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Uugguu, the Omniplasm | Illustration by Franz Vohwinkel Mystery Booster Commander Edition covered many angles with its unique commanders, and one of the most prominent was the printing of lords for under-served mechanics or creature types. Of these, Uugguu, the Omniplasm might be the most innovative. Oozes propagating into tokens is one of the hallmarks of the creature type, so it’s only natural that its commander would reflect that.

Last updated on September 11, 2026 Coalition Construct | Illustration by Artur Treffner MTG Arena's Alchemy format spawned in 2021 as a means to give players another home for cards that had recently rotated from Standard, while also allowing the developers to flex their design muscles and create cards that could only exist in the digital space.

Weaponcraft Enthusiast | Illustration by Mike Bierek Aetherborn have never received the same typal support as elves, goblins, or vampires, but Avishkar's short-lived denizens have still produced a handful of excellent Magic cards. There aren't many of them though, so we're not just ranking the best.

Last updated on September 11, 2026 Compel Brutality | Illustation by Danny Schwartz *SPOILERS FOR REALITY FRACTURE* Yesterday’s double chapter release concluded Reality Fracture’s story and killed off Jace Beleren, a member of the Lorwyn five and a prominent figure in the Magic lore for the past 20-odd years. Here’s everything you need to know about what happened in Reality Fracture, and if we can expect Jace to return.

Last updated on September 11, 2026 Cut Down | Illustration by Dominik Mayer Pauper usually prides itself on being Magic’s budget format… but Wizards of the Coast’s surprise decision to make The Zeta Set (which downshifted several cards to common) legal in Pauper sent two staples sharply higher this week. Reality Fracture previews are also impacting the MTG card market, while we're apparently still in the middle of bear season.

Last updated on September 10, 2026 Perfected Theory | Illustration by Marta Nael When Jace's Machinations was revealed in the Reality Fracture debut stream, a few astute players quickly realized the potential it has with a forgotten planeswalker, Kasmina, Enigma Sage. It seems like with the right cards, you can use these two cards to end up with a win as early as turn three. Let's break it down.

Valor's Reach Tag Team | Illustration by Johann Bodin Back in 2014, I was excited to play my new Abzan commander and highlight the Condemn in my deck. So when my friend finally cast his 6-mana commander, I got rid of it for good because back then, the tuck rule let me force a commander into the library and I won shortly after. I got to smile because I won, but it was months before that friend played Magic with me again.

Last updated on September 10, 2026 Ichormoon Gauntlet | Illustration by Tiffany Turrill The Reality Fracture debut stream introduced the mechanics of the set, including empower Jace, an amass-like mechanic for planeswalkers that's caused price spikes for the artifact Ichormoon Guantlet, a niche planeswalker support card from Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Source: TCGPlayer Ichormoon Gauntlet has a history of price volatility.

Last updated on September 9, 2026 Dramatic Reversal | Illustration by Eric Deschamps Yesterday’s Reality Fracture debut revealed a ton of cards from the set, like a new Emrakul, the five elder sphinxes, and the details of a previous teased mechanic: Empower Jace.

Last updated on September 9, 2026 Hexhaven Invigorator | Illustration by Olivier Bernard Spoilers for Reality Fracture have finally begun, and I can already safely say that we've seen the most busted green mythic from the set. If you thought Phyrexian Obliterator or Phyrexian Vindicator were scary cards, then I've got news for you, because Hexhaven Invigorator blows them out of the water.