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

• Wizards just dropped a shocking mid-RCQ season ban and unban in Modern! Quiet Speculation is breaking down the pre-ban metagame data that forced Wizards' hand as the format scrambles to adjust. (Quiet Speculation)
• Head Magic Designer Mark Rosewater confirmed today that the upcoming Marvel Super Heroes set will only feature the Mind Stone as an Infinity Stone card. It will be interesting to see how they balance the list with only one of the iconic gems making the jump to cardboard. (Reddit)
• The MTG coloring book might have accidentally spoiled some unreleased "Stained Glass Wastes" art. A keen-eyed fan spotted what looks like a DMU-styled basic land treatment that has never seen an official print. (Reddit)
• For the rules sticklers out there, we've got judges weighing in on how new cards interact with the stack. Check out the latest rulings on whether copying a spell triggers Nita's ability, and how Helga interacts with the new Squad mechanic. (Reddit - Nita) | (Reddit - Helga)

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

• Attacking in Commander is notoriously difficult, and EDHREC is taking a deep dive into the history of combat to figure out exactly why swinging wide usually feels like a trap. It's a great read for anyone looking to improve their threat assessment in the command zone. (EDHREC)
• If you prefer your EDH games to end before turn 4, EDHREC has a fresh cEDH primer on building RogIshai (Rograkh and Ishai). This pair offers a compelling blend of tempo and control to navigate those messy stack battles. (EDHREC)
• Looking for something spicy for your local game store? Check out this Mono-Red Group Slug list helmed by Auntie Blyte, Bad Influence, or a Mono-Green 40-basic-land ramp deck led by Baru, Fist of Krosa that aims to completely overpower the table. (Reddit - Blyte) | (Reddit - Baru)
• EDHREC also looks at the data to see which cards are running hot and cold for Kykar, Wind's Fury, and Draftsim ranks every artifact Commander precon ever released to see which ones are worth your hard-earned cash. (EDHREC - Kykar) | (Draftsim)

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

• If you're grinding the RCQ circuit, players are sharing their builds for a notoriously difficult Strixhaven Sealed pool to help you windmill slam the right bomb rares and navigate those awkward mana bases. (Reddit)
• Legacy players, it's time to become real estate tycoons. A sleek Mono-Green Lands deck is turning heads and posting results in the new Legacy meta, proving you don't need spells to win. (Reddit)
• Take a break from the current meta and watch a battle of historic Standard titans. SaffronOlive pits Psychatog (2002) against Goblin Bidding (2003) to see which iconic deck reigns supreme. (MTGGoldfish)

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

• Building a graveyard cube? Mark Rosewater offered some excellent design advice on how to give Simic a clear archetype identity that uses the yard as a barometer rather than just typical +1/+1 counter synergy. (Blogatog)
• The MTGGoldfish podcast crew is talking about the new draft events coming to Arena and how Magic is looking to fix the "Marvel problem" with their upcoming crossover sets. (MTGGoldfish)

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

• Hold onto your wallets: the highly sought-after foil Anime Rhystic Study has officially crossed the staggering $2,000 mark. If you needed a sign that premium Commander foils are out of control, this is it. (Draftsim)
• The sold-out Goblinstorm Secret Lair precon is commanding massive secondary market prices, but Draftsim has 9 high-power upgrade guides to help you squeeze every bit of value out of your copy. (Draftsim)
• MTGStocks is checking in on the wildly fluctuating prices of Magic Scene Boxes. The market is all over the place right now as collectors and players debate the true value of these unique collectibles. (MTGStocks)

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

• MaRo's "Making Magic" column continues with "Lessons Learned, Part 9", diving into the design pitfalls and triumphs of The Lost sets. It's a must-read for anyone fascinated by the nitty-gritty of R&D. (Blogatog)
• When asked if Wizards could ever design a set entirely without permanents (or without instants and sorceries), MaRo gave a blunt answer: it's theoretically possible, but practically a pipe dream. (Blogatog)
• MaRo's non-MTG game Mood Swings is apparently a blast to draft, and he hopes to one day release a version with original colored art if the audience continues to grow. (Blogatog)