Magic Mics Podcast

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Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics Use the code "MAGICMICS_PNW" at https://www.manatraders.com/ First Pick Countdown to 500 Live Shows! ONE SHOWS TO GO! Bring Back the Gathering: https://metagame.info/en-us/mtg/articles/bring-back-the-gathering-how-to-save-competitive-magic https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/826580341580005376/hey-mark-there-was-an-article-written-by-andrea#notes Zeta Secret Lair mess https://bsky.app/profile/mtgsecretlair.com/post/3mulbefvi5c2h Gather the Townsfolk Charity Tournament: TCGPlayer vs WotC: https://www.tcgplayer.com/lp/mtg-charity-tournament?lid=16t226k9ihs6 Mage of Zhalfir Comic Series: https://bsky.app/profile/mtglore.com/post/3muit3zieyr2a Reality Fracture Has 10 Main Stories: https://bsky.app/profile/levdev.bsky.social/post/3muctf7z3as2k https://bsky.app/profile/grayhaem.bsky.social/post/3muctjesric2a Scryfall's Art Media Tags Pass 25%: https://bsky.app/profile/delayedtrigger.scryfall.com/post/3mu5arn37gs2y Desperate Ravings Chris Cocks Takes Direct Control of WotC: https://www.polygon.com/mtg-dnd-wizards-of-the-coast-president-hasbro-ceo-leadership-changes/ Maro Says Harry Potter UB "Very Unlikely": https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/826674061326336000/how-likely-is-a-harry-potter-ub-product Splash Damage Line Cutting Gets Former Pokemon TCG Champ Banned: https://kotaku.com/pokemon-world-championships-ban-luca-ceribelli-merch-line-2000729442 Odd Sea, Jimmy Wong's New Game: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1171224254/odd-sea The Finisher We spent a lot of time today discussing how Mengu would rescue competitive Magic. So what ways would you recommend Magic bring competitive MTG back to the forefront?

Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics Use the code "MAGICMICS_PNW" at https://www.manatraders.com/ First Pick Countdown to 500 Live Shows! TWO SHOWS TO GO! The Zeta Set: https://bsky.app/profile/scryfall.com/post/3mttoswyqc22u https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social/post/3mtu55rdm4c2f https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social/post/3mtugshsb4s2k https://bsky.app/profile/parker.luckypaper.co/post/3mtuffvles224 https://www.polygon.com/mtg-magic-secret-lair-booster-packs-mschf-zeta-set/ https://bsky.app/profile/mtgsecretlair.com/post/3mtwk4cocjc2q Gather the Townsfolk Pro Tour Hall of Fame 2026 Class: https://magic.gg/news/announcing-the-magic-pro-tour-hall-of-fame-2026-class HOB Collector Arena Direct Sells Out: https://bsky.app/profile/davidfinseth.bsky.social/post/3mtjyjvqrcs2f Mana Curves' Secret Lair Insert Wallpaper: https://bsky.app/profile/manacurves.bsky.social/post/3mtmjaadgs224 Maro's Reality Fracture Teaser: https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/825938397394796544/maros-reality-fracture-teaser Desperate Ravings Reality Fracture Product Delays: https://bsky.app/profile/zephymeg.bsky.social/post/3mtywoqpwb42k Splash Damage Marvel Snap Gets a Draft Mode: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/marvel-snap-is-finally-getting-a-draft-mode-and-its-unlike-any-youve-played/ The Finisher As noted moments ago, Marvel Snap just got a Draft Mode! And it is a breath of fresh air for one of 2022's most popular mobile apps. We've seen drafting in other games like Slay The Spire and Hearthstone and of course fantasy football, so tell me: what game are you hoping adds a draft mode next?

Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics Use the code "MAGICMICS_PNW" at https://www.manatraders.com/ First Pick The Hobbit Set - Top 10 soon! Arena's Hobbit Riddles Arena In-Game Player Reporting: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/player-reporting Gather the Townsfolk ISD/RTR Standard Tournament: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/452913 Desperate Ravings 2345 Card Commander Deck: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1vr7kje/someone_brought_a_2345_card_deck_to_our_lgs/ Splash Damage NYC's Article on Magic: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/19/nyregion/nyc-high-cost-of-fun.html https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3mthanuswys2g Jimmy Fallon's Monologue: https://bsky.app/profile/maro254.bsky.social/post/3mteu3z2n6s2r The Finisher Between the Star Trek intro decks, Hobbit's release, Mystery Booster Commander, and most importantly the Jimothy pet on Arena, there's a bunch of weirdos joining the Magic multiverse. So tell me: what weird li'l guy are you hoping comes to Magic next?

Visit our main sponsor, Mana Pool - https://manapool.com/?ref=magicmics Use the code "MAGICMICS_09Y" at https://www.manatraders.com/ First Pick B&R: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-august-10-2026 Shortest-Lived Standard Format Ever: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1vkwzu9/with_bans_hitting_august_10th_and_the_hobbit/ The Hobbit Set Impressions / Feedback - Top 10 soon! Gather the Townsfolk Mystery Booster Commander Edition: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3mrvnj3r6fh2u Gavin Opens a Pack: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/j-vBVCSeeKo Gavin Talks Rulebreakers: https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dbl_AM_SMhN Y'shtola Usurps Ur-Dragon As Top Commander: https://edhrec.com/articles/yshtola-nights-blessed-is-now-edhrecs-1-commander Moving Away From Medium-Size Sets: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/823777778414551040/can-you-confirm-if-the-medium-size-for-ub-sets Success of Omens of Chaos: https://bsky.app/profile/seananmcguire.bsky.social/post/3mre5ayurzk2e https://www.amazon.com/Strixhaven-Omens-Chaos-Magic-Gathering/dp/059387143X Combo Play Improvements for MTGO: https://www.mtgo.com/news/combo-play-improvements Jimothy Arena Bundle: https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3mrxhn3pe2m2n Desperate Ravings Arena Lacking Visual Cues: https://bsky.app/profile/greensuitgirl.bsky.social/post/3mrbi4txqst2y Hobbit's Botched Preview Season: https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3mrq2vhmpyk26 Going Infinite Orientation Packet From WotC GameCamp 1998: https://bsky.app/profile/bibliovoreorc.bsky.social/post/3mrxnkoempc2f Splash Damage Doctor Doom Promo at Doomsday Opening Weekend: https://bsky.app/profile/theasianavenger.bsky.social/post/3mrqitvlzs227 MTGO X LOTRO: (Daybreak develops both) https://www.lotro.com/news/lotro-mtgo-promotion-2026-en D&D Universes Beyond: https://bsky.app/profile/msiglain.bsky.social/post/3mrvk5ihmok2x The Finisher Just in case you've been living in a hole in the ground, let me be the first to tell you that The Hobbit expansion has begun its expected journey in Magic. So now that Tolkien's crowning achievement has been forged in the fires of MTG, marking Magic's first time back to a previously visited Universe, tell me: which Universes Beyond product that we've already gotten are you hoping to double dip on next?