Sonic Speeds into Magic: Why This Secret Lair Feels Both Fun and Frustrating

“Am I crazy for thinking these are incredibly pushed?” – a Reddit user asked hours after the cards leaked. That line sums up the mood around the new Sonic the Hedgehog Secret Lair. Wizards of the Coast promises three drops, each with its own slice of the blue blur’s universe, and sales start on July […]

Aggro on the Rise: Pro Tour FINAL FANTASY Recap

It was noisy and electric on the floor of MagicCon when Pro Tour FINAL FANTASY kicked off. Hundreds of players packed into the hall. The prize pool was half a million dollars. And a spot at the World Championship hung in the balance. I felt the buzz before the first card flip. Competitive energy was […]

Magic’s Busy Road Ahead: From Final Fantasy to Edge of Eternities

Magic: The Gathering entered 2025 at full speed. On February 14 the steampunk-tinged Aetherdrift hit stores and flooded Commander tables with “charge counter” toys. Less than two months later, Tarkir: Dragonstorm brought back ferocious dragons and the fan-favorite morph mechanic on April 11, rekindling memories of Khans versus Dragons. By mid-June, the real spectacle arrived: […]

Magic: The Gathering Will Never Reprint Lightning Bolt in Standard

Lightning Bolt is one of the most popular cards in Magic: The Gathering (MTG). For 1R it deals 3 damage to any target. Simple yet powerful, it’s a staple in every format it’s in. But will it ever be reprinted in Standard? Why Lightning Bolt is So Good Lightning Bolt’s low mana cost and ability […]

Magic: The Gathering Final Fantasy Universes Beyond Preview

Magic: The Gathering (MTG) has embarked on a journey beyond its traditional realms of Ravnica and Dominaria, exploring crossovers with other iconic franchises. With successful ventures into the universes of The Walking Dead, Warhammer 40,000, Arcane, and The Lord of the Rings, MTG has demonstrated a knack for integrating diverse worlds into its gameplay. The […]

Seattle Police Arrest Suspect and Recover $40k in Stolen Magic: The Gathering

Seattle police have apprehended a 28-year-old man implicated in the theft of approximately $40,000 worth of Magic: The Gathering cards from a warehouse where he was temporarily employed. Officers responded to the facility located in the 5100 block of Leary Avenue Northwest in Ballard on January 23, following a report from a manager who detected […]

Pokémon Company Reveals a Card with Pikachu Wearing a Batik Shirt

From the creators who introduced Pikachu in a felt grey hat, comes Pikachu in a batik shirt. Turns out, dressing Pikachu in unique attire and transforming his new look into a Pokémon card can stir up quite a buzz. Last year’s Van Gogh promo card caused such a commotion that it led to a minor […]

Magic: The Gathering Release Schedule 2024: Every Upcoming MTG Set

Magic: The Gathering’s 2024 release schedule promises to give all fans a rollercoaster of emotions. With a variety of new planes to explore, from whimsical to horrific, and even a touch of Old West flair, 2024 is set to be a bustling year for Magic enthusiasts. Here’s a breakdown of the release dates for each […]

The MTG AI-Generated Art SNAFU

Wizards of the Coast can’t seem to get through January without courting disaster. Exactly one year after the OGL controversy began, the company responsible for both Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering has mishandled a case of AI-generated art in a series of advertising images posted online over the weekend. In several now-deleted posts […]

The $56,000 Magic of Unfinity Lands

On December 2, 2021, a captivating collection of five Planetary Basic Land paintings by Adam Paquette, created for Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming set, Unfinity, was sold for an impressive sum of $56,000 on the MTG Art Market. These striking works—depicting Plains, Island, Swamp, Mountain, and Forest—are each masterfully executed in oil on paper, then mounted […]