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First Pick

FIN Picks

Evan 

Summon: Knights of the Round

Buster Sword

Cloud, Midgar Mercenary

Dark Confidant

Reuben

Ancient Adamantoise

Relm’s Sketching

PowrDragn

Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis The Earth Crystal

Gather the Townsfolk

Regional Championship Roundup

Metagame:

https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpeqtascdh2b

Day 2 Turnover:

https://bsky.app/profile/optimustom.bsky.social/post/3lpfshjzgrs2m

https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lphdb2c6is26

Top 8:

https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpi4b6lqzx27

Champion:

https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpi6bqr2yz27

As we move on to Desperate Ravings.

Desperate Ravings

Secret Lair [REDACTED] at MagicCon: Atlanta:

https://mcatlanta.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/magic-play/ticketed-play-schedule/ticketed-play-information.html?gtID=894074

Splash Damage

Gen Con Heist Sentencings:

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59569/first-gen-con-heist-crew-sentenced

Marshall Sutcliffe Hits 1M YouTube Followers With Wristwatch Revival:

https://bsky.app/profile/ridiculous.chat/post/3lkxaszae622g

Daggerheart is here, the new TTRPG going for D&D’s crown:

https://www.daggerheart.com/daggerheart-has-arrived/ 

The Finisher

The unofficial first day of summer, the day all the public pools open up for the season and the barbecue supplies go on sale, Memorial Day is coming up next week! So tell me: as the heat rises in the northern hemisphere for the coolest summer that will occur for the rest of our lives, tell me: what are your summer plans?

First Pick

FINAL FANTASY Roundup Where to Find Previews:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/where-to-find-final-fantasy-previews

Ben Starr’s Clive Reveal:

https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1370820154988167361

Mechanics:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/final-fantasy-mechanics

Trailer:

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

Sephiroth’s Different Design:

https://www.ign.com/articles/theres-a-reason-why-sephiroth-has-a-different-design-in-the-magic-the-gathering-set-but-director-tetsuya-nomura-cant-share-more-sparking-final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-speculation

Secret Lairs:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-x-final-fantasy

Turn-3 Infinite Combo in Precon:

https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3lp5zzxqmv22y

https://bsky.app/profile/orcgirlestrogen.bsky.social/post/3lp626q4zsk25

Gather the Townsfolk

Veteran Explorer Title Deadline Extended:

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3loqxglijp42u

Alchemy Rebalancing:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-may-12-2025

Sam’s Call For Audio Clips:

https://bsky.app/profile/rhysticstudies.bsky.social/post/3lp5cioorrs2r

The Finisher

One of the greatest moments in the history of the internet, the famous Leeroy Jenkins moment from WoW, turned 20 years old this week. Feel old yet? Well, if not, tell me what you were up to 20 years ago and how you’ve changed.

First Pick

Explorer? I Hardly Know ‘Er:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcing-pioneer

https://bsky.app/profile/heeyoit.bsky.social/post/3lojjj5tj422d

MTGA Reprint and Card Style Improvements:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/upcoming-improvements-to-reprints

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Gather the Townsfolk

Final Fantasy Zenos yae Galvus alt borderless version

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1kh7b1q/ff_zenos_yae_galvus_alt_borderless_version/ 

MagicCon Atlanta:

https://bsky.app/profile/mtgfestivals.com/post/3lojfmtvxex2y

https://magic.gg/news/magiccon-atlanta-2025-gather-at-the-edge-of-eternities

Maria Bartholdi Undergoes Surgery:

https://bsky.app/profile/missmariapants.bsky.social/post/3lo7dssrtzc2w

Splash Damage

Skype closes up after 22 years. MTGO outlived it.

The Finisher

May Day, May Day! The internationally celebrated workers’ day May Day was last week, so tell me: how did you celebrate the unofficial first day of summer?

