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My family: What's the matter? You've barely touched your mashed potatoes, are you thinking about the competitive Magic season leading up to #MTGWorlds again?

Me: ...No

My brain:
November 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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☀️The wonders of Lorwyn & Shadowmoor await you🌒

Explore the realm. Prepare for Magic! #SpotlightEclipsed is heading to Toronto, Canada! Learn more: mtg.social/SpotlightECL
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November 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Learning to bend the Elements is a team effort.
Learning to play Magic? That's a team event!

@itsannamargaret.com is here to give you a jump start into what to expect at the #MTGxATLA Magic Academy. The Elements await! ✨ youtu.be/3xH5xNeM5Hw
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November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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The World Championship just has a way of sneaking up on you.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Out of 1,166 Modern players, Daniel Toledo 🇪🇸 took Boros Energy—featuring Mana Tithe!—all the way to the title. Congratulations to the new Regional Champion of the Ultimate Guard European Magic Series! 🏆
Daniel Toledo MainDeck 4 Ajani, Nacatl Pariah // Ajani, Nacatl Avenger 2 Elegant Parlor 3 Flooded Strand 3 Seasoned Pyromancer 4 Arid Mesa 3 Windswept Heath 3 Arena of Glory 2 Thraben Charm 1 Blood Moon 4 Guide of Souls 2 Mana Tithe 4 Galvanic Discharge 4 Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer 3 Goblin Bombardment 3 Sacred Foundry 4 Ocelot Pride 4 Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury 2 Plains 1 Fable of the Mirror-Breaker // Reflection of Kiki-Jiki 3 Marsh Flats 1 Voice of Victory Sideboard 1 High Noon 1 Surgical Extraction 1 Damping Sphere 1 Reprieve 1 Blood Moon 2 Orim's Chant 2 Wear // Tear 2 Celestial Purge 2 Wrath of the Skies 1 Showdown of the Skalds 1 Containment Priest Top 8 Bracket
November 23, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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🏆Congratulations to the winner of the Champions Cup Final in Yokohama, Japan!🏆

Yuta Hori stormed to victory with his Jeskai Blink deck, dispatching opponent Atsuya Okuno 2-0 in the championship match. GGWP Yuta!
Yuta Hori Top 8 bracket Jeskai Blink decklist
November 23, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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It's finals time in Japan at the Champions Cup! Hori Yuta is facing off against Atsuya Okuno - it's Jeskai Blink vs. Mono-Green Broodscale. Who will take down the tournament?
Feature match area Top 8 bracket Broodscale Jeskai Blink
November 23, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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🎉Congratulations to the Top 8 at the Champions Cup in Yokohama, Japan!🎉

Hojun Yoon
Shinnosuke Hando
Atsuki Kihara
Shinichi Nagai
Yuta Hori
Hiroki Kageyama
Atsuya Okuno
Kong Sangjoon

Watch Japanese-language coverage of the Top 8 here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=owlV...
Top 8 Bracket
November 23, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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Heading into round 12 at the Champions Cup in Yokohama, the two players pacing the field at 10-1 are both on Affinity - Shinnosuke Hando and Atsuka Kihara have some key differences in their lists, however. Emry or Thoughtcast? Haywire Mite or Pithing Needle?
Tournament Hall Hando's Affinity Kihara's Affinity
November 23, 2025 at 4:32 AM
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Day 2 of the Champions Cup Final in Yokohama, Japan is underway!

The lone undefeated player overnight was Hiroki Kageyama, who went 8-0 with Belcher. Will his record hold?

Japanese-language coverage is live here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=owlV...
Hiroki Kageyama Belcher Decklist
November 23, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Years of dedication to Amulet Titan are paying off for Piotr Głogowski: he’s 8-0 overnight at the European RC as he fights his way back to the Pro Tour.

“With hate cards like Ashiok and Moon declining a bit, it’s a good time to play Amulet, and I’ve been getting good matchups today.”
Piotr Głogowski MainDeck 1 Echoing Deeps 1 Otawara, Soaring City 3 Gruul Turf 4 Arboreal Grazer 3 Forest 3 Scapeshift 1 Tolaria West 1 Urza's Cave 4 Amulet of Vigor 3 Simic Growth Chamber 3 Green Sun's Zenith 2 Lotus Field 2 Explore 4 Crumbling Vestige 1 Shifting Woodland 1 Aftermath Analyst 4 Primeval Titan 4 Spelunking 1 Vexing Bauble 1 Hanweir Battlements 1 Cultivator Colossus 1 Commercial District 2 Summoner's Pact 1 Mirrorpool 4 Urza's Saga 1 Vesuva 3 Boseiju, Who Endures Sideboard 2 Firespout 3 Dismember 1 Collector Ouphe 1 Six 1 Bojuka Bog 2 Stock Up 2 Force of Vigor 2 Lithomantic Barrage 1 Otawara, Soaring City
November 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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With 4 Regional Championships this weekend, here's where to find the hottest Modern decklists and the latest standings!

