Trading Card Game Blog: Pokemon, Lorcana & MTG News and Guides
Pokemon
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Mega Rayquaza Returns in Delta Reign!
Delta Reign — Mega Rayquaza ex Takes the Sky in ME:6 The dust has barely settled on 30th Celebration and the next set is already knocking. And this time, there's...
Mega Rayquaza Returns in Delta Reign!
Delta Reign — Mega Rayquaza ex Takes the Sky in ME:6 The dust has barely settled on 30th Celebration and the next set is already knocking. And this time, there's...
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Pokemons 30th Celebration - Everything You Need to Know
First off, thirty years of Pokemon is WILD. But putting our disbelief aside, we and everyone else are ramping up for one of the most anticipated TCG releases of 2026....
Pokemons 30th Celebration - Everything You Need...
First off, thirty years of Pokemon is WILD. But putting our disbelief aside, we and everyone else are ramping up for one of the most anticipated TCG releases of 2026....
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Pokemon's 30th Anniversary: MSRP Preorders for VIPs
Pokemon's 30th Anniversary set is coming up, and for this release we're changing how we're doing the VIP MSRP preorders. Rest assured - the spirit of the VIP program is...
Pokemon's 30th Anniversary: MSRP Preorders for ...
Pokemon's 30th Anniversary set is coming up, and for this release we're changing how we're doing the VIP MSRP preorders. Rest assured - the spirit of the VIP program is...
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What to know about Chaos Rising
Chaos Rising — Early Details on the 4th Mega Evolution Expansion Mega Evolution: Chaos Rising is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026. The English release of this set follows...
What to know about Chaos Rising
Chaos Rising — Early Details on the 4th Mega Evolution Expansion Mega Evolution: Chaos Rising is scheduled for release on May 22, 2026. The English release of this set follows...
Magic: The Gathering
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The History of Fetch Lands and Why They're So Expensive
Why Every Competitive Magic Player Wants Them (and Pays the Price) If you've spent any time looking into building a Magic: The Gathering deck—especially in Modern, Legacy, or Commander—you've probably...
The History of Fetch Lands and Why They're So E...
Why Every Competitive Magic Player Wants Them (and Pays the Price) If you've spent any time looking into building a Magic: The Gathering deck—especially in Modern, Legacy, or Commander—you've probably...
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How to Start Playing Magic: The Gathering on a Budget
Enjoy MTG Without Breaking the Bank Magic: The Gathering is one of the greatest card games ever made—but let's be honest, it can get expensive fast. Between new booster sets,...
How to Start Playing Magic: The Gathering on a ...
Enjoy MTG Without Breaking the Bank Magic: The Gathering is one of the greatest card games ever made—but let's be honest, it can get expensive fast. Between new booster sets,...
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MTG Format Breakdown: Limited vs. Constructed Formats
Magic: The Gathering (MTG) offers a variety of ways to play, grouped mainly into two broad categories: Limited and Constructed formats. Each offers a unique gameplay experience, deck-building style, and competitive...
MTG Format Breakdown: Limited vs. Constructed F...
Magic: The Gathering (MTG) offers a variety of ways to play, grouped mainly into two broad categories: Limited and Constructed formats. Each offers a unique gameplay experience, deck-building style, and competitive...
Accessories
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Top Budget Accessories for New TCG Collectors
Affordable Essentials for Pokémon, MTG, Lorcana, and One Piece Fans Getting into trading card games is exciting—but the costs can add up quickly. If you’re a new collector (or a...
Top Budget Accessories for New TCG Collectors
Affordable Essentials for Pokémon, MTG, Lorcana, and One Piece Fans Getting into trading card games is exciting—but the costs can add up quickly. If you’re a new collector (or a...
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Top 5 Deck Boxes for TCG Players in 2025
Whether you’re headed to a local tournament or just organizing your favorite decks at home, a solid deck box is one of the most important accessories in your TCG arsenal....
Top 5 Deck Boxes for TCG Players in 2025
Whether you’re headed to a local tournament or just organizing your favorite decks at home, a solid deck box is one of the most important accessories in your TCG arsenal....
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What Every Competitive Player Brings to Tournaments: Pokémon, MTG, Lorcana & One Piece
When it comes to serious trading card game play, showing up with just a deck isn’t enough. Whether you're entering a Pokémon League Cup, a Magic Grand Prix, a Lorcana Challenge,...
What Every Competitive Player Brings to Tournam...
When it comes to serious trading card game play, showing up with just a deck isn’t enough. Whether you're entering a Pokémon League Cup, a Magic Grand Prix, a Lorcana Challenge,...
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How to Store and Protect Your Cards
Whether you're a lifelong collector or just getting back into the hobby, one thing is clear: Pokémon cards aren't just pieces of cardboard—they're investments, memories, and sometimes even retirement plans....
How to Store and Protect Your Cards
Whether you're a lifelong collector or just getting back into the hobby, one thing is clear: Pokémon cards aren't just pieces of cardboard—they're investments, memories, and sometimes even retirement plans....
Common Lands
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Meet the Party: Stuart
Meet the Party: Stuart Next up in our Meet the Party series is Stuart, the co-founder and operational engine behind Common Lands. From fulfillment and distributor relationships to the store's...
Meet the Party: Stuart
Meet the Party: Stuart Next up in our Meet the Party series is Stuart, the co-founder and operational engine behind Common Lands. From fulfillment and distributor relationships to the store's...
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Meet the Party: Daniel
Each month we pause our campaign to shine the torch on one of the people behind Common Lands. This month, we have Daniel, a senior sales associate who has been...
Meet the Party: Daniel
Each month we pause our campaign to shine the torch on one of the people behind Common Lands. This month, we have Daniel, a senior sales associate who has been...
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Meet the Party: Sean
Next up in our Meet the Party series is Common Lands co-founder Sean. He's the technical brains behind much of what we do, with a long history in tabletop and...
Meet the Party: Sean
Next up in our Meet the Party series is Common Lands co-founder Sean. He's the technical brains behind much of what we do, with a long history in tabletop and...
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Meet the Party: Terrence
Welcome to the first installment of Meet the Party, our new blog series where we highlight the people behind Common Lands. First up we're introducing Terrence, our store manager. Meet...
Meet the Party: Terrence
Welcome to the first installment of Meet the Party, our new blog series where we highlight the people behind Common Lands. First up we're introducing Terrence, our store manager. Meet...
