Rich Stein

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What We Learned

Thoughts on the Guilds of Ravnica Mythic Edition Booster Box

Wizards announced the Mythic Edition box set for Guilds of Ravnica, and it’s been met with mixed reactions.

Breaking News

Wizards of the Coast Announces 2019 MTG Pro Tour Schedule

It’s finally here! The 2019 Pro Tour Schedule! Book your flights! Plan your viewing parties! Practice your fantasy drafts!

What We Learned

2018 Labor Day Special

Congratulations to this year’s winners of the Steamflogger Union’s annual celebration of hard work, labor, determination, work, sweat, work, and more work!

Breaking News

WotC-Affiliated Artists Anna Steinbauer, Magali Villeneuve, and Titus Lunter Detained by ICE in Seattle

Magic and Dungeons and Dragons illustrators Magali Villeneuve, Titus Lunter, and Anna Steinbauer detained by ICE in Seattle before being deported.

Card Kingdom

Lightning-fast shipping, exceptional customer service, unique MTG products, and general awesomeness since 1999.

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My Pro Tour Hall of Fame Ballot

Rich goes over his five selections for the 2018 class of the MTG Pro Tour Hall of Fame and talks about his decision-making process

What We Learned

Bertoncini, Hoogland, Chalice of the Void, Counterfeits, and One Weird Weekend on Magic Twitter

The Magic community was all over the place this weekend.

Breaking News

Wizards Makes First in a Series of Organized Play Announcements

Wizards of the Coast today once again proved they are the industry leader in announcing upcoming announcements.

What We Learned

Control Decks Steal the Spotlight in Standard, How Good is Essence Scatter Right Now?

Rich dives deep on the appearance of one of Magic’s ancient effects as Essence Scatter made a modest impact to the results of both Grand Prix this weekend.

What We Learned

Can Every Pro Tour be a Team Pro Tour?

Is the team pro tour superior to the individual pro tour? Yes, let me count the ways…

What We Learned

Pro Tour Practice and the Experience of Grand Prix Minneapolis

Not all Grand Prix events are created equally and the Grand Prix held right before a Pro Tour, such as Grand Prix Minneapolis, is usually the least fair.

Paths to the Pro Tour

Welcome to Magic 2019 Season

Magic 2019 meta-season kicked off with limited Grand Prix events in Chiba and Sacramento. Find out what we learned about the new format!