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The Cardboard Chronicles
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The latest news, reviews, and musings in the Magic: The Gathering, Pokemon, and the wide world of TCG!
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Why did Magic preview the Marvel Super Heroes set so far ahead of release?
The answer has more to do with scale, licensing, and long-term planning than hype.

Let's look at the strategy:
www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/marvel-...

#MTG #MagicTheGathering #UniversesBeyond #MTGCommunity #MTGNews
December 16, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Choosing the right Magic: The Gathering playstyle can change how the game feels forever.
Aggro, control, combo, or midrange. Find what fits you.

🔮 Read more:
www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/mystica...

#MTG #MagicTheGathering #MTGCommunity #Commander #EDH #MTGStrategy #MTGDecks
December 15, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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Brew wisdom with fire. 🔥🍵
Master the Iroh, Grand Lotus Commander deck and unlock insane value with spell recursion & valuable Lessons.

Full guide 👉
www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/good-le...

#MTG #Commander #EDH #MagicTheGathering #Iroh #MTGDecks #CommanderMTG #AvatarMTG
December 12, 2025 at 3:18 PM
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Magic Singles December is heating up 🔥
Cards that were budget staples are spiking, plus surprising returns brought on by the standard meta shift.

See which singles are moving fast at 👉 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/mtg-sto...

#MTG #MTGFinance #MagicSingles #MTGInvesting #MagicTheGathering
December 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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Starting a Magic: The Gathering collection without blowing your budget is totally possible. Smart buys. Real value. Zero FOMO.

Read the guide 👉 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/mystica...

#MTG #MagicTheGathering #TCG #CardGames #MTGFinance #BudgetMTG #MTGCommunity
December 8, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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The Elestrals Artemis deck in Lifestream is downright nasty 👻🫎
Suppress effects + Spooky Moose = total board lockdown.

👉 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/artemis...

#Elestrals #ElestralsArtemis #Lifestream #TCG #CardGames #DeckTech #TradingCardGame #Posthumoose
December 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Toph bends artifacts, animates lands, and stomps tables.

Discover the Toph, the First Metalbender Commander deck: 👉 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/i-am-me...

#MTG #MTGCommunity #MTGCommander #MTGDeckTech #AvatarMTG #TophDeck
December 3, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Lorwyn is on the horizon!
Lorwyn Eclipsed blends Lorwyn's fantasy nostalgia with Shadowmoor’s twisted darkness.

Why it has fans dreaming big: 👉 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/the-ret...

#MTG #LorwynEclipsed #MTGCommunity #MagicTheGathering
December 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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New to Magic? MTG Arena is the easiest way to learn, play, and win online!

👉 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/mystica...

#MTG #MTGArena #MTGCommander #MagicTheGathering #MTGCommunity
December 1, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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The Avatar: The Last Airbender MTG set is here! 🌊🔥🌪️🪨
Let's look at the top 5 cards shaking up tables near you on release week.

👉 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/release...

#MTG #MTGAvatar #MTGCommander #MagicTheGathering #MTGCommunity
November 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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The Wise Mothman is here to haunt your Commander tables. Mill, counters, and cryptid chaos await.

👉 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/lets-ge...

#MothmanCommanderDeck #MTGCommander #MagicTheGathering #MTGCommunity
November 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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The October ban shook Standard, and new leaders have emerged. Dimir, Simic, and Sultai are thriving.

Read more 👉 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/top-mtg...

#MTG #MTGStandard #MagicTheGathering #CompetitiveMTG
November 20, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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MTG Avatar prerelease has been a sell‑out hit! Nostalgia, bending mechanics, and packed stores prove Universes Beyond can shine.

👉 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/early-r...

#MTG #MTGAvatar #UniversesBeyond #MagicTheGathering #TCGNews #MTGCommander
November 18, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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New to Magic: The Gathering Commander? Start strong. We break down a few beginner-friendly precons to help find you the play style you love.

👉 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/mystica...

#MTG #MTG Commander #MagicTheGathering #EDH #TCGStrategy
November 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Dinosaurs, discover triggers, and Zacama-level chaos. We break down how to build Pantlaza for early ramp, mid-game pressure, and late-game dominance.

🦖 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/rawr-ho...

#MTG #MTGCommander #PantlazaDeck #EDHStrategy #MagicTheGathering #MTGDeckTech
November 14, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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Aang, Azula, and Appa are headed to MTG Arena, and we got early access. Our reactions, favorite mechanics, and what ATLA means for MTG in 2026:

👉 www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/avatar-...

#MTG #MTGAvatar #MTGArena #UniversesBeyond #MagicTheGathering
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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Avatar meets MTG Arena in early access! Greg is joined by Scott (@ProfessorRPG) from Irrational Passions to dive into a discussion about the set and what's coming to MTG in 2026.

Watch now: youtu.be/WoHvAi7ie0k

#MTGArena #MTG #AvatarTheLastAirbender #TCGCrossover #MTGxATLA
November 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Start with a bulk rare. End with a Gaea’s Cradle.
MTG Trade Chains are the glow-up your binder deserves.

Learn how: www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/the-bea...

#MTG #TradeChain #MagicTheGathering #MTGCommunity #CardTrading
November 12, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Elestrals is heating up for the holidays 🔥
New Lifestream decks, ShadyPenguin joins the fray, and it’s never been easier to start.

Read more: www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/why-ele...

#Elestrals #TCG #HolidayGaming #ShadyPenguin #LifestreamSet
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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The MTG Community suffered some big losses today. Though they may be gone, they still hold a special place in our hearts. Join me in remembering the fallen. Gone but not forgotten.

#MTG #MagicTheGathering #MTGBans #TCG
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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Standard just got a major shake-up. Vivi Ornitier, Proft’s Eidetic Memory, and Screaming Nemesis are banned, and the format finally feels open again.

📖 Read the full breakdown: www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/magic-t...

#MTG #MagicTheGathering #BanList #StandardMTG #TCGNews
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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Here are our hits from this week! Filled with surprises from the MTG Secret Lair Encyclopedia of Magic and the bonus card from the Office crossover. Let us know which one is your favorite in the comments!

#MTG #SecretLair #MTGCommander #CardCollecting #TCG
November 9, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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🔥 “And then the Fire Nation attacked…”

Build your Fire Lord Azula Commander deck with spell-copying chaos and Grixis dominanc: www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/and-the...

#MTG #Commander #EDH #AzulaDeck #GrixisStorm #AvatarTheLastAirbender
November 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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The Pokemon TCG has come a long way, from Base Set nostalgia to Phantasmal Flames hype. But where is it headed next?

Explore the game’s evolution, current challenges, and future potential in our latest blog: www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/the-fut...

#PokemonTCG #TCGCommunity #Pokemon
November 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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MTG’s Secret Lair Encyclopedia sold out in 3 minutes. Fans are furious over broken queues and busted systems. So what went wrong, and how can Wizards fix it?

Read the full story: www.thecardboardchronicles.com/post/mtg-sec...

#SecretLair #MTG #MagicTheGathering #TCGNews #WotC
November 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM