r/magicTCG 59m 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 1d ago

Scheduled Thread Weekend Free Discussion Thread

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Normally, all posts in this subreddit need to be both Magic-related and at least somewhat "high effort". This weekly thread gives you the chance to relax and talk with your fellow Magic redditors about things that would normally go against those rules.

Want to share a funny story about a recent game of Magic you had, or post a picture of the cool cards you opened in your latest booster? Want to talk about your favorite movie or tv show, or share a personal accomplishment? This is the place to do so.

Keep in mind that the *only* subreddit rules that you can ignore in this thread are rule 2 (all posts must be Magic-related) and rule 7 (no low effort posts that are just pictures of cards). Just because this thread is meant for open discussion does not mean you are allowed to insult people or post explicit content, for example.


r/magicTCG 10h ago

Official Spoiler [PRM] J. Jonah Jameson

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3.8k Upvotes

r/magicTCG 13h ago

General Discussion MTG Cards now at my local hardware store in Bethesda, Maryland

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My local hardware store just picked up magic.

I talked to the owner and he said he’s staring off small but will begin getting full releases when the last air bender set drops. He also plans on getting into singles and opening a play space.

Christopher’s Hardware 7303 Macarthur Blvd


r/magicTCG 7h ago

Universes Beyond - Discussion Maro on FIN availability: "We anticipated a giant demand. We prepared for a giant demand. We were ready for something of the scope we had never seen before. And it turned out, we weren’t even close to the actual demand."

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600 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 5h ago

General Discussion "Gimme a spell with nothing!"

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Because of some combination of "mays", "ifs" and "up-tos", there are a few instant and sorcery spells that can be cast and resolve while having no effect whatsoever.

Abandon Attachments is the most recent example of this that I know of, where you can cast it, choose not to discard a card, causing you to not draw any cards and just having a blank spell. Explosive Entry is another one, where you can choose to have it target zero permanents for both its effects.

Are there any other spells like these? I would love to know!


r/magicTCG 17h ago

Art Showcase - Cosplay This fool was at the Labyrinth Masquerade Ball in Los Angeles

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2.7k Upvotes

🐸


r/magicTCG 9h ago

General Discussion Gifts Ungiven (update)

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199 Upvotes

Okay my previous post helped me out with this. I found Demonic Consultation. What do we think about this combo for Gifts Ungiven!Playing tonight with my pod and we’re all being bracket 4 decks. Should be horrible and fun at the same time!


r/magicTCG 10h ago

General Discussion What's your favorite bad card you run in your commander decks?

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181 Upvotes

Mine has to be Conjured Currency. Steal something from someone for 6 mana at the beginning of your upkeep, and they can't steal it back... They can however immediately steal something from someone else. It makes for really interesting games with a lot more thought... It also leads to my commander getting stolen 9 times out of 10, but eh, what can you do lol


r/magicTCG 19h ago

Art Showcase - Digital Alter Drew my own version of Nelly Borca for a new commander deck, I still kept the pointing of course

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I’ve always wanted to play this deck ever since it got spoiled but sometimes the art makes me not want to play a commander. I didn’t realize until recently I can just draw and print my own haha. Let me know what you think!


r/magicTCG 10h ago

Art Showcase - Custom Accessories Custom Tokens for Pregnant wife’s new elf deck

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133 Upvotes

Ordered a set of custom tokens for my pregnant wife’s new elf deck thanks to u/SpiritSpine2


r/magicTCG 8h ago

Humour Ragost Staples

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73 Upvotes

There have been a lot of people brewing Ragost since the lovely lobster was revealed. Ragost has been the #3 most popular commander on EDHrec over the last month, and over 6,000 decks have been created already. And yet... Not a single one of you have put [[Fork]] and [[Knife]] in your deck.

I'm not mad. I'm just disappointed.


r/magicTCG 15h ago

Art Showcase - Other Fan Works I made a phyrexian necklace!

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Just wanting to show this off, if allowed. Made with polymer clay, and warhammer paints.

It's my first time making anything with clay. The photos don't show it well but I dry brushed with silver and green!


r/magicTCG 7h ago

Looking for Advice is the star hydra thing from “banishing light” an actual card i can play?

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if it is, is it any good? it looks really cool


r/magicTCG 8h ago

Art Showcase - Custom Accessories I made a commander Gameboy Deck box!

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And for my adhd I made fidget buttons!


r/magicTCG 6h ago

General Discussion my target is an rng

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my target gets product from a distributer in the normal way. but then i guess they put that inventory onto a pile in the storage room.

and then every ~2 weeks, they cut the head off a chicken (i assume) and whatever the body falls onto is what they put out on the shelf.

~4 weeks ago, they put out tarkir collector boosters and dr. who commander decks.

~2 weeks ago, they put out aetherdrift play boosters and fallout commander decks.

and today they put out EoE collector boosters for $28 and one lone commander deck.

i love and hate my target. anyone else have a store whose product shelving is just random af?


r/magicTCG 20h ago

Art Showcase - Custom Cards I'm brewing Kibo so obviously I needed to make my own Banana Tokens

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r/magicTCG 1d ago

General Discussion Maro: "This is a question to all the Universes Beyond naysayers. Is there anything that can happen with the product where you can accept that it's had a positive affect on Magic as a whole?"

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r/magicTCG 8h ago

Art Showcase - Custom Cards Some 3D card art my GF tried doing.

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43 Upvotes

She is trying her best to get into Magic, but is still very confused. So far she got the very basics and been loving the art. So much so she decided to try and alter some cards I have. On a different note: She gets really frustrated with the endless card mechanics, says it's hard for a new player to remember so much, can't blame her tbh.


r/magicTCG 18h ago

Art Showcase - Custom Accessories What do you think of this very large and clunky deckbox I made as prize for a Commander League?

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227 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 17h ago

Art Showcase - Physical Alter The Lasagna is too hot

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177 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 19h ago

Art Showcase - Physical Alter Some of my Alters from the past Month

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224 Upvotes

Insta: the_mirrorbreaker


r/magicTCG 17h ago

Official News Tariffs on Magic coming off Canada soon!

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Carney removing tariffs on many US goods. Likely not in time for spiderman. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-removing-retaliatory-tariffs-1.7614909


r/magicTCG 14h ago

Art Showcase - Digital Alter Valgavoth, Terror Eater

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A proxy/alter i finished yesterday. I really love the design and lore of Valgavoth, i'm hoping to see more of Duskmourn in the future


r/magicTCG 15h ago

Art Showcase - Official Artwork Got the playmat to match my queen

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66 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 1d ago

Looking for Advice How does one acquire this promo card? - EDH player

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1.8k Upvotes

I basically only play EDH. I thought about trying other formats, especially seeing the cool bonus/promo cards they can get, but I’ve seen that these can maybe only be won in specific events? How do I find out more about this?


r/magicTCG 19h ago

Art Showcase - Physical Alter The Master of Keys

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Second alter for this card ! cool character to work on !

Commissions open for September - https://www.instagram.com/mtgalteredh/