Today we're banning Seeker of Skybreak in Pauper. This was the result of a lot of discussion on the CFP, and I encourage you to read or watch our reasoning where we cover our heuristics for combos like this, why now, thoughts on Sneaky Snacker, and more. Watch here: youtu.be/_uuwIsGA9Mc #wotcstaff

Hawkeye's Bow + Seeker of Skybreak combo has now won all three Magic Online Pauper challenges this week. For those who have played with/against it so far - any thoughts? #wotcstaff

We don’t make the rules. Nelly makes the rules. Welcome to Canada @gavinverhey.bsky.social. And the rest of you? Go watch this episode of North 100 Showdown!

Something new today: Wizards Showdown! I brought in a cast to draft Marvel Super Heroes (including the lead designers Mark Rosewater and Dave Humpherys!), tell stories, and throw down. Who takes it down? Come and watch!! youtu.be/N4DIOGR5oyE #wotcstaff

You keen eyes Magic viewers likely already knew that we had @gavinverhey.bsky.social visiting this past weekend. Would you be surprised to hear we filmed some CONTENT with him? Of course you’re not. That’s what we do 😛 So here’s this weeks TapTapConcede. youtu.be/GjGnMhTalnw

Had a blast playing this with the LRR crew! Check it out!

Every con, @gavinverhey.bsky.social and I have a tradition of celebrating our joy and friendship and the value of gathering together. It is absolutely my favorite thing to do at magic con.

This year our goal is to provide #TrevorProject & #TransLifeline with $150,000 of support. The best way to help is to attend the #Magic event that is as unique and joyous as the people we support. Get tickets at CommanderSealed.com and help our LBGTQ+ allies

What should you expect at the Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease? How should you build your deck? Today, I dig in and walk you through my prerelease tips! Check it out: youtu.be/NNsdf8B_9oo

Are you ready to SLAY? The one and only @gavinverhey.bsky.social joins the Spell Slayers for their premiere episode! You don't want to miss this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iqmm... #MagicTheGathering

Today we made a few changes (and shared plenty of thoughts) around Commander. There's a pair of articles up on the website, and I have a video covering everything. What happened and why? What are we looking at? Watch: youtu.be/teecio_rTG0 #wotcstaff

Join me today as I open up and build a #MTGLorwyn prerelease pack, start to finish, and share tips along the way: Watch: youtu.be/IB03lUzNSmU #wotcstaff

What should you play in the #MTGLorwyn prerelease? I cover that in my prerelease primer today! Prepare yourself for your prerelease! Watch: youtu.be/qKc1V1tegF0 #wotcstaff

During this episode Team Uber Cube is honored to be joined by @gavinverhey.bsky.social . Tune in as we chat on cubes that capture an era in Magic’s history! Thanks for listening, subscribing, 5-star reviews and as always happy cubing! ubercube.buzzsprout.com/1989337/epis...

Today, we are doing the Commander Format Panel member rotation I mentioned when the panel formed last year. Thanks to everybody on the panel for their work, and a warm welcome to @budgetcommander.bsky.social and @highermtg.bsky.social! Read: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno... #wotcstaff

I Have 5 Questions for Gavin Verhey: youtu.be/B8EYZrhPdSI Join me for 5 games and 5 questions with @gavinverhey.bsky.social, Principal Game Designer for Magic: The Gathering! #MagicTheGathering

Are you ready for Avatar The Last Airbender Prerelease? Well, today we are playing Magic: The Gathering's newest set with @wheeler.bsky.social, @voxytwitch.bsky.social, and @theasianavenger.bsky.social! Check out our card bending skills here: youtu.be/NmPdeeyPuHI #MagicTheGathering

Today, after a trial unban period, we are re-banning High Tide in Pauper. This is due to a combination of power level, impact on player experience, and impact on the format as a whole. Interested in a more detailed breakdown? #wotcstaff

1v1 Magic is full of lessons and strategies you can use to up your Commander gameplay. This episode, we’ve enlisted help from some of the best of the best: pro players, competitive streamers, and hall of famers. Get ready for a ton of level-up moments: youtu.be/5kDU67RVIhY

Hi Pauper players! I wanted to provide an update on High Tide. With the wider Magic B&R announcement moved two weeks earlier, we will now be making our check-in (and any potential B&R update) that day as well. So that's November 10th. You'll hear more at that time! #wotcstaff

What are your favorite commons and uncommons for Commander OTHER than just top staples? Hit me with some faves! Here's one that has been a big overperformer for me. Chips in for a ton of damage, and pretty easily to start making a 1/1 every turn with this in many blue decks. Nice card! #wotcstaff

Come for the Pauper content, stay for the Gavin ASMR that is the last 15 minutes of the video!

As a kid, I fell in love with Star Trek - the exploration, characters, and dilemmas alike. So it was incredible to lead design a set covering the whole series! (Shout-out to @ethanfleischer.bsky.social who led vision!) I can't wait for you to see (and draft!) it in November 2026. Engage!

