Part 6: The Multiverse Fights Back — From the Mending to the Age of Omenpaths
Part 6 of our MTG lore series: the Mending makes planeswalkers mortal, New Phyrexia invades the whole Multiverse, and the Age of Omenpaths opens every world’s doors.
Category: MTG Talk
Wait, Arena Has TWO Kinds of Brawl Now? A Confused Dad Investigates
Arena’s Brawl just split into casual and Competitive versions, with six cards banned from the casual side. A confused dad explains the Great Brawl Split and why it’s actually a great idea.
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.
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.
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.
What Should a Family Actually Buy from the Marvel Set? A Kitchen-Table Breakdown
A budget, kitchen-table breakdown of the Marvel set — which products are actually worth it for a family, and what to happily skip.