Magic Mics Podcast

Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_54P)   First Pick   Pro Tour Roundup Metagame Breakdown: https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3lrxs5oplmc2i https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1385287487743852626 https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1385288439636820089 Most Played FF Cards: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1385283864162992265 Top 8: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1386181187579678791 https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3ls65ltaqbm2f Mark Stanton Played Only Izzet Prowess Mirrors (That We Know Of): https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1lhea61/i_found_the_protour_player_who_had_100_coristeel/ Champion: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3lsa6pqd2i22i https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com/post/3lsaxadkws22h https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1386769276651966494/received_4512100779025718.jpg?ex=685d8c08&is=685c3a88&hm=bee02e19f4d28258714ca338ada7b0062ab934a1abfedc8d45b50d7605802a4f& Winrates: https://bsky.app/profile/frankkarsten.bsky.social/post/3lscavujcfk2i   Gather the Townsfolk MagicCon 2026 Schedule: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3ls2wxrslje2k   Edge of Eternities Roundup Story Written by Seth Dickinson: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3ls2uk477om2m Story Voice Acted by Jesse Inocalla: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3ls2ulijgyc25 Sami: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3ls2upqnodf2v https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3ls2uraigdz2d Tannuk: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3ls2urutxdp2v https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3ls2ut4kjn32s Vehicles as Commander: https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3ls2v3piler23 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w75DcnrdoTc Set Details: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-edge-of-eternities   Avatar: The Last Airbender: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-avatar-the-last-airbender   Maro’s Set Feedback Calls: https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/786801718263496704/feedback-on-bloomburrow https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/786801802719936512/feedback-on-duskmourn-house-of-horrors https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/786801855675187200/feedback-on-foundations https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/786801911082926080/feedback-on-aetherdrift https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/786801960421621760/feedback-on-tarkir-dragonstorm https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/786802032803725312/feedback-on-final-fantasy https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/786837737204580352/is-assassins-creed-going-to-be-included-in-the   Brian and Olivia Get Engaged: https://bsky.app/profile/bmkibler.bsky.social/post/3ls5ssxl2ms2q   TCC Marching Band: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3ls5avzbjdk2o   Desperate Ravings   Thicc Tidus: https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-mtg-final-fantasy-tidus-german-translation-funny/?fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLBZqxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHqO70--P5ZRQKfOnFGQlC3FXIyU49GcqX6_OnmtvbJURRODApN81bd_KmbgW_aem_6hSYdDNDmcuhrFg-mpVs5w   A Review of MagicCon Vegas: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/s/RMh0fyk7Ih   Splash Damage   Writers Found for Magic Movie: https://deadline.com/2025/06/magic-the-gathering-movie-noah-gardner-aidan-fitzgerald-writers-1236441529/   The Finisher This week has the longest days of the year in the northern hemisphere, with sunsets happening well into the 8pms down in my neck of the woods. So as midsummer festivals and summer nights reach their peaks, tell me your weekend plans.

Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_54P)   First Pick   Standard Bannings? Monstrous Rage & Cori-Steel Cutter?   FINAL FANTASY™ Roundup Release Notes: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/final-fantasy-release-notes Saga Rules Update: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1378049970191728720 Game Representation Breakdown: https://bsky.app/profile/shivambhatt.bsky.social/post/3lqght3fc2k22 Maro on Higher Prices: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1378806033316843531 Collab with FF TCG: https://magic.gg/news/final-fantasy-team-up-promos Incorrect Artist Attributions: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/final-fantasy-promise-of-loyalty-jumbo-cactuar   Gather the Townsfolk   TCGunion’s Call to Boycott TCGplayer: https://bsky.app/profile/tcgunioncwa.bsky.social/post/3lqdi3ggpbs22 TCGunion Reaches Closing Agreement: https://bsky.app/profile/tcgunioncwa.bsky.social/post/3lr6x3bkosk2n   A Fresh Look for Gatherer: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/a-fresh-look-for-gatherer   FDL Gaming Water Bottle Collab: https://bsky.app/profile/seraphsix.com/post/3lqapaoohv22j   Competitive Play Announcements: https://magic.gg/news/announcing-upcoming-rcqs-spotlight-events-eternal-weekends-and-more   Celebrate Pride: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/celebrate-pride-at-your-local-game-store-and-beyond   Desperate Ravings   Expectation-Setting on the Edge of Eternities Story: https://bsky.app/profile/grayhaem.bsky.social/post/3lqngzcths22o https://bsky.app/profile/grayhaem.bsky.social/post/3lqnhemxj6c2o https://bsky.app/profile/grayhaem.bsky.social/post/3lqnhw4wifk2i   Magic Funko: https://popsportal.com/funko-pop-game/funko-pop-magic-magic-the-gathering-oko-the-trickster-1093/ https://popsportal.com/funko-pop-game/funko-pop-magic-magic-the-gathering-ashiook-1094/ https://popsportal.com/funko-pop-game/funko-pop-magic-magic-the-gathering-fblthp-1095/ Splash Damage   Chris Perkins and Jeremy Crawford moved to Darrington Press (Daggerheart) https://darringtonpress.com/welcoming-chris-perkins-and-jeremy-crawford-to-our-team/    Desert Bus For Hope https://bsky.app/profile/desertbus.org/post/3lrglwbezgs2z  The Finisher   MagicCon Vegas 2025 starts tomorrow! So tell me: what are your plans for the event?

