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Buried in the Star Trek News: The Best Budget Announcement of the Year

July 14, 2026by Reps4ThorLeave a comment

Buried in the Star Trek First Look: all ten shock lands are being reprinted and will stay Standard-legal. Why this is the year’s best budget news — and why you shouldn’t buy shocks yet.

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Standard Didn’t Get a Single Ban and I’m Weirdly Fine With It

July 2, 2026by Reps4ThorLeave a comment

Standard got zero bans this cycle despite Izzet Prowess dominating, and players are mad. A returning dad on why restraint might be the right call — even when it’s frustrating.

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