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

• Remembering Ron Spears: The MTG community is mourning the loss of iconic Magic artist Ron Spears, who passed away at the age of 66. Our thoughts are with his family; his incredible portfolio of artwork will forever be a staple of the game's history. EDHREC
• Your Friendly Neighborhood Deck Tech: If you're looking to swing into the new format, EDHREC has a deep dive deck tech on Astonishing Spider-Man. It looks like a absolute blast for the Aggro enjoyers out there. EDHREC
• Ice Age Trivia: Mark Rosewater recently dropped a fun piece of MTG history on his Blog: Ice Age was the game's very first prerelease, held at a comic convention in Toronto and won by none other than Dave Humphreys! Mark Rosewater
• The Sixth Color?: When asked if his distaste for mustard and bananas is the reason we haven't gotten a highly demanded "yellow" color after 30 years, MaRo simply replied, "Maybe. : )" We'll keep dreaming of that purple/yellow mana parity. Mark Rosewater

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

• Marvel-ous Combos: The new Marvel Super Heroes set is a treasure trove for cEDH and combo enthusiasts. EDHREC's Wombo Combo series is breaking down the best new infinite synergy pieces from the set, while Draftsim outlines 13 brand-new combos to break your playgroup. EDHREC | Draftsim
• Smash Time: Speaking of combos, Draftsim has highlighted five game-winning infinite Hulk combos centered around Bruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk. If you want to turn your commander into an absolute gamma goliath, this is the list for you. Draftsim
• Typal Upgrades: Marvel Super Heroes is pushing some unexpected creature types. EDHREC takes a look at the best new cards to upgrade your Minotaur tribal decks, because everyone loves a good ol' fashioned bull rush. EDHREC
• The Politics of Kingmaking: When is it acceptable to crown a new king at the table? EDHREC dives into the unwritten rules and social contracts of kingmaking in Commander. EDHREC

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

• Legacy Reanimator: Joe Dyer over at MTGGoldfish takes a deep dive into the current builds of Reanimator in Legacy. If you're looking to cheat massive threats into play early, this is your definitive tier list update. MTGGoldfish
• Legacy Carnage Combo: A wild new brew is making the rounds combining Tinybones, Carnage, and a convoluted loop to completely dismantle opponents. It might not be tier 1, but it certainly wins in the style points category. Reddit
• No Hymn in Standard: A player recently asked MaRo if Hymn to Tourach would ever see a Standard reprint. MaRo shot down the idea, noting that random discard leads to highly unfun games and we're unlikely to see it outside of higher mana-value equivalents. Mark Rosewater

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

• Windmill Slam Uncommons: Limited players, take note! Draftsim has uncovered a terrifying Splinter Twin-style infinite combo in Marvel Super Heroes Limited that relies entirely on uncommon cards. Time to force the archetype at your next draft! Draftsim
• Wizards Showdown: Gavin Verhey, Dave Humpherys, Tara Theoharis, and Mark Rosewater sat down for a pick-two Marvel Super Heroes draft. It's a great watch to see how the dev team evaluates the new mechanics in real-time. Mark Rosewater
• Lorwyn Eclipsed Feedback: MaRo addressed player feedback on the Lorwyn Eclipsed Limited environment. While he noted that the imbalanced ten archetypes missed the mark, the rest of the format was received positively. Mark Rosewater

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

• A $40,000 Pull: During a recent live stream pack opening, streamer Queen Honey Games pulled an astonishing $40,000 Cosmic Mind Stone. It's officially time to go crack some packs! Draftsim
• Crazy Play Box Deal: If you're looking to draft Marvel Super Heroes on a budget, Amazon is currently slashing prices on Play Boxes by 29%. That’s an absolute steal to get your draft pod together. Draftsim
• The Best Reprints: While new Universes Beyond cards get the hype, the secondary market got some love too. Draftsim breaks down the 57 best reprints brought into the light with Marvel Super Heroes. Draftsim
• Tracking Surveil Lands: With Aetherdrift expanding land cycles, Draftsim has put together a comprehensive guide to the Surveil Lands. If you're upgrading your manabases, this is required reading to know exactly where to find them. Draftsim

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

• Designing for Flavor: Have you noticed that Marvel Super Heroes' core mechanics (Power-up and Teamwork) feel slightly simple? MaRo confirmed this was a deliberate choice to leave "complexity points" open for heavily top-down, flavor-rich individual card designs. Mark Rosewater
• RKF is on Kickstarter: Legendary MTG artist Richard Kane Ferguson (RKF) is currently live on Kickstarter with a massive extravaganza for custom tokens and playmats. If you want to bling out your board state with classic 90s MTG art energy, check it out before the campaign ends! Reddit
• Mood Swings Cubing: A player recently wrote into MaRo explaining how the trading mechanics of his side project game, Mood Swings, naturally helped them build a highly synergistic, interactive cube. MaRo loved the insight, proving that good game design transcends the specific product. Mark Rosewater