The Reserved List isn't going anywhere. Could Wizards modify the list so they can have their cake and eat it too? Paul shares his thoughts on the subject.

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Disney Lorcana is poised to shake up the TCG marketplace. Could a lawsuit from The Upper Deck Company dispel the Disney magic before it hits the marketplace?

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Today Wizards announced bans in Standard and a change to their approach to bannings and restrictions. What was banned, and what's changing going forward?

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Quiet Speculation is recruiting new content creators who love Magic as much as we do. Find out what it takes, and how you could be one of them.

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Wall St. and the Magic community were roiled on Monday by the downgrade of Hasbro's stock. Today we break down what happened and weigh in with our perspectives.

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This week Paul finds inspiration for improving his Magic game from his other hobby: cycling. What lessons from the sport of cycling can be brought to Magic?

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Paul looks to multi-colored Limited formats of the past for guidance on navigating New Capenna draft. What lessons are there to learn from these formats?

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Before Streets of New Capenna takes center stage, Paul looks back at some Kamigawa Neon Dynasty cards he wants to be sure to have in his collection.

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Paul shares his excitement over the Organized Play announcement and some Streets of New Capenna spoilers that caught his eye.

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This week Paul is tinkering with Dimir Faeries in Pauper. Moon-Circuit Hacker is great in Limited, but is it playable in Constructed?

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Paul looks at the history of Organized Play, from the first Pro Tour to the present. What's changed in the last 25+ years, and what's in store for the future?

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Paul looks at this week's Arena announcements and the changes coming to the platform. How are Wizards addressing player concerns over the Arena economy?

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The Mystery Booster Playtest cards have already influenced constructed-legal Magic sets. What other of these cards/mechanics could we see in the future?

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Did you see the Streets of New Capenna reveal? Paul goes over some of the details we know about the set and his predictions for what's to come.

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What are cycles? What do they teach us about Magic design? Paul looks at various kinds of cycles, how they shape the sets they're in, and their impact on Magic.

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This week Alta Fox Capital launched an activist investor campaign, nominating five candidates to Hasbro's Board of Directors. What does all this mean for Magic?

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It's Kamigawa Neon Dynasty prerelease time! Paul looks at a few preparation tips that can help you win your event, and shares his Sealed deckbuilding process.

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Magic streaming viewership is on the decline. Paul looks at how long it's been going on, discusses some theories of what's causing it, and some solutions.

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There was a lot going on in the multiverse this week. Today Paul takes time to cover some of the Magic news you might have missed.

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Today Paul looks at the recent Pauper bans and his deck of choice for the format. He also contemplates what could be getting banned from other formats.

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