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MTG Secret Lair Monster Hunter x Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair Superdrop - Everything You Need to Know A deep dive into Wizards' latest collaboration with Capcom's iconic hunting franchise Rathalos from Monster Hunter Generations - One of the iconic monsters featured in the Secret Lair Wizards of the Coast has announced a new Secret Lair Superdrop collaboration with Capcom's Monster Hunter franchise, marking another major crossover between Magic: The Gathering and a beloved video game series. The announcement, made through an official press release, reveals a four-part collection that will be available from December 1st at 9am PT to December 22nd at 11:59pm PT, though supplies are expected to sell out quickly based on previous Secret Lair sales patterns. The Monster Hunter Secret Lair collection includes four separate drops, each priced at $29.99 for non-foil versions and $39.99 for foil editions...

MTG Arena Wizards' New Arena Rewards for Tabletop Play: Meaningful Integration or Token Gesture? Analyzing the value of connecting physical and digital Magic experiences Raccoon Rallier - Bloomburrow MtG Art by Borja Pindado Wizards of the Coast announced new MTG Arena rewards tied to in-store, tabletop Magic events, aiming to bridge the gap between physical and digital play. However, the rewards—three wins worth of progress on daily and weekly Arena tracks—have sparked debate about whether this represents genuine integration or merely a minimal corporate gesture. According to the official announcement , players participating in qualifying in-store events after November 11th, 2025, will receive progress equivalent to three wins on both their daily and weekly Arena reward tracks. While this provides some benefit, the value is relatively low. The weekly progress typically translates to 750 XP. The daily progress ...

Format Updates MTG November 2025 Ban List Update: Complete Format Analysis Breaking down all banned cards across Standard, Pioneer, Legacy, and more The November 10, 2025 banned and restricted announcement has finally arrived, bringing significant changes across multiple Magic: The Gathering formats. This comprehensive update addresses format health concerns that have been building since the summer announcement, with Wizards of the Coast taking decisive action to restore balance and gameplay diversity. According to the official announcement , these changes represent the final ban list update for 2025, with the next announcement scheduled for February 9, 2026. Wizards has also committed to increasing the frequency of ban announcements going forward to better respond to metagame imbalances. Complete Ban Summary Standard Format: Vivi Ornitier - Banned Screaming Nemesis - Banned Proft's Eidetic Memory ...

Off-Meta Highlight This Bizarre Changeling Deck Prepares You for MTG’s Next Big Set On pre-brewing, tribal jank, and building for Lorwyn before it even drops Image: PowrDragn / YouTube ( source ) Every seasoned Magic: The Gathering player knows the thrill of "pre-brewing"—that unique challenge of building a deck not for the current meta, but in anticipation of a future set. It's about spotting a promising shell and theorizing how upcoming cards could transform it from a fun jank pile into a competitive force. This forward-thinking approach is perfectly captured in a fascinating Rakdos (Black/Red) Changeling deck recently featured by the YouTube channel "PowrDragn" : 🔴⚫ Changeling Deck Gets You Ready For Lorwyn! | MTG Arena Mythic Standard . This article breaks down the key takeaways from the video, exploring how this strange deck functions, its surprising strengths, its glaring weakne...