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Beyond the Box: Optimizing Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Precons

Lorwyn Eclipsed's Commander preconstructed decks offer a solid foundation, but unlocking their true potential requires strategic upgrades. This deep-dive explor

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Star City Games 6h ago

Hasbro's MTG Lawsuit Dismissal: A Pyrrhic Victory for the Table?

Shareholders have dropped their lawsuit against Hasbro over alleged Magic: The Gathering overprinting. While it removes immediate legal uncertainty, the underly

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Star City Games 12h ago

Shell Shock: TMNT Unleashes Primal Power in Commander

Wizards of the Coast's latest Universes Beyond reveal, Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, introduces a potent new legendary creature. We break

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Card Kingdom Blog 12h ago

Magic's Paradox: Can Cards Still Explain Themselves?

Magic: The Gathering faces a growing tension between increasing card complexity, rapid release cycles, and the influx of new players. The age-old wisdom 'readin

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Wargamer 23h ago

MTG Lawsuits: One Dismissed, Another Rumbles On

Hasbro sees one Magic: The Gathering lawsuit voluntarily dropped by plaintiffs, a minor victory for the publisher. However, a separate, ongoing legal challenge

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Card Kingdom Blog 1d ago

TMNT's Groundchuck & Dirtbag: A New Apex Predator in Commander Ramp

The upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universes Beyond release introduces a formidable new Commander. Groundchuck & Dirtbag, a pair of iconic mutants, promi

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Star City Games 2d ago

The Battle-Scarred Bling: Unpacking Played Foil Value

Star City Games' recent discount on played and heavily played foil singles isn't just a sale; it's a strategic market play that deeply impacts Magic: The Gather

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MTGGoldfish 2d ago

The Snail's Stampede: Boros Aggro's New Token Titan

The latest reveal for Magic: The Gathering introduces Gigantic Elemental Snail, a hefty Boros creature poised to reshape token strategies. Paired with Regal Bun

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Star City Games 2d ago

An Olympic Spotlight on Magic: The Gathering's Community Soul

An Olympic gold medalist's public display of Magic: The Gathering passion captivated the world, offering a rare, unscripted glimpse into the heart of tabletop g

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Star City Games 2d ago

Splinter, Radical Rat: Unearthing Commander's Newest Sensei

The Spike Feeders showcase a new Commander archetype with Splinter, Radical Rat, stirring the competitive scene. We dissect how this Universes Beyond legend ele

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EN World 2d ago

Magic: The Gathering Lawsuit Dismissed: What It Means for Your Collection

The class-action lawsuit against Hasbro regarding alleged Magic: The Gathering card overprints has been voluntarily dismissed. This development carries signific

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Card Kingdom Blog 2d ago

Master the Shell: Deconstructing the TMNT Commander Deck's Innovative Partner Play

The Turtle Power! Commander precon introduces a groundbreaking "Character Select" Partner variant, offering unparalleled flexibility for five-color deckbuilding

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MTGGoldfish 3d ago

Beyond the Bloom: Redefining Commander Value at $45

MTGGoldfish's latest collection of 45 Commander decks under $45 challenges the notion of budget play. This initiative highlights accessible entry points and cre

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Star City Games 3d ago

Vintage's Nexus: Mana Drain Reigns in Post-Trinisphere Era

Star City Games' March metagame breakdown confirms Mana Drain as Vintage's gravitational center. We analyze its mechanics and the format's evolving narrative.

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MTGGoldfish 3d ago

TMNT Crash the MTG Meta: Pizza Power or Corporate Play?

Wizards of the Coast's latest Universes Beyond drop features the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, igniting 'decklist drama' and debate. We dissect the mechanics an

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Star City Games 3d ago

SCG CON Milwaukee: The Meta's Message for Magic's Future

SCG CON Milwaukee's top decks revealed more than just winners; they offered a potent snapshot of Magic: The Gathering's evolving competitive landscape. We delve

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MTGGoldfish 4d ago

Family Feuds & Fractured Planes: MTG's New Political Arena

Wizards of the Coast unveils "Magic: The Gathering Family Feud," a new product line focusing on intense inter-factional conflict. Players must navigate treacher

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Star City Games 4d ago

Izzet Lessons: Milwaukee's Meta Shift and the Art of Adaptation

Krueger's Izzet Lessons victory at the Milwaukee RC proves strategic depth triumphs. We dissect the deck's mechanics and Izzet lore, revealing a flexible meta-g