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Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_54P)   First Pick   FIN Picks   Evan  Summon: Knights of the Round Buster Sword Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Dark Confidant   Reuben Ancient Adamantoise Relm’s Sketching   PowrDragn Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis The Earth Crystal   Gather the Townsfolk   Regional Championship Roundup Metagame: https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpeqtascdh2b Day 2 Turnover: https://bsky.app/profile/optimustom.bsky.social/post/3lpfshjzgrs2m https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lphdb2c6is26 Top 8: https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpi4b6lqzx27 Champion: https://bsky.app/profile/starcitygames.bsky.social/post/3lpi6bqr2yz27   As we move on to Desperate Ravings.   Desperate Ravings   Secret Lair [REDACTED] at MagicCon: Atlanta: https://mcatlanta.mtgfestivals.com/en-us/magic-play/ticketed-play-schedule/ticketed-play-information.html?gtID=894074 Splash Damage   Gen Con Heist Sentencings: https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59569/first-gen-con-heist-crew-sentenced   Marshall Sutcliffe Hits 1M YouTube Followers With Wristwatch Revival: https://bsky.app/profile/ridiculous.chat/post/3lkxaszae622g   Daggerheart is here, the new TTRPG going for D&D’s crown: https://www.daggerheart.com/daggerheart-has-arrived/    The Finisher   The unofficial first day of summer, the day all the public pools open up for the season and the barbecue supplies go on sale, Memorial Day is coming up next week! So tell me: as the heat rises in the northern hemisphere for the coolest summer that will occur for the rest of our lives, tell me: what are your summer plans?

First Pick   FINAL FANTASY Roundup Where to Find Previews: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/where-to-find-final-fantasy-previews Ben Starr’s Clive Reveal: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1370820154988167361 Mechanics: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/final-fantasy-mechanics Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSDvLerVcNU Sephiroth’s Different Design: https://www.ign.com/articles/theres-a-reason-why-sephiroth-has-a-different-design-in-the-magic-the-gathering-set-but-director-tetsuya-nomura-cant-share-more-sparking-final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-speculation Secret Lairs: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-x-final-fantasy Turn-3 Infinite Combo in Precon: https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3lp5zzxqmv22y https://bsky.app/profile/orcgirlestrogen.bsky.social/post/3lp626q4zsk25   Gather the Townsfolk   Veteran Explorer Title Deadline Extended: https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3loqxglijp42u   Alchemy Rebalancing: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-may-12-2025   Sam’s Call For Audio Clips: https://bsky.app/profile/rhysticstudies.bsky.social/post/3lp5cioorrs2r   The Finisher   One of the greatest moments in the history of the internet, the famous Leeroy Jenkins moment from WoW, turned 20 years old this week. Feel old yet? Well, if not, tell me what you were up to 20 years ago and how you’ve changed.

