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We've got a double helping of articles from the world of competitive play!
First, Corbin takes a look at Marcelo Cavalcante's journey from the mobile screen to the big stage: magic.gg/news/the-wee...
And next, thirty tricky rules interactions in Standard from Frank: magic.gg/news/metagam...
The card "Lightning Bolt". One red mana. Art: An illustration of a humanoid turtle being shocked so badly you can see the silhouette of his skeleton. Card type: Instant. Rarity: Promo. Rules text: Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
In the #MTGxTMNT Standard Showdown, channel radical ninja action at your local game store! Bring the thunder & earn yourself an exclusive Lightning Bolt promo ⚡ Mtg.social/W2PTMNT
An illustration of four humanoid turtles rushing towards the viewer. Each is holding a different weapon, from left to right, a pair of Sai, a bostaff, nunchucks and twin katana. To the left of the image reads: "Magic Spotlight Series. March 6-8, Richmond, VA."
⚔️ Don't let the Foot Clan hold you back from greatness ⚔️
Put those final touches on your deck builds 'cause #SpotlightTMNT is this weekend! Jump into the fray today ⬇️ Mtg.social/SpotlightTMNT
An illustration of four humanoid turtles, each holding different weapons, charging in to fight a singular fully armored man standing on a rooftop. Behind them, the skyline of a city glows in the moonlight. To the left of the image reads: "Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Magic Academy. March 6th - April 16th. Team up and Learn Magic."
From the rooftop to the pizza shop tabletop, now is a perfect time to learn how to play with the #MTGxTMNT Magic Academy!
Get hands-on training with the new co-op Turtle Team-Up experience to defeat Shredder 🐢 mtg.social/W2PTMNT
An illustration of a hulking mutated human fused into his armor, his helmet mask now a snarling maw. He holds a mutated humanoid turtle with one hand around his neck, his other hand pitched back preparing to attack the turtle. The turtle winces in pain, his nunchucks caught in the other creature's grip & unusable. Art by Chris Seaman.
What a cowabummer. #MTGxTMNT
An illustration of a humanoid rat with long well kept eye brows as he sits calmly, eyes closed, holding a steaming mug of tea. Around him, scraps of robots lay demolished. Across the image reads "Magic Spotlight Series. One Week."
Ready your ninja gear because #SpotlightTMNT is almost here! Take the leap into battle & sign up today to get the exclusive Super Shredder promo. Hit the link to learn more 💥 mtg.social/SpotlightTMNT
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Congratulations to Will Krueger, who won the Regional Championship in the United States after a marathon second game to earn the victory with Izzet Lessons!
Neilson Zhang
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Congratulations to Neilson Zhang, the winner of the Regional Championship in Canada with Dimir Midrange!
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Will list
Meet the Top 8 players and decks from the US Regional Championship! (4/4)
- Tyson Roylance (Bant Airbending)
- Will Krueger (Izzet Lessons)
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Silberman list
Meet the Top 8 players and decks from the US Regional Championship! (3/4)
- Maxx Kominowski (Izzet Lessons)
- Philip Silberman (Mono-Green Landfall)
John wager
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Oomkes
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Meet the Top 8 players and decks from the US Regional Championship! (2/4)
- John Wager (Spellementals)
- Matthew Oomkes (Elementals)
Elijah Herr
Elijah Herr list
Jason Reid
Jason Reid list
Meet the Top 8 players and decks from the US Regional Championship! (1/4)
- Elijah Herr (Simic Rhythm)
- Jason Reid (Spellementals)
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The Top 8 at the US Regional Championship in Milwaukee is set - you can catch all the Top 8 action live now at www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuDT...!
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Check out the Day 1 and Day 2 metagames from the US Regional Championship - and then tune into the broadcast at www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuDT...!
After 9 rounds at the US Regional Championship at #SCGMilwaukee, we have 2 remaining undefeated players!
- Sergey Krasheninnikov (Sultai Reanimator)
- Prez Kuhnke (Izzet Lessons)
With almost two dozen players close behind at 8-1, the Top 8 race is wide open heading into Day 2!
Round 5 standings
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Standings after five rounds of play at the US Regional Championship at #SCGMilwaukee! It's a true mix of archetypes, with relative newcomer Mono-Green Landfall very well represented!
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Tune in now for live coverage of Arena Championship 11! Our competitors are battling for their share of a $250,000 prize pool and the Arena title over two days of Standard!
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After a series of incredible drafts at #SpotlightEclipsed, it's all about Worlds for Valerie Jade!
Read more in The Week That Was: magic.gg/news/the-wee...
In this week's Metagame Mentor, Frank takes a look at the evolving state of Standard after the Pro Tour leading into this weekend's Arena Championship!
Read here: magic.gg/news/metagam...
Toxic rare pairs are also accepted on the battlefield.
Big stomp, big feels ❤️💚
Allies to Friends to Lovers!! ❤️💚
A card "Gilded Lotus" has an illustration of Nissa and Chandra. The pair stand closely as Chandra pins a flowering lotus broch on Nissa's shirt. Art by Merlin G.G
🌈This June, share your Pride with The Gathering!🌈
From June 5th-14th, Magic Presents: Pride is returning to local game stores with an exclusive promo & the chance for you to rep your favorite (Commander) ships ✨ mtg.social/Pride2026
Formidable Speaker is the most-played #MTGLorywn addition to Modern, boosting various decks from Eldrazi Ramp to Living End and Primal Prayers. But there's more to the story than that!
More on this week's Metagame Mentor: magic.gg/news/metagam...
A woman stands with her arms crossed, smiling at the viewer. Behind her, an illustration of a sunny farmland magically shifting into a darkened space with gnarwled trees. To the right of the image is text that reads: "Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Party Recap with Becca from Good Time Society."
Miss the omenpath to Lorwyn-Shadowmoor?
@thebeccascott.bsky.social from @goodtimesociety.com will catch you up on all the info you need to make a splash at the next #MTGLorwyn Commander Party! ✨ youtu.be/eVbcLq5JUdU
Valerie Jade with trophy
🏆 Congratulations to Valerie Jade, winner of Spotlight: Eclipsed! 🏆
After going 6-2 on Day 1, she went 3-0 in every single draft pod on Day 2, in both the Swiss and Top 8!
Top 8
☀️Congratulations to the Top 8 of Spotlight: Eclipsed! 🌙 They are:
Charles Wong
Remi Goupil
Christian Calcano
Dylan Pratt
Eli Swafford
Andrey Kovalevskiy
Valerie Jade
Jason Qiu
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Players at Spotlight: Eclipsed have completed their second draft of Day 2, and now only three rounds remain between them and a possible spot in the Top 8!
Remi Goupil
Congratulations to the last remaining undefeated player at Spotlight: Eclipsed, Remi Goupil!
Goupil has already navigated 8 rounds of Sealed and one draft without dropping a match. Now, only a single draft stands between him and a spot in the Top 8!
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The Limited Championship Qualifier in Toronto is underway!
Over 500 players are competing in Sealed and Draft for one of four invites to the inaugural Magic Limited Championship, a new addition to premier play in 2027!
