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

• Secret Lair's latest Superdrop "Cats Are the Best" launches today, June 1st. EDHREC has the details on this feline-focused collection. Because clearly what Magic needed was more cats. EDHREC

• MaRo is soliciting feedback on black-bordered reprints of silver-bordered cards. Head over to the Reddit thread if you want to weigh in on whether Stickers and Attractions cards should get "real" Magic printings. Reddit

• Mark Rosewater says "I could see [javelin counters] as a cameo in a Modern Horizons set." When asked if the obscure counter type could return, MaRo gave a tantalizingly specific answer. Start brewing your javelin counter decks now. Blogatog

• Scryfall celebrates Pride Month. The essential card search tool sends love to the LGBTQ+ MTG community. Reddit

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

• EDHREC highlights 10 underplayed cards from Commander precons. As part of "Precon Month," John Sherwood spotlights hidden gems that deserve a second look. Perfect for that next budget brew. EDHREC

• Draftsim ranks all 43 Warrior commanders. Najeela, the Blade-Blossom unsurprisingly tops the list, but there are some spicy picks further down. If you want to swing wide with a tribal army, this is your guide. Draftsim

• MTGGoldfish's Commander Clash goes extreme budget: $1 vs $10 vs $100 vs $1,000. Watch Richard crush dreams with a dollar bin deck (or crash and burn spectacularly). Either way, great entertainment. MTGGoldfish

• Reddit user completes "Budget Brew Challenge" at a UK game store. They built a deck using only cards available in-store—a cool constraint that more players should try. Reddit

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

• Pauper adjusts to a newly legal Bonder's Ornament. MTGGoldfish's Joe Dyer analyzes the first week of the format with the potentially format-warping artifact. Is this the card that finally makes Pauper "fair"? Spoiler: probably not. MTGGoldfish

• An argument for Superfriends in Pioneer. MTGGoldfish makes the case that every "fair" format needs a Planeswalker-heavy deck, even if it's "absurdly greedy and clunky." Spikes, start brewing. MTGGoldfish

• Standard Spikes discuss Dimir Excruciator and the new Ouroboroid list. Competitive players are sharing sideboard guides and matchup analysis for two emerging archetypes. Reddit - Excruciator | Reddit - Ouroboroid

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

• MaRo shares high praise for the "Emeritus" mechanic in Secrets of Strixhaven draft. A player gushed about casting Ancestral Recall via Emeritus, and MaRo loved hearing that the design captured the "magical" feeling they were aiming for. Blogatog

• Mood Swings is "a lot like a cube," says MaRo. The upcoming customizable deck game shares DNA with Cube drafting, according to its designer. Sounds like it could scratch that limited itch in a new way. Blogatog

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

• EDHREC takes a "deep dive into the concerns with Secret Lair." The print-on-demand model continues to spark debate within the community. A thoughtful analysis worth reading whether you're a fan or a critic. EDHREC

• Draftsim explores the best places to buy bulk MTG cards. If you're building a cube or just want a giant pile of cardboard to sort through, this guide has you covered. Draftsim

• Looking for shelf storage ideas for deck boxes? A non-MTG game accessory designer is tapping the community for creative solutions. Some innovative ideas in the thread. Reddit

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

• MaRo says the "biggest potential for new counters is on noncreature spells or players." When asked about design space for new counter types beyond stun and shield counters, he pointed to an unexpected area. Start speculating now. Blogatog

• MaRo confirms that landfall hate is "something we will think about." In response to a common request for more cards that punish landfall strategies, the head designer acknowledges the feedback. Red players rejoice (prematurely). Reddit

• Mark Rosewater reveals he once led design on a D&D TCG. While he hasn't contributed to D&D beyond the associated MTG sets, this tidbit of Wizards history is a fascinating "what could have been." Blogatog

• What makes a good design pitch? MaRo might cover it in a future Drive to Work. He acknowledges the topic is on his (very long) list, so cross your fingers for a deep dive into Magic's design process. Blogatog