We spend so much time at the bar or around tables with friends analyzing new sets, debating mechanics, or complaining about the power of certain cards that we sometimes forget the entire process before a card ends up in our booster packs. In his latest article, Making Magic, Mark Rosewater, the Head Designer of Magic, opens the doors to the Wizards studios to explain in detail the process behind the trial and error of the early stages.
To help us understand these steps, which span nearly two and a half years, Mark, aka MaRo, uses a simple metaphor: building a house. Here's what you need to know about the four main stages of creating and testing an upcoming set.
After the last two years, during which Wizards of the Coast's announcements were dominated by a multitude of crossovers with Universes Beyond, we recently received a presentation of the 2027 roadmap, which is undoubtedly quite refreshing. Magic's strategy of announcing its three sets from its original universe opens a door that seemed to be closing more and more and gives them the opportunity to prove that the original Multiverse still possesses a creative power worth exploring. Make no mistake, the last sets we received in 2026 remain excellent in their concept, but here we see a true reinvention of Magic's identity.
On the agenda: the exploration of a completely new world beneath the ocean, a clash between two very popular worlds in the franchise, and the return of Teferi's plane as we've never seen it before.
The official announcement from Wizards of the Coast and the complete breakdown by The Command Zone highlight the potential of the first commander deck: Avengers Assemble. If you don't want to watch Command Zone's hour-long video, don't worry, we've got you covered. We've provided a summary so you can focus on what you love: the mechanics and the deck's viability around the tabletop.
Wizards of the Coast has just dropped a bombshell with the first official spoilers for the highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering expansion, Marvel Super Heroes. Beyond seeing all the fantastic artwork of our favorite characters on the beautiful cardboard cards, this set introduces mechanics that are both highly thematic and interesting to play.
Whether you're a Commander enthusiast or a Limited strategist, here's a complete analysis of what Marvel has in store for us.
Wizards of the Coast officially announced its banned and restricted cards on Monday, May 18th. While formats like Modern and Pioneer have each received bans and reinstatements, the question on everyone's mind in our community is clear: What is the real impact on the Standard meta?
Wizards of the Coast has just released a new Secret Lair deck for all goblin fans! Preceding the From Cute to Brute and It's Raining Cats and Dogs decks, the new Goblin Storm commander deck is set to shake up the game tables!
On the eve of the release of the new Magic: The Gathering set, Secrets of Strixhaven, it seemed only natural to give you some background on the story it tells. We encounter familiar faces from the scene, such as our dear Ajani and the iconic Chandra, but we also discover the existence of some very special and intriguing creatures. Wizards of the Coast has not only provided us with a new novel, titled Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos by Seanan McGuire, but also nearly a dozen episodes surrounding the plane's history. We will focus on these episodes, as they constitute the majority of the elements we will find in the set. If you missed these episodes, here's a summary:
With the big reveals coming big and fast since last week, Wizards of the Coast has just confirmed the decklists for the new Welcome Decks that will be released alongside the Secrets of Strixhaven set. For those who want to introduce their friends to the game or simply solidify their foundations, this is an excellent way to start!