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First Pick

Year End Magic Mics Recap

Best Selling Sets of 2025:

https://old.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1q068h6/the_best_selling_sets_of_2025_were_final_fantasy/

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Kai Budde Update:

https://x.com/i/status/2001743422223454597

Black Nerds in USA Today:

https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/12/29/black-nerds-magic-the-gathering-community/87846728007/

Urza's Legacy Survey Sheets:

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1pzq49v/anyone_know_anything_about_these_urzas_legacy/

Desperate Ravings

Arena Direct Distribution Issues:

https://x.com/i/status/2003144371039080794

https://bsky.app/profile/jupiterbrando.bsky.social/post/3maa67oqxyc2y

The Finisher

It's New Year's Eve! So as we say goodbye to 2025, tell me: what have you learned this year?

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First Pick

Maro's Lorwyn Eclipsed Teaser:

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/803004920167120896/maros-lorwyn-eclipsed-teaser-before-previews

Gather the Townsfolk

Plans for Brawl:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/brawl-our-plans

https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3ma3ardxuh22r

Samma Harr, Judge Program Manager:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3ma2gbclcny2y

Upping the Flavor Text:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/802760496210165760/i-wish-more-cards-had-flavor-text

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgds.bsky.social/post/3m7tifc77ik2v

Desperate Ravings

Mana Pool's Growth:

https://bsky.app/profile/manapool.com/post/3ma5h7ckkjc2r

The Finisher

The talk of the town this week was High Perfect Morcant. Not only for the new keyword Blight which is coming in Lorwyn Eclipsed, but also the big lady hoof-toes. Now, I'm no Quentin Tarantino but I am an aficiona-toe and we are on the internet where we enjoy a good tootsie, so tell me: what Magic art feet-ures your favorite trotters?

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First Pick

World Championship Roundup

Standard Metagame Breakdown:

https://magic.gg/news/magic-world-championship-31-standard-metagame-breakdown

Trophy:

https://bsky.app/profile/cutemonster.bsky.social/post/3m7beisqwcc2u

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7bdgaudv22e

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7g7fuuf2s2l Top 8:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7eleuqmwa2a

Player of the Year Ken Yukuhiro

Champion Seth Manfield:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7gqe7jyne22

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7gsd7af3h2u

The Take-Back Heard 'Cross the Internet:

https://imgur.com/judge-allows-seth-to-takeback-spell-Jwt1Es7

https://youtube.com/shorts/pKQXDecUB7U?si=a8Bh93LRg7Jc_FEs

https://youtu.be/Kq5we40GpUs?si=UKgHD6qo9MuM9GB6

Minh (PharmacistJudge) — 8:24 PM

I am going to weigh in here. The policy was made in 2018 and the line is drawn at information gained. People are arguing that Ken allowing the spell to resolve is information gained. It isn't. Look at the boardstate and importantly look at Ken's decklist (which is open information). Ken has {U/G}{G.B} and Cavern. His decklist has Bitter Triumph (non-relevant spell to the situation) and Urgent Necropsy (which he can't cast). He already cycled his 1 copy of Webstrike Elite earlier. The funny thing is, this takeback is allowed because it is the World Championship. This is a rare time where decklists are open and public. So Seth Manfield knows Ken has no responses because he has seen the decklist. So Ken saying something resolves is not information gained.

If you allow that it resolves as being information if the player has no potential plays, players are incentivized to say "it resolves" as fast as possible to close the takeback window. That makes the tournament environment much worse. The rules for takebacks are part of the tournament rules. The tournament rules are the same whether you are at a local FNM or the World Championship. If you want little timmy at FNM to have takebacks, you must allow the world champions to have some as well. Consistency is key especially when writing policy.

