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The Mana Forge Digest Gavin Verhey announces twelve The Zeta Set cards are legal in Pauper, changing previous rulings. Players can now use these new common cards, including Soul-Guide Lantern and An Offer You Can't Refuse. Key points The Zeta Set twelve cards…
The Mana Forge Digest Reality Fracture previews begin September 8, 2026, with a full gallery available on September 18. Watch the debut stream and Commander previews, and check the card image gallery for daily updates. Key points Reality Fracture previews…
The Mana Forge Digest The Theorist faces off against Vraska and her allies, collapsing them but not Vraska, who remains unflinching. The Theorist achieves his goal but is left emotionally drained. Key points The Theorist confronts Vraska and her allies in his…
The Mana Forge Digest Today's The Zeta Set sale at Chaos Vault was a disaster, with investigations underway. Orders and issues will be addressed. Key points Chaos Vault's The Zeta Set sale was unsuccessful Internal investigation into the failure is ongoing…
The Mana Forge Digest Tam meticulously measures the moorlands of Innistrad, experimenting with petrification, only to find her tools and lunch untouched by the mysterious force that seems to defy her. Key points Tam measures the Innistrad moorlands with…
The Mana Forge Digest Vraska struggles with guilt and secondhand shame as she remembers Jace, a leader she turned away from, in the aftermath of Reality Fracture. Key points Vraska feels a potent, real emotion despite the hot tea, a reminder of her old self…
The Mana Forge Digest Matthew Hodgins discusses the success and improvements of the Secret Lair Hatsune Miku Commander Deck experiment, including queue management and future plans. Key points Experiment with Secret Lair Commander Deck: Hatsune Miku was a…
The Mana Forge Digest Wizards of the Coast and TCGplayer will host a charity tournament with a $50,000 donation to Extra Life and MagiKids, featuring a special auction on eBay Live. Key points Charity tournament on September 16 at Wizards of the Coast…
The Mana Forge Digest Secret Lair x MSCHF: The Zeta Set brings back playtest-era Magic cards, with 3 Common, 2 Uncommon, and a Wildcard from various rarities included in each set. Key points 3 Common cards 2 Uncommon cards 1 Wildcard of any rarity Includes…
The Mana Forge Digest Tam feels isolated at Hexhaven, where she finds solitude only in her hexed dorm, while Strixhaven was always loud. She notices the quiet cadets and the presence of someone outside her door. Key points Tam feels isolated at Hexhaven She…
The Mana Forge Digest MTG Arena announces Yargle Day, Arena Direct, and Contender Draft events for Magic: The Gathering | The Hobbit. Details on prizes and dates provided. Key points Yargle Day: September 3 Arena Direct: August 28–September 6 Contender Draft…
The Mana Forge Digest Discover the origin story of the Lorwyn Five, the first planeswalkers, and learn about the evolution of Magic: The Gathering's multiverse concept. Key points The Lorwyn Five (Ajani, Jace, Liliana, Chandra, Garruk) will appear together in…
The Mana Forge Digest Tam wakes to find an exhausted man who recognizes her, offering her a hand to help her up. He introduces himself, knowing her well despite her new identity. Key points Tam wakes to an exhausted man The man introduces himself as knowing…
The Mana Forge Commander Digest EDHREC | Commander | August 31, 2026 The article's author suggests there may be an inherent bias regarding the kinds of people who play Rin and Seri, Inseparable. Key points The article's author notes that two Edgar Markov decks…
The Mana Forge Commander Digest EDHREC | Commander | August 31, 2026 Wizards recognized an opportunity and proceeded to print Depala, Pilot Exemplar in their product lineup. Key points Lorehold Archivist enables reuse of Dwarves and Vehicles in the graveyard…
The Mana Forge Digest Reality Fracture Play Boosters may be tight in North America due to a canal traffic jam, affecting supply weeks after release. Key points Reality Fracture Play Boosters may be scarce in North America post-release Supply issue caused by…
The Mana Forge Digest Jace Beleren's Reality Fracture story begins on August 31, 2026, exploring his Echoverse and Hexhaven Academy, with insights into his twisted past and grand project. Key points The future is a cautionary tale and a model for the present…