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WotC: Future Universes Beyond Sets Will Be Legal in ALL Formats

Oct 25, 2024 | draftsim.com | Jake Henderson

Last updated on October 25, 2024Etched Cornfield | Illustration by Randy Gallegos2:25 p.m. PST Update: Wizards has confirmed that Final Fantasy and Marvel UB sets have been designed with this change in mind. WotC has just announced at Magic Con: Las Vegas that, going forward, in an attempt to clarify legality, new Universes Beyond sets will be legal in all formats. Final Fantasy's UB set is the next release, coming in 2025, and will be the first out-of-universe set to be legal in all formats.
Hasbro Earnings Fall Double Digits, But Magic: The Gathering Sees More Growth

Oct 24, 2024 | draftsim.com | Jake Henderson

Last updated on October 24, 2024Gray Merchant of Asphodel | Illustration by Scott MurphyHasbro (HAS) released their financial results for Q3 of 2024 and reported a 15% decline in revenue overall, but Magic: The Gathering and Wizards of the Coast enjoyed 3% and 7%, respectively.
WotC Requiring Commander Panel Advisors to Sign Lifetime Contract Preventing Company Criticism

Oct 17, 2024 | draftsim.com | Jake Henderson

MTG NewsLast updated on October 17, 2024Sign in Blood | Illustration by Howard LyonProspective members of the upcoming “Commander Panel,” an advisory board to Wizards of the Coast now that they have full control of the format, have revealed that their contracts include a lifetime non-disparagement clause that limits their speech regarding the company forever— even if the contract is over.
WotC Announces They’ll Take Commander’s Reins From Rules Committee

Sep 30, 2024 | draftsim.com | Jake Henderson

Last updated on September 30, 2024Marchesa, the Black Rose – Illustration by Matt StewartWizards of the Coast has announced that they will take over management and oversight of the Commander format and banlist from the Commander Rules Committee following a series of controversial bans. As a result of the threats last week against RC members, it has become impossible for us to continue operating as an independent entity.
Commander Staple Has $100 Price Jump After New Bans

Sep 26, 2024 | draftsim.com | Jake Henderson

Last updated on September 26, 2024Mana Vault – Illustration by Steve PrescottFollowing the unexpected Commander bans from last Monday, Mana Vault‘s price has shot over 250%, with the cheapest copies from Fourth and Fifth Edition going from $50 to largely surpassing its $100 peak from early 2021, according to MTGStocks. Source While no match for the fast-mana rocks that were banned last Monday, Mana Vault is strong enough to only be legal in Commander and Vintage, and restricted in the latter.
Fast Mana DESTROYED: WotC Bans 4 Top Commander Cards

Sep 23, 2024 | draftsim.com | Jake Henderson

Last updated on September 23, 2024Mana Crypt | Illustration by Matt StewartThe Commander Rules committee has just announced shocking new bannings for Commander, shaking up the format and removing some of the most played cards from the format. Banned:Dockside ExtortionistNadu, Winged WisdomMana CryptJeweled LotusThe rules committee stated that these cards provided far too much value early on and often created all-against-one scenarios.
New Pioneer Duskmourn Combo ONE-SHOTS in Multiple Formats

Sep 19, 2024 | draftsim.com | Jake Henderson

Last updated on September 19, 2024Fear of Missing Out – Illustrationn by Cacho RubioneDuskmourn‘s release brings a powerful and cheap new infinite combo into Magic's Standard, Modern, and Pioneer formats with Fear of Missing Out.
New Duskmourn Removal SHATTERS The MTG Color Pie

Sep 11, 2024 | draftsim.com | Jake Henderson

Last updated on September 11, 2024Withering Torment – Illustration by InkognitDuskmourn‘s Withering Torment will give black its first instant-speed, unconditional enchantment removal, firmly putting “enchantment destruction” in the list of things black can do in Magic. Scores of players are calling this a color pie break, even though WotC has clearly shown and communicated that they want black to take this direction.
"Grand Prix" Style Tournaments Return to MTG with 8 Spotlight Series Events in 2025

Aug 20, 2024 | draftsim.com | Jake Henderson

Last updated on August 20, 2024Source: WPNWizards of the Coast has announced a new set of tournaments throughout 2025: The Magic Spotlight Series. The Spotlight Series are $50,000 open tournaments over the course of a weekend that act as a spiritual successor to the Grand Prix system. These events will offer Pro Tour invites, feature guest and artist appearances, and have a unique theme.
Gen-Controversy: $48,000 DQ Has Magic Players Questioning Entire Tournament System

Aug 9, 2024 | draftsim.com | Jeff Dunn |Jake Henderson

Last updated on August 9, 2024Dark Ritual – Illustration by Wizard of BargeA controversial Match Loss issued by a Pastimes Events Judge last weekend at the Secret Lair Showdown Championship in GenCon has sparked a rules controversy in the Magic: The Gathering community, leading many to question the structure of prize support and the effectiveness of judges at competitive events.