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Marvel Super Heroes Preview

https://scryfall.com/search?q=set%3Amsh%2Cmsc%2Cmar+date%3A2026-06-26&order=set&as=grid&unique=prints

Splash Damage

New Star Wars CCG

https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-collectible-card-game

Riftbound Big Events

The Finisher

The first of the Lorwyn stories dropped this week. Go read them! But for first article spoilers: four Strixhaven students get tricked into Lorwyn and accidentally awaken the Carrier of Twilight. Now, I done messed up a few times in my younger years… but I never tripped and fell and accidentally triggered The Great Aurora, so tell me: what was your biggest mistake in college?

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First Pick

Secret Lair x Monster Hunter Rescinded:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/back-to-the-drawing-board-with-secret-lair-x-monster-hunter

Original Announcement Taken Down:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-monster-hunter-superdrop

Gather the Townsfolk

Buy-a-Box Ending:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1443377754887295128/bafkreiaez6cwjp7bzbr32prmmopmm5eqgos7bmzlecx267yhuuvf4y5khmjpeg.png?ex=6928d9c9&is=69278849&hm=f09c1902ee67ccf5bf6203b2ac33b8cb378584e0a8799682a440e9dda4c1721a&

Spellseekers:

https://bskx.app/profile/tolariancommunitycollege.com/post/3m6huse57ks2u

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TruZW-VUywE

World Championship Viewer's Guide:

https://magic.gg/news/world-championship-31-viewers-guide

TradeMagic:

https://trademagic.gg/welcome

As we move on to Desperate Ravings.

Desperate Ravings

MagicCon Mythic VIP Bundle:

Over 7000 Cards in 2025:

https://bsky.app/profile/seraphsix.com/post/3m66q4phz2c2v

The Finisher

December is here, and with it the 25 days of Christmas. So as we start our advent calendars and get our shopping done, tell me: what are your hopes for this holiday season?

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First Pick

Banned and Restricted Announcement:

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1437472048397025340/image.png?ex=691e926b&is=691d40eb&hm=f59e25cf9314200841b2c99c1bfdc08290e94f8019c5ebd727a54d4c56975b7c&=&format=webp&quality=lossless&width=575&height=1082

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-november-10-2025

Explanation of High Tide Ban:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/explanation-of-the-pauper-high-tide-ban-for-november-10-2025

Targeted B&R Dates for 2026:

https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3m5h7t7d7wr25

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TCGPlayer, WotC's Preferred Online Marketplace:

https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Wizards-of-the-Coast-Names-TCGplayer-the-Preferred-Online-Marketplace-for-Wizards-Play-Network/e0cbe025-02d1-4963-a16b-67fd33b21685?utm_source=email-mkt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=buy_mtg_nl_11122025_wpnpreferred&utm_content=announcement&lid=1qjg3hp6v1lo

https://wpn.wizards.com/en/news/wizards-of-the-coast-names-tcgplayer-preferred-online-marketplace

Free Arena Wins for Playing In-Store:

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3m5ca3bgbba2z

$100 Bills Folded Incorrectly:

https://old.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1owsitz/this_might_be_the_worst_cross_promotion_ive_ever/

Trick Leaves Wizards:

https://bsky.app/profile/trickjarrett.com/post/3m5coyahhxc24

Voice of Toph joins Pack It Up: https://bsky.app/profile/benbatemanmtg.bsky.social/post/3m5z7wta3h22j

Secret Lair: Monster Hunter:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-monster-hunter-superdrop

Free Cabbage Companion:

https://bskx.app/profile/mtgnerdgirl.bsky.social/post/3m5wqib6fb22h

Splash Damage

MTG Creators in Riftbound Preview Season:

https://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/announcements/spiritforged-preview-season/

The Finisher

As we just mentioned, League of Legends: Riftbound is on its way from the summoner's rift! We've reported on Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Hearthstone, Flesh & Blood, Marvel Snap, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, more than 1 Star Wars TCG, and more over the nine year history of the podcast. So tell me: how can Riftbound stick around as long as MTG?

