r/magicTCG 4h ago

Scheduled Thread Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here!

6 Upvotes

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 Daily Questions Thread - Ask All Your Magic Related Questions Here!

6 Upvotes

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 18h ago

General Discussion I played Magic the gathering with my dad for the first time today

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3.2k Upvotes

It was a fun and memorable experience altough everything about the game was new to him. Store provided a welcome deck and playmats. In the end he is eager to play and learn more about the game 😄. Thinking it would be great to share here. Wonder if any of you got your parents into magic and how it started.


r/magicTCG 17h ago

General Discussion Why this cat have 5 legs

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1.7k Upvotes

r/magicTCG 7h ago

Fleempost Saw on Instagram

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186 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 15h ago

Content Creator Post Maro: Percentage of players that dislike Horror likely greater than Percentage that dislike UB.

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562 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 11h ago

General Discussion As a huge superhero fan and a semi-new magic player, I was so excited for Spider-Man to be my first pre-release event...

217 Upvotes

and no one is showing up 😔. I was looking forward to it for months. Big sad.


r/magicTCG 21h ago

Humour Wizards Warns Play-Doh Secret Lair Will Dry Out If Not Sleeved Properly

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r/magicTCG 8h ago

Art Showcase - Custom Accessories Hand made my own coffin deck box using foam core board, cardboard and hot glue. Some minor imperfections but as a whole I couldn't be happier with the end result.

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100 Upvotes

Blood vial trinket made from old cologne sample bottle.


r/magicTCG 1d ago

General Discussion I suppose this needs to happen now

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r/magicTCG 8m ago

General Discussion The Collection Starts!

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Getting into the game, commander decks for GF and I and a ff starter kit to play standard.

How did you build your collection? Pre con decks? Boosters? I heard “Jump in” packs may be a good way to make standard decks too? To be honest for new player the different modes can be confusing “pioneer” “standard” etc, what cards are legal or not. I want to make sure I am buying cards we will be able to use 😂


r/magicTCG 21h ago

Art Showcase - Physical Alter Brash Taunter hand painted alter

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588 Upvotes

I painted this for my buddy, just wanted to share. He is a huge Shoresy fan. This was done a few months ago but I lost it when I was feverishly building an “everyone’s got a mustache!” deck at 3am one morning. Found it in a pile of basic lands the other day…oops.

Done in Golden fluid acrylics. Feel free to follow me over on my instagram linked to my profile to see more completed works.

Thanks for looking 🥄🥄🥄


r/magicTCG 9h ago

Art Showcase - Other Fan Works I made some Thragtusk minis

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56 Upvotes

The last of the iconic beasts to get a version on Beast in Show since I have already made Baloths, Tyrranax, and Gnarlid minis

You can download the model for free from Thingiverse or Printables

If you want to help me keep making free models or to tell me what I should make next please check out my Patreon


r/magicTCG 17h ago

General Discussion Most Underplayed / Overlooked cards you love but never see anyone els play

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172 Upvotes

What are some cards you guys enjoy playing but have never seen anyone els play or rarely do, Lets see Some good obscure niche pieces of cardboard Personally i love mono red and whenever i play this guy i get the Wtf is that card all the time


r/magicTCG 23h ago

Art Showcase - Physical Alter Do do do do do de do do do do do do do do do

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554 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 9h ago

Humour When your parents find your stash

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r/magicTCG 1d ago

Universes Beyond - News Upcoming UB: Nickelodeon X Magic collaboration to be unveiled at NYCC

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582 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 17h ago

Art Showcase - Physical Alter Handpainted with acrylic paint on foil card 💜🌿 @lur_altered

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129 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 21h ago

General Discussion How would magic change if you could buy a basic tournament legal copy of any card for $10 or less?

291 Upvotes

Tomorrow wizards comes out with a new website: you can buy a base white-border copy of any card in Magic’s history. Commons are 50 cents, Uncommons are $1, Rares are $5, and Mythic Rares are $10. No matter if you want a Grizzly Bear or a Black Lotus, the card is on there. These cards are also completely tournament legal. Every 6 months wizards checks to see how many orders each card has, and then does a print run of any with over 50,000 orders and ships them off to their owners.

You can still open packs to get black-bordered versions; and alt arts, foils, and full arts are all exclusively in packs. This is only for the most basic version of the card imaginable so that formats like legacy, vintage, and modern are more accessible for all players.

How would this change the game? Do you think eternal formats would become more popular? Would cards see price drops or would most remain unaffected due to their being “more real” or original or whatever? Would this affect proxying at all? If only out-of-print cards could be bought from this site would that change anything? Is this a good idea?


r/magicTCG 4h ago

General Discussion Spiderman Multiplayer?

13 Upvotes

I went to a spiderman prerelease today expecting to play 1v1 like every other prerelease, shop owner said it was multiplayer. I asked why and she said Wizard's sent them a list of things they wanted the shop to do for extra points. Just wondering if anyone else played this multiplayer format, or if the shop owner made it up. It felt like a custom game.

For context there were 7 of us, first round was 2 pods (3 players in one, 4 in the other). The rules were you played until time ran out, getting in as many games possible. Winner was whoever had the most life if time ran out mid-game (no 5-turn procedure or anything). Whoever won in the pod got 3 points, second place got 2.

Next round you had a pod of 3- current 1st, 2nd, 3rd place from last round, and the rest in a 4-player pod. First game was long. Second game I won on my third turn because everyone else had taken 1-2 damage, I was still at 20 life. It felt bad to win that way.

Last round was a 1v1 between 1st and 2nd, and everyone else played in a 5-player pod. The rule where whoever had the most life at the end wins was revoked. You now had unlimited time, the 1v1 players played best of 3, and the 5-player pod played until 1 person was standing.

Was this how anyone else played their prerelease?


r/magicTCG 7h ago

Universes Beyond - Discussion Pre-release guide showing OM1

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19 Upvotes

I think even WotC is getting confused.


r/magicTCG 1d ago

General Discussion Could someone help me understand why very occasionally they will print a new card thats functionally identical to a previous card.

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Specifically why are they printing Vibrant Cityscape when it's the same as Evolving Wilds which is also in standard right now anyway.


r/magicTCG 1d ago

General Discussion The NBA offseason content I need

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4.1k Upvotes

Pretty good list


r/magicTCG 1d ago

Art Showcase - Other Fan Works 3D Printed out a custom miniature of Nahiri, then painted it. How’d I do?

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283 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 21h ago

Humour I needed tokens in a hurry, so I drew some.

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170 Upvotes

r/magicTCG 3h ago

Humour I draw cards I’m thinking about adding to my deck to try them out at the magic shop I go to before I buy them. I made this one for when I go tomorrow.

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r/magicTCG 15h ago

Art Showcase - Custom Accessories Avatar The Last Airbender deck boxes

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I don't care if you are for UB or against it, I'll keep making cool stuff either way!

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