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MTG Singles Price Spikes June 2026: Some of the Biggest Market Movers
The biggest MTG singles price spikes of June 2026 span the entire market, from cheap Marvel speculation plays to a leaked Secret Lair Commander deck sending Miku, Divine Diva past $70 to a quietly compounding Premodern boom pushing Reserved List staples like Replenish toward $175. Add in the run-up to Marvel Super Heroes on June 26 and the Premodern Price Index up over 22% in 90 days, and June gave finance watchers something in every price bracket to track.

Greg Montique
2 days ago5 min read


Elestrals Sunstrike Banlist Dropped: Every Change Explained
Elestrals announced a Sunstrike format update today, effective June 27, 2026, just ahead of the June 28 premier. The list bans three enablers behind the dominant turn-one Stratomoth, Champion of Aeolus strategy plus Anocell, and limits six other cards including Eruption, Ectopossum, and Majursa to one copy each. We break down every change, why Elestrals made the call to hit enablers instead of the Champion itself, and what the format looks like heading into this weekend's pre

Greg Montique
4 days ago7 min read


Elestrals Sunstrike Is Finally Here And The Cards Look Incredible
Elestrals Sunstrike closes out the Divine Champions storyline with improved card quality, four distinct starter deck archetypes, and some of the most visually impressive chase cards in the game's history. This review covers the set's release, product lineup, collector highlights, production improvements, competitive implications, and the transition into Shattered Stars — Ethereal, helping both new and returning Casters understand why Sunstrike is one of 2026's most important

Greg Montique
Jun 156 min read


MTG Singles Price Spikes May 2026 | Some of the Biggest Market Movers
The biggest MTG singles price spikes of May 2026 came almost entirely from one Sunday afternoon. The May 18 banlist update detonated Modern, Pioneer, and Legacy in the same announcement, sending unbanned cards up by four-digit percentages and tanking format-defining staples overnight. Add Goblin Storm hitting Secret Lair on May 18 and the Secrets of Strixhaven market settling into clear winners, and you get every major May 2026 MTG market mover organized by price tier with th

Greg Montique
Jun 111 min read


Secret Lair Goblin Storm Sold Out in 34 Minutes & Scalpers Already Won
A breakdown of the Goblin Storm Secret Lair disaster, one of the fastest sellouts in recent memory, a scalper feeding frenzy, and a heartfelt statement from artist Wizard of Barge, who spent months on his dream project only to watch it get snatched by resellers before fans could even check out.

Greg Montique
May 197 min read


TCGplayer's Rob Bigler on Commander, Pokemon, and Why Your LGS Isn't Going Anywhere
An exclusive interview with TCGplayer's Rob Bigler unpacking the real sales data behind Magic, Pokemon, and the rising TCG stars, plus a look at the new tools helping local game stores compete in 2025 and beyond.

Greg Montique
May 127 min read


So What's The Problem with Pokemon TCG's Mega Evolution: Perfect Order?
Mega Evolution: Perfect Order is sitting on store shelves at near-MSRP prices, and the Pokemon TCG community has largely moved on. The set's small 124-card list, below-average ex pull rates, and lack of iconic fan-favorite Pokemon have kept scalpers away and demand low. Compared to Ascended Heroes, Perfect Order struggles to generate collector excitement. That said, competitive players will find real value in staples like Meowth ex and Rosa's Encouragement. A solid set in the

Greg Montique
Apr 97 min read


More MTG 2026 Release Dates Revealed: The Hobbit, Reality Fracture, & Star Trek
Wizards of the Coast has officially revealed the release dates for three major late-2026 Magic: The Gathering sets: The Hobbit, Reality Fracture, and Star Trek. Here’s a breakdown of each set’s launch date, the hype surrounding these highly anticipated releases, and how the MTG community is reacting. From Tolkien’s return to bold sci-fi crossovers and major in-universe story developments, 2026 is shaping up to be one of Magic’s most talked-about years.

Greg Montique
Feb 124 min read


Elestrals Divine Champions: Sunstrike | Anticipation Builds As Info Drops
Divine Champions: Sunstrike is shaping up to be one of the most important Elestrals releases yet. With a confirmed April 10, 2026 launch, starter decks, booster boxes, and early promo support, this set looks positioned to impact collectors, casual players, and the competitive scene alike. Here’s everything we know so far and why Sunstrike deserves your attention.

Greg Montique
Feb 63 min read


Early Reactions to MTG Lorwyn Eclipsed, and Why Nostalgia Still Wins
MTG community reactions to Lorwyn Eclipsed reveal why MTG nostalgia matters and why Wizards should lean into classic planes again.

Greg Montique
Jan 134 min read


Lorwyn Eclipsed Reveals: Check out the gallery & our Top 5 favorites!
A first look at Lorwyn Eclipsed card reveals, highlighting five intriguing designs and what they mean for Magic’s return to Lorwyn.

Greg Montique
Jan 64 min read


The Trading Card Game Landscape: Boom, Break, & Beyond
Let's look at the trading card game landscape, from pandemic-fueled booms to new challenges. How will the trading card game scene adapt?

Greg Montique
Feb 11, 20252 min read
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