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Open Magic Digest →The Mana Forge Digest Sunrise over Euphony Gorge paints a vibrant scene with blues and purples, while characters struggle to wake up from Summitfest's exhausting spellcasting and revelry. Key points Summitfest participants barely awake by sunrise Night terror…
The Mana Forge Digest Secrets of Strixhaven Prerelease events start April 17, offering play boosters and college-themed packs for Magic players to get a head start on the new set. Key points Prerelease events at local stores April 17-23 Receive one of five…
The Mana Forge Digest Choose your favorite Strixhaven student and command the battlefield with five new Commander decks featuring unique cards from Secrets of Strixhaven, set to release on April 24, 2026. Key points 1 Traditional foil face commander 1…
The Mana Forge Digest Secrets of Strixhaven Commander decks and Bundles may be in short supply on Prerelease weekend; stores will have full allocations soon. Key points Prerelease weekend shortages expected for Secrets of Strixhaven Full allocations available…
The Mana Forge Digest MTG Arena players will unlock rewards through Secrets of Strixhaven Set Mastery and Mastery Pass, including packs, avatars, and card styles. Key points 27 Secrets of Strixhaven packs 5 Mastery Orbs for card styles or sleeves Professor…
The Mana Forge Digest Explore the Magic Multiverse with Strixhaven: Omens of Chaos, a novel by Seanan McGuire, available for preorder now and releasing on April 7, 2026. First-edition hardcover copies include a traditional foil Commander Tower promo card. Key…
The Mana Forge Digest Discover the mechanics of Strixhaven in Secrets of Strixhaven Mechanics, exploring new preparation cards and their unique abilities. Key points New preparation cards offer access to famous incantations and spells Each card has a creature…
The Mana Forge Digest Secrets of Strixhaven launches April 24, offering four key things to know for card collectors and students alike. Key points Serialized Emeritus of Ideation combines retro art with new design Every Play Booster includes at least one…
The Mana Forge Digest MTG Arena announces preorders for Secrets of Strixhaven and new Cube events. April's Qualifier events include Historic format with Best-of-One Play-In on April 4. Key points Secrets of Strixhaven preorders start tomorrow Arena Powered…
The Mana Forge Digest In this article, Mark Rosewater discusses the creation of Strixhaven: School of Mages and how his idea for an enemy-color set came together over time. Key points Strixhaven was created from a collection of different ideas Enemy-color…
The Mana Forge Digest In episode 6 of Secrets of Strixhaven, a player defends against Chandra's fireballs with effort, leading to an intense confrontation that explores themes of perseverance and frustration. Key points Player successfully dodges multiple…
The Mana Forge Digest Secret Lair updates on manufacturing delays, including US Rad Superdrop and Europe-wide Roll for Initiative Superdrops, with plans to adjust future sales schedules. Key points Manufacturing delays persist Next few Secret Lair sales may…
The Mana Forge Digest Secrets of Strixhaven previews continue with themed days focusing on colleges and students. April 7 features The Mystical Archive; April 8 introduces Silverquill. Key points April 1: Secrets of Strixhaven Commander April 7: The Mystical…
The Mana Forge Digest In Secrets of Strixhaven Episode 5, Chandra warns against silence in conflict, while Ajani finds both comfort and discomfort in solitude. Key points Chandra advises decisive action over silence in violence Silence is a pressure cooker for…
The Mana Forge Digest Tam struggles with headaches and adrenaline during a chaotic scene at Strixhaven. She recognizes Kirol's efforts to clear students, notices Lluwen, and is asked if everything is in its right place. Key points Tam deals with unexpected…
The Mana Forge Digest In Episode 3 of Secrets of Strixhaven, the atmosphere is tense as students and staff struggle to manage chaos at the dig site, with no sign of Lluwen and little communication. Key points Students and staff face hostility while navigating…
The Mana Forge Digest In Secrets of Strixhaven Episode 2, Lluwen observes the natural sounds and wonders about the lumarets' educational systems while Professor Fel's authoritative presence influences students’ thoughts. Key points Lluwen listens to nature…
The Mana Forge Digest MTG Arena announces Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sealed event and Qualifier events for March, with prizes ranging from gems to Play Booster boxes. Key points Arena Direct: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Sealed (March 27-29) Upcoming…
The Mana Forge Digest The final Design Files installment on Mirrodin explores rare artifacts and lands, including an Antiquities reprint and a Steam Punk card with energize ability. Key points Antiquities reprinted as RA01_BCN Triskelion Steam Punk card with…
The Mana Forge Digest Magic's Play Design team announces updates for Standard, Pioneer, Modern, and Legacy formats in the second banned and restricted announcement of 2026. Key points Standard format remains diverse with no clear winner Pioneer sees stability…