The One Secret Lair I’m Actually Telling You to Buy
Secret Lair x Global Fund for Women: Their Magic Is Limitless runs July 20–Aug 3, printed to demand, with 50% of the price donated. The one drop where my FOMO rules don’t apply.
MTG Format: Commander
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.
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.
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.
The Avengers Are in My Magic Decks Now and I Have Complicated Feelings
Marvel Super Heroes is here, the Avengers are in my Commander decks, and I have feelings — but my kids settled the argument for me.
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.
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.
I Stepped Away for 20 Years and Came Back to Captain America in My Card Pool
Coming back to Magic after 20 years? The rules are familiar, the multiverse is bigger and weirder, and yes, the Avengers are in your card pool now.