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First Pick

End of Alchemy:

https://metropolitanmagazine.it/mtg-reality-fracture-tutte-le-novita/

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3mvavhoaoyf2f

https://bsky.app/profile/scryfall.com/post/3mvg6lhn6as2l

Previews next week!

Gather the Townsfolk

Zeta Set in Pauper:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/on-the-zeta-set-in-pauper

UB Announcement at NYCC: https://www.newyorkcomiccon.com/en-us/things-to-do/panels/event-info.html?gtID=949693&panel-name=Magic-The-Gathering-at-New-York-Comic-Con

Longer Lead Times on Set Design:

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/827024868585472002/has-wotc-always-worked-roughly-two-years-ahead-on

Desperate Ravings

Private Equity Buys Card Kingdom:

https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3mvbtiodnek2r

Splash Damage

KeyForge Online:

https://youtu.be/f09LDba2cok

The Finisher

We've done 500 of these, and at this pace we'll hit 1,000 in the summer of 2037. So tell me: what are you expecting at our millennium retrospective?

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Better late than never! Let's talk about the Top 10 The Hobbit Cards!

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Countdown to 500 Live Shows! ONE SHOWS TO GO!

Bring Back the Gathering:

https://metagame.info/en-us/mtg/articles/bring-back-the-gathering-how-to-save-competitive-magic

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/826580341580005376/hey-mark-there-was-an-article-written-by-andrea#notes

Zeta Secret Lair mess

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgsecretlair.com/post/3mulbefvi5c2h

Gather the Townsfolk

Charity Tournament: TCGPlayer vs WotC: https://www.tcgplayer.com/lp/mtg-charity-tournament?lid=16t226k9ihs6

Mage of Zhalfir Comic Series:

https://bsky.app/profile/mtglore.com/post/3muit3zieyr2a

Reality Fracture Has 10 Main Stories:

https://bsky.app/profile/levdev.bsky.social/post/3muctf7z3as2k

https://bsky.app/profile/grayhaem.bsky.social/post/3muctjesric2a

Scryfall's Art Media Tags Pass 25%:

https://bsky.app/profile/delayedtrigger.scryfall.com/post/3mu5arn37gs2y

Desperate Ravings

Chris Cocks Takes Direct Control of WotC: https://www.polygon.com/mtg-dnd-wizards-of-the-coast-president-hasbro-ceo-leadership-changes/

Maro Says Harry Potter UB "Very Unlikely":

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/826674061326336000/how-likely-is-a-harry-potter-ub-product

Splash Damage

Line Cutting Gets Former Pokemon TCG Champ Banned:

https://kotaku.com/pokemon-world-championships-ban-luca-ceribelli-merch-line-2000729442

Odd Sea, Jimmy Wong's New Game:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1171224254/odd-sea

The Finisher

We spent a lot of time today discussing how Mengu would rescue competitive Magic. So what ways would you recommend Magic bring competitive MTG back to the forefront?

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Countdown to 500 Live Shows! TWO SHOWS TO GO!

The Zeta Set:

https://bsky.app/profile/scryfall.com/post/3mttoswyqc22u

https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social/post/3mtu55rdm4c2f

https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social/post/3mtugshsb4s2k

https://bsky.app/profile/parker.luckypaper.co/post/3mtuffvles224

https://www.polygon.com/mtg-magic-secret-lair-booster-packs-mschf-zeta-set/

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgsecretlair.com/post/3mtwk4cocjc2q

Gather the Townsfolk

Pro Tour Hall of Fame 2026 Class:

https://magic.gg/news/announcing-the-magic-pro-tour-hall-of-fame-2026-class

HOB Collector Arena Direct Sells Out:

https://bsky.app/profile/davidfinseth.bsky.social/post/3mtjyjvqrcs2f

Mana Curves' Secret Lair Insert Wallpaper:

https://bsky.app/profile/manacurves.bsky.social/post/3mtmjaadgs224

Maro's Reality Fracture Teaser:

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/825938397394796544/maros-reality-fracture-teaser

Desperate Ravings

Reality Fracture Product Delays:

https://bsky.app/profile/zephymeg.bsky.social/post/3mtywoqpwb42k

Splash Damage

Marvel Snap Gets a Draft Mode:

https://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvel-snap-is-finally-getting-a-draft-mode-and-its-unlike-any-youve-played/

The Finisher

As noted moments ago, Marvel Snap just got a Draft Mode! And it is a breath of fresh air for one of 2022's most popular mobile apps. We've seen drafting in other games like Slay The Spire and Hearthstone and of course fantasy football, so tell me: what game are you hoping adds a draft mode next?

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The Hobbit Set - Top 10 soon!

