Wolverine Combos, Un-Sets in Standard, and MaRo's Mood Swings

June 2, 2026 · 34 sources

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

Wolverine Spoiler Season Heats Up: A leaked Marvel Super Heroes spoiler reveals Wolverine, Best There Is, and Draftsim is already theorycrafting an infinite damage combo centered around the clawed mutant. Get your sleeves ready, because this set looks mechanically spicy. Read More
Un-Cards in Standard?: Mark Rosewater recently hinted that we might see Un-set cards finally breaking into Standard. Whether it's a clever joke or a sign of the apocalypse, it's certainly a terrifying prospect for tournament grinders. Read More
Mood Swings Officially Launches: After 28 years in development, Mark Rosewater's side project Mood Swings is finally available for purchase. MaRo also confirmed on his blog that the game is highly customizable, allowing you to mix decks as long as you hit the minimum card count (44 for 4 players). Read More
Cats Are the Best Superdrop: The latest Secret Lair Superdrop officially launched on June 1st. If you're looking to bling out your feline friends with some quirky, cat-themed alt-art, Wizards has you covered. Read More

Magda Goes Competitive: EDHREC breaks down how to optimize Magda, Brazen Outlaw for the cEDH tables. If you love typal synergies and executing combo lines with dwarven efficiency, this is the deck tech for you. Read More
Deoptimizing Your Playgroup: Sometimes your deck is just a bit too strong for the table. EDHREC has a guide on how to intentionally deoptimize your Commander deck so everyone can enjoy the game. Read More
Ranking the Tribes: Draftsim ranked the 53 best Token Commanders in Magic, while EDHREC tackled the monumental task of ranking every Human commander on a tier list. Spoiler alert: Winota, Joiner of Forces probably isn't hanging out in the lower tiers. Token Commanders | Human Commanders
Battlecruiser Magic: MTGGoldfish highlights a fresh way to build Battlecruiser Commander. For those who miss the days of slamming giant spells and turning massive creatures sideways in the command zone. Read More
Precon Sleeper Hits: EDHREC highlights 10 underplayed cards hidden inside recent Commander precons. There is always a diamond in the rough waiting to be windmill slammed. Read More

Best Standard Deck Ever: MTGGoldfish is running a bracket to determine the greatest Standard deck of all time. This week, the infamous 1999 Prosp-Bloom successor, Broken Jar, takes on the 2020 Fires of Invention menace. Read More

Secrets of Strixhaven Praise: MaRo shared a glowing review from a player who managed to cast Ancestral Recall off the Emeritus mechanic in a Secrets of Strixhaven draft. It turns out, actually hard-casting the Power Nine feels pretty magical. Read More

Secret Lair Concerns: EDHREC published a deep dive into the community's ongoing concerns regarding Secret Lair's "print-to-demand" model. The article explores the tension between accessibility and the perceived value of exclusive printings. Read More
Buying in Bulk: If you're looking to fill out your cube or common binder, Draftsim outlines the best places to buy bulk MTG cards. Don't overspend on the basics. Read More

The Future of Counters: When asked about the design space for new counters like Stun and Shield counters, Rosewater noted that the biggest untapped potential lies in putting counters on noncreature spells or directly on players. Read More
Javelin Counters Return?: MaRo mentioned he could see the niche Javelin counters making a cameo in a future Modern Horizons set. Keep your eyes peeled during your next MH4 draft. Read More
MaRo Birthday Trivia: In a fun piece of pop-culture lore, MaRo reminded us that the original Star Wars premiered on his birthday in 1977. He apparently asked to see the film for his 10th birthday, cementing his status as a true pop culture veteran. Read More