When Wizards of the Coast announced the new Commander Format Panel in October 2024, one name on the list kicked off way more discourse than any banlist ever could: Lua Stardust. Lua is a well-known cEDH player, cosplayer, and alternative model who also does 18+ work online. She and her Scrybabies channel have been part […]
Slivers fans have waited over a decade for any sign of their hive-mind creatures. And then Thrumming Hivepool dropped. It wasn’t a Sliver itself. It was an artifact that cares about Slivers. That twist set off tribal synergy talk across Commander tables and Limited pods. But the tease runs deeper. Lore snippets, art easter eggs, […]
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 […]
“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 […]
Magic: The Gathering is a game of complex rules, layered strategies, and fascinating interactions. It’s no wonder that events, whether casual or competitive, need people who can keep things running smoothly. That’s where judges come in. Judges enforce rules, settle disputes, and ensure everyone is having a fair experience. But how do you become one […]
Magic: The Gathering’s new bracket beta has arrived, and it’s left some people scratching their heads. Wizards of the Coast published a list of 40 Commander cards that might not be banned but are pretty close to the “yes, you should watch out for these” zone. Some folks are worried that this means their precious […]
Magic: The Gathering (MTG) is well established in Japan. You can find stores in almost every big city where players gather to trade cards, join tournaments, or just play casually. Tokyo alone has some famous spots with weekly events that attract people of all ages. It’s not rare to see enthusiasts huddled around small tables, […]
This Is My Opinion, and It’s 100% Correct If you haven’t heard the latest from the flaming dumpster fire known as UnitedHealthcare, strap in. Because apparently, an Austin-based surgeon named Dr. Elisabeth Potter dared to do her job, posted about it on social media, and triggered the greatest meltdown since an ice cream truck exploded […]
In September of last year, Magic: The Gathering fans were saddened by the news of Sheldon Menery’s passing after a seven-year battle with throat cancer. Menery was revered by Magic fans as the pioneer of the Commander format, which has since become the most popular format of Magic: The Gathering. His passing left a profound […]
Magic: The Gathering (MTG), the popular trading card game, is offering an interesting opportunity for a creative individual with a flair for writing. Wizards of the Coast, the publisher behind this iconic game, is on the lookout for a talented creative text game designer to work on MTG cards, offering a lucrative salary for the […]