Set News

It's teaser season! Mark Rosewater dropped a Duelist-style teaser for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes set, giving us our first hints of what's to come. Read the teaser In Arena news, WotC is reportedly planning to remove Through the Omenpaths to make room for the Marvel crossover. Let's hope the client can handle the extra super-heroic data. Check out the discussion

Commander Corner

Hold onto your butts, Duel Commander just dropped a massive ban list update! Winota, Joiner of Forces is among the all-time powerful commanders getting unbanned, ready to take the 1v1 format by storm. See the unbans Looking to dominate cEDH? EDHREC breaks down how to build RogIshai (Rograkh and Ishai) for a blend of tempo and control to navigate those messy stack battles. Read the cEDH guide On a budget? Check out this spicy Obosh, the Preypiercer deck tech designed to burn the table without burning a hole in your wallet. Read the deck tech If you're looking for that perfect infinite combo, this guide to Commander Spellbook is a must-bookmark for your next build session. Learn to use Spellbook

Competitive Scene

Is Pioneer just a midrange format now? MTGGoldfish dives into the current state of the format as it gears up for the 2027 roadmap. Explore the Pioneer meta Over in Legacy, it's time to become a real estate tycoon! A sleek mono-green Lands deck is making waves in the new meta, proving you don't need spells to win. Watch the Legacy gameplay Take a trip down memory lane with a head-to-head battle between two early 2000s dominators: Psychatog (2002) vs. Goblin Bidding (2003). Vote for the best Standard deck

Limited & Draft

Contender Draft is the new kid on the Arena block, but is it an innovation or a toxic money pit? With double the entry fee of Premier Draft, you'll want to read this op-ed before you risk your gems. Read the Contender Draft op-ed If you're building a graveyard-centric cube, Maro has some advice for giving Simic a clear archetype—focus on using the graveyard as a barometer. Get cube advice The MTGGoldfish Podcast crew talks Marvel on Arena, new draft events, and William Shatner's reaction to his Star Trek card. Listen to the podcast

Finance & Market

Magic Scene Box prices are all over the place right now. MTGStocks investigates whether these collectibles are being driven by players or hardcore collectors. Check the market trends Mark your calendars for June 1st! Maro confirmed that the Mood Swings Secret Lair will run you $24.99. See the price reveal

Design & Lore

Ever wonder about the exact stages of making a Magic set? Maro confirmed the four phases (Exploratory, Vision, Set, Play/Balance) and noted that while new mechanics can pop up in Set Design, Play Design is usually too late to introduce them. Learn the design process In his latest "Making Magic" article, Rosewater continues his "Lessons Learned" series, this time diving into the design takeaways from The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Read the article Finally, Maro confirmed he holds the record for the most banned cards across all formats, including Commander and Vintage restricted lists. A dubious honor! Read the Q&A