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First Pick
FIN Picks
Evan
Summon: Knights of the Round
Buster Sword
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
Dark Confidant
Reuben
Ancient Adamantoise
Relm’s Sketching
PowrDragn
Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
The Earth Crystal
Gather the Townsfolk
Regional Championship Roundup
Metagame:
https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpeqtascdh2b
Day 2 Turnover:
https://bsky.app/profile/optimustom.bsky.social/post/3lpfshjzgrs2m
https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lphdb2c6is26
Top 8:
https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpi4b6lqzx27
Champion:
https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpi6bqr2yz27
As we move on to Desperate Ravings.
Desperate Ravings
Secret Lair [REDACTED] at MagicCon: Atlanta:
Splash Damage
Gen Con Heist Sentencings:
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59569/first-gen-con-heist-crew-sentenced
Marshall Sutcliffe Hits 1M YouTube Followers With Wristwatch Revival:
https://bsky.app/profile/ridiculous.chat/post/3lkxaszae622g
Daggerheart is here, the new TTRPG going for D&D’s crown:
https://www.daggerheart.com/daggerheart-has-arrived/
The Finisher
The unofficial first day of summer, the day all the public pools open up for the season and the barbecue supplies go on sale, Memorial Day is coming up next week! So tell me: as the heat rises in the northern hemisphere for the coolest summer that will occur for the rest of our lives, tell me: what are your summer plans?
First Pick
FINAL FANTASY Roundup
Where to Find Previews:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/where-to-find-final-fantasy-previews
Ben Starr’s Clive Reveal:
https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1370820154988167361
Mechanics:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/final-fantasy-mechanics
Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSDvLerVcNU
Sephiroth’s Different Design:
Secret Lairs:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-x-final-fantasy
Turn-3 Infinite Combo in Precon:
https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3lp5zzxqmv22y
https://bsky.app/profile/orcgirlestrogen.bsky.social/post/3lp626q4zsk25
Gather the Townsfolk
Veteran Explorer Title Deadline Extended:
https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3loqxglijp42u
Alchemy Rebalancing:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-may-12-2025
Sam’s Call For Audio Clips:
https://bsky.app/profile/rhysticstudies.bsky.social/post/3lp5cioorrs2r
The Finisher
One of the greatest moments in the history of the internet, the famous Leeroy Jenkins moment from WoW, turned 20 years old this week. Feel old yet? Well, if not, tell me what you were up to 20 years ago and how you’ve changed.
First Pick
Explorer? I Hardly Know ‘Er:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcing-pioneer
https://bsky.app/profile/heeyoit.bsky.social/post/3lojjj5tj422d
MTGA Reprint and Card Style Improvements:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/upcoming-improvements-to-reprints
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Gather the Townsfolk
Final Fantasy Zenos yae Galvus alt borderless version
https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1kh7b1q/ff_zenos_yae_galvus_alt_borderless_version/
MagicCon Atlanta:
https://bsky.app/profile/mtgfestivals.com/post/3lojfmtvxex2y
https://magic.gg/news/magiccon-atlanta-2025-gather-at-the-edge-of-eternities
Maria Bartholdi Undergoes Surgery:
https://bsky.app/profile/missmariapants.bsky.social/post/3lo7dssrtzc2w
Splash Damage
Skype closes up after 22 years. MTGO outlived it.
The Finisher
May Day, May Day! The internationally celebrated workers’ day May Day was last week, so tell me: how did you celebrate the unofficial first day of summer?
First Pick
Hasbro Q1 Financial Report:
https://old.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1k6r0nw/mtg_revenue_has_increased_by_45/
https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1k6pamf/mtg_grew_revenues_by_45_compared_to_last_year/
Gather the Townsfolk
Lady Lavinias new Influencer Marketing Manager
https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFhzHyzvHF
The Ultimate Pencil Superdrop:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-the-ultimate-pencil-superdrop
MTGA Announcements:
Of note, there is a "Pioneer Showcase" May 10-12, not Explorer:
https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-april-28-2025
Bobbie-Christine is Cancer-Free:
https://bsky.app/profile/bobbiechristine.bsky.social/post/3lo2b47v7es2m
Amonkhet 8 years ago on 4/28
https://mtg.wiki/page/Amonkhet
Splash Damage
MTG Cushions Tariff Blow to Hasbro:
https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/564495/magic-final-fantasy-hasbro-trump-tariffs
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59410/faced-tariffs-hasbro-raises-guidance-wotc
Diamond’s Bankruptcy Woes:
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59432/alliance-entertainment-sues-diamond-again
The Finisher
For the first time in many years, four movies made more than $20 million at the box office: Sinners, A Minecraft Movie, The Accountant 2, and the 30th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith. The movies are back, baby! So tell me: what’s the movie coming soon that you're most excited for?