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Magic: The Gathering's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Is The Most Video Gamey Set Ever
Wizards of the Coast's Magic: The Gathering set based on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles draws heavily from the franchise's video game history, particularly Turtles in Time. The set incorporates mechanics like 'Character Select,' mirroring the arcade game's team-up system, and features nostalgic references that resonate with fans.
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Riot Senior Designer Jon Moormann discusses the trading card game Riftbound in an interview at PAX East. The conversation likely covered game design, development, and the game's features.
Amazon Slashes Pokémon TCG Perfect Order Booster Prices Just Days After Release
Amazon is offering a 25% discount on Pokémon Trading Card Game Perfect Order Booster Boxes shortly after their release. This promotion significantly reduces the price of the booster boxes.
Pokémon TCG: Perfect Order’s 10 Most Valuable Cards That I'm Already Chasing
The Perfect Order expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game is now available, featuring several valuable cards that players are actively seeking. This guide highlights the most profitable cards to look for when opening new packs.
Marvel's New Avengers Crossover to Include Exclusive Magic: The Gathering Card
Marvel's upcoming comic book crossover, Avengers: Armageddon #1, will include an exclusive Magic: The Gathering card featuring Wolverine, Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Red Hulk. This collaboration aims to provide an added incentive for fans to purchase the comic.
Magic: The Gathering Reveal - Inside The Prismari Artistry Deck From Secrets of Strixhaven
This article provides a first look at new Commander cards from the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, Secrets of Strixhaven, specifically highlighting the Prismari Artistry Deck. It focuses on the new card reveals and their potential impact on the Commander format.
Magic: The Gathering – Secrets of Strixhaven Preview: New Mechanics and Powerful Cards Revealed
Wizards of the Coast has revealed details for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set, Secrets of Strixhaven, focusing on new mechanics like Prepared, Paradigm, Repartee, Opus, Infusion, Flashback, Increment, and returning mechanics like Mystical Archives and Lessons. The set will feature five new research locations, student representatives, and new cards, including guest lecturers and special chase cards. Secrets of Strixhaven is set to release on April 24th and will also be available on Magic: The Gathering Arena.
What to Look for in a Pokémon Card Binder: A Complete Buyer's Guide 2026
This buyer's guide provides essential information for collectors on how to choose the right binder for storing Pokémon cards. It covers critical aspects such as pocket type (side-loading recommended), material safety (PVC-free, acid-free), binder design (ringless preferred), page layout, and capacity to ensure cards are protected from damage and preserved for value.
Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven — New Mechanics, Archives & Where To Find Them!
Wizards of the Coast has revealed new mechanics, keywords, and artwork for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering Secrets of Strixhaven set. The set introduces new keywords like Prepare and Paradigm, alongside returning mechanics such as Converge and Flashback, with each of the five Strixhaven Colleges having unique abilities. Special card treatments, including Borderless Field Notes and the Mystical Archive bonus sheet in both English and Japanese, will also be featured.
First ever Riftbound ban list kills off popular cards that have become so ubiquitous they're hurting the game
Riot Games has implemented the first ban list for its trading card game Riftbound, removing seven cards to improve competitive balance. The changes target cards associated with "Miracle" decks, powerful Battlefield cards, and specific cards like Draven, Vanquisher, which were deemed too dominant or unhealthy for the game's meta.
Magic The Gathering: Secrets Of Strixhaven Includes Banned Power Nine Spell And A Powerful Tutor
Wizards of the Coast has revealed details about the upcoming Magic The Gathering set, Secrets of Strixhaven. The set introduces new mechanics like 'prepare' and 'paradigm,' alongside college-specific keywords such as 'repartee,' 'opus,' 'flashback,' 'increment,' and 'infusion.' Secrets of Strixhaven also brings back the popular Mystical Archive bonus sheet with powerful reprints and introduces new card treatments like borderless field notes and special guest cards.
Riot Games Announces First Riftbound Ban List for League of Legends TCG
Riot Games has announced the first ban list for its League of Legends trading card game, Riftbound, effective March 31, 2026. Several cards and battlefields, including Draven and Reaver's Row, have been restricted from the Standard Constructed format due to their impact on game balance and play patterns. The developers outlined their reasoning, emphasizing a commitment to maintaining core game rules and banning cards outright rather than restricting deck composition.
This might be the most valuable Pokemon card ever made, and it just sold for over $1m
A rare "Pikachu Illustrator" Pokemon card, one of only 39 distributed, sold for $1,406,250 at Heritage Auctions. This card, created in 1998 and featuring a unique pen symbol and the word 'Illustrator', is considered the most valuable card ever sold at auction. The artist behind the card, Atsuko Nishida, also designed original Pokemon like Pikachu and Charmander.
Magic's TMNT Draft Night Box Is Discounted For Amazon's Big Spring Sale
Amazon's Big Spring Sale features a discount on the Magic: The Gathering TMNT Draft Night box, reducing its price by approximately $40. This deal is part of a larger promotion on Magic: The Gathering products.
Deadpool Invades Latest Secret Lair Drop for Magic: The Gathering
Deadpool is featured in a new Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drop titled 'I Fixed it (You're Welcome)', which includes "improved" versions of existing cards like Lightning Bolt and Sol Ring. The set is available in standard, foil, and a "Pool Party Edition" and will go on sale April 1.
Deadpool Secret Lair Drop Revealed for Magic: The Gathering
Wizards of the Coast is releasing a special Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair set featuring Deadpool "improving" existing cards, including staples like Lightning Bolt and Sol Ring. The set, titled 'Secret Lair x Marvel’s Deadpool: I Fixed it (You’re Welcome)', will be available in standard, foil, and a "Pool Party Edition" starting April 1.
Amazon’s Spring Sale Has These Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Decks at Just $30 Each
Amazon's Spring Sale features discounts on Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander preconstructed decks, available for $30 each. These decks offer a ready-to-play experience for two players.
Amazon’s Spring Sale Offers Disney Lorcana Discounts On Booster Boxes, Gift Bundles, and More
Amazon's Spring Sale is offering discounts on the trading card game Disney Lorcana, including deals on booster boxes and gift bundles. This sale provides an opportunity for players to purchase starter sets and booster packs at reduced prices.
MEDIA ALERT: Secret Powers Awaken as Pokémon Trading Card Game: Mega Evolution—Perfect Order Launches Today, Featuring New Mega Evolution Pokémon ex
The Pokémon Company International has released the latest expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game, Mega Evolution—Perfect Order, featuring new Mega Evolution Pokémon ex like Mega Zygarde ex. The expansion is available physically and digitally through the Pokémon TCG Live app on PC and mobile devices, with a Battle Pass offering a Mega Zygarde ex deck upon login.
Splinterlands and AtomicHub Collaborate to Boost NFT Liquidity and Accessibility
Splinterlands and AtomicHub have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing NFT liquidity and interoperability for Splinterlands' trading card game. Following AtomicHub's acquisition by Spielworks, the collaboration will focus on upgrading the WAX bridge and improving marketplace visibility to ease onboarding for new players.