Good Morning Magic! Get ready for a VERHEY special episode of #ExtraTurns. Principle Magic Designer @gavinverhey.bsky.social is here to take on a pod full of Commanders that he created (also featuring Salubrious Snail!) Don't miss it: youtu.be/6of5iD_QppM

Really special week at Wizards: the Commander Summit. We brought out everyone on the Commander Format Panel who could make it for three days of talking, collaborating, and, of course, playing Commander! So happy to be surrounded in working on this format with so many smart and passionate people. ❤️

Hey Pauper players! Wanted to give an update as we end August - we're still evaluating High Tide. The format continues to evolve and we'd like a bit more time. You can still expect a check in (and option to ban) before the Nov B&R date, in late Sept/early Oct. Thanks! #wotcstaff

What card would you put in THIS deck? 😆 I can't wait to see whatever deranged deck somebody builds with this Unknown prize card: #wotcstaff

Seems good #wotcstaff

Got my weird promo Kor Skyfishers signed here at GenCon. How many of you even knew these existed??? I look forward to defeating people in Pauper with my signed, no expansion symbol cards that advertise the website for the very game we're already playing: #wotcstaff

Had a blast swinging by our #MTGxSpiderMan off-site here at SDCC! It really makes you say, "BRING ME PICTURES OF SPIDERMAN!" #wotcstaff

The #MTGEternities prerelease is this weekend - so how should you be building your prerelease deck? Today I cover tips and a guide to the ten two-color archetypes. Let's get ready to blast off! Watch: youtu.be/WrtHVcjwEDE #wotcstaff

Absolutely bananas night last night doing night one of My Chemical Romance's new tour. They *literally* set the stage on fire!

In #MTGEternities Commander, you'll find some brand new dual lands that finish up some old cycles. But... Why here? Why now? And why in Commander decks and not a main set?? Today, I run you through the whole history - and what you can expect in the future! Watch: youtu.be/VZMdLcnxUwg #wotcstaff

Last year, we finally made enemy Odyssey filterlands. That went well - and other land cycles still need finishing up... So starting with #MTGEternities we're gradually rolling out enemy cycling+tango lands in precons! (Just shown on @commandcast.bsky.social!) Commanders and Cubers rejoice!

Thanks, Moogles! How'd we do recreating this? (With @itsannamargaret.com, @zabracus.bsky.social, and @parkerbliss.bsky.social) #wotcstaff

Sorry, I'm in the tank

The meta at Paupergeddon was FANTASTIC. 6 archetypes in T8, a diverse day 2 field, and the whole thing was won by CAW-GATE - one of just 5 copies in 1106 players! In my 22 matches over the weekend, I faced 16 different decks! It's so varied and fun. Give Pauper a try! #wotcstaff

Some people prepare for High Tide with sideboard choices. This guy prepares with wardrobe choices:

Out here at Paupergeddon in Italy, where a whopping 1106 players have shown up! That makes this... the biggest Pauper event EVER! It's been amazing watching this community grow and grow. It's like 400 people larger than my first one in 2023. Let's play some Pauper!! #wotcstaff

Today I have a totally normal video all about the new Sonic the Hedgehog x Magic Secret Lair! Yep. Nothing weird happens. Especially not in the first 30 seconds. You can watch this very regular Good Morning Magic episode here: youtu.be/pTZixxJHHLo #wotcstaff

I've heard from a lot of people that they have been drafting FINAL FANTASY nonstop. And... Okay, yeah, so have I. What about the draft format do you think makes you keep coming back? What is the secret sauce? (Or, if you don't like it, tell me what you don't like!) #wotcstaff

"Play the game; see the Overworld." -- @gavinverhey.bsky.social, 2025

How much does it make a difference to you that Rinoa creates a 1/1 legendary Dog named Angelo versus just creating a 1/1 Dog with the same art that is clearly Angelo? Like the extra flavor nod? Not worth the extra words/unique token? Same either way? Let me know! #wotcstaff

This MagicCon I finally got to meet someone I've followed for years. When he introduced himself I fanboyed out and was like we have to take a photo! This is the face behind @cardboard-crack.bsky.social! Thanks for all the laughs, commentary, and heartfelt introspection on Magic. ❤️❤️ #wotcstaff

Are you ever just like "Wow. I live here??" If not, Seattle may be right for you:

(He's been here the whole time.)

Celebrity Chaos Draft with @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social live on stage here at MagicCon featuring almost every pack ever made. Literally placed in a treasure chest. This is unreal: #wotcstaff

New job title incoming:

There's a rules change to commander coming with Edge of Eternities that allows for Vehicles and Spacecraft to be Commanders! Why are we doing this? What's the history here? And what's a Spacecraft?? Watch: youtu.be/w75DcnrdoTc #wotcstaff

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