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MTG Control Decks On the Rise After Massive Bans!
The Pioneer Regional Championship in Atlanta concluded with four dominant decks: Rakdos midrange, Abzan Amalia Benavides Aguirre combo, Izzet Phoenix, and Azorius control. Azorius control emerged victorious, with a higher win rate despite a smaller representation. The...
Dungeons & Dragons says “no generative AI was used” to create artwork teasing 2024 core rulebooks
Wizards of the Coast, the publisher of Dungeons & Dragons, has denied claims that a piece of artwork teasing the upcoming 2024 core rulebook editions was created using artificial intelligence. The company stated that generative AI tools or large language models were...
Combat Magic Burnout with These Tips!
The article discusses the concept of "Too Much Magic" in the context of Magic: The Gathering (MTG). It addresses the overwhelming product churn in the MTG release schedule and the pressure to keep up with new releases and formats. The article suggests strategies to...
2023-24 Donruss Basketball Checklist, Set Details, Boxes, Reviews
The 2023-24 Donruss Basketball release by Panini features popular Hobby favorites such as Rated Rookie cards and on-card Next Day Signatures. The annual release delves into the latest NBA Draft class and includes formats such as Hobby boxes with one autograph and...
2023 Panini Impeccable Football Checklist, Set Details, Boxes
The 2023 Panini Impeccable Football is a high-end NFL card collection that offers an average of five to six autographs per box. Each box also contains either two or three base cards or parallels, including metal-based silver and gold lines with case-hit Hall of Fame,...
New MTG Dragon Promos Likely to Hold Immense Value!
As we approach the end of 2023, it's important to look forward to the MTG content that 2024 has in store. The first premier set of 2024, Murders at Karlov Manor, has been revealed, along with the release of Ravnica Remastered in January. Additionally, a set of promos...
Famous piece by binned MTG artist sells for $350k
Terese Nielsen, a well-known Magic: The Gathering (MTG) artist, recently sold her original Force of Will illustration for $350,000 at Heritage Auctions. This makes it the most expensive MTG art piece ever sold through the auction site. Nielsen has not had a card...
2024 MTG Set Already Has a Major Misprint?!
The article discusses production mistakes in the physical game Magic: the Gathering, particularly focusing on the misprint within the 2024 MTG set, Murders at Karlov Manor. The misprint involves the showcase artwork for Fanatical Strength, which was an earlier,...
Best chess sets to buy in 2023
The article provides recommendations for the best chess sets to suit different preferences and needs. It emphasizes the importance of investing in a high-quality chess set, whether for professional or casual use. The recommendations include the Ambassador handmade...
$55 MTG socks join long line of bizarre Magic merch
Wizards of the Coast has teamed up with Stance to release a limited edition box set of Magic: The Gathering socks in celebration of the game's 30th anniversary. The set, which costs $55, includes two pairs of socks with different designs and a unique promo card. The...
MTG EDH Gem Gets First-Ever Foil Printing in Sock Promotion
Hasbro has been extending the Magic: the Gathering (MTG) intellectual property (IP) through various collaborations, with Universes Beyond being a major part of MTG. This includes collaborations with Transformers, Lord of the Rings, and a future collaboration with...
MTG Best Constructed Cards From 2023
The article discusses the best Constructed cards from 2023 in the MTG set. It highlights the impact of cards like Knight-Errant of Eos, Atraxa, Grand Unifier, The One Ring, Up the Beanstalk, and Orcish Bowmasters in various formats. Knight-Errant of Eos is praised for...
1300-Player MTG Regional Championship Indicates New Tier 1 Strategy!
The Pioneer format has seen significant changes in the metagame following the release of Wilds of Eldraine and The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. The banning of Karn, the Great Creator and Geological Appraiser has also had a major impact. The Pioneer Regional Championship in...
MTG Enchanting Tales Card Dominates Timeless Format!
The article discusses the launch of the new Timeless MTG format on Arena, which is similar to Vintage and allows players to use all cards available on MTG Arena. The format has a small initial Restricted List and includes powerful cards from bonus sheets such as Wilds...
