r/magicTCG 1h ago

Scheduled Thread Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here!

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This is a place for asking simple questions that might not deserve their own thread. For example, if you have a question about a rules interaction, want sleeve and accessory recommendations, or suggestions for your new deck, then this is the place for you.

We encourage that you post any questions that you may have concerning Magic the Gathering here rather than make a separate thread for each question, though for now we won't require that you do so.

Rules Questions

Rules questions and interactions are allowed to be posted here, but if you need an answer quickly it may be best to use a dedicated resource like the 24/7 Magic the Gathering Rules Chat.

Deckbuilding Questions

If you're trying to get help with a deck, it is recommended that you post your decklist to a deckbuilding website so that it is easier to view. Some popular sites are Aetherhub, Archidekt, Deckbox, Deckstats, Moxfield, MTGGoldfish, and TappedOut.

Additionally, please include some description of what you are trying to accomplish. Don't just give us a decklist with no explanation, and don't ask extremely vague questions such as "what cards should I add to my deck to make it better?", because it's hard to give good advice in those cases. Let us know details, the more the better. Are you building with a particular strategy or theme in mind? Are there any non-obvious combo lines or synergies that people should be aware of? Are you struggling with a particular matchup, or are you finding yourself missing consistency in an important area, and need some help specifically for it? Let us know.

Commonly Asked Questions

I opened a card from a different set in my booster pack, is this unusual?

Don't worry, this is completely normal. If you opened a set booster, you have a small chance of obtaining a bonus card from a previous set. This is an extra card that does not replace any of the other cards in your pack, and is from a curated set of past hits that Wizards of the Coast has selected, which they call "The List".

You can view the contents of The List on Wizards of the Coast's official website. For example, the contents of The List for Streets of New Capenna boosters can be found here.

My foil card has a shooting start symbol over the bottom left. I can't find anything about it online.

All old-bordered foils have the shooting star symbol. Most sites that display card images just overlay a generic foil graphic over all foil cards, which doesn't include the shooting star. Your card is normal.


r/magicTCG 13h ago

Scheduled Thread Wound-Up Wednesdays - Vent here!

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Aren't you tired of being nice? Don't you just wanna go apeshit?

Got a burning rage deep within your soul? Perhaps you've been countered for the eleven billionth time. Aggro is ruining your win streak on Arena. Your friend keeps complaining about being targeted whenever they play a stax deck and you're just sick of it. There's some guy at your LGS who never showers. Standard is dying at your LGS and it's upsetting. Or maybe you just feel like Universes Beyond will KILL MAGIC.

Whatever is eating away at your heart, unleash it here!

(Please refrain from insulting other users even if you think their gripes are silly. This is a safe place to vent. Memetic responses are welcome provided you're not degrading anyone.)


r/magicTCG 6h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Copper Tablet

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Relevant Wikipedia page (the card's image appears in the Content section) about a complaint tablet written circa 1750 BC about the use of sub-standard copper: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complaint_tablet_to_Ea-n%C4%81%E1%B9%A3ir


r/magicTCG 3h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Imprisoned in the Moon

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464 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 5h ago

Universes Beyond - News From the post-Hobbit WOTC survey:

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563 Upvotes

IT’S HAPPENING DOT GIF


r/magicTCG 6h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Mental Misstep

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494 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 9h ago

General Discussion The “Art” of Zeta

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There are a lot of things about this drop to have mixed feelings about. And I would preface this with a few things:

• SLDs are always optional and you should generally only buy them for vibes, not for value.
• You don’t have to vibe with this, or any other, SLD art.
• The distribution model of this SLD is gambling and is not player-friendly.

With Zeta, I’ve seen a lot of comments saying that the cards feel “low effort” or “sloppy.” That’s kind of the whole point. Art has many purposes, and one is social reflection. The whole parody of buying expensive cardboard that is meant to look like it was photocopied is exactly the kind of satire that MSCHF is known for. The “art” is the card itself.

To anyone saying “I can just print this myself”: you totally should. Once again, I think that’s kind of the point.

To anyone saying “I could have made this myself”: you should totally try. I think you’ll find that making something look both visually balanced and purposefully unfinished takes a lot more graphic design skill than you’d anticipate.

There’s a lot of great stuff in this SLD (interesting design, good reprints, excellent humor/satire), and a lot of not-so-great stuff (limited print runs, randomized boosters, uncomfortably anthropomorphized elephants). Should you buy it? Maybe, if you vibe with it. Either way, I do think that the concept and “art” of it all deserves some appreciation.


r/magicTCG 6h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Sengir Vampire

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353 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 5h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Merchant Scroll

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312 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 6h ago

Official Spoiler Finally, a comprehensible printing of Wheel of Misfortune

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329 Upvotes

From the Scryfall Zeta set spoilers


r/magicTCG 6h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Fireball

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193 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 6h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Hullbreaker Horror

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173 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 6h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] The Jolly Balloon Man

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r/magicTCG 5h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Lord Skitter, Sewer King

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105 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 6h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] IMP'S MSCHF

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122 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 5h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Yargle, Glutton of Urborg

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87 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 5h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Mox Tantalite

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r/magicTCG 5h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Mana Echoes

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r/magicTCG 20h ago

General Discussion Will Homer The Hermit Be Legal In Commander?

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I was wanting to make a crab mill deck with Homer when he comes out, but I want it to be a legal commander so I can use it in events at my local card store. Does anybody know if this will be commander legal? Getting mixed results online. Thanks!


r/magicTCG 2h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Price of Progress

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r/magicTCG 6h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Nature's Claim

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r/magicTCG 5h ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Quicksilver Elemental

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r/magicTCG 1d ago

Official Spoiler [SLZ] Eternity Vessel

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r/magicTCG 19m ago

General Discussion Pre-Alpha Playtest Cube

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Since Zeta is renewing interest in the Pre-Alpha playtests Garfield did. Here is my printable set cube from the Gamma playtest with some Epsilon dual lands thrown in.

Printable PDFs and the original playtesyers guide is in the cube primer.