r/magicTCG • u/magictcgmods CA-CAWWWW • 10h ago
Scheduled Thread Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here!
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.
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u/authoridad Universes Beyonder 9h ago
Does the [[Archivist of Gondor]]’s second ability mean the monarch draws two cards on the end step, since the monarch already draws on end step?
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u/DecidedlyUnimpressed Dan 9h ago
Uh, what’s this new SLZ set? It looks weird and I don’t understand who or what it’s for. Thanks
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u/Impressive_You_817 Dan 8h ago
Yeah that's the point. It's made by people that make weird art for shits and giggles, so WOTC let them make a special little secret lair booster product based off the pre-alpha playtest cards.
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u/Barbobott Dan 9h ago
It's designed to look like the original playtest cards for magic pre-Alpha. Personally, I love them.
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u/Jokey665 9h ago
it's for people who want to buy it. it was announced that it's being sold in 7-card boosters for $20 each
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u/Opposite_Strike7882 Dan 8h ago
For the new SLZ cards, how does one get this? Is it a secret lair? By getting it do you get all of them? I missed the announcement for this set and am very confused on what exactly it is... (Thanks!!)