Magic Mics Podcast

PRIMARY SPONSOR:   Use the promo  manapool.com/promo/magicmics  to get 5000 mana, that's $5 free, while supplies last at  manapool.com. Use ManaTraders.com Promo Code: MAGICMICS_4CI for 10% off your next subscription! 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 First Pick   Year End Magic Mics Recap   Best Selling Sets of 2025: https://old.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1q068h6/the_best_selling_sets_of_2025_were_final_fantasy/   Gather the Townsfolk   Kai Budde Update: https://x.com/i/status/2001743422223454597   Black Nerds in USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/12/29/black-nerds-magic-the-gathering-community/87846728007/   Urza's Legacy Survey Sheets: https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1pzq49v/anyone_know_anything_about_these_urzas_legacy/   Desperate Ravings   Arena Direct Distribution Issues: https://x.com/i/status/2003144371039080794 https://bsky.app/profile/jupiterbrando.bsky.social/post/3maa67oqxyc2y   The Finisher   It's New Year's Eve! So as we say goodbye to 2025, tell me: what have you learned this year?

PRIMARY SPONSOR:   Use the promo  manapool.com/promo/magicmics  to get 5000 mana, that's $5 free, while supplies last at  manapool.com. Use ManaTraders.com Promo Code: MAGICMICS_4CI for 10% off your next subscription! 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   First Pick   Maro's Lorwyn Eclipsed Teaser: https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/803004920167120896/maros-lorwyn-eclipsed-teaser-before-previews   Gather the Townsfolk   Plans for Brawl: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/brawl-our-plans https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3ma3ardxuh22r Samma Harr, Judge Program Manager: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3ma2gbclcny2y   Upping the Flavor Text: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/802760496210165760/i-wish-more-cards-had-flavor-text https://bsky.app/profile/mtgds.bsky.social/post/3m7tifc77ik2v   Desperate Ravings   Mana Pool's Growth: https://bsky.app/profile/manapool.com/post/3ma5h7ckkjc2r The Finisher   The talk of the town this week was High Perfect Morcant. Not only for the new keyword Blight which is coming in Lorwyn Eclipsed, but also the big lady hoof-toes. Now, I'm no Quentin Tarantino but I am an aficiona-toe and we are on the internet where we enjoy a good tootsie, so tell me: what Magic art feet-ures your favorite trotters?

PRIMARY SPONSOR:   Use the promo  manapool.com/promo/magicmics  to get 5000 mana, that's $5 free, while supplies last at  manapool.com. Use ManaTraders.com Promo Code: MAGICMICS_4CI for 10% off your next subscription! 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   First Pick   World Championship Roundup Standard Metagame Breakdown: https://magic.gg/news/magic-world-championship-31-standard-metagame-breakdown Trophy: https://bsky.app/profile/cutemonster.bsky.social/post/3m7beisqwcc2u https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7bdgaudv22e https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7g7fuuf2s2l Top 8: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7eleuqmwa2a Player of the Year Ken Yukuhiro Champion Seth Manfield: https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7gqe7jyne22 https://bsky.app/profile/playmagic.com/post/3m7gsd7af3h2u The Take-Back Heard 'Cross the Internet: https://imgur.com/judge-allows-seth-to-takeback-spell-Jwt1Es7 https://youtube.com/shorts/pKQXDecUB7U?si=a8Bh93LRg7Jc_FEs https://youtu.be/Kq5we40GpUs?si=UKgHD6qo9MuM9GB6   Minh (PharmacistJudge) — 8:24 PM I am going to weigh in here.  The policy was made in 2018 and the line is drawn at information gained.  People are arguing that Ken allowing the spell to resolve is information gained.  It isn't.  Look at the boardstate and importantly look at Ken's decklist (which is open information).  Ken has {U/G}{G.B} and Cavern.  His decklist has Bitter Triumph (non-relevant spell to the situation) and Urgent Necropsy (which he can't cast).  He already cycled his 1 copy of Webstrike Elite earlier.  The funny thing is, this takeback is allowed because it is the World Championship.  This is a rare time where decklists are open and public.  So Seth Manfield knows Ken has no responses because he has seen the decklist.  So Ken saying something resolves is not information gained.   If you allow that it resolves as being information if the player has no potential plays, players are incentivized to say "it resolves" as fast as possible to close the takeback window.  That makes the tournament environment much worse.  The rules for takebacks are part of the tournament rules. The tournament rules are the same whether you are at a local FNM or the World Championship.  If you want little timmy at FNM to have takebacks, you must allow the world champions to have some as well.  Consistency is key especially when writing policy.    Gather the Townsfolk   Marvel Super Heroes Preview  https://scryfall.com/search?q=set%3Amsh%2Cmsc%2Cmar+date%3A2026-06-26&order=set&as=grid&unique=prints    Splash Damage   New Star Wars CCG https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-collectible-card-game    Riftbound Big Events   The Finisher   The first of the Lorwyn stories dropped this week. Go read them! But for first article spoilers: four Strixhaven students get tricked into Lorwyn and accidentally awaken the Carrier of Twilight. Now, I done messed up a few times in my younger years… but I never tripped and fell and accidentally triggered The Great Aurora, so tell me: what was your biggest mistake in college?

