Standard just got a shake-up. On June 30, 2025, Wizards of the Coast released its yearly Banned & Restricted update—the one that lands right before Standard’s early rotation. Seven cards were pulled from the format, and a few digital-only tweaks hit MTG Arena. If your deck depends on Cori-Steel Cutter or Abuelo’s Awakening, it’s time […]
Update: Much has happened in the days since we first published our article. Kineticist was able to get Jack Guarnieri’s statement directly on the AI use allegations, and he flatly denied ANY AI was used. I can tell you that the artwork product you see was all hand-drawn over hundreds of hours, weeks and months.We used […]
“For more than two decades, Gatherer has been the go-to for players looking up card text, judges checking Oracle updates, and Vorthoses chasing down every mention of Squee.” That line caught my eye when I first read the announcement. I knew Gatherer was a central tool for Magic: The Gathering, but I didn’t realize it […]
“Tom Bombadil is the Master.” Those words have echoed through Magic: The Gathering circles since The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth set arrived. Many players are mixing Final Fantasy Summons, five-color synergy, and Saga support to create one of the most interesting Commander decks around. And if you’re hunting for the best online […]