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Wargamer 4d ago

Universes Beyond TMNT: A Flying Dino's Prehistoric Punch

The Universes Beyond: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set for Magic: The Gathering packs more than just ninjas. A new flying dinosaur support card has been reveale

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Star City Games 4d ago

TMNT x MTG: Pizza, Power, & Player Engagement

The latest Universes Beyond crossover, Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, is hitting the tables, igniting new brewing discussions among Comman

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MTGGoldfish 4d ago

TMNT Collector Boosters: A $2000 Bet on Magic's Future

A content creator's $2000 unboxing of Magic: The Gathering's TMNT Collector Boosters reveals the high stakes of premium products. We dissect the economic and co

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Wargamer 5d ago

TMNT MTG: Why the Mutate Mechanic Was Left on the Sewer Floor

The latest Magic: The Gathering - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Secret Lair expansion arrives, notably omitting the 'mutate' mechanic. We delve into the design p

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MTGGoldfish 5d ago

Ponza's Return: Standard's Mana Bases Under Siege

The specter of land destruction, long absent from competitive Standard, looms large as new tools emerge. Players must now adapt their mana bases to survive a re

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MTGGoldfish 6d ago

The Fickle Hand of Fate: Commander's Random Legend Crucible

MTGGoldfish's latest Commander Clash episode throws players into a crucible of random legend selection. This deep dive explores the chaotic brilliance and strat

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MTGGoldfish 6d ago

Pauper's Veil: MTGO Data Shifts Reshape Magic's Commons

Wizards of the Coast's recent adjustments to MTGO decklist visibility have ignited a fierce debate within the Magic: The Gathering Pauper community. This shift

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Star City Games 6d ago

Magic: The Gathering TMNT Delay: Supply Chain Shreds Play

The anticipated Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universes Beyond bundle faces delays. This logistical hiccup sparks conversation about produ

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Card Kingdom Blog Feb 18

TMNT in Magic: Can Cowabunga Survive the Spider-Man Stigma?

Wizards of the Coast faces an uphill battle with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set as players fear a repeat of previous Universes Beyond disappointments.

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MTGGoldfish Feb 18

Shell-Shocked: Analyzing the TMNT Magic The Gathering Spoilers

Wizards of the Coast unveils the mechanics for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universes Beyond release. We break down how Ninjutsu and Food tokens impact the

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Star City Games Feb 18

Cowabunga in the Command Zone: TMNT Joins Magic The Gathering

Wizards of the Coast reveals the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universes Beyond collection, featuring Ninjutsu-heavy mechanics and stunning Booster Fun treatment

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Star City Games Feb 17

Cowabunga Value: MTG TMNT Prerelease Adds Bonus Promo Packs

Wizards of the Coast enhances the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prerelease experience with additional incentive rewards. Attendees can now expect bonus Promo Pac

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Card Kingdom Blog Feb 17

Magic’s Hobbit Test: Can Universes Beyond Survive Its Own Success?

Wizards of the Coast faces a reprint crisis as Universes Beyond prices skyrocket. The upcoming Hobbit release will determine if these cards can ever be reprinte

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Star City Games Feb 17

Magic's New Battle Cards: A Tactical Shift in March of the Machine

Wizards of the Coast introduces the Battle card type, a transformative new mechanic that redefines how players approach the combat phase and resource management

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MTGGoldfish Feb 16

The Thoughtseize Paradox: Can 2026 Standard Handle the Scalpel?

We analyze the potential return of Thoughtseize to Magic: The Gathering's Standard format following Hasbro's 2025 fiscal reports and power level shifts.

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MTGGoldfish Feb 16

Midrange Royalty: Jund 2009 Collides with Mono-Black 2013

Analyzing the historic clash between the Alara-era Jund powerhouse and the Theros-era Mono-Black Devotion to determine which midrange king truly rules the Stand

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MTGGoldfish Feb 16

The Great Re-shuffling: Commander Unbans and Historic Shifts

Magic: The Gathering sees a significant shift as the Commander Rules Committee and Wizards of the Coast update their ban lists. These changes promise to redefin

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Wargamer Feb 15

Beyond the Scorecard: The 2026 Magic Companion Overhaul

Wizards of the Coast is rebuilding the Magic: The Gathering Companion app for 2026. We analyze how digital tools are redefining the Friday Night Magic experienc

