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Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool -  https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics    Use the code "MAGICMICS_PNW" at https://www.manatraders.com/  First Pick   Countdown to 500 Live Shows! ONE SHOWS TO GO!   Bring Back the Gathering: https://metagame.info/en-us/mtg/articles/bring-back-the-gathering-how-to-save-competitive-magic https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/826580341580005376/hey-mark-there-was-an-article-written-by-andrea#notes   Zeta Secret Lair mess https://bsky.app/profile/mtgsecretlair.com/post/3mulbefvi5c2h    Gather the Townsfolk   Charity Tournament: TCGPlayer vs WotC: https://www.tcgplayer.com/lp/mtg-charity-tournament?lid=16t226k9ihs6   Mage of Zhalfir Comic Series: https://bsky.app/profile/mtglore.com/post/3muit3zieyr2a   Reality Fracture Has 10 Main Stories: https://bsky.app/profile/levdev.bsky.social/post/3muctf7z3as2k https://bsky.app/profile/grayhaem.bsky.social/post/3muctjesric2a   Scryfall's Art Media Tags Pass 25%: https://bsky.app/profile/delayedtrigger.scryfall.com/post/3mu5arn37gs2y   Desperate Ravings   Chris Cocks Takes Direct Control of WotC: https://www.polygon.com/mtg-dnd-wizards-of-the-coast-president-hasbro-ceo-leadership-changes/   Maro Says Harry Potter UB "Very Unlikely": https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/826674061326336000/how-likely-is-a-harry-potter-ub-product   Splash Damage   Line Cutting Gets Former Pokemon TCG Champ Banned: https://kotaku.com/pokemon-world-championships-ban-luca-ceribelli-merch-line-2000729442   Odd Sea, Jimmy Wong's New Game: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1171224254/odd-sea The Finisher   We spent a lot of time today discussing how Mengu would rescue competitive Magic. So what ways would you recommend Magic bring competitive MTG back to the forefront?  

Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool -  https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics    Use the code "MAGICMICS_PNW" at https://www.manatraders.com/    First Pick   Countdown to 500 Live Shows! TWO SHOWS TO GO!   The Zeta Set: https://bsky.app/profile/scryfall.com/post/3mttoswyqc22u https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social/post/3mtu55rdm4c2f https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social/post/3mtugshsb4s2k https://bsky.app/profile/parker.luckypaper.co/post/3mtuffvles224 https://www.polygon.com/mtg-magic-secret-lair-booster-packs-mschf-zeta-set/ https://bsky.app/profile/mtgsecretlair.com/post/3mtwk4cocjc2q   Gather the Townsfolk   Pro Tour Hall of Fame 2026 Class: https://magic.gg/news/announcing-the-magic-pro-tour-hall-of-fame-2026-class   HOB Collector Arena Direct Sells Out: https://bsky.app/profile/davidfinseth.bsky.social/post/3mtjyjvqrcs2f   Mana Curves' Secret Lair Insert Wallpaper: https://bsky.app/profile/manacurves.bsky.social/post/3mtmjaadgs224   Maro's Reality Fracture Teaser: https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/825938397394796544/maros-reality-fracture-teaser   Desperate Ravings   Reality Fracture Product Delays: https://bsky.app/profile/zephymeg.bsky.social/post/3mtywoqpwb42k   Splash Damage   Marvel Snap Gets a Draft Mode: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvel-snap-is-finally-getting-a-draft-mode-and-its-unlike-any-youve-played/ The Finisher   As noted moments ago, Marvel Snap just got a Draft Mode! And it is a breath of fresh air for one of 2022's most popular mobile apps. We've seen drafting in other games like Slay The Spire and Hearthstone and of course fantasy football, so tell me: what game are you hoping adds a draft mode next?

Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool -  https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics    Use the code "MAGICMICS_PNW" at https://www.manatraders.com/  First Pick   The Hobbit Set - Top 10 soon!   Arena's Hobbit Riddles   Arena In-Game Player Reporting: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/player-reporting   Gather the Townsfolk   ISD/RTR Standard Tournament: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/452913   Desperate Ravings   2345 Card Commander Deck: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1vr7kje/someone_brought_a_2345_card_deck_to_our_lgs/   Splash Damage   NYC's Article on Magic: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/nyregion/nyc-high-cost-of-fun.html https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3mthanuswys2g   Jimmy Fallon's Monologue: https://bsky.app/profile/maro254.bsky.social/post/3mteu3z2n6s2r The Finisher   Between the Star Trek intro decks, Hobbit's release, Mystery Booster Commander, and most importantly the Jimothy pet on Arena, there's a bunch of weirdos joining the Magic multiverse. So tell me: what weird li'l guy are you hoping comes to Magic next?

Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool -  https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics    Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/  First Pick   B&R: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-august-10-2026 Shortest-Lived Standard Format Ever: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1vkwzu9/with_bans_hitting_august_10th_and_the_hobbit/   The Hobbit Set Impressions / Feedback - Top 10 soon!   Gather the Townsfolk   Mystery Booster Commander Edition: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3mrvnj3r6fh2u Gavin Opens a Pack: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/j-vBVCSeeKo Gavin Talks Rulebreakers: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dbl_AM_SMhN   Y'shtola Usurps Ur-Dragon As Top Commander: https://edhrec.com/articles/yshtola-nights-blessed-is-now-edhrecs-1-commander   Moving Away From Medium-Size Sets: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/823777778414551040/can-you-confirm-if-the-medium-size-for-ub-sets   Success of Omens of Chaos: https://bsky.app/profile/seananmcguire.bsky.social/post/3mre5ayurzk2e https://www.amazon.com/Strixhaven-Omens-Chaos-Magic-Gathering/dp/059387143X    Combo Play Improvements for MTGO: https://www.mtgo.com/news/combo-play-improvements   Jimothy Arena Bundle: https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3mrxhn3pe2m2n   Desperate Ravings   Arena Lacking Visual Cues: https://bsky.app/profile/greensuitgirl.bsky.social/post/3mrbi4txqst2y   Hobbit's Botched Preview Season: https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3mrq2vhmpyk26 Going Infinite   Orientation Packet From WotC GameCamp 1998: https://bsky.app/profile/bibliovoreorc.bsky.social/post/3mrxnkoempc2f   Splash Damage   Doctor Doom Promo at Doomsday Opening Weekend: https://bsky.app/profile/theasianavenger.bsky.social/post/3mrqitvlzs227   MTGO X LOTRO: (Daybreak develops both) https://www.lotro.com/news/lotro-mtgo-promotion-2026-en   D&D Universes Beyond: https://bsky.app/profile/msiglain.bsky.social/post/3mrvk5ihmok2x   The Finisher   Just in case you've been living in a hole in the ground, let me be the first to tell you that The Hobbit expansion has begun its expected journey in Magic. So now that Tolkien's crowning achievement has been forged in the fires of MTG, marking Magic's first time back to a previously visited Universe, tell me: which Universes Beyond product that we've already gotten are you hoping to double dip on next?

Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool -  https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics    Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/  First Pick   Everything Announced for Magic Multiverse in 2027: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/everything-announced-for-the-magic-multiverse-in-2027   MagicCon 2027 Schedule: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/magiccon-heads-to-japan-europe-and-the-us-in-2027   The Return of The Hall of Fame: https://magic.gg/news/announcing-the-return-of-the-magic-pro-tour-hall-of-fame https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1v1mqqs/eligible_players_for_the_hall_of_fame_class_of/   Gather the Townsfolk   Hasbro Financial Report: 2026 Q2: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260720194244/en/Hasbro-Reports-Second-Quarter-2026-Financial-Results https://www.investing.com/news/transcripts/earnings-call-transcript-hasbro-tops-q2-2026-estimates-and-lifts-outlook-93CH-4803555   Pro Tour Roundup Metagame: https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3mqriu56tps2e Top 8: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mqwz5alki22z Champion: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mqyzmk7yll2z https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mqz4n4hpzo2i   Desperate Ravings   Cube Drafts are Too Expensive: https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3mr756eepls26   Going Infinite   Maro on Planar Standard: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/822304817920819200/mark-to-answer-your-question-people-are-upset   Splash Damage   Hasbro's Upcoming Zelda Toys: https://investor.hasbro.com/news-releases/news-release-details/hasbro-produce-new-toys-based-nintendos-legend-zelda-franchise The Finisher   Between the PT being in the capital of free drug Amsterdam use and the Taco Bell lettuce fiasco, Mono Green had a wild weekend. But it's time for us to move into the dog days of summer, so tell me: what archetypes are you expecting to rise to the top as we move on into 2026?

Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool -  https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics    Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/  First Pick   Star Trek! https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-star-trek  https://youtu.be/sZWVrugrxJ     Gather the Townsfolk   Lake Hurwitz Passes: https://bsky.app/profile/vorthosmike.bsky.social/post/3mqaobzyt5s2m https://scryfall.com/search?q=a%3A%22Lake+Hurwitz%22&unique=cards&as=grid&order=name https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1us4m07/lake_hurwitz_passing/ https://www.instagram.com/p/Dal5md4slbY/ Paupergeddon: https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com/post/3mqea3vniss2z https://www.reddit.com/r/Pauper/s/bGe7marTzi   Duressfest: https://bsky.app/profile/duresscrew.bsky.social/post/3mqptoawruk2q     Desperate Ravings   EDHRec Parts With EDHRECast: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1uwgkb4/edhrec_is_ending_their_ownership_of_the_edhrecast/   MC Amsterdam: Package Changes After Purchase: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/s/R3G6ekVA4H   Splash Damage   Goblin Storm Side Quest Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wizardofbarge/wizard-of-barge-goblin-storm-side-quest The Finisher   The MTGRumors subreddit had a bit of a field day considering, predicting, and hoping for future Universes Beyond sets that are owned by Paramount. After the recent Star Trek previews, it's an interesting possibility, so tell me: what Paramount IP Universes Beyond are you hoping for?

Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool -  https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics    Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/  First Pick Secret Lair x Global Fund for Women: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-x-global-fund-for-women-their-magic-is-limitless Gather the Townsfolk Birds of Paradise Grant Program: https://bsky.app/profile/birdsofmtg.bsky.social/post/3mpyqbdse3s2f CommandFest DC: https://bsky.app/profile/gamesdonequick.com/post/3mpznu5ygrk2e Desperate Ravings Value Vintage B&R: https://vvmtg.com/value-vintage-banned-and-restricted-update-7-6-26/ Gutshot Worth More Than Tarmogoyf: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/s/O0xTPdACb1 The Finisher The nation where the three of us live, work, and play Magic celebrated its 250th birthday thus past weekend. So as we enter the next quarter of a millennium in this nation's history it reminds me of when Standard rotates, so tell me: what are you hoping for in America as the metagame evolves?

Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics   Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/  First Pick   Evan's No Good Terrible Very Bad Weekend    Gather the Townsfolk   B&R Announcement https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-june-29-2026    Tom Martell, Sam Black, and Greg Dyer win #SpotlightMarvel in Vegas https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3mpfu3b4i2s2j    Very unique Artist Proof products from artist Rovina Cai https://bsky.app/profile/rovinacai.bsky.social/post/3mpm4swhrt22x    Splash Damage   Black Lotus in Netflix Sitcom https://draftsim.com/mtg-netflix-black-lotus/    Poker Hall of Fame nominations for 2 former MTG players - Scott Seiver & Justin Bonomo   The Finisher   Many notable Magic creators had their Discords compromised over the weekend, including SaffronOlive, Shivam Bhatt, Jason Alt, and… others. But now we have our groove back, so tell me: how do you plan to batten down the hatches in our new scary digital world?

Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics   Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/    First Pick   Arena Team Officially Has a Union: https://bsky.app/profile/uwotc-official.bsky.social/post/3moyd5joevs2c   Marvel Super Heroes is out   Where are the rest of the cosmetics?!   Spider-Man Update: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1u7hxmx/spiderman_update_now_live_on_magic_arena/   Gather the Townsfolk   Ron Spears Passes Away: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1ueek8f/ron_spears_has_passed_away_rest_in_peace/ https://scryfall.com/search?as=grid&order=name&q=(game%3Apaper)+(artist%3ARon+artist%3Aspears)+prefer%3Abest https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/remembering-the-life-and-artwork-of-ron-spears   Untold Stories–Liliana: https://bsky.app/profile/darkhorse.com/post/3moljfjeeya2h   Matt Tabak's New Job: https://bsky.app/profile/wotcmatt.bsky.social/post/3moqmq5kpx22d   Desperate Ravings   No Early Access For The Hobbit: https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3molh5hz7ac2g   Why Final Fantasy Felt Like Magic (But Marvel Doesn't): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXHNOn3l2Sw https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/why-final-fantasy-felt-like-magic-but-marvel-doesn-t   15-Year Anniversary of JtMS and Stoneforge Mystic Bans: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1ud26r3/15_years_ago_today_jace_and_stoneforge_mystic/   Splash Damage   Game Boy Life Counter: https://www.falktattoos.com/shop/p/magic-life-counter   Cataclysm Arcade Passes $1.4M: https://bsky.app/profile/bdm.bsky.social/post/3mnqrktrvys2u   Mood Swings on Scryfall: https://bsky.app/profile/scryfall.com/post/3mobznbiras24 https://moodswings.scryfall.com/   MTG Zodiac Post: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3movhq764qs2w   The Finisher   The rest of the world, and probably a few people here, are dual-screening Magic Mics with the World Cup. Now, we are not the most soccer-centric talking heads but we have a brain for a different game, so tell me: which Magic Plane would you be rooting for to make a run at the next World Cup if they qualified?

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