The Jordan Aisaka Memorial Tournament

The Jordan Aisaka Memorial Tournament

Chris CornejoCommunity, Events, Livestreams

Last October, a light went out in the Magic community. Jordan Aisaka unexpectedly and suddenly passed away due to a brain aneurysm. The ripples of grief from this event were felt far and wide; while Jordan may have been a Seattle local, his love and enthusiasm for the game left an impact well outside his hometown. While Jordan did play …

Commander Decks to Play at Magic Events

Commander Decks to Play at Magic Events

Janel SantaCruz CampbellCommander, Events

Spell Table’s ability to let people play Magic over the internet is a fantastic benefit for the community, but it can be tough to enjoy some Commander archetypes this way. Whether you’re searching an opponent’s library or playing creatures out of their graveyard, it can be hard when opponents are across the screen. That’s why the return of Magic events …

The Gauntlet 2023: Fables

Your Guide to The Gauntlet 2023: Fables

Chris CornejoEvents

The Gauntlet 2023: Fables is coming to you live from Bellevue Mox Boarding House on Sunday! This year’s competition will benefit Game to Grow, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the use of games of all kinds for therapeutic and educational purposes, as well as community growth.  This is the ninth Gauntlet event hosted by Gamers Engaged, a national non-profit. For …

The Game's Future, according to Magic 30

The Game’s Future, According to Magic 30

Jason KrellEvents

Magic: the Gathering is a different game than it was 30 years ago. When it first released, no one could have predicted just how long it would last, how popular it would become and how much change was needed to reach those points. But if Magic is hoping to reach another 30 years and beyond, it will need to keep …

How Magic reached 30 years

How Magic reached 30 years

Jason KrellEvents

A sea of Magic fans churned through The Expo at World Market Center, ebbing and flowing through the Magic 30 show floor like the tide. Thousands upon thousands came to Las Vegas for the vendors, artists and experiences of the event, all due to their love of the game. As they cracked packs, acquired merch and shuffled up to play …

Your Most Magic Moments

Card KingdomEvents

What is your most Magic moment? Is it a close win or a spectacular turn? Was it the feeling of good company, laughter and conversation among those across the table from you? We want to know what keeps you coming back to this community and the game we love. To celebrate the players who keep Magic going, and in honor …

Come Find Card Kingdom at Magic 30!

Card KingdomEvents

Magic 30, Wizards of the Coast’s celebration of Magic: The Gathering‘s 30th anniversary, takes place this weekend from Friday to Sunday — and Card Kingdom will be there to enjoy the festivities right there with you. We’re thrilled to be part of the Magic 30 celebration, and we want nothing more than to meet with the community and be a …

Arena Championship Issues: Assessing the Value of Alchemy

Mason ClarkAlchemy, Events, Standard

This past weekend Wizards of the Coast held a huge tournament: the first Arena Championship. It featured some of the best players in the world — with names like Shōta Yasooka and Sam Rolph — who battled it out for $200,000 dollars in prizes. When looking at the event from the outside, it had everything needed to be a spectacle …