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First Pick

Avatar Cards

Reuben

Elemental Teachings

The Walls of Ba Sing Se

PDragon

Ba Sing Se

Beifong's Bounty Hunters

Evan

Avatar's Wrath

Zhao, the Moon Slayer

Gather the Townsfolk

Maro Celebrates 30 Years:

https://bsky.app/profile/maro254.bsky.social/post/3m4g7px5zjc2a

Desperate Ravings

PowrDragn's Secret Lair Solution:

The Finisher

Big election day news in the United States this week, as American voters saw governorships change hands, props get approved, and all manner of local matters were voted yea or nay. It's our civic duty to use our voices and our ballots, so tell me: what proposal would you put forward for Magic?

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First Pick

Avatar Cards

Reuben

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

Unlucky Cabbage Merchant

PDragon

Bumi Unleashed

Diligent Zookeeper

Evan

Azula, Cunning Usurper

Sozen's Comet

Gather the Townsfolk

Hasbro's Q3 Financial Results:

https://newsroom.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-reports-third-quarter-2025-financial-results

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1oe1frl/hasbro_reports_third_quarter_2025_financial/

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60865/magic-the-gathering-growth-accelerated-q3

Powered Cube Roundup

Booster Tutor:

https://www.rxddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1odd6nj/booster_tutor_shown_in_lsvs_arena_powered_cube/

Design and Card List:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/arena-powered-cube-draft

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/dev-diary-creating-arena-powered-cube

Cost-Prohibitive?:

https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3m4c4fro5ts2p

Spotlight Series Roundup

Infinity Gauntlet Trophy:

https://bsky.app/profile/aliasv.bsky.social/post/3m3xhixxltc2o

Small Turnout:

https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1431468616569720884/bafkreiem74caqfspxdqmbf5pldovx36v4pish4nn2bruvx4av3gffzpom4jpeg.png?ex=69037549&is=690223c9&hm=35e6d055be96d6f23eae3a8bda69c865d67302b0ce4c67681d61dbd481fa1bef&=&format=webp&quality=lossless&width=1053&height=1257

Day 1 Meta:

https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3m3zph5fhqx26

Conversion Rates:

https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3m447j63rvs25

Top 8:

https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3m44rstitcn2d

Champion:

https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3m454qacf3l22

Desperate Ravings

Arena Announcements (Including Vivi Alchemy Rework):

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-october-27-2025

Maro's Survey on Most Exciting Set:

https://bsky.app/profile/clairerianhard.bsky.social/post/3m3qzvxy5js24

Splash Damage

LRR Presents Riftbound Prerelease:

https://bsky.app/profile/loadingreadyrun.com/post/3m3s4pqi3nk2e

The Finisher

As reported here last… Arena has a new cube! And in that new Powered cube, you get to play wild off-the-wall cards like Booster Tutor, Comet Stellar Pup, and Emrakul the Aeons Torn. So with CubeCon having just wrapped up and this new hotness just released, what do you hope will come next?

First Pick

Commander Brackets Beta Update

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-october-21-2025

Gather the Townsfolk

2027 Magic Limited Championship

https://magic.gg/news/announcing-the-2027-magic-limited-championship

Free CommandFest Las Vegas Entry for Locals

https://bsky.app/profile/quad9s.bsky.social/post/3m3pw27ckh222

Avatar Teasers

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/798043373128859648/maros-avatar-the-last-airbender-teaser?source=share

EDHRankle.com

https://edhrankle.com/

Desperate Ravings

Blake Addresses Survey thing

https://bsky.app/profile/blakepr.bsky.social/post/3m3d5mpsn4k2v

The Finisher

Wizards of the Coast has revealed a new Secret Lair drop: Secret Lair Countdown Kit: An Encyclopedia of Magic. This is as good of an excuse as any to reprint 26 cards that don't have a home anywhere else, so it got me thinking: what other types of reference books should Magic turn into Secret Lairs?