Recent MTG Bans Help Revitalize Two-Card Infinite Combo in Modern!
The recent banning of Fury and Up the Beanstalk in Modern was expected to shift the metagame, particularly with the dominance of Rakdos Scam. However, Rakdos Scam players have adapted to the bans, with the archetype winning a recent 702-player event. Multi-color...
MTG Most Expensive Ravnica Remastered Cards!
Ravnica Remastered is set to be released in 2024 and will feature reprints of existing cards, with no new, unique cards. The set is not expected to have high reprint equity, but there are still valuable cards that players can hope to pull from packs. The most...
Unplayable Secret Lair Commander Cards Bizarrely Spike in Price!
The article discusses the evolution of the Commander preconstructed deck trinkets over the years, from oversized cards to thick stock cards. It highlights the confusion and misuse of these thick stock cards by newer players, as well as the increasing popularity and...
2024 Leaf Metal Sports Heroes Checklist, Set Info, Boxes, Reviews
The 2024 Leaf Metal Sports Heroes Multi-Sport set from the Sports Heroes brand is set to be released in January 2024. Each hobby box contains three autographs, and the checklist includes a diverse selection of stars from multiple sports. The signed sets feature Base...
Brock Purdy Rookie Cards Guide, Top List, Best Autograph Gallery
The article discusses the increasing popularity of Brock Purdy rookie cards as he leads the way for the San Francisco 49ers. Despite being the last overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, Purdy's early success has led to comparisons to Tom Brady, another Mr. Irrelevant...
Kindred Vs. Typal: What’s the Difference?
The article discusses the recent changes in Magic: The Gathering (MTG) terminology, particularly the replacement of the word "tribal" with "typal" and "kindred." Typal refers to a deck's theme, while kindred specifically refers to the card type previously known as...
2023 Bowman’s Best Baseball Checklist, Set Details, Boxes, Date
The 2023 Bowman's Best Baseball is the latest release in the long-running chromium brand dedicated to top prospects and rookies in MLB. The product is set to be released on January 17, 2024, with a presale scheduled for December 18 at noon (Eastern) on Topps.com. The...
MTG Rocks’ 2023 Card of the Year Awards
In 2023, Wizards of the Coast released a total of 4,773 MTG cards, with a total of 9,790 including variants. The end-of-year awards ceremony for MTG cards included categories such as Worst Card of the Year, Reprint of the Year, Most Controversial Card of the Year,...
2023 Bowman University Chrome Sapphire Football Checklist, Info
The 2023 Bowman University Chrome Sapphire Football is a new product that features the first Sapphire Edition for the Bowman U brand. Boxes are available for $149.99 through the Topps website and include one autograph and two parallels. The set covers top collegiate...
Yu-Gi-Oh!’s three stainless steel Egyptian God cards will set you back $399
Yu-Gi-Oh! is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the release of a set of three stainless steel Egyptian God cards, including Obelisk the Tormentor, Slifer the Sky Dragon, and The Winged Dragon of Ra. These cards are not legal for gameplay and are intended for...
MTG shroud rules and best cards
Shroud is a keyword in Magic: The Gathering that prevents a player or permanent from being targeted by spells or abilities. It was first introduced in 1994 and became an official keyword in 2007, but has since become obsolete due to the popularity of the hexproof...
MTG Ravnica Remastered: Release Date, Details, Spoilers, More
The article discusses the upcoming release of the Magic: The Gathering (MTG) set Ravnica Remastered in 2024. The set is a remastered version of the sets that have taken place on the Ravnica plane, featuring reprints of cards from the Ravnica block. The set is designed...
Warhammer maker gives all its staff an end-of-year £2,500 bonus
The end of the year has not been kind to some of the largest tabletop companies, with Hasbro laying off 1,100 workers, affecting notable names on Dungeons & Dragons and Magic: The Gathering. However, Games Workshop, the makers of Warhammer 40,000 and Age of Sigmar,...