Arena's Hobbit Riddles

Arena In-Game Player Reporting:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/player-reporting

Gather the Townsfolk

ISD/RTR Standard Tournament:

https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/452913

Desperate Ravings

2345 Card Commander Deck:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1vr7kje/someone_brought_a_2345_card_deck_to_our_lgs/

Splash Damage

NYC's Article on Magic:

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/nyregion/nyc-high-cost-of-fun.html

https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3mthanuswys2g

Jimmy Fallon's Monologue:

https://bsky.app/profile/maro254.bsky.social/post/3mteu3z2n6s2r

The Finisher

Between the Star Trek intro decks, Hobbit's release, Mystery Booster Commander, and most importantly the Jimothy pet on Arena, there's a bunch of weirdos joining the Magic multiverse. So tell me: what weird li'l guy are you hoping comes to Magic next?

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B&R:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-august-10-2026

Shortest-Lived Standard Format Ever:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1vkwzu9/with_bans_hitting_august_10th_and_the_hobbit/

The Hobbit Set Impressions / Feedback - Top 10 soon!

Gather the Townsfolk

Mystery Booster Commander Edition:

https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3mrvnj3r6fh2u

Gavin Opens a Pack:

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/j-vBVCSeeKo

Gavin Talks Rulebreakers:

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dbl_AM_SMhN

Y'shtola Usurps Ur-Dragon As Top Commander:

https://edhrec.com/articles/yshtola-nights-blessed-is-now-edhrecs-1-commander

Moving Away From Medium-Size Sets:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/823777778414551040/can-you-confirm-if-the-medium-size-for-ub-sets

Success of Omens of Chaos:

https://bsky.app/profile/seananmcguire.bsky.social/post/3mre5ayurzk2e

https://www.amazon.com/Strixhaven-Omens-Chaos-Magic-Gathering/dp/059387143X

Combo Play Improvements for MTGO:

https://www.mtgo.com/news/combo-play-improvements

Jimothy Arena Bundle:

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3mrxhn3pe2m2n

Desperate Ravings

Arena Lacking Visual Cues:

https://bsky.app/profile/greensuitgirl.bsky.social/post/3mrbi4txqst2y

Hobbit's Botched Preview Season:

https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3mrq2vhmpyk26

Going Infinite

Orientation Packet From WotC GameCamp 1998:

https://bsky.app/profile/bibliovoreorc.bsky.social/post/3mrxnkoempc2f

Splash Damage

Doctor Doom Promo at Doomsday Opening Weekend:

https://bsky.app/profile/theasianavenger.bsky.social/post/3mrqitvlzs227

MTGO X LOTRO: (Daybreak develops both) https://www.lotro.com/news/lotro-mtgo-promotion-2026-en

D&D Universes Beyond:

https://bsky.app/profile/msiglain.bsky.social/post/3mrvk5ihmok2x

The Finisher

Just in case you've been living in a hole in the ground, let me be the first to tell you that The Hobbit expansion has begun its expected journey in Magic. So now that Tolkien's crowning achievement has been forged in the fires of MTG, marking Magic's first time back to a previously visited Universe, tell me: which Universes Beyond product that we've already gotten are you hoping to double dip on next?

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First Pick

Everything Announced for Magic Multiverse in 2027:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/everything-announced-for-the-magic-multiverse-in-2027

MagicCon 2027 Schedule:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/magiccon-heads-to-japan-europe-and-the-us-in-2027

The Return of The Hall of Fame:

https://magic.gg/news/announcing-the-return-of-the-magic-pro-tour-hall-of-fame

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1v1mqqs/eligible_players_for_the_hall_of_fame_class_of/

Gather the Townsfolk

Hasbro Financial Report: 2026 Q2:

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260720194244/en/Hasbro-Reports-Second-Quarter-2026-Financial-Results

https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-hasbro-tops-q2-2026-estimates-and-lifts-outlook-93CH-4803555

Pro Tour Roundup

Metagame:

https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3mqriu56tps2e

Top 8:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mqwz5alki22z

Champion:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mqyzmk7yll2z

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mqz4n4hpzo2i

Desperate Ravings

Cube Drafts are Too Expensive:

https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3mr756eepls26

Going Infinite

Maro on Planar Standard:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/822304817920819200/mark-to-answer-your-question-people-are-upset

Splash Damage

Hasbro's Upcoming Zelda Toys:

https://investor.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-produce-new-toys-based-nintendos-legend-zelda-franchise

The Finisher

Between the PT being in the capital of free drug Amsterdam use and the Taco Bell lettuce fiasco, Mono Green had a wild weekend. But it's time for us to move into the dog days of summer, so tell me: what archetypes are you expecting to rise to the top as we move on into 2026?

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First Pick

Star Trek!

