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First Pick




Marvel Super Heroes Coming to Arena and MTGO:

magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/marvel-super-heroes

mtgo.com/news/marvel-on-mtgo



Gather the Townsfolk




Banned and Restricted Announcement:

magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-may-18-2026




Hasbro Earnings Call:

ca.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/earnings-call-transcript-hasbro-q1-2026-beats-expectations-stock-dips-93CH-4651265




SOS, Largest MTG Premier Set Ever:

kotaku.com/secrets-of-strixhaven-surpasses-lorwyn-eclipsed-biggest-mtg-premiere-set-ever-2000697828




Library of Leng:

library-of-leng.com



Desperate Ravings




Return of Competitive Pioneer:

https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com/post/3mm7vns2g2s27




Maro on Secret Lair Model:

markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/816531881242869760/could-you-explain-why-secret-lair-moved-from




Pokemon Lawsuit:

local12.com/news/nation-world/iowa-man-sues-pokemon-company-and-nintendo-after-being-denied-professor-program-certification-despite-perfect-exam-score-lawsuit-claims-background-check-was-improperly-used-and-cost-him-business-opportunities-hosting-official-pokemon-events-seeks-341000-






The Finisher




Breaking news: William Shatner knows what Magic: The Gathering is. The actor who played Captain Kirk commented on the possible future Kirk Commander legend with some classic old-head toilet humor in response. And since folks born in the 40s have been in charge of everything since the 90s, it got me thinking: what silent generation celebrity do you think has heard of MTG?