Set News — spoilers, previews, announcements, bans, upcoming releases

The dust is settling on the May 18th Banned and Restricted announcement, and the format shake-ups are real. Pioneer loses Cori-Steel Cutter to the ban hammer, while Modern sees two bans alongside two "boomer" unbans that are sure to redefine the metagame. Meanwhile, Legacy players can say goodbye to the Oops All Spells menace. Read the B&R Details

In a shocking twist, Wizards announced that the Marvel Universe is coming to Magic: The Gathering Arena, but they are pulling the plug on the "Through the Omenpaths" in-universe flavor. The "Universes Within" treatment is seemingly no more, as the Marvel cards will exist as their true selves on the client. Marvel Comes to Arena

Space may be the final frontier, but leaks are the current one. A new spoiler for the upcoming Star Trek crossover reveals Captain Kirk, Boldly Going, hinting at exciting new spacecraft commander possibilities for your next game night. Spoil the Voyage

Commander Corner — EDH highlights, new commanders, precon reviews, cEDH updates

Looking to harness the power of gamma radiation? A new deck tech dives into building The Incredible Hulk as a Commander, focusing on the transformation mechanic to turn Bruce Banner into a smashing force of nature. Hulk Smash

With Cyclonic Rift cemented as a "Game Changer" in the new bracket system, many players are looking for alternatives that won't bump their deck's power level. This guide breaks down the best budget replacements to sweep the board without the salt. Rift Alternatives

Aziza, Mage Tower Captain is rising through the ranks as a Boros commander who breaks the mold. If you're looking to make copies and sling spells rather than just turn creatures sideways, this deck tech is for you. Boros Spellslinger

Competitive Scene — tournament results, meta shifts, tier list changes, deck techs

The crew at MTG Goldfish is breaking down the recent B&R update, specifically focusing on the "boomer cards" unbanned in Modern. Find out how these nostalgic additions might warp the format's top tier. Podcast 588

The "Best Standard Deck Ever" tournament continues, pitting historical powerhouses against each other. Check out the breakdown of Pros Bloom (1997) versus the relentless Rakdos Chainwhirler (2018) to see which era reigns supreme. Standard Showdown

If you're hoping for a return of Modular in Standard, don't hold your breath. Mark Rosewater recently noted that an adaptation of Modular is more likely than a straight reprint, keeping the Storm Scale high for the original mechanic. Storm Scale Check

Limited & Draft — draft guides, set reviews, pick tips, cube updates

Sometimes the most fun in Limited comes from building around a specific uncommon. Players are praising the design of The Dawning Archaic in Secrets of Strixhaven, noting that drafting an "Archaic or bust" deck is a blast. High Fives All Around

Ever wonder how R&D playtests the weird stuff in Un-sets? It turns out that testing mechanics like "art matters" or "wearing glasses" requires tagging cards in the database to simulate what would appear in the art. Un-Set Testing

Finance & Market — price spikes, reprint news, buy/sell targets, Reserved List updates

Proxies are a hot topic in the Commander scene, but finding a reliable vendor can be tricky. Draftsim reviewed MTGProxy.com to see if their card stock and print quality are worth the investment for your playgroup. Proxy Review

Are the new Secrets of Strixhaven Codex Bundles a financial windfall or a dud? We break down the expected value to help you decide if these high-end collector products are worth the sealed price. Bundle Value

Design & Lore — Rosewater insights, story beats, worldbuilding, flavor deep dives

The decision to skip "Through the Omenpaths" for Marvel has ruffled some feathers regarding flavor integration. Mark Rosewater acknowledged the disappointment, noting that the feedback was immediate and vocal on Blogatog. Flavor Debate

Delving into the lore of Tarkir, there was actually internal debate over whether Ugin was truly dead after Bolas's attack. Since Bolas is a known liar, the creative team had to weigh the evidence before settling on the dragon's fate. Ugin Trivia

While a bracket system works well for casual Commander, don't expect it to invade competitive formats anytime soon. Rosewater expressed skepticism that Pioneer or Modern need such a classification system. Bracket Philosophy