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 …

This Day in Magic History First World Championship

This Day in Magic History: The First World Championship (August 18th-20, 1994)

Jacob LacknerEvents, Standard

Welcome back to another edition of “This Day in Magic History.” Today, we’re going to take a look at the most important event in the history of competitive Magic. On Aug. 18, 1994 the very first Magic World Championship began in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This was not only the first time someone could claim the title of Magic world champion, it was …

Magic 30

Everything to Know About Magic 30

Jason KrellEvents

Magic: The Gathering is celebrating its 30th anniversary in Las Vegas this year, and Wizards of the Coast have given players a complete rundown of everything happening at the event before tickets sales go live on Aug. 11.  From special promo cards, to unique panels and the Magic World Championship XXVIII, there is something to do for every kind of …

What Should You Bring to Commandfest?

Tom AndersonEvents

Commandfests are back, and preparation for a big day at a huge MTG event is essential. Tom lists must-have items to make the most of the day! How excellent is it, as Magic players, to once again find ourselves in the middle of Commandfest season?! Even if it might have been called something else last time you were here, the …

3 Ways to Prepare for Your RCQ

Mason ClarkEvents, Strategy

The first RCQ season is coming up, and Mason is here to give some advice on how to prepare for the mental game that is tournament Magic. Regional Championship Qualifiers start this weekend for Atlanta. Being the first big paper thing back that people can qualify for from Wizards, thousands of Magic players will start going to their local LGS …