Magic: The Gathering
PulseAugur coverage of Magic: The Gathering — every cluster mentioning Magic: The Gathering across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
- 2026-07-14 product_launch Magic: The Gathering announced a new expansion in collaboration with Star Trek, available for preorder. source
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AI helps developer build Pokémon VGC search engine inspired by Magic: The Gathering database
A developer used an AI model, likely Claude, to create a search engine for Pokémon VGC, inspired by the Magic: The Gathering card database Scryfall. The project involved converting data from the open-source Pokémon Show…
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Brandon Sanderson praises upcoming MTG Star Trek set
Brandon Sanderson, a renowned fantasy author, has expressed his admiration for the upcoming Magic: The Gathering set that incorporates elements from Star Trek. He specifically highlighted a card featuring Captain Kirk, …
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AI Astra designs Magic the Gathering deck, passes informal benchmark
An AI named Astra has successfully designed a Magic the Gathering deck and used it to defeat a bot on the Arena platform. This achievement is notable as it represents passing an informal benchmark that AIs have previous…
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Author Zvi Mowshowitz explores writer's anxiety and motivation
Zvi Mowshowitz's latest post, "On Writing #3," explores the anxieties and motivations of writers, particularly the fear of losing one's ability or "blowing it." He draws parallels to competitive gaming, like Magic: The …
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Magic: The Gathering unveils Masters of the Universe Secret Lair drop
Magic: The Gathering is releasing a new Secret Lair drop themed around Masters of the Universe. This special edition will feature a reprint of the popular Commander staple, Command Tower, with artwork inspired by Castle…
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Magic: The Gathering reveals Masters of the Universe drops; Marvel drops Lego Avengers: Doomsday trailer
Wizards of the Coast has announced new Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair drops featuring characters from Masters of the Universe, including He-Man and Skeletor. Separately, Marvel released a surprise trailer for Avengers…
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New AI model predicts Magic: The Gathering picks before release
Researchers have developed DraftFM, a novel foundation model designed for the "day-zero" drafting scenario in Magic: The Gathering. This model can predict player picks for new expansions even before any actual gameplay …
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Magic: The Gathering releases The Hobbit-themed Secret Lair with LOTR art
Magic: The Gathering has released its Secret Lair Drops themed around The Hobbit. A standout card from this collection is Diabolic Intent, which features artwork inspired by The Lord of the Rings.
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Avatar Designer Advocates for Underrated MTG Commander Card
A lead designer for the "Avatar: The Last Airbender" Universes Beyond crossover for Magic: The Gathering believes a specific MTG Commander card is underrated. The designer highlighted a card related to the Water Tribes,…
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FC 27, Hatsune Miku Magic Deck, and Final Fantasy VII Director Discuss Physical Media
EA Sports FC 27 is introducing a new open-world mode called "The Grounds," designed to resemble PlayStation Home for football fans. Separately, Magic: The Gathering is collaborating with Hatsune Miku for a Secret Lair C…
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Next-gen Xbox to feature unprecedented backward compatibility; gaming news roundup
A new Xbox console, codenamed Project Helix, is reportedly being developed with the capability to play every Xbox game ever released, including PC titles. This ambitious backward compatibility feature aims to create the…
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Star Wars enters Dungeons & Dragons, sparking Magic: The Gathering concerns
Hasbro is bringing Star Wars into Dungeons & Dragons, a move that has raised concerns about the company potentially transforming the tabletop role-playing game into something more akin to Magic: The Gathering. This deve…
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Magic: The Gathering Dreamcast Translation Uses AI Tools
A fan has developed an English translation for the Dreamcast version of Magic: The Gathering, claiming it was only "slightly" AI-assisted. Despite the developer's assertion that AI was not directly used for translation,…
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Magic: The Gathering revenue surges amid delayed adulthood economy
Magic: The Gathering has achieved its best year ever, generating $1.72 billion in revenue, a 59% increase. This surge is linked to a decline in doll sales, suggesting that millennials are investing in nostalgic games ra…
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Magic: The Gathering reveals future sets including Marvel tie-in and Kamigawa return
Magic: The Gathering is set to explore new realms with "Titanbreach," a future set that will delve into the lore of Zhalfir and Kamigawa. This upcoming release is also expected to feature a Marvel tie-in, expanding the …
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Hasbro targets 'kidults' with card games and adult-focused toys, boosting revenue
Hasbro is shifting its business strategy to focus more on adult consumers, or "kidults," rather than solely on children. This pivot, led by CEO Chris Cocks, involves prioritizing card games like "Magic: The Gathering" a…
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Stardew Valley and Magic: The Gathering announce 'Secret Lair' collaboration
A collaboration between the farming simulation game Stardew Valley and the trading card game Magic: The Gathering has been announced. This partnership will introduce a 'Secret Lair' product, details of which are expecte…
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Polymarket's mysterious corporate structure raises questions
Polymarket, a prediction market, has a corporate structure that is raising questions, particularly its operation in Panama. This has led to confusion even among former employees, and is compounded by the fact that its C…
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Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture set revives Lorwyn Five characters
Magic: The Gathering's new set, Reality Fracture, is set to bring back the iconic Lorwyn Five characters after a two-decade hiatus. The set will feature 16 newly revealed cards, including Echoverse equivalents and the a…
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Stardew Valley and Magic: The Gathering collaborate on new Secret Lair card set
Magic: The Gathering has released a new "Secret Lair" product featuring artwork and themes inspired by the popular farming simulation game, Stardew Valley. This limited edition drop allows players to bring the charm of …