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Star City Games 1d ago

Pokémon TCG: When Celebrity Trades Spark Community Debate

A recent Star City Games report detailed allegations against the Pokémon theme song singer regarding an unfair card trade with a young fan. This incident reigni

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Star City Games 3d ago

Marvel's Might Meets Magic: Secret Lair's Comic Crunch

Wizards of the Coast's latest Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair, featuring classic Marvel Comics, promises a blend of iconic heroes and villains with beloved car

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MTGGoldfish 5d ago

Legendary Aggression: White's New Edge in MTG's Crowded Meta

The latest Mono White Aggro strategy turns the 'legendary problem' into a formidable advantage. We dissect how a high density of unique heroes now fuels a relen

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Wargamer 6d ago

MTG Marvel Delay: WotC's Consistency Crisis Hits Hard

Magic: The Gathering's highly anticipated Marvel Super Heroes set has been delayed, marking the fourth consecutive set from Wizards of the Coast to face such a

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Star City Games Jun 5

When The Cards Don't Land: MTG & Marvel Delays Disrupt Play

Recent reports from Star City Games confirm significant product delays impacting Magic: The Gathering and various Marvel Super Heroes products across five key r

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Card Kingdom Blog Jun 5

Commander Adjacent: The Formats Redefining Magic's Core

The Crit Sheet explores "Commander Adjacent" formats like Pauper Commander, offering Magic: The Gathering players fresh multiplayer dynamics with unique card po

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Star City Games Jun 2

Pokémon TCG's 30th: A Meta-Shaping Nostalgia Bomb

The Pokémon TCG is gearing up for its 30th Celebration Set, promising a potent mix of never-before-seen cards, cherished retro reprints, and over thirty unique

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Card Kingdom Blog Jun 1

The UB Paradox: Licenses, Reprints, and Magic's Future

Wizards of the Coast's Universes Beyond initiative brings beloved IPs to Magic: The Gathering, but their limited licensing deals raise significant questions abo

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MTGGoldfish Jun 1

Budgetary Battles: Commander Clash and the Soul of EDH

MTGGoldfish's latest Commander Clash pits $1 to $1,000 decks against each other, igniting debate on accessibility and power in Magic: The Gathering. We dissect

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Star City Games Jun 1

Azorius Mastermind's DC Reign: Standard's Calculated Control

Selesnick's Azorius Momo deck masterfully controlled the Washington DC Regional Championship, signaling a potent force in the evolving Standard meta. This victo

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Wargamer May 30

Galloping Genius: Magic: The Horsening's Deep Design

"Magic: The Horsening" from Equine Games Collective is more than a novelty; it features a surprisingly deep Stamina resource system and dynamic "Herd" mechanics

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Star City Games May 30

Grading Gridlock: PSA Halts Value Submissions, Shaking TCG Market

Professional Sports Authenticator (PSA) has suspended its most affordable card grading services, effective June 2, citing overwhelming demand. This move creates

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MTGGoldfish May 30

Vintage Pillars: Unpacking Magic's Apex Format in 2026

Joe Dyer's deep dive into Magic: The Gathering's Vintage format reveals the enduring power structures. We break down the core mechanics and historical impact of

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MTGGoldfish May 29

Budget EDH: The Real Hearth of Magic's Commander

MTGGoldfish's latest Commander Clash episode tackles the ultimate budget test: can a $1 deck truly compete? We dissect the implications of extreme budget constr

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Wargamer May 28

Fan MTG Format Axes Universes Beyond: A True Standard?

A new fan-made Magic: The Gathering format is stirring conversation by proposing a radical solution to Standard's woes: banning all Universes Beyond releases. W

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MTGGoldfish May 28

Legacy's Informer Ban: A Week of Shifting Sands

The recent ban of Undercity Informer in Magic: The Gathering's Legacy format by Wizards of the Coast aimed to rebalance the meta. This deep dive explores the im

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Star City Games May 28

Sorcery's Elemental Precons: A Deep Dive into Table Impact

Erik's Curiosa announces the Frost Mage vs Lavamancer preconstructed decks for Sorcery: Contested Realms, set to debut at November's Avatar of the Realm event.

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Star City Games May 27

MTG x FINAL FANTASY Accessories: More Than Just Cardboard

Ultra Pro is set to release a new collection of Magic: The Gathering and Final Fantasy accessories in Q4. This line includes sleeves, playmats, deckboxes, and b

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Star City Games May 27

Standard's Resurgence: A Deep Dive into SCG CON's Marquee Event

The announcement of a Standard Regional Championship at SCG CON Washington DC signals a renewed focus on Magic: The Gathering's flagship format. This event offe

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Star City Games May 26

2026 MTG Regional Championships: Premier Play's Enduring Lure

Wizards of the Coast has unveiled the remaining 2026 Regional Championship dates and their associated promotional card rewards. This deep dive examines the impa

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MTGGoldfish May 26

Marvel on Arena: Universes Beyond's Next Multiversal Leap

Wizards of the Coast is bringing Marvel content to Magic Arena, signaling a significant expansion of the Universes Beyond initiative. This move tests the digita

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MTGGoldfish May 25

Wizards' Gambit: The Art & Agony of MTG Standard Bans

Magic: The Gathering's Standard format sees occasional card bans, crucial interventions by Wizards of the Coast. We delve into their history, mechanics, and pro

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Wargamer May 24

Deoxys Overload: Chaos Rising's Repetitive Design Choice

The Pokémon TCG's Chaos Rising expansion features Deoxys four times, sparking debate on design intent. We analyze the mechanical and lore implications of this p

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Card Kingdom Blog May 23

Strategic Savings: Decoding Card Kingdom's Spring Sealed Offer

Card Kingdom is offering a 10% discount on sealed Magic: The Gathering product with code SPRINGCLEAN, running May 22-25, 2026. This limited-time coupon presents

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MTGGoldfish May 22

Standard's Shifting Sands: The Unseen Hand of the Ban Hammer

Magic: The Gathering's Standard format thrives on dynamism, but sometimes, an iron fist is needed. We dissect the crucial role of bannings in shaping the meta a

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Star City Games May 21

Strixhaven's Record & Commander's Digital Future: A Deep Dive

Secrets of Strixhaven shatters sales records for non-Universes Beyond Magic sets, signaling robust demand for in-house IP and reprints. Meanwhile, Hasbro hints

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Card Kingdom Blog May 21

Jumpstart: Marvel Super Heroes' Secret Weapon for Magic's Future

Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Super Heroes set arrives with a crucial Jumpstart component. This deep dive analyzes how this format serves as a vital on-ramp for

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