First Pick

Hasbro Q1 Financial Report:

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250423777421/en/Hasbro-Reports-First-Quarter-2025-Financial-Results

https://old.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1k6r0nw/mtg_revenue_has_increased_by_45/

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1k6pamf/mtg_grew_revenues_by_45_compared_to_last_year/

Gather the Townsfolk

Lady Lavinias new Influencer Marketing Manager

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

The Ultimate Pencil Superdrop:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-the-ultimate-pencil-superdrop

MTGA Announcements:

Of note, there is a "Pioneer Showcase" May 10-12, not Explorer:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-april-28-2025

Bobbie-Christine is Cancer-Free:

https://bsky.app/profile/bobbiechristine.bsky.social/post/3lo2b47v7es2m

Amonkhet 8 years ago on 4/28

https://mtg.wiki/page/Amonkhet

Splash Damage

MTG Cushions Tariff Blow to Hasbro:

https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/564495/magic-final-fantasy-hasbro-trump-tariffs

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59410/faced-tariffs-hasbro-raises-guidance-wotc

Diamond’s Bankruptcy Woes:

https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/29/alliance-entertainment-submits-complaint-against-diamond-claiming-fraud-and-deception/

https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/28/motion-filed-to-turn-diamonds-chapter-11-to-chapter-7-or-dismissal/

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59432/alliance-entertainment-sues-diamond-again

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59427/trustee-moves-convert-diamond-bankruptcy-chapter-7-liquidation-dismiss

The Finisher

For the first time in many years, four movies made more than $20 million at the box office: Sinners, A Minecraft Movie, The Accountant 2, and the 30th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith. The movies are back, baby! So tell me: what’s the movie coming soon that you're most excited for?

First Pick

Through the Omenpaths:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/through-the-omenpaths-and-digital-universes-beyond-updates

No Pro Tour Spider-Man?: https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3lndmbfyfpc2y

No Universes Beyond Alchemy:

https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1363943510318780537

Gather the Townsfolk

Commander Updates:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-april-22-2025

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-bans-and-restrictions-april-22-2025

https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1364257499321995334

Updates to Arena Direct:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/updates-to-arena-direct-events-april-2025

WotC Pays for International Winners’ Taxes:

https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1363956177846931507

How WotC Fixed White:

https://medium.com/@ari.nieh/how-we-fixed-white-a-case-study-in-niche-protection-balance-and-player-feedback-d374fe30e14d

The Finisher

It’s been less than 2 weeks since The Blue Prince released, a puzzle adventure game from designer and Magic Mythic Spoiler creator Tonda Ros, and it is doing gangbusters on the indie game scene. MTG is a hotbed of game designers, from Brian Kibler to Justin Gary to all of the folks who’ve worked for WotC over the decades. Well we’re gamers too! So tell me about your game, and why we should play it!

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First Pick

(Basically: Tarkir is killing it)

Tarkir on Polygon:

https://www.polygon.com/mtg-magic-the-gathering/556404/tarkir-dragonstorm-callback-set-rosewater-interview

TDM Demand “Exceptionally High”:

https://magicuntapped.com/index.php/news/demand-for-tarkir-dragonstorm-exceptionally-high-says-wotc

TDM’s Balanced Limited:

https://bsky.app/profile/sierkovitz.bsky.social/post/3lmrqdovl5s2l

Gather the Townsfolk

Celebs at PAX East for FF Debut Showcase Roundup

Kenny Omega:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1361990375497142393/hkUtVN9.jpeg?ex=6800c3e2&is=67ff7262&hm=9714d021fe0705102d214359c3f08ff874a70413c2615a4d40523554c10cc639&

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1361990375807516752/Screenshot_2025-04-16_at_09.59.51.png?ex=6800c3e2&is=67ff7262&hm=02975534042839fb8699078b03bb7e144b32a84f9df7e18c57e0a8edf865ba27&

Ben Starr:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1362110689782796359/image-224.png?ex=680133ef&is=67ffe26f&hm=ffa13fe6c2c6d7c7e8c8d0068aec8ba38c5c16d1c9b81e3e254b9c20b365f443&

Desert Bus Express:

https://bsky.app/profile/desertbus.org/post/3lmsksmrub22l

Trans Lifeline Charity Tournament:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1360424759904440381/image.png?ex=6801008a&is=67ffaf0a&hm=b6ad111799e4675bfdc610e046d80f8afb2a99f18412f6d32c21539ef4a578e9&

Spotlight: Final Fantasy:

https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3lmrtbafbrb2i

Desperate Ravings

Ultra Pro and BCW Tariff Surcharge:

https://bsky.app/profile/missourimtg.bsky.social/post/3lmum2kpcec2e

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1361821923633266778/IMG_0016.jpg?ex=6800cfc0&is=67ff7e40&hm=72b6db5ee59b033bcc7708106e015abb1461dfe9846f963efeb608805af8eb03&

