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Banned And Restricted: How Magic’s Big Announcement Shakes Up Standard by Dom Harvey

With three cards freshly banned in Standard, how will the format change? Dom Harvey discusses the impact of the bannings and the cards poised to rise post-ban.

Humans Of Magic: Michael “Cliffy” Clifford by Humans of Magic, James Hsu

James Hsu interviews Michael “Cliffy” Clifford, a Magic: The Gathering player and full-time poker professional.

New Secret Lair Based On The Lord of the Rings Animated Film Coming Soon by John Hall

A new Magic: The Gathering crossover Secret Lair featuring The Lord of the Rings is on the way

Revisiting The Limited Archetypes Of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt by Andy Ferguson

Andy “Icky” Ferguson reviews the two-color archetypes of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt so you can ace your next throwback Premier Draft!

Save Up To 50% On Select MTG Products Through Sunday! by Pete Hoefling

Take advantage of the deals while they last

The Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth First Previews Reveal Mechanics, Boxtoppers, Commander Deck Face Cards, And More by Nick Miller

See some of the most iconic characters from The Lord of the Rings in Magic: The Gathering form

WotC Addresses Battle Of The Pelennor Fields Scene Mix-up by John Hall

WotC clarifies internal confusion that lead to a mixup in Magic’s The Lord of the Rings set

Commander Deep Dive: Gandalf The Grey by Bennie Smith

Bennie Smith’s hype for The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth is off the charts. See how he wants to use Gandalf the Grey for Commander!

Fable Of The Mirror-Breaker, Reckoner Bankbuster, And Invoke Despair Banned In Standard by Nick Miller

Three meta-shaping cards from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty banned in Standard

An Uncommon Attraction: The Value Of Uncommon Protection Spells by Chase Carroll

Chase Carroll used to overlook uncommon protection spells, but no more! They share how they learned to stop worrying and love Surge of Salvation and friends.

Boros Convoke: Is The Sky Falling In Pioneer? by Dom Harvey

Boros Convoke is the talk of Pioneer MTG, but is it an apocalyptic threat or just one more fad? Dom Harvey breaks down the highs, the lows, and another story to tell.

Commander Deck Of The Week: Jared Carthalion, True Heir by Bennie Smith

Let the monarch games begin! Bennie Smith’s Commander Deck of the Week plays political games and wins card-drawing prizes with Jared Carthalion, True Heir.

ChatGPT And Magic: What Happens When AI Writes About Commander? by Sheldon Menery

What does ChatGPT really “know” about Magic: The Gathering? Sheldon Menery puts it to the test by asking it about Commander.

Local Community Rallies After Game Store Burglarized Of $15,000 In Magic Cards by John Hall

The generosity of the MTG community provides a bright spot for burglarized Indiana game store.

Commander VS #340: Desparked Planeswalker Party by Commander VS, Corey Baumeister, Stephen Green, Jeremy Noell, Jonathan Suarez

The Commander VS crew build and battle with randomly chosen March of the Machine: The Aftermath planeswalkers who lost their sparks. Calix, Kiora, Narset, Nissa: who will win?

Cube Deep Dive: How To Play And Support Splinter Twin Combo by Ryan Overturf

Is Splinter Twin combo too polarizing for Cube? Ryan Overturf breaks down the combo’s nature, how to play with it, and how to incorporate it into Cubes.

MTG Head Designer Shares Teaser For The Lord Of The Rings: Tales Of Middle-earth by Nick Miller

Mark Rosewater shares his teaser for Magic’s next set, The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth

Three Face Cards From The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth Commander Decks Leaked by John Hall

New leak allegedly shows off three-out-of-four Commander face cards for upcoming MTG set.

How I Won $1,000 In The Limited Arena Open by Andy Ferguson

Andy “Icky” Ferguson broke a dry spell and made the money at last weekend’s Limited Arena Open. He shares his journey, including the surprising common all-star that powered his Sealed deck.

Humans Of Magic: DeQuan “PowrDragn” Watson by Humans of Magic, James Hsu

James Hsu interviews DeQuan “PowrDragn” Watson, Magic: The Gathering YouTuber and content creator.

Two-Factor Authentication Coming To Magic Online Next Week by Nick Miller

Check out the updates and new events coming soon to Magic Online

Arena Championship 3 This Weekend Showcases Standard And March Of The Machine Draft by Nick Miller

Check out the new events coming soon to MTG Arena

MTG Heavily Played (HP) Singles Sale by Pete Hoefling

One of our most popular Magic: The Gathering sales of all time is back!

The Aftermath! Thoughts On The Magic Micro-Set For Commander by Bennie Smith

Bennie Smith explores how to use a variety of March of the Machine: The Aftermath cards in Commander, from Nissa, Resurgent Animist to Vesuvan Drifter.