PRIMARY SPONSOR:   Use the promo  manapool.com/promo/magicmics  to get 5000 mana, that's $5 free, while supplies last at  manapool.com. Use ManaTraders.com Promo Code: MAGICMICS_4CI for 10% off your next subscription! 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   First Pick   Secret Lair x Monster Hunter Rescinded: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/back-to-the-drawing-board-with-secret-lair-x-monster-hunter   Original Announcement Taken Down: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-monster-hunter-superdrop   Gather the Townsfolk   Buy-a-Box Ending: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1443377754887295128/bafkreiaez6cwjp7bzbr32prmmopmm5eqgos7bmzlecx267yhuuvf4y5khmjpeg.png?ex=6928d9c9&is=69278849&hm=f09c1902ee67ccf5bf6203b2ac33b8cb378584e0a8799682a440e9dda4c1721a&   Spellseekers: https://bskx.app/profile/tolariancommunitycollege.com/post/3m6huse57ks2u https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TruZW-VUywE   World Championship Viewer's Guide: https://magic.gg/news/world-championship-31-viewers-guide   TradeMagic: https://trademagic.gg/welcome   As we move on to Desperate Ravings.   Desperate Ravings   MagicCon Mythic VIP Bundle:   Over 7000 Cards in 2025: https://bsky.app/profile/seraphsix.com/post/3m66q4phz2c2v The Finisher   December is here, and with it the 25 days of Christmas. So as we start our advent calendars and get our shopping done, tell me: what are your hopes for this holiday season?

PRIMARY SPONSOR:   Use the promo  manapool.com/promo/magicmics  to get 5000 mana, that's $5 free, while supplies last at  manapool.com. Use ManaTraders.com Promo Code: MAGICMICS_4CI for 10% off your next subscription! 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   First Pick   Banned and Restricted Announcement: https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/410942703623208960/1437472048397025340/image.png?ex=691e926b&is=691d40eb&hm=f59e25cf9314200841b2c99c1bfdc08290e94f8019c5ebd727a54d4c56975b7c&=&format=webp&quality=lossless&width=575&height=1082 https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-november-10-2025 Explanation of High Tide Ban: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/explanation-of-the-pauper-high-tide-ban-for-november-10-2025 Targeted B&R Dates for 2026: https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3m5h7t7d7wr25   Gather the Townsfolk   TCGPlayer, WotC's Preferred Online Marketplace: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Wizards-of-the-Coast-Names-TCGplayer-the-Preferred-Online-Marketplace-for-Wizards-Play-Network/e0cbe025-02d1-4963-a16b-67fd33b21685?utm_source=email-mkt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=buy_mtg_nl_11122025_wpnpreferred&utm_content=announcement&lid=1qjg3hp6v1lo https://wpn.wizards.com/en/news/wizards-of-the-coast-names-tcgplayer-preferred-online-marketplace   Free Arena Wins for Playing In-Store: https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/post/3m5ca3bgbba2z $100 Bills Folded Incorrectly: https://old.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/1owsitz/this_might_be_the_worst_cross_promotion_ive_ever/   Trick Leaves Wizards: https://bsky.app/profile/trickjarrett.com/post/3m5coyahhxc24   Voice of Toph joins Pack It Up: https://bsky.app/profile/benbatemanmtg.bsky.social/post/3m5z7wta3h22j    Secret Lair: Monster Hunter: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-monster-hunter-superdrop   Free Cabbage Companion: https://bskx.app/profile/mtgnerdgirl.bsky.social/post/3m5wqib6fb22h   Splash Damage   MTG Creators in Riftbound Preview Season: https://riftbound.leagueoflegends.com/en-us/news/announcements/spiritforged-preview-season/ The Finisher   As we just mentioned, League of Legends: Riftbound is on its way from the summoner's rift! We've reported on Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh, Hearthstone, Flesh & Blood, Marvel Snap, One Piece, Disney Lorcana, more than 1 Star Wars TCG, and more over the nine year history of the podcast. So tell me: how can Riftbound stick around as long as MTG?