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These Are the 10 Most Valuable Final Fantasy Magic Cards That Collectors Are Still Chasing - IGN
The Final Fantasy Magic: The Gathering crossover set continues to be highly sought after by collectors, with several cards fetching significant prices. The most valuable cards include various 'Travelling Chocobo' variants, with the Japan Exclusive Neon Ink version reaching nearly $6,000, and Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER also commanding a high price.
MTG's new TMNT set delivers Turtle Power
Wizards of the Coast has released a new "Universes Beyond" set for Magic: The Gathering based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This set aims to capture the diverse heritage of the franchise, offering various card treatments and mechanics inspired by different eras and media. Unlike the Marvel Spider-Man set, the TMNT set is available on digital platforms like MTG Arena and Magic Online.
Five Things You Should Do To Run A Great Curse Of Strahd Campaign
This guide offers five key recommendations for Dungeon Masters running the popular Dungeons & Dragons module, Curse of Strahd, which celebrates its tenth anniversary. It covers understanding the module's imperfections, leveraging community content, making the campaign genuinely scary, portraying Strahd effectively as a villain, and tailoring content to allow each player character to shine.
Magic's Lord of the Rings Commander Decks Are Finally Back In Stock Online, and Just Got an Tidy Discount As Well - IGN
Magic: The Gathering's Lord of the Rings Commander preconstructed decks are back in stock online, with several available at discounted prices. The article highlights four specific decks: Elven Council, Riders of Rohan, Food and Fellowship, and Hosts of Mordor, noting their current prices and market values. Each deck includes a Collector Sample Booster.
Hasbro CEO Promises No Generative AI In Its Video Games
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks has stated that the company will not be using generative AI in its video games, particularly for its Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons franchises. This stance follows backlash from fans regarding AI-generated artwork in a D&D sourcebook and marketing imagery for Magic: The Gathering. While Cocks acknowledged potential uses for AI in concept generation, he emphasized a commitment to human creators for the final game products.
Hasbro CEO still has 'so much AI-based' grist in his own D&D games 'it would floor you', but he's not putting it in MTG cards or D&D books because people 'just don't want it'
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks still uses AI extensively in his personal Dungeons & Dragons games but does not believe it is suitable for official Magic: The Gathering cards or D&D books due to fan reception. Despite his personal use, Cocks acknowledges the disruptive potential of AI in the industry but notes that business models are still undefined.
Magic: The Gathering's Top 12 Most Powerful Commander Precons Of All Time - IGN
IGN has ranked the top 12 most powerful preconstructed decks for Magic: The Gathering's Commander format. The list includes notable decks like Draconic Domination, Necron Dynasties, and Food and Fellowship, highlighting their unique commanders and mechanics.
Magic: The Gathering's Spider-Man Gift Bundle Just Hit Its Lowest-Ever Price at Amazon - IGN
Amazon is offering a significant discount on the Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Gift Bundle, marking its lowest price to date at $59.99, a 32% reduction from its original $89.99. The bundle includes a Collector Booster, nine traditional boosters, an exclusive alternate-art card, 30 land cards, a comic-style gift box, and a life counter die.
Magic: The Gathering's Top 10 Most Popular Secret Lair Cards from 2025 - IGN
This analysis explores the top 10 most popular Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair cards from 2025, highlighting their appeal to collectors and players. Cards from collaborations like Final Fantasy VII, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Deadpool, alongside unique basic lands and iconic Commander staples like Command Tower, drove significant sales on platforms like TCGplayer.
Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Review – Cowabunga or Cowabummer?
This review explores the Magic: The Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universes Beyond set, finding it to be a fun and creative addition despite initial fatigue with the concept. The set introduces new mechanics like Sneak and Disappear, a Mutagen token, and a surprisingly strong "Turtle Power" preconstructed deck. Additionally, the "Turtle Team-Up" co-op mode is highlighted as an excellent way to introduce new players to Magic.
