba2z

$100 Bills Folded Incorrectly:

https://old.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1owsitz/this_might_be_the_worst_cross_promotion_ive_ever/

Trick Leaves Wizards:

https://bsky.app/profile/trickjarrett.com/post/3m5coyahhxc24

Voice of Toph joins Pack It Up: https://bsky.app/profile/benbatemanmtg.bsky.social/post/3m5z7wta3h22j 

Secret Lair: Monster Hunter:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-monster-hunter-superdrop

Free Cabbage Companion:

https://bskx.app/profile/mtgnerdgirl.bsky.social/post/3m5wqib6fb22h

Splash Damage

MTG Creators in Riftbound Preview Season:

https://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/announcements/spiritforged-preview-season/

The Finisher

As we just mentioned, League of Legends: Riftbound is on its way from the summoner’s rift! We’ve reported on Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Hearthstone, Flesh & Blood, Marvel Snap, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, more than 1 Star Wars TCG, and more over the nine year history of the podcast. So tell me: how can Riftbound stick around as long as MTG?

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First Pick

Avatar Cards

Reuben

Elemental Teachings

The Walls of Ba Sing Se

PDragon

Ba Sing Se

Beifong’s Bounty Hunters

Evan

Avatar’s Wrath

Zhao, the Moon Slayer

Gather the Townsfolk

Maro Celebrates 30 Years:

https://bsky.app/profile/maro254.bsky.social/post/3m4g7px5zjc2a

Desperate Ravings

PowrDragn’s Secret Lair Solution:

The Finisher

Big election day news in the United States this week, as American voters saw governorships change hands, props get approved, and all manner of local matters were voted yea or nay. It’s our civic duty to use our voices and our ballots, so tell me: what proposal would you put forward for Magic?

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First Pick

Avatar Cards

Reuben

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant

PDragon

Bumi Unleashed

Diligent Zookeeper

Evan

Azula, Cunning Usurper

Sozen’s Comet

Gather the Townsfolk

Hasbro’s Q3 Financial Results:

https://newsroom.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-reports-third-quarter-2025-financial-results

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1oe1frl/hasbro_reports_third_quarter_2025_financial/

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60865/magic-the-gathering-growth-accelerated-q3

Powered Cube Roundup

Booster Tutor:

https://www.rxddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1odd6nj/booster_tutor_shown_in_lsvs_arena_powered_cube/

Design and Card List:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/arena-powered-cube-draft

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/dev-diary-creating-arena-powered-cube

Cost-Prohibitive?:

https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3m4c4fro5ts2p

Spotlight Series Roundup

Infinity Gauntlet Trophy:

https://bsky.app/profile/aliasv.bsky.social/post/3m3xhixxltc2o

Small Turnout:

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1431468616569720884/bafkreiem74caqfspxdqmbf5pldovx36v4pish4nn2bruvx4av3gffzpom4jpeg.png?ex=69037549&is=690223c9&hm=35e6d055be96d6f23eae3a8bda69c865d67302b0ce4c67681d61dbd481fa1bef&=&format=webp&quality=lossless&width=1053&height=1257

Day 1 Meta:

https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3m3zph5fhqx26

Conversion Rates:

https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3m447j63rvs25

Top 8:

https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3m44rstitcn2d

Champion:

https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3m454qacf3l22

Desperate Ravings

Arena Announcements (Including Vivi Alchemy Rework):

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-october-27-2025

Maro’s Survey on Most Exciting Set:

https://bsky.app/profile/clairerianhard.bsky.social/post/3m3qzvxy5js24

Splash Damage

LRR Presents Riftbound Prerelease:

https://bsky.app/profile/loadingreadyrun.com/post/3m3s4pqi3nk2e

The Finisher

As reported here last… Arena has a new cube! And in that new Powered cube, you get to play wild off-the-wall cards like Booster Tutor, Comet Stellar Pup, and Emrakul the Aeons Torn. So with CubeCon having just wrapped up and this new hotness just released, what do you hope will come next?

First Pick

Commander Brackets Beta Update

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-october-21-2025 

Gather the Townsfolk

2027 Magic Limited Championship

https://magic.gg/news/announcing-the-2027-magic-limited-championship 

Free CommandFest Las Vegas Entry for Locals

https://bsky.app/profile/quad9s.bsky.social/post/3m3pw27ckh222 

Avatar Teasers

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/798043373128859648/maros-avatar-the-last-airbender-teaser?source=share 

EDHRankle.com

https://edhrankle.com/ 

Desperate Ravings

Blake Addresses Survey thing

https://bsky.app/profile/blakepr.bsky.social/post/3m3d5mpsn4k2v 

The Finisher

Wizards of the Coast has revealed a new Secret Lair drop: Secret Lair Countdown Kit: An Encyclopedia of Magic. This is as good of an excuse as any to reprint 26 cards that don’t have a home anywhere else, so it got me thinking: what other types of reference books should Magic turn into Secret Lairs?