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Another week, another tournament. This time I was playing in my new favorite format, Duel Commander, for the 3rd anniversary tournament of the Duel Commander Québec group at the Collect-Edition store.

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Saturday morning, I was at the Mount Royal Center playing Magic: The Gathering at the Montreal Tour Weekend in Modern format.
There were about 45 of us for the main event compared to 35 for the RCQ Standard tournament on the same day. I think the low entry fee for the Standard tournament convinced more than a few people to skip Modern.

This year has been a game-changer for collectible card shops. And that's not just about collectible cards! At Cartes Léo, we've seen sets attract new players, others draw the ire of seasoned gamers, and still others receive unprecedented attention. As 2025 draws to a close and the holiday season approaches, it's time to look back at everything released this year that dominated our tables and our minds.

Here are the sets and games that truly defined 2025 and make perfect additions or gifts for the holidays:

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!

Get ready to play ALL your craziest cards this weekend (December 13th and 14th) at the store!

This week, the Lorcana community's attention is focused on an event celebrating deckbuilding: the first-ever Infinity Weekend!

Mark your calendars, Lorcana players! The wait is almost over, as the new Disney Lorcana expansion, Whispers in the Well, arrives early this Friday, November 7, at Cartes Léo!

This set is darker and more intriguing. It's your chance to be among the first to discover the new mechanics, characters, and their stories.

Our Store Championship is coming up! Now's the perfect time to prepare. The Fabled set has added a new layer of strategy for us to consider. As players finalize their decks, the question that keeps coming up is: "How do these new cards shake up the meta?"

2026 is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious years in Magic: The Gathering history. Wizards of the...

With the end of the year approaching, the Commander format remains the undisputed king of our gaming tables at Cartes Léo. The release of sets in recent months has introduced new cards that have quickly become favorites in the community.

Whether you're a seasoned player or looking to build your first 100-card Commander deck, it's time to take a look. The Cartes Léo team has been on the case and is now giving you an overview of the cards you absolutely need, as well as tips to improve your deck without breaking the bank.

Magic: The Gathering once again immerses us in a new world, and it's time to take stock. Unlike the recent Universes Beyond Spider-Man set, the new Avatar the Last Airbender (ATLA) set has a promising future. The community's enthusiasm is a testament to this. At Cartes Léo, we also believe this set succeeds where other Magic licenses have struggled. This is due not only to the popularity of the ATLA franchise, but especially to card designs that pay homage to the franchise and the spirit of the game itself.

The release of Riftbound: Origins is almost here! The game's growing community has already started analyzing the best cards awaiting us. To help you prepare your decks for our Nexus Nights or to build your list of must-collect cards, I've analyzed what meta experts are saying to present the 10 cards that will dictate the tempo and value of your games.

If you're tired of building decks with a lot of potential, which synergize in amazing ways and have well-designed energy curves... but which end up never performing because the spirit of the cards has decided to strike again, well, Riftbound League of Legends has thought of everything. Beyond its innovative mechanics, what's most engaging is the feeling of control and the constant rhythm of the battles. The game makes you feel present in the fight, not agonizing or begging for luck to figure out what you need.

How does Riftbound stand out from other established TCGs? Discover all the important details to immerse yourself in the League of Legends universe.

The Mega Evolution: Phantasmal Flames set has been out for almost two weeks, and we can confirm that the Standard format meta has shifted! This isn't just due to the addition of new cards, but rather the return of an iconic mechanic that forces players to completely rethink their strategies.

At Cartes Léo, we took the time to analyze the first tournament data to explain what makes this new set so special and how you can adjust your decks to remain competitive.

In the Pokémon community, two new poles of influence are emerging. On the one hand, the speculative excitement surrounding the arrival of the Mega Evolution set is propelling the value of older cards to incredible heights. On the other, the influence of the Pokémon TCG Pocket mobile game is attracting a new audience.

At Cartes Léo, we analyze these trends to give you the keys you need to successfully navigate this constantly evolving landscape.