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Open Magic Digest →The Mana Forge Digest Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes products are delayed in select regions due to production and shipping issues, with some items arriving after June 26. Key points Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, and Prerelease Packs are on…
The Mana Forge Digest Senior designer Jeremy Geist shares insights on his role in designing Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes, focusing on the connive mechanic and its application to villainous characters. Key points Geist was a runner-up in Great…
The Mana Forge Digest Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes offers events for beginners and prereleases with rewards like play boosters and rare cards. Key points Avengers Academy June 12–18 Prerelease Events June 19–25, July 3–5, 7–12, 12 Magic Academy…
The Mana Forge Digest Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes set debuts in MTG Arena on June 23 with new Mastery tracks and rewards. Key points Set Mastery up to Level 45 Mastery Pass unlocks additional rewards Includes avatars, cards, packs, sleeves…
The Mana Forge Digest Magic: The Gathering previews Marvel Super Heroes set with design team introductions and a preview card showcase. Key points Squirrel Girl becomes The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl in the comic She gained Hero creature type and flavor words…
The Mana Forge Digest Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes combines two iconic universes for a June 26 release. It offers beginner-friendly options and highlights fan favorites like Captain America and Iron Man. Key points Start Here If You're New to…
The Mana Forge Digest Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes introduces special powers for creatures, offering discounts and devastating effects. Key points Power-up abilities give creatures added strength at crucial moments Each power-up ability can be…
The Mana Forge Digest Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes set debuts in June 2026 with new Infinity Stone versions and various booster options. Key points * Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes is legal in all formats * Booster Pack available for…
The Mana Forge Digest MTG Arena introduces Ranked Brawl as a new ranked Constructed format with its own banned list and matchmaking system. Key points Ranked Brawl features most of Brawl's rules but with different banning philosophy Players start with 25 life…
The Mana Forge Digest Preorders for Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes begin tomorrow with three new bundles. Ranked Brawl format is set to debut on June 23 in MTG Arena. Key points Magic: The Gathering® | Marvel Super Heroes Preorders Ranked Brawl…
The Mana Forge Digest The Arena Limited Championship is a new MTG Arena event offering players entry to the 2027 Magic Limited Championship through qualifying events in 2026. Key points Players qualify for the Arena Limited Championship by winning Arena…
The Mana Forge Digest Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes debuts on June 2, 2026, with previews available from Magic content creators and the official YouTube channel. Commander previews start June 8–11. Key points Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super…
The Mana Forge Digest MTG Arena announces the winners of Championship 12 and details upcoming events including Secrets of Strixhaven Sealed and Limited Qualifiers. Key points Arena Championship 12 winner: Satoshi Nakayama Secrets of Strixhaven Sealed event…
The Mana Forge Digest In 'Lessons Learned' part 9, Mike Turczyn discusses The Lost Caverns of Ixalan, highlighting its design challenges and the importance of vision design in Magic sets. Key points The Lost Caverns of Ixalan was significantly altered from its…
The Mana Forge Digest Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes arrives on MTG Arena in June 2026 with preorders, featuring full-size cards and new-player support. Key points All SPM cards included Source material cards available Spider-Man avatars provided…
The Mana Forge Digest MTG Arena announces Alchemy: Strixhaven tomorrow and the upcoming Arena Championship with rewards up to 20 packs and $20k in gems. Key points Alchemy: Strixhaven releases cards Arena Championship starts May 23-24 Contender Draft event…
The Mana Forge Digest Alchemy: Strixhaven adds three spellbooks to MTG Arena with surprises from the Multiverse, available May 19. Key points Blood Age Muster Paradigm Shifter The Mystical Archive What you get Charging Strifeknight Stonebinder's Familiar…
The Mana Forge Digest I discuss the evolution of Mood Swings from 1998 to present, focusing on design iterations and playtesting with Lora. Key points Initial design had three colors and rarities Lora played as a solo partner for initial testing Psychosis card…
The Mana Forge Digest Gavin Verhey updates Pauper Format Panel on format status and announces unbanning Bonder's Ornament as part of a trial unban program. Key points Pauper format looks varied and fun with multiple unique archetypes in Top 8s Unbanning…
The Mana Forge Digest Phlage and Lotus Field banned in Standard; Violent Outburst and Umezawa's Jitte unbanned. Sewer-veillance Cam banned. View full list. Key points Phlage and Lotus Field banned in Standard Violent Outburst and Umezawa's Jitte unbanned…