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-star-trek

https://youtu.be/sZWVrugrxJ

Gather the Townsfolk

Lake Hurwitz Passes:

https://bsky.app/profile/vorthosmike.bsky.social/post/3mqaobzyt5s2m

https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%22Lake+Hurwitz%22&unique=cards&as=grid&order=name

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1us4m07/lake_hurwitz_passing/

https://www.instagram.com/p/Dal5md4slbY/

Paupergeddon:

https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com/post/3mqea3vniss2z

https://www.reddit.com/r/Pauper/s/bGe7marTzi

Duressfest:

https://bsky.app/profile/duresscrew.bsky.social/post/3mqptoawruk2q

Desperate Ravings

EDHRec Parts With EDHRECast:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1uwgkb4/edhrec_is_ending_their_ownership_of_the_edhrecast/

MC Amsterdam: Package Changes After Purchase:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/s/R3G6ekVA4H

Splash Damage

Goblin Storm Side Quest Kickstarter:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wizardofbarge/wizard-of-barge-goblin-storm-side-quest

The Finisher

The MTGRumors subreddit had a bit of a field day considering, predicting, and hoping for future Universes Beyond sets that are owned by Paramount. After the recent Star Trek previews, it's an interesting possibility, so tell me: what Paramount IP Universes Beyond are you hoping for?

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Secret Lair x Global Fund for Women: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-x-global-fund-for-women-their-magic-is-limitless

Gather the Townsfolk

Birds of Paradise Grant Program: https://bsky.app/profile/birdsofmtg.bsky.social/post/3mpyqbdse3s2f

CommandFest DC: https://bsky.app/profile/gamesdonequick.com/post/3mpznu5ygrk2e

Desperate Ravings

Value Vintage B&R: https://vvmtg.com/value-vintage-banned-and-restricted-update-7-6-26/

Gutshot Worth More Than Tarmogoyf: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/s/O0xTPdACb1

The Finisher

The nation where the three of us live, work, and play Magic celebrated its 250th birthday thus past weekend. So as we enter the next quarter of a millennium in this nation's history it reminds me of when Standard rotates, so tell me: what are you hoping for in America as the metagame evolves?

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First Pick

Evan's No Good Terrible Very Bad Weekend

Gather the Townsfolk

B&R Announcement

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-june-29-2026

Tom Martell, Sam Black, and Greg Dyer win #SpotlightMarvel in Vegas

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mpfu3b4i2s2j

Very unique Artist Proof products from artist Rovina Cai

https://bsky.app/profile/rovinacai.bsky.social/post/3mpm4swhrt22x

Splash Damage

Black Lotus in Netflix Sitcom

https://draftsim.com/mtg-netflix-black-lotus/

Poker Hall of Fame nominations for 2 former MTG players - Scott Seiver & Justin Bonomo

The Finisher

Many notable Magic creators had their Discords compromised over the weekend, including SaffronOlive, Shivam Bhatt, Jason Alt, and… others. But now we have our groove back, so tell me: how do you plan to batten down the hatches in our new scary digital world?

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First Pick

Arena Team Officially Has a Union:

https://bsky.app/profile/uwotc-official.bsky.social/post/3moyd5joevs2c

Marvel Super Heroes is out

• Where are the rest of the cosmetics?!

Spider-Man Update:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1u7hxmx/spiderman_update_now_live_on_magic_arena/

Gather the Townsfolk

Ron Spears Passes Away:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1ueek8f/ron_spears_has_passed_away_rest_in_peace/

https://scryfall.com/search?as=grid&order=name&q=(game%3Apaper)+(artist%3ARon+artist%3Aspears)+prefer%3Abest

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/remembering-the-life-and-artwork-of-ron-spears

Untold Stories–Liliana:

https://bsky.app/profile/darkhorse.com/post/3moljfjeeya2h

Matt Tabak's New Job:

https://bsky.app/profile/wotcmatt.bsky.social/post/3moqmq5kpx22d

Desperate Ravings

No Early Access For The Hobbit:

https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3molh5hz7ac2g

Why Final Fantasy Felt Like Magic (But Marvel Doesn't):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXHNOn3l2Sw

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/why-final-fantasy-felt-like-magic-but-marvel-doesn-t

15-Year Anniversary of JtMS and Stoneforge Mystic Bans:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1ud26r3/15_years_ago_today_jace_and_stoneforge_mystic/

Splash Damage

Game Boy Life Counter:

https://www.falktattoos.com/shop/p/magic-life-counter

Cataclysm Arcade Passes $1.4M:

https://bsky.app/profile/bdm.bsky.social/post/3mnqrktrvys2u

Mood Swings on Scryfall:

https://bsky.app/profile/scryfall.com/post/3mobznbiras24

https://moodswings.scryfall.com/

MTG Zodiac Post:

https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3movhq764qs2w

The Finisher

The rest of the world, and probably a few people here, are dual-screening Magic Mics with the World Cup. Now, we are not the most soccer-centric talking heads but we have a brain for a different game, so tell me: which Magic Plane would you be rooting for to make a run at the next World Cup if they qualified?