Arena Is Basically Giving Away Free Marvel Cards Right Now, Go Get ‘Em
MTG Arena launched free Marvel achievements plus Sealed events for the set’s release. A budget dad breaks down what’s actually free, what costs money, and how to play it smart.
Month: June 2026
They Banned a Card Older Than My Marriage and I Have Never Felt More Seen
Lost under the Marvel ban hype: Candelabra of Tawnos, a Reserved List card from 1996, just got re-banned in Legacy after living in the format for 27 years. An old-timer gets nostalgic.
Secret Lair Landed in My Inbox Again and Now We Need to Talk
Festival in a Box: Amsterdam 2026 hit my inbox — a Mystery Booster 2 display plus the Wild in Bloom Secret Lair drop. A budget dad breaks down when Secret Lair is worth it and when it’s just pretty FOMO.
The Bans Landed: They Shot the Bow Out of Pauper’s Hands
The June 29 ban announcement landed: Seeker of Skybreak is banned in Pauper to kill the Hawkeye’s Bow infinite combo, and The Fantasticar is under fire in Vintage. A dad breaks down what it actually means.
Somebody Just Pulled Golden Chocobo #76 Live on Stream and I Need to Sit Down
Golden Traveling Chocobo #76/77 just got pulled live on stream, with a raw value floated around $80,000 — the latest find in Magic’s wildest collector chase. A returning dad reacts.
I Paid Too Much for a Box Lot and Found a Friend’s Childhood in It
A late-night box lot purchase that didn’t pay off financially but turned up a stranger’s childhood deck list — and a reminder of why the bulk dig is the best part of the hobby.
The Infinity Stones Are Gorgeous Chase Cards and My Wallet Is Scared
The Infinity Stone cards are some of the prettiest Magic art in years — and built to be chased. A grounded, dad-budget take on collecting them without snapping your wallet in half.
They Banned Cards a Week After the Set Came Out and Honestly? Mood
Marvel Super Heroes was legal for about a week before the ban talk started. A dad’s-eye take on why fast bans are funny, fine, and mostly harmless for kitchen-table players.
Dad Rant: Can the Universes Beyond Firehose Slow Down for Like Five Minutes?
A dad rant about Magic’s relentless Universes Beyond release pace, the FOMO trap, and why opting out of the firehose is the healthiest move you can make.
Building a Goofy Avengers-Assemble Commander Deck Without Breaking the Bank
A casual, dad-budget guide to turning a Marvel Commander precon into your own goofy Avengers-assemble brew — no fortune required.