Arena Direct Prize Trouble:

https://x.com/VoxyTwitch/status/1912214235188191665?t=tXFSSdg4UTpPq_dEMUJe6w&s=19

Hasbro Stocks Plunge, HQ Move Decision Delayed:

https://www.ripbs.org/news-and-culture/as-hasbro-stocks-plunge-decision-on-potential-hq-move-pushed-back-to-summer

Splash Damage

Blue Prince:

https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3lmkd4kvxi22m

https://mythicspoiler.com/blue_prince.html

https://www.metacritic.com/game/blue-prince/

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1360296135817953511/image.png?ex=6801317f&is=67ffdfff&hm=f9633e257b211a070d83c77d25a7975f66dc557e44892ebaf98c325c8c35c658&

The Finisher

Tariff this, and tariff that. When is somebody gonna tear-off a punch line for the Finisher?

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First Pick

WotC Pulls Nile’s Ad:

https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com/post/3lmfcltyy5s2f

Gather the Townsfolk

B&R Announcement:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-announcement-march-31-2025

https://bsky.app/profile/bmkibler.bsky.social/post/3lloqrekuxk2n

https://bsky.app/profile/jupiterbrando.bsky.social/post/3llopwapoas25

https://bsky.app/profile/thequietfish.bsky.social/post/3llow75g3j22f

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1jp26w5/weeklymtg_discussing_the_march_31_2024_br_stream/

https://bsky.app/profile/cube.april.social/post/3lltyewnirc24

Secret Lair X Deadpool:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/announcing-secret-lair-redacted

https://wpn.wizards.com/en/news/secret-lair-x-marvel-s-deadpool-available-in-wpn-stores-april-25

Arena State of the Game:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/state-of-the-game-2025-spring-edition

Dad Takes Son to Magic Con:

https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a64088729/magic-the-gathering-for-parents/

LRR’s 50th PPR:

https://bsky.app/profile/loadingreadyrun.com/post/3llhc4lzxjs2a

Desperate Ravings

NRG Catches a Cheater:

https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3lkwtovp6jk2t

https://youtu.be/nPp3fdsxVyE

Going Infinite

Maro’s Rabiah Ranking:

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/779564303654289408/hi-mark-how-would-you-rank-these-planes-in-order

Splash Damage

Lorcana Bans Two Cards:

https://www.destructoid.com/disney-lorcana-banned-card-list/ 

Chris Perkins Leaves WotC: https://bsky.app/profile/chrisperkinsdnd.bsky.social/post/3llyvdjkphk2p

The Finisher

Tarkir Dragonstorm is now live on MTG Arena, Magic Online, and soon your friendly local game store. So now that the storm count is at 1, tell me: what’s the thing you’re looking forward to most with the new release?

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First Pick

Dragonstorm Roundup

Statement on Dragonback Assault:

https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3lksxrjtb6k24

Kittenstorm:

https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3lkvytmxflv2e

Prerelease Delays in Malaysia and Indonesia:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/tarkir-dragonstorm-prerelease-events-delayed-in-malaysia-and-indonesia

Ambassadors:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1354142821598105731/IMG_2830.png?ex=67e588c7&is=67e43747&hm=afcf17a41cd9b4031e052d9b704646e89d8c74d789d51b31ebbe07e8e23532e6&

Gather the Townsfolk

It’s Happ… ening:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XQpAnRh0IEI

Our Boss Is on Vacation Superdrop:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-our-boss-is-on-vacation-superdrop

Stickers:

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/778744504027086848/hi-mark-i-saw-the-new-sld-stickers-and-they-look?source=share

Rian Gonzales Caught Copying:

https://www.comicsbeat.com/artist-rian-gonzales-caught-copying-anothers-work-in-debate-over-referencing-versus-tracing/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sr6tUfXS8CI

Karl Kopinski Recovering From Stroke:

https://bsky.app/profile/mountainmagesigs.com/post/3lkgjjcjea224

Jim Davis Recovering:

https://youtu.be/8e_FwuRcaQ4

Desperate Ravings

Archidekt Removes AI Deck Poem Generator:

https://bsky.app/profile/archidekt.com/post/3llai4okbic2w

The Finisher

Archidekt has removed their poem generating A.I., for A.I. reasons not for poetry reasons. So now that there’s a job opening for a poet laureate at Archidekt, give me your best MTG prize poem.