First Pick   Explorer? I Hardly Know ‘Er: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcing-pioneer https://bsky.app/profile/heeyoit.bsky.social/post/3lojjj5tj422d   MTGA Reprint and Card Style Improvements: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/upcoming-improvements-to-reprints   And we move out of the First Pick to: Gather the Townsfolk thanks to our sponsor Mana Traders! The best tool to enhance your Magic Online experience. Use the code “MAGICMICS_54P” for 10% off your next subscription with Mana Traders.   Gather the Townsfolk   Final Fantasy Zenos yae Galvus alt borderless version https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1kh7b1q/ff_zenos_yae_galvus_alt_borderless_version/    MagicCon Atlanta: https://bsky.app/profile/mtgfestivals.com/post/3lojfmtvxex2y https://magic.gg/news/magiccon-atlanta-2025-gather-at-the-edge-of-eternities   Maria Bartholdi Undergoes Surgery: https://bsky.app/profile/missmariapants.bsky.social/post/3lo7dssrtzc2w   Splash Damage   Skype closes up after 22 years. MTGO outlived it.   The Finisher   May Day, May Day! The internationally celebrated workers’ day May Day was last week, so tell me: how did you celebrate the unofficial first day of summer?

First Pick   Hasbro Q1 Financial Report: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250423777421/en/Hasbro-Reports-First-Quarter-2025-Financial-Results https://old.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1k6r0nw/mtg_revenue_has_increased_by_45/ https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1k6pamf/mtg_grew_revenues_by_45_compared_to_last_year/   Gather the Townsfolk   Lady Lavinias new Influencer Marketing Manager https://www.instagram.com/p/DJFhzHyzvHF    The Ultimate Pencil Superdrop: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-the-ultimate-pencil-superdrop   MTGA Announcements: Of note, there is a "Pioneer Showcase" May 10-12, not Explorer: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-april-28-2025   Bobbie-Christine is Cancer-Free: https://bsky.app/profile/bobbiechristine.bsky.social/post/3lo2b47v7es2m   Amonkhet 8 years ago on 4/28 https://mtg.wiki/page/Amonkhet   Splash Damage   MTG Cushions Tariff Blow to Hasbro: https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/564495/magic-final-fantasy-hasbro-trump-tariffs https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59410/faced-tariffs-hasbro-raises-guidance-wotc   Diamond’s Bankruptcy Woes: https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/29/alliance-entertainment-submits-complaint-against-diamond-claiming-fraud-and-deception/ https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/28/motion-filed-to-turn-diamonds-chapter-11-to-chapter-7-or-dismissal/ https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59432/alliance-entertainment-sues-diamond-again https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59427/trustee-moves-convert-diamond-bankruptcy-chapter-7-liquidation-dismiss   The Finisher   For the first time in many years, four movies made more than $20 million at the box office: Sinners, A Minecraft Movie, The Accountant 2, and the 30th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith. The movies are back, baby! So tell me: what’s the movie coming soon that you're most excited for?

First Pick   Through the Omenpaths: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/through-the-omenpaths-and-digital-universes-beyond-updates No Pro Tour Spider-Man?: https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3lndmbfyfpc2y   No Universes Beyond Alchemy: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1363943510318780537   Gather the Townsfolk   Commander Updates: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-brackets-beta-update-april-22-2025 https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-bans-and-restrictions-april-22-2025 https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1364257499321995334   Updates to Arena Direct: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/updates-to-arena-direct-events-april-2025 WotC Pays for International Winners’ Taxes: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1363956177846931507   How WotC Fixed White: https://medium.com/@ari.nieh/how-we-fixed-white-a-case-study-in-niche-protection-balance-and-player-feedback-d374fe30e14d   The Finisher   It’s been less than 2 weeks since The Blue Prince released, a puzzle adventure game from designer and Magic Mythic Spoiler creator Tonda Ros, and it is doing gangbusters on the indie game scene. MTG is a hotbed of game designers, from Brian Kibler to Justin Gary to all of the folks who’ve worked for WotC over the decades. Well we’re gamers too! So tell me about your game, and why we should play it!

Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_54P)   First Pick (Basically: Tarkir is killing it)   Tarkir on Polygon: https://www.polygon.com/mtg-magic-the-gathering/556404/tarkir-dragonstorm-callback-set-rosewater-interview   TDM Demand “Exceptionally High”: https://magicuntapped.com/index.php/news/demand-for-tarkir-dragonstorm-exceptionally-high-says-wotc   TDM’s Balanced Limited: https://bsky.app/profile/sierkovitz.bsky.social/post/3lmrqdovl5s2l   Gather the Townsfolk   Celebs at PAX East for FF Debut Showcase Roundup Kenny Omega: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1361990375497142393/hkUtVN9.jpeg?ex=6800c3e2&is=67ff7262&hm=9714d021fe0705102d214359c3f08ff874a70413c2615a4d40523554c10cc639& https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1361990375807516752/Screenshot_2025-04-16_at_09.59.51.png?ex=6800c3e2&is=67ff7262&hm=02975534042839fb8699078b03bb7e144b32a84f9df7e18c57e0a8edf865ba27& Ben Starr: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1362110689782796359/image-224.png?ex=680133ef&is=67ffe26f&hm=ffa13fe6c2c6d7c7e8c8d0068aec8ba38c5c16d1c9b81e3e254b9c20b365f443&   Desert Bus Express: https://bsky.app/profile/desertbus.org/post/3lmsksmrub22l   Trans Lifeline Charity Tournament: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1360424759904440381/image.png?ex=6801008a&is=67ffaf0a&hm=b6ad111799e4675bfdc610e046d80f8afb2a99f18412f6d32c21539ef4a578e9&   Spotlight: Final Fantasy: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3lmrtbafbrb2i   Desperate Ravings   Ultra Pro and BCW Tariff Surcharge: https://bsky.app/profile/missourimtg.bsky.social/post/3lmum2kpcec2e https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1361821923633266778/IMG_0016.jpg?ex=6800cfc0&is=67ff7e40&hm=72b6db5ee59b033bcc7708106e015abb1461dfe9846f963efeb608805af8eb03&   Arena Direct Prize Trouble: https://x.com/VoxyTwitch/status/1912214235188191665?t=tXFSSdg4UTpPq_dEMUJe6w&s=19   Hasbro Stocks Plunge, HQ Move Decision Delayed: https://www.ripbs.org/news-and-culture/as-hasbro-stocks-plunge-decision-on-potential-hq-move-pushed-back-to-summer   Splash Damage   Blue Prince: https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3lmkd4kvxi22m https://mythicspoiler.com/blue_prince.html https://www.metacritic.com/game/blue-prince/ https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1360296135817953511/image.png?ex=6801317f&is=67ffdfff&hm=f9633e257b211a070d83c77d25a7975f66dc557e44892ebaf98c325c8c35c658& The Finisher   Tariff this, and tariff that. When is somebody gonna tear-off a punch line for the Finisher?

Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_54P)   First Pick   WotC Pulls Nile’s Ad: https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com/post/3lmfcltyy5s2f   Gather the Townsfolk   B&R Announcement: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-announcement-march-31-2025 https://bsky.app/profile/bmkibler.bsky.social/post/3lloqrekuxk2n https://bsky.app/profile/jupiterbrando.bsky.social/post/3llopwapoas25 https://bsky.app/profile/thequietfish.bsky.social/post/3llow75g3j22f https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1jp26w5/weeklymtg_discussing_the_march_31_2024_br_stream/ https://bsky.app/profile/cube.april.social/post/3lltyewnirc24   Secret Lair X Deadpool: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/announcing-secret-lair-redacted https://wpn.wizards.com/en/news/secret-lair-x-marvel-s-deadpool-available-in-wpn-stores-april-25   Arena State of the Game: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/state-of-the-game-2025-spring-edition   Dad Takes Son to Magic Con: https://www.menshealth.com/trending-news/a64088729/magic-the-gathering-for-parents/   LRR’s 50th PPR: https://bsky.app/profile/loadingreadyrun.com/post/3llhc4lzxjs2a   Desperate Ravings NRG Catches a Cheater: https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3lkwtovp6jk2t https://youtu.be/nPp3fdsxVyE   Going Infinite Maro’s Rabiah Ranking: https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/779564303654289408/hi-mark-how-would-you-rank-these-planes-in-order Splash Damage Lorcana Bans Two Cards: https://www.destructoid.com/disney-lorcana-banned-card-list/    Chris Perkins Leaves WotC: https://bsky.app/profile/chrisperkinsdnd.bsky.social/post/3llyvdjkphk2p The Finisher Tarkir Dragonstorm is now live on MTG Arena, Magic Online, and soon your friendly local game store. So now that the storm count is at 1, tell me: what’s the thing you’re looking forward to most with the new release?