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secret layers
Mirror Gallery
Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate Grand Art Tour
June 16, 2022
9 min to read
This set revisits the Forgotten Realms that first appeared in Magic last summer.
Mirror Gallery
Mirror Gallery Reflections 2021
December 30, 2021
7 min to read
Donny reviews his copious output from the long year that is about to end.
Sage's Reverie
Mystery Booster Commander and Steering into the Skid
August 13, 2026
14 min to read
Ryan ponders the absurdity of a Magic set filled with the deepest of deep cuts.
Diplomatic Relations
Play the Game, See the World
July 16, 2026
7 min to read
Cal looks at the journey we’ve taken through the Omenpaths. Has it been worthwhile, or are we feeling the Magic equivalent of jet lag?
Post-Combat
2026 Performance Review
June 4, 2026
8 min to read
Rob looks back on the past year of Magic design, from sets to Secret Lairs. The question is: what has stood above the rest?
Sage's Reverie
Omens of Chaos: Sandwiches Are Better Than Bread
May 14, 2026
11 min to read
Ryan examines the place of centralized, continuous Magic lore, compared to the fragmented structures of other books, games, and movies.
Post-Combat
Charm School: A History of Charms in Magic
April 2, 2026
9 min to read
Magic’s beauty lies both in its internal friction and the design choices Wizards has made to reduce that friction. The […]
Post-Combat
Deep Dives & Deep Dishes
March 5, 2026
12 min to read
If Magic is a pizza, then Rob is wondering who is eating it with all the toppings on.
Post-Combat
In Defense of Whimsy
February 5, 2026
7 min to read
Rob reflects on Magic’s evolving tone over the years, studying how splashes of whimsy help define an identity.
Diplomatic Relations
Cragg & Squen are My New Best Friends
January 22, 2026
7 min to read
Feeling lost, Cal comes across some unlikely guides: a pair of puppets moved by people who care.
Diplomatic Relations
Rediscovering Magic, 12 Years In
December 18, 2025
6 min to read
Cal meditates on their journey with Magic, examining the difference between what 12 years looks like and what it feels like.