Turtle Team-Up turns Magic: The Gathering into a chill co-op game so you don't have to beat your friends and feel…
The Turtle Team-Up expansion for Magic: The Gathering transforms the popular card game into a cooperative experience inspired by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. This set allows players to team up against AI-controlled bosses and their minions, offering a more relaxed alternative to competitive play. It is designed for both new players and nostalgic adults, with a release date of March 6.
One Of My Favorite TTRPGs Is Kicking Butt On Kickstarter
The tabletop role-playing game Nimble, originally a D&D 5e ruleset, has evolved into its own system and is currently exceeding its Kickstarter goals for a reprint and expansion. Designer Evan Diaz highlights the system's speed and simplicity, with new content including a monster book, creator's kit, and additional character classes like the Artificer and Psion. Diaz emphasizes a focus on maintaining the system's scope and avoiding complexity creep as it grows.
Magic's TMNT Booster Box Preorders Drop Back to All-Time Low Price Ready for Release Day - IGN
Amazon is offering the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles booster box for Magic: The Gathering at an all-time low price of $124.99 ahead of its release. This represents a significant discount from its original list price and current market value. Other products from the set, including Commander Decks and Collector Boosters, have also seen substantial price reductions.
Magic’s Lord of the Rings Scene Boxes Are Back in Stock After Months of Scarcity, Now Discounted at Amazon - IGN
The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth Scene Boxes for Magic: The Gathering are back in stock and available at a discount on Amazon. These collector's items, which depict iconic scenes and characters, include trading cards and Set Boosters. The scarcity of these boxes has led to a significant increase in their market value over the past year.
Amazon Has a Brilliant Discount on Edge of Eternities Boosters Today - IGN
Amazon is offering a 15% discount on booster boxes for Magic: The Gathering's Edge of Eternities set, bringing the price down to $139. The article highlights that despite being an underrated set, its sales were overshadowed by the simultaneous reveal of the Universes Beyond: Marvel's Spider-Man set.
D&D's clunkily-named 2024 ruleset, a revamp of 5e, finally throws up its hands and goes fine, we'll call…
Wizards of the Coast is unofficially adopting the '5.5e' moniker for the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons ruleset on its D&D Beyond website, a move that simplifies branding for players and Dungeon Masters. This iteration, while maintaining backward compatibility with the 2014 5th edition, introduces significant changes to mechanics like grappling and class designs.
Top 5 Hidden Gems From Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles To Upgrade Commander Decks
This guide highlights five overlooked cards from the Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set that can serve as valuable upgrades for Commander Decks. The article discusses cards like Bespoke Bō, Go Ninja Go, Frog Butler, Transdimensional Bovine, Shredder's Technique, and Raphael's Technique, focusing on their versatility and potential impact beyond the set's legendary creatures.
Dungeons & Dragons Takes Inspiration from Live-Service Video Games, With a New Plan For Themed Seasonal Releases - IGN
Dungeons & Dragons is adopting a live-service video game model by introducing themed seasonal content updates for its products, starting with a 'Season of Horror' in April 2026. This new strategy includes major book releases and accompanying products tied to unifying themes throughout the year, a move inspired by companies like Bungie and Blizzard. The publisher, Wizards of the Coast, is owned by Hasbro, and the article also notes the success of Baldur's Gate 3 and its upcoming TV series.
Where To Buy a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Magic: The Gathering Prerelease Kit, and Everything Inside - IGN
This guide explains how to find and what to expect from a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Magic: The Gathering prerelease kit. It details the contents of the kit, including Play Boosters, a foil card, deck box, and spindown die, and advises on where to purchase them, recommending local game stores or TCGplayer for unopened boxes.
Dungeons & Dragons 2026 Roadmap Promises Seasons of Horror and Magic
Wizards of the Coast has unveiled the 2026 roadmap for Dungeons & Dragons, introducing a seasonal release model. The first three seasons, 'Season of Horror,' 'Season of Magic,' and 'Season of Champions,' will feature themed sourcebooks and adventures, including 'Ravenloft: The Horrors Within' and 'Arcana Unleashed: Deadfall'.
