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We've all been there. It's mid-June, the sun is blazing, and there's a growing hype around gaming, slowly building as summer has barely begun. The releases of Lorcana and Riftbound are in a couple of weeks, Magic: The Gathering has just released Marvel Super Heroes, and Pokémon booster packs are being opened slowly.

In short, despite the publishers' quietness, the desire to play doesn't take a vacation. And there are some things people don't always think about when it comes to playing in stores during the summer. So we've written a short article to share them with you and help you turn your gaming sessions into perfect evenings.

Salut à tous! Je reviens tout juste d’Ottawa où j’ai eu la chance de participer au Championnat Régional en format...

Last Sunday, I participated in the RCQ Modern tournament at the Face à Face store in Montreal. No fewer than 41 players were present; a fierce competition. Since I don't play Modern regularly at the moment, I decided to stick with a sure thing: Boros Energy.
In Round 1, I faced Azorius Blink, who, like me, relied on the strength of Guide of Souls and Ocelot Pride, but also on the addition of Phelia and Quantum Riddler for card advantage. The first game was close at the beginning, and I even thought I had the upper hand by bringing him down to 5 life. The game turned in his favor when he finally managed to keep a Phelia in play and make it big enough for me to kill. The second game was less successful, as he destroyed two of my lands on turn 3, and I was stuck with only two Plains in play for the rest of the game. I stayed in the game surprisingly long thanks to Guide of Souls and well-placed Wrath of Skies, but I still ended up with seven red cards in hand.

Get your decks ready and sleeve your cards because Legend Story Studios is about to release what is probably the most ambitious set in Flesh and Blood history! On February 13, we'll welcome Compendium of Rathe, a massive 348-card set that touches on everything we love about this game.

Here's everything you need to know about this release before you jump into the arena this Friday.

It's time to prove your worth! The Flesh and Blood Super Slam prerelease is coming soon. The new expansion is coming to our store, and you can preview it at our event on September 21st!

If there's one thing we love as TCG players, it's that feeling of excitement when our favorite game is about to reveal what's coming in its new set. With summer finally settling in, Ravensburger has just given us plenty to think about for our upcoming evenings around the tables at our local game store. The next set, Attack of the Vine!, doesn't just bring new cards: it's changing our perspective on a well-established mechanic that we might have thought was unchangeable: Shift.

Since the launch of Lorcana two and a half years ago, we've ridden through waves of obvious enthusiasm surrounding the game. Recently, you may have heard some counterpoints surrounding the new Winterspell set: questions about quality control, release frequency, or collector value. We wanted to offer you a different perspective. What if, instead of viewing Lorcana as an investment, we went back to basics? What made the game so popular from the very first announcements: the joy of playing.

Lorcana follows the seasons and offers us a chilling set that will send shivers down your opponents' spines. We officially welcome the game's 11th expansion to stores: Winterspell! But before going any further, here's everything you need to know about Ravensburger's latest announcements.

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?

Riot Games has released the first details of their new TCG expansion, Vendetta, confirming their desire to further complicate Riftbound's competitive ecosystem. By introducing three new keywords and two new card types, including a hybrid of two existing types, the fourth set not only adds options to the game but will also redefine tempo management, hand values, and, most importantly, interaction with the discard pile.

Here's what we've gleaned from the information on the mechanics that have been released in recent days:

The moment we've all been waiting for is almost here! This Friday, May 1st, our store is launching its Pre-Rift event! This will be your first contact with the new set, but more importantly, your first chance to get your hands on the new cards, test the mechanics, and walk away with exclusive discounts! If you haven't yet participated in a Pre-Rift, here's what you need to know:

The May 1st launch of Riftbound: Unleashed is fast approaching, and this week, we're diving into the details! With the arrival of new Champion Decks and the rewards in promotional packs, we've compiled all the information and their contents in this editorial to make things easier for you.

We know the coming weeks will be rather quiet, with the summer lull approaching. MTG has released Marvel, Riftbound and Lorcana are coming at the end of the month, so we're turning to Pokémon for our dopamine fix. Well, Pokémon has just made a big announcement that will send shivers down the spine of any player who has ever been even remotely interested in their game.

The worldwide release of the new 30th Celebration special expansion has just been announced for September 16, 2026. Forget the summer calm because they haven't done things halfway. The set will be composed entirely of foil cards.

Here's the complete breakdown of what awaits you in September.

June 2026 is well underway, and the wave of new Pokémon releases is already well underway. After nearly two weeks of reflection, testing, and opening booster packs, we can take a step back and make some informed decisions. If you missed the releases at the beginning of the month or are still hesitant to buy packs, here's our buyer's guide to help you optimize your budget and know where to invest your resources.

The Mega Evolution: Chaos Rising expansion is officially available. While the Mega Evolution mechanic has become well-established in our daily gameplay since last fall, this fourth set is primarily aimed at collectors.

With a compact structure of over 120 cards (35+ cards with special artwork and 20+ Trainer cards), actual pull rates and values on PokeDATA are finally starting to stabilize. We'll reveal everything about Chaos Rising and its market dynamics.