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If it’s a mechanically new card, it’s probably worth something. Magic: The Gathering continues to expand into the collector space at a blistering pace, offering timely releases of desirable cards from the growing Secret Lair Drop Series. Since 2019, the Secret Lairs have continued to go from strength to strength, adding a mixture of reprints and mechanically new … Read more

Bonus cards, bonus value. The collectibility of Magic: The Gathering is bigger than ever, which is something you wouldn’t imagine at the turn of the decade. With the introduction of Collector Boosters with an extensive range of treatments, Wizards of the Coast is tapping into the collector market as it’s such a desirable space, as … Read more

There and back again. There are a few Universes Beyond sets that fit into the world of Magic: The Gathering better than The Lord of the Rings, and that means we can’t help but be very excited about the upcoming The Hobbit release. After all, more of a good thing can only be more good, and that’s… well, good! With … Read more

Check out the big money hits you can find in Magic packs today! Back in 2019 Wizards of the Coast propelled Magic: The Gathering into the collector space by creating a new product called the Collector Booster. It offered the chance to open exotic foils and unique treatments to enhance the overall “Booster Fun” experience. With … Read more

Powerful cards, infinite possibilities Secrets of Strixhaven returns to the plane of Arcavios and its most prestigious institution, while ambitious students dare to explore what lies beyond the walls of their school. The new cards also spark the imagination of deck builders everywhere, offering a treasure trove of enablers for infinite or game-winning combos. The power … Read more

Opening any of these will make you feel like a star student. After five years nearly to the day, we’re back in Strixhaven. Strixhaven: School of Mages brought the whimsy back to education, and was a well-received release even with the challenges around the Lockdown Era. With Secrets of Strixhaven, Wizards of the Coast has built on … Read more

Reaping what you sow. If you haven’t been around since Magic: The Gathering’s first release (Alpha), Swords to Plowshares is one of the best Magic cards of all time, and I would argue that it’s the literal best removal spell ever printed in the game. It’s one of the best cards to play in Legacy, Cube, and even … Read more

Your journey into Commander starts here (now with Secrets of Strixhaven). MTG Commander Precons seem to be getting better and better with each new set, making it harder than ever to ignore them and just build whatever you want. We’re also getting closer to a properly defined power system thanks to the Commander Format Panel, … Read more

A careful study into mechanics of Secrets of Strixhaven. We are heading back to Arcavios, and as such, it’s time for an intro course of our own — Secrets of Strixhaven Mechanics 101. There are a bunch of new mechanics in this set along with the return of one of my favorites, and I’m prepared to dive … Read more

It’s a good time to enroll as a Lorehold student. Secrets of Strixhaven takes place two years after the devastating Phyrexian invasion (as part of the March of the Machine storyline), with the university acquiring new professors and students to settle into another year of magical learning. While there aren’t any Learn cards to accompany Lessons this time … Read more