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These Insanely Rare MTG Humans are Incredibly Expensive!
Magic: The Gathering has a wide variety of Creature types, with some being more common than others. The introduction of the first Capybara Creature type has added to the diversity. Humans are the most populous Creature type in the game, with a large number of them...
Two-Card Ixalan Death Combo Takes Over MTG Format!
The article discusses the prevalence of combo decks in the Pioneer format of Magic: The Gathering, with a focus on the new Explore combo featuring Amalia Benavides Aguirre and Wildgrowth Walker. The combo involves gaining life and exploring to create a chain reaction...
New Hyper-Aggressive Ixalan Card is the Perfect Budget Commander!
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan has been released, allowing players to build around their favorite cards from the set. The set emphasizes big haymakers for EDH, with cards like Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant exciting Commander players. The set offers support for building around...
MTG Merfolk Pre-Con Provides Absurd Advantage Out-of-Box!
The article discusses the Explorers of the Deep pre-constructed deck for Magic: The Gathering, focusing on its strengths and potential upgrades. The deck is centered around the Merfolk tribe and features the Hakbal of the Surging Soul as its commander. The article...
Responsible Gambling in MTG Arena: Setting Limits and Staying Safe
The article discusses the evolution of online games and the increasing presence of players from all generations, some of whom engage in betting and gambling on games like Magic: The Gathering (MTG). The author draws parallels between MTG betting and online casino...
Ronald Acuna Rookie Card Checklist, RC Gallery, Prospects Guide
Ronald Acuña Jr. is a top MLB talent, with fans and collectors eager for his rookie cards. His 2023 NL MVP award adds to his legacy. Although his MLB debut was after the first batch of 2018 baseball cards, Acuña's rookie cards soon became available. The guide below...
Shohei Ohtani Rookie Cards Checklist, MLB Guide Gallery, Top List
The article discusses the high demand for Shohei Ohtani rookie cards, highlighting his potential as a two-way standout who can pitch and hit at a high level. The interest in Ohtani's rookie cards surged following his impressive rookie season in 2018 and again in 2021...
The Most Expensive Elves in MTG
Elves are one of the most popular choices in Magic: The Gathering (MTG) and the Commander format due to their well-supported creature type and a wide variety of cards to choose from. Many of these cards can be surprisingly expensive, with some being worth keeping on...
Hottest Sports Card Hobby Boxes Guide, Top List, Best Boxes Info
The article provides a list of the hottest sports card and trading card hobby boxes based on eBay sales from November 8 to November 14, 2023. The top-selling hobby boxes include 2023 Topps Archives Baseball, 2023 Panini Certified Football, 2023-24 Upper Deck Series 1...
2023 Upper Deck Blizzard Legacy Checklist, Set Details, Boxes
The 2023 Upper Deck Blizzard Legacy Collection is a premium trading card set that explores the history of Blizzard Entertainment's video game franchises, including Diablo, Hearthstone, Heroes of the Storm, Overwatch, Starcraft, Warcraft, and World of Warcraft. This is...
These Lost Caverns of Ixalan Reprints are Dirt Cheap!
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan has been fully released, and it's a good time to consider picking up some elite reprints from the set. Some standout reprints include Growing Rites of Itlimoc, which was a popular Commander card with a significant secondary market price, but...
2023 Topps Chrome Black Baseball Checklist, Set Details, Boxes
The 2023 Topps Chrome Black Baseball is set to return for its fourth consecutive MLB season, featuring a new batch of dark chromium cards and a contrasting signature set. The hobby boxes will contain one encased autograph, and the base set will include 100 cards...
Early Ixalan Limited Data Reveals Concerning Number of Overpowered Bombs
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan set has introduced a number of incredibly powerful cards for players to explore, particularly in formats like Standard and Commander. However, the impact of these cards on Limited formats is a cause for concern, as egregious Limited bombs...