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MTGGoldfish Feb 15

Breaking the Stack: The Rise of Rule-Bending Commander Decks

MTGGoldfish's latest Commander Clash explores the outer limits of the Comprehensive Rules. We examine how obscure interactions reshape the social contract of th

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MTGGoldfish Feb 15

Morningtide's Light: The Foggy Panharmonicon We Needed

Wizards of the Coast introduces a complex new enchantment in Morningtide's Light. We analyze how this Fog-variant impacts the current Standard meta and Commande

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MTGGoldfish Feb 15

The Slow-Burn Green-Skin: Why Goblin Crockpots Rule the Meta

We analyze the mechanical synergy of Echoes of Eternity and Goblin tribal in Magic: The Gathering. Discover why resource recursion is the new standard for the f

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TheGamer Tabletop Feb 14

The Twilight of Standard: Analyzing the Lorwyn Eclipsed Meta

Lorwyn Eclipsed has shifted the Magic: The Gathering Standard meta toward tribal synergies and high-risk eclipse mechanics. We break down the top decks for MTG

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Meeple Mountain Feb 14

The Commander Resurrection: Sorting Through the Cardboard Chaos

A veteran player returns to Magic: The Gathering, tackling the logistical nightmare of a 2,000-card collection to build a custom Commander deck.

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Star City Games Feb 13

Radical Mutation: TMNT Joins the Magic: The Gathering Multiverse

Wizards of the Coast prepares to reveal the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Secret Lair. We examine how these icons will impact the Ninja archetype in the Commande

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Commander's Herald Feb 13

The Social Contract: When Shuffling Becomes Intimate

An analysis of the physical rituals within Magic: The Gathering and how the Commander format's social proximity creates unexpected table dynamics during deck ra

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TheGamer Tabletop Feb 13

The Scaled Economy: Why Dragonstorm Redefines Tarkir’s Value

A deep dive into the mechanical shifts and high-value targets of MTG's Tarkir: Dragonstorm. We analyze how these cards impact the Commander Format and the secon

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Wargamer Feb 13

The Hunter Returns: Analyzing Garruk’s Potential Return to Lorwyn

Key art for MagicCon suggests Garruk Wildspeaker is returning to Magic: The Gathering. We break down the mechanical and lore implications for the veteran player

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Card Kingdom Blog Feb 13

The Devil's Due: Re-evaluating Griselbrand in Commander

Griselbrand has been exiled from the Commander format since 2012. We analyze if the modern power creep of Magic: The Gathering justifies a return for the legend

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Star City Games Feb 13

The Ban Hammer’s Toll: Balancing Magic's Multiverse

An analytical look at how Wizards of the Coast utilizes the Banned and Restricted lists to maintain format health. We explore the mechanics of balance and the t

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Star City Games Feb 13

Avatar: The Last Airbender Ranks as MTG’s Third Best-Selling Set

Hasbro's latest financial report confirms the Avatar: The Last Airbender set as a top-three seller for Magic: The Gathering, proving the mechanical depth of Uni

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Card Kingdom Blog Feb 13

Shell-Shocking the Meta: The Mechanical Nuance of TMNT in Magic

Wizards of the Coast integrates the Ninja Turtles into Universes Beyond, blending Ninja agility with Turtle resilience in a way that challenges traditional trib

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MTG Goldfish Feb 12

The Vintage Equilibrium: Why No Changes is a Win for Magic

Wizards of the Coast maintains the status quo for Vintage in the latest Banned and Restricted update. We analyze why a stable meta is vital for the game's most

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MTG Goldfish Feb 12

Beyond the Deck: Translating Lorwyn’s Tribal Synergy to the Table

MTG Goldfish’s latest precon guides for Lorwyn highlight the power of creature-type synergy. We explore how these mechanics provide a blueprint for non-human TT

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TheGamer Tabletop Feb 12

Real Estate Fever: Why MTG's Power Lands Matter for GMs

High-value Magic: The Gathering lands are more than just cardboard gold. They represent the ultimate crunch-to-fluff ratio for GMs looking to build legendary ca

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Commander's Herald Feb 11

WotC’s Sparky Scandal: Why the Human Element Still Rules the Table

If Sparky is just an unpaid intern in a digital suit, it proves that even the biggest gaming giants can't replicate the chaos of a human mind at the table.

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