Set News

• MagicCon: Las Vegas 2026 is officially the most attended Magic event in the game's history. The convention floor was packed with players getting their first looks at upcoming sets like The Hobbit and Reality Fracture. Source

• If you were confused by recent announcements regarding set design, you aren't the only one. Mark Rosewater clarified that future sets will continue to support five distinct draftable archetypes, soothing fears of homogenization. Source

• A new Secret Lair Commander deck was announced amidst the Vegas hype, alongside early previews and spoilers for the next major releases. Source

Commander Corner

• Secrets of Strixhaven is shaking up the format, and Witherbloom, the Balancer is leading the charge with over 9,000 decks logged already. It’s safe to say this Juggernaut is the break-out commander of the season. Source

• If pests are more your vibe, EDHREC has you covered with a deep dive into building around the stinky new legend, Blech, Loafing Pest. Source

• A colorless commander enabler might have just been printed in the upcoming Marvel set. The Vision has players theory-crafting brand-new builds for Mishra's Workshop. Source

• Ever wonder what the weirdest mana curves in the format look like? The latest EDHRECast episode digs into the data to find the most statistically bizarre builds. Source

Competitive Scene

• Dimir Tempo is making waves in Legacy. Joe Dyer breaks down whether this disruptive strategy has the legs to dethrone the current top decks. Source

• In Vintage, it’s all about Flow State. Learn how to pilot this deck that aims to win through superior card selection and pure velocity. Source

• Can you Genesis Wave your entire library in Standard? SaffronOlive tries to pull off the Witherbloom Wave combo in this week's Against the Odds. Source

Limited & Draft

• Satire Alert: In a bid to make you spend gems faster, DraftSim covers the hypothetical "Pick-Fifteen" draft format. It's a hilarious take on the pace of digital play that hits a little too close to home. Source

Finance & Market

• Wurmcalling has seen a sudden price spike thanks to Witherbloom synergy. Players are scrambling for this flexible mana sink to pair with the Balancer. Source

• One player got a shock when they cracked a Lorwyn Eclipsed precon and found a Pokémon misprint inside the pack. This wild crossover error card is already fetching a premium. Source

• MTGStocks recaps the financial impact of MagicCon and highlights potential buy targets based on the recent spoiler season. Source

Design & Lore

• The debate is settled: Augury Adept is officially a color pie break because Blue shouldn't be gaining life. Rosewater confirmed this stance on his blog, putting years of arguments to rest. Source

• Reality Fracture is treading similar ground to Planar Chaos, but focusing on flavor "what-ifs" rather than bending the color pie. Source

• Don't hold your breath for a return to Ikoria. While the plane is likely, MaRo expressed low confidence that the complex Mutate mechanic would ever come back. Source

• Wizards of the Coast confirmed that they actively seek feedback from lapsed players through targeted surveys to understand why players leave the game. Source