Azorius Control (Kaheera) For Modern Magic At SCG CON Baltimore by Shaheen Soorani

How does the single-elimination format of ReCQs affect MTG deckbuilding and strategy? Shaheen Soorani answers those questions for Azorius Control (Kaheera) at SCG CON Baltimore next month.

Beyond Lightning Bolt: 10 Fun Ways To Deal Three Damage by Chase Carroll

Live, Laugh, Lightning Bolt! Chase Carroll shares their Top 10 non-Lightning Bolt ways to deal three damage for Commander and beyond.

Liliana, Sorin, And More Planeswalker Team-Ups Featured In Upcoming MTG BOOM! Comic by John Hall

BOOM! Comics to publish a new MTG planeswalker team-up featuring four iconic characters

Unpacking March Of The Machine: The Aftermath For Constructed by Dom Harvey

Dom Harvey analyzes the top Constructed cards of March of the Machine: The Aftermath and their applications in Standard, Pioneer, and Modern MTG.

Commander VS #339: ManaCurves And Fan Requests! by Commander VS, Chase Carroll, Stephen Green, Jeremy Noell, Jonathan Suarez

Chase “ManaCurves” Carroll joins the Commander VS crew as they celebrate the fans. Expect redheads, Omnaths, talking books, and hidden ways!

Cube-Worthy Cards Of March Of The Machine: The Aftermath by Ryan Overturf

Can a 50-card set give Ryan Overturf a solid Top 10 of Cube-worthy cards? Yes! Discover his favorites from March of the Machine: The Aftermath.

All-Access Program Returning To Magic Online by John Hall

Check out the updates and new events coming soon to Magic Online

Humans Of Magic: Filipa Carola by Humans of Magic, James Hsu

James Hsu interviews Filipa Carola, a Portuguese esports caster and content creator.

New Standard Banning Cadence, Next B&R Update Announced On Weekly MTG by Nick Miller

Banned & Restricted update set for May 29, likely to impact Standard

Your Quick Guide To The Weekend’s Arena Open by Andy Ferguson

Looking to make a splash in the MTG Arena Open this weekend? Andy “Icky” Ferguson has your quick guide to three key March of the Machine Sealed strategies and a Draft archetype power ranking.

Save 25% On All MTG Non-English Singles Now Through Sunday! by Pete Hoefling

Take advantage of these deals while they last!

The Arena Open Returns Featuring March Of The Machine Limited by John Hall

Check out the updates and new events coming soon to MTG Arena

The Once And Future Standard Of Magic by Dom Harvey

Dom Harvey explores Standard MTG’s Rakdos Midrange-dominated present and its three-year-rotation future.

The Ring Tempts You! The Lord Of The Rings Meets Commander Magic by Bennie Smith

Will you be tempted by The Ring for your Commander games? Bennie Smith makes the early case for giving in to temptation inspired by early The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-earth previews.

Commander Deck of the Week: Nadaar, Selfless Paladin by Bennie Smith

Bennie is back for another Commander deck of the week, this time featuring Nadaar, Selfless Paladin!

The Great Commander Swap by Chase Carroll

Changing generals may seem tempting, but before you swap, stop and read these tips from Chase Carroll!

The Pocket Strategies And Under-Drafted All-Stars Of Pro Tour March Of The Machine by Andy Ferguson

Back from the Pro Tour, Andy Ferguson reveals his secret strategies for March of the Machine Limited

A Closer Look At The Legends Of March Of The Machine: The Aftermath by Sheldon Menery

Sheldon Menery is back for the second time this week to share his thoughts on the many legendary creatures of March of the Machine: The Aftermath

Delver Of Secrets Appears To Be Bonus Card For From Cute To Brute Secret Lair by Nick Miller

Check out the iconic double-faced card getting new art by Nana Qi and GODMACHINE

Commander VS 338: March of the Machine Battle Partners by Commander VS, Jeremy Noell, Corey Baumeister, Stephen Green, Jonathan Suarez

The crew goes head-to-head with four new commanders and accompanying battles from March of the Machine!

Evaluating Magic Online’s Vintage Cube Update by Ryan Overturf

Vintage Cube is back on Magic Online and Ryan Overturf shares his thoughts on the massive 80-card update

MagicCon: Barcelona Details Announced by Nick Miller

Plan your weekend in Spain at MagicCon: Barcelona

Full Secret Lair Commander Deck From Cute To Brute Revealed by Nick Miller

Check out the decklist and five new-art double-faced cards included in the deck

Humans Of Magic: Zan Syed by Humans of Magic, James Hsu

James Hsu interviews 2019 SCG Player of the Year and captain of Team Lotus Box, Zan Syed

March Of The Machine: The Aftermath Live On MTG Arena Now by Nick Miller

Check out the new events coming soon to MTG Arena

Vintage Cube Returns To Magic Online For Start Of New MOCS Season by John Hall

Check out the updates and new events coming soon to Magic Online