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First Pick

Tarkir: Dragonstorm Roundup Maro’s Teaser: https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/777738754267955200/maros-tarkir-dragonstorm-teaser?source=share Story Quick-Start Guide: https://bsky.app/profile/mtglore.com/post/3lk6q2ab3fc2w https://mtglore.com/the-tarkir-dragonstorm-story-quick-start-guide/ Pre-Prerelease: https://bsky.app/profile/loadingreadyrun.com/post/3lkeptc7tys22 Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJz7ccIlppE Collecting: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-tarkir-dragonstorm Red Mana Dorks: https://bsky.app/profile/bsweitz123.bsky.social/post/3lkp2hky75224

TDM Cards

Evan Strategic Betrayal Qarsi Revenant

PowrDragn Magmatic Hellkite Surrak, Elusive Hunter

Reuben Craterhoof Behemoth Voice of Victory

Gather the Townsfolk

Cats vs. Dogs Secret Lairs: https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/1151169/cats-are-better-than-dogs-foil-edition https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/1151171/dogs-are-better-than-cats-foil-edition https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1351221265381457950/Screenshot_2025-03-17_at_15.50.17.png?ex=67db909e&is=67da3f1e&hm=1724b3727f0d3b99c64c6511af74cebbd15aa380f8b13783aef33c127136960e& https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1351221265670869113/Screenshot_2025-03-17_at_15.50.32.png?ex=67db909e&is=67da3f1e&hm=77207a0a96524c0bb99dd23039cc0e6b3aaafd40bb610f130348bbab5340f411& Cats Win: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1351297460089262110/lAV8kTeGsl2025_chaosvault_top_banner_wtext_1920x500_v02_1920_500.jpg?ex=67dbd794&is=67da8614&hm=31d538795f4a2c790b46150bf2a11a2a6cab824113e29df83d79a9be76c8e49f&

MTG Worlds in Bellevue: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3lk2afzujr22m

Secret Lair SpongeBob: https://collider.com/spongebob-magic-the-gathering-special-secret-lair-images/ https://bsky.app/profile/tylerwalpole.bsky.social/post/3lk4gmydns22m

Marvel Secret Lair Coming to WPN Stores: https://magicuntapped.com/index.php/news/confirmed-marvel-secret-lair-coming-to-wpn-stores-will-contain-mechanically-unique-cards

Splash Damage

Shadowverse’s $676k for First Place: https://twitter.com/fireshoes/status/1900152181937905859

The Finisher

Tarkir Dragonstorm previews are here, descending upon the countryside and burninating the peasants and all that. So as we continue to behold all the sweet new stuff, what draconic goodies are you hoping come out next?

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First Pick

MagicCon Chicago Wrap-Up

Gather the Townsfolk

Spider-Man Roundup

First Day of Toy Fair:

https://bsky.app/profile/kesswylie.bsky.social/post/3ljefhicesk2y

Retiring the UB Frame:

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1j1b6pl/retiring_the_universes_beyond_frame/

Collecting Spider-Man:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-marvels-spider-man

Maro Affirms Diversity Efforts:

https://www.polygon.com/mtg-magic-the-gathering/529744/mtg-mark-rosewater-dei-statement-magiccon-2025

Battle of Wits at China RC:

https://bsky.app/profile/frankkarsten.bsky.social/post/3ljgedysqtc2g

As we move on to Desperate Ravings.

Desperate Ravings

Arena Direct Boxes and Tax Season:

https://x.com/DJeffMTG/status/1895739392955965794

PleasantKenobi on FF Collector Box Prices:

https://bsky.app/profile/pleasantkenobi.bsky.social/post/3ljgbvoc7y22m

Splash Damage

Monopoly Movie:

https://deadline.com/2025/03/monopoly-movie-lionsgate-luckychap-john-francis-daley-jonathan-goldstein-1236311872/

The Finisher

Potato Head Beholder:

https://www.allspark.com/home/threads/d-d-icons-of-the-realms-potato-head-beholder-revealed.3343/

We have a surprising reveal from the GAMA Expo: WizKids is adding a Potato Head Beholder to their D&D Icons of the Realms miniature collection. Scaled to fit a D&D size, the set comes with eye stalks, rays, a big ol’ central eyeball, and then all the other Potato Head fixin’s. So tell me: what other toy icons are you hoping to see in your next D&D game?