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Star City Games 11h ago

Mew ex (Temporal Echoes): A Record Sale, A Shifting Meta

A 2024 Pokémon TCG card, Mew ex (Temporal Echoes), recently fetched a record price, sparking intense debate across the collectible and competitive scenes. This

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MTGGoldfish 2d ago

Goodwill Goldmine: The Unpacking of 26 Pounds of Magic's Legacy

A recent MTGGoldfish report details a colossal 26-pound Magic: The Gathering card haul from Goodwill, igniting discussions on value, community, and the game's e

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Star City Games 2d ago

Aymie's Four-Color Control: A Masterclass in Standard's Shifting Tides

Aymie's recent win at the Cincinnati Regional Championship with Four-Color Control highlights the enduring power of complex archetypes in Magic: The Gathering S

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Star City Games 4d ago

Vibes TCG's Birb & Pengu: A Deep Dive into Harmony & Discord

Vibes TCG's third set, Birb & Pengu, lands on June 18, promising a fresh avian-themed meta. This expansion introduces innovative mechanics centered around the d

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Card Kingdom Blog 5d ago

Card Kingdom's $12 Battle Decks: Accessible Magic, Deconstructed

Card Kingdom's Battle Decks offer a refreshing entry point into Magic: The Gathering, providing fully playable, themed 60-card preconstructed decks for just $12

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Wargamer 6d ago

Secret Lair's Retro Resurgence: Nostalgia, Art, and the Double Buy

Wizards of the Coast's latest Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair evokes classic aesthetics, but its peculiar offering structure demands a double purchase for many

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Star City Games May 12

eBay’s GameStop Rebuff: A Win for the Tabletop Economy?

The Crit Sheet analyzes eBay's rejection of GameStop's acquisition bid, examining its profound implications for the secondary market and the broader tabletop ec

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Wargamer May 12

MTG's Land System: Design Flaw or Enduring Genius?

Magic: The Gathering's iconic land system often stands alone among its TCG peers. We examine if this unique resource model is a design flaw or a crucial element

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Star City Games May 12

MTG Regional Championships: A Vital Pulse for Organized Play

The announcement of the SCG CON Cincinnati Regional Championship offers a crucial look into Magic: The Gathering's competitive health. These events are the bedr

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Star City Games May 11

Crit Sheet Analysis: Chaos Vault's Latest Secret Lairs

Wizards of the Coast, via its Chaos Vault imprint, has just unveiled two new Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drops, promising fresh takes on powerful staples.

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Wargamer May 10

Pokémon TCG Event Chaos: The Price of Scarcity

The Pokémon Company faces community backlash after an exclusive card event in South Korea was shut down due to overwhelming attendance. This incident highlights

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Star City Games May 9

The Counterfeit Crisis: TCG Market's Trust Under Siege

A shocking report from PSA reveals a 250% surge in counterfeit TCG submissions, threatening the very foundations of the collectible card market. This unpreceden

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MTGGoldfish May 8

Vintage: May 2026's Meta - Power, Prowess, and Precision

Joe Dyer's recent analysis of the Vintage format offers a crucial snapshot of its evolving landscape. We dive into the intricate dance of power, strategy, and c

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Card Kingdom Blog May 7

Strixhaven's Arcane Secrets: New Cards Reshape Competitive Magic

The release of 'Secrets of Strixhaven' has fundamentally altered the Magic: The Gathering Standard metagame. We analyze how specific mechanics and card designs

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MTGGoldfish May 7

Legacy's May 2026 Meta: A Deep Dive into Eternal Flux

Joe Dyer's MTGGoldfish analysis illuminates the shifting sands of Magic: The Gathering's Legacy format. We examine the intricate mechanical shifts and their pro

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Star City Games May 6

The One Ring's Art: A Brushstroke of Controversy

Dan Frazier's admission regarding 'The One Ring' art for Magic: The Gathering has sparked debate. This deep-dive examines the implications for artists, collecto

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Star City Games May 4

MTG's 2026 Release Schedule: A Cadence of Consequence

Wizards of the Coast has unveiled Magic: The Gathering's 2026 release schedule, detailing a relentless pace that demands critical examination. This blueprint re

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Wargamer Apr 30

Maro's Secret Project: Mood Swings & The Art of Simplicity

Mark Rosewater, Magic: The Gathering's head designer, unveils Mood Swings, a TCG honed for 28 years. This deep dive explores its mechanics, lore, and potential

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MTGGoldfish Apr 30

Standard Gets Stormy: Prismari Resurfaces a Classic Threat

The recent surge of Prismari Storm in Standard has players scrambling to understand this surprising return of a traditionally non-Standard archetype. This deep

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MTGGoldfish Apr 29

The Foundation of Power: Deciphering Commander's Dual Land Hierarchy

A deep dive into the critical role of dual lands in Magic: The Gathering's Commander format, exploring their mechanics, impact on gameplay, and the ongoing deba

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