Pokémon TCG’s Paldean Fates expansion includes shiny versions of Pikachu, Ceruledge and 130 more critters
The January 2024 expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Scarlet & Violet - Paldean Fates, will reintroduce shiny Pokémon with 240 new cards, 130 of which will feature the alternate shiny coloration. The expansion will focus on Pokémon found within the Paldean...
2023-24 Panini NBA Hoops Basketball Checklist, Set Details, Box
The 2023-24 Panini NBA Hoops Basketball is set to be released on November 22, 2023, and will feature the earliest base rookie cards for Victor Wembanyama. The set will include 300 veteran stars and NBA Draft picks, with multiple parallels available. Hobby boxes will...
Heads up: Disney Lorcana’s second set, Rise of the Floodborn, hits store shelves today
The highly anticipated second set for the Disney Lorcana trading card game, Rise of the Floodborn, has been released. This set includes 204 new cards and a new keyword, and is available in local game stores and hobby shops, with a full retail release scheduled for...
Unique Secret Lair MTG cards revealed as Magic Con prizes
Wizards of the Coast has announced the Secret Lair Showdown MTG cards for 2024, which are prize cards with unique artwork that will be awarded to tournament participants at four MagicCons. There will be one card given to all participants, another for those who make it...
Funko Pop Sports Legends Checklist, Gallery, Exclusives List, Set Variants
The Funko Pop Sports Legends set pays tribute to some of the greatest athletes in history, including Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali, and members of the USWNT World Cup champions. The vinyl series also includes other sports figures from various professional leagues, such as...
Glaring MTG Translation Error Has Finally Been Fixed!
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan offers a lot for MTG players, including new preconstructed decks and a compelling Limited environment. The set also resolves a major translation error that has plagued MTG for years, although there are still some mistranslations in the set....
Top 6 Most Valuable MTG Preconstructed Commander Decks!
Wizards of the Coast uses a 'buffet' strategy to create products for Magic: The Gathering, catering to different types of players. Commander preconstructed decks are particularly exciting for Commander players, offering unique experiences and valuable cards. This...
The 10 Worst Cards In MTG
The article discusses the worst Magic: The Gathering cards of all time, highlighting the top 10 cards that are considered to be the most unplayable and ineffective. The list includes cards such as Mudhole, Dispersing Orb, Obelisk of Undoing, Shinka Gatekeeper, Great...
Funko Pop The Office Checklist, Series Gallery, Exclusive List, Variants
The Funko Pop The Office figures have finally been released after being announced at Toy Fair New York 2019. The vinyl series includes characters such as Michael Scott, Pam, Jim, Dwight, Darryl Philbin, Kevin Malone, and others. The figures capture the essence of the...
Pulled a rare Lorcana, MTG or Pokémon card? You can now get them professionally graded for just $9 (Sponsored)
PWCC Marketplace, a collectibles auction house, has partnered with grading specialists SGC, Beckett, and CGC Cards to offer card grading and authentication services for trading card games such as Lorcana, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon, and Yu-Gi-Oh! The cost for...
2023 Topps Chrome MVP Buyback Promotion Info, Card Amounts
The 2023 Topps Chrome MVP Buyback promotion is returning for a second season, offering collectors store credit at their local Hobby shop in exchange for base cards and parallels of the 2023 most valuable players. The program begins in November after the 2023 MLB MVPs...
Magic: The Gathering’s The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is a resplendent return to a fascinating plane
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan is a new set for Magic: The Gathering that takes players back to the plane where Jace and Vraska's romance began. The set features creatures such as dinosaurs, merfolk, pirates, and vampires, and is inspired by Mesoamerican civilizations....
Controversial MTG Art Availability Baffles Players
Wizards of the Coast has printed a staggering 4,693 Magic: The Gathering cards in 2023, which jumps to 9,465 when factoring in unique art and variants. The overwhelming amount of art has led to concerns about legibility and card comprehension. The Lord of the Rings:...
Disney Lorcana “drastically” increases production capacity
Ravensburger has announced plans to increase production capacity for Disney Lorcana products due to high demand and products selling out quickly. The Disney trading card game has been plagued by production issues since its release in August, with the second set's...