Japan/Korea: melee.gg/Tournament/V...
Europe/Middle East/Africa: melee.gg/Tournament/V...
Canada: melee.gg/Tournament/V...
United States: melee.gg/Tournament/V...
Regional Championship for Japan/Korea - Standings after Day 1 Regional Championship for Europe/Middle East/Africa - Standings after Round 6
November 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Here is the Modern metagame from the Ultimate Guard European Magic Series - Regional Championship in Antwerp, plus a look at the most-played new #MTGxATLA cards!
Metagame Breakdown Most-played new cards by number of copies across all main decks and sideboards at the event.
November 22, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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Here are some blasts from the past: Grave Titan and Erayo, Soratami Ascendant are both undefeated at 4-0 in Yokohama!

Takashi Boku is playing the black titan in a Grixis shell, while Erayo appears in Rodion Zudin's Izzet deck. So far so good for both these players!
Grixis Grave Titan Izzet Erayo
November 22, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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Here is the Modern metagame from the Champions Cup Final in Yokohama, Japan!

Jeskai Blink leads the field, with Izzet Affinity and Boros Energy even pretty even as the next decks. Plenty of format diversity to explore - we'll bring you some of those "other" decks soon!
Modern Metagame
November 22, 2025 at 7:01 AM
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Welcome to Yokohama for the Champions Cup Final! Over 400 players have gathered here to play Modern, with Pro Tour invitations and World Championship qualifications on the line. Stay tuned for updates, decklists, and more!
Convention centre Players entering
November 22, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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Earn your honor! Embrace your inner bender with Magic Presents: Master the Four Elements! Learn what you need to succeed as @goodtimesociety.com goes through the ins and outs of this #MTGxATLA event ⚔️ youtu.be/F7asWb_8sEU
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November 18, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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When the cabbages fly, someone's gonna fry! 🥬💥 #MTGxATLA
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November 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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The Southern Water Tribe could never feel cold with Gran-Gran around ❤️ #MTGxATLA
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November 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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You've been invited to an event!
Join the #MTGxFINALFANTASY Holiday Commander Box League at your local LGS to play for glory & receive the exclusive Yuna, Grand Summoner promo card ✨ mtg.social/FINHCBL
This image depicts the card "Yuna, Grand Summoner". One mana, green mana, white mana, blue mana. Legendary Creature - Human Cleric. Mythic promo. Card art: This illustration is of a young woman wearing her hair up with a tiara sitting atop her head. From the tiara, a wedding veil swirls around her in the breeze, matching the sleeveless dress she wears. The young woman looks over her shoulder at the viewer as feathers fall around her. Rules Text: Grand Summon - Tap: Add one mana of any color. When you next cast a creature spell this turn, that creature enters with two additional +1/+1 counters on it. Whenever another permanent you control is put into a graveyard from this battlefield, if it had one or more counters on it, you may put that number of +1/+1 counters on target creature. Power one/Toughness five.
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Attention Seattle locals, visitors, and #GeekGirlCon attendees!
Join the Women of Wizards (of the Coast) for an evening of snacks, spells, a raffle, and some casual community play!

No cards needed! Just bring your curiosity (and maybe a friend).

Info here: spr.ly/633217OrMJ
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November 6, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Congratulations to Alexey Paulot, champion of Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man! 🕸️🇫🇷

After showcasing the power of Agatha’s Soul Cauldron with a 9th-place finish at Worlds 2023, he’s now claimed the Infinity Gauntlet trophy with his signature artifact! 🏆
Alexey Paulot Alexey Paulot's winning Izzet Cauldron deck, featuring Opt and Stormchaser's Talent The Top 8 bracket Alexey Paulot and his friends joining in the celebration
November 2, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Maciej Barwik and Alexey Paulot are about to face off in the finals of Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man! The winner will take home $10,000 and the Infinity Gauntlet trophy. #SpotlightSpiderMan

Check out all the action now!
📺 youtube.com/@Fanfinity
📺 twitch.tv/fanfinity
Maciej Barwik Maciej Barwik's deck Alexey Paulot Alexey Paulot's deck
November 2, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Congratulations to the Top 8 players of Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man in Liverpool!

The #SpotlightSpiderMan Top 8 features:
6 Izzet Cauldron 🧙‍♂️🫕
1 Sultai Reanimator 🪦🕷️
1 Mono-Red Aggro 🏎️🔥

📺 youtube.com/@Fanfinity
🗒 melee.gg/Tournament/V...
Top, left-to-right: Maciej Barwik (Izzet Cauldron) Denis Beqiri (Izzet Cauldron) Michael Simonetti (Izzet Cauldron) Liam Tiller-Collins (Mono-Red Aggro) Bottom, left-to-right: Jacopo di Napoli (Izzet Cauldron) Alexander Gimenez (Sultai Reanimator) Alexey Paulot (Izzet Cauldron) André Santos (Izzet Cauldron) Top 8 bracket with Standard decks
November 2, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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At Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man, there's more than just the main event and its dazzling Infinity Gauntlet trophy. Attendees in Liverpool can enjoy the live stream, meet incredible artists, and win awesome side event prizes! #SpotlightSpiderMan
Infinity Gauntlet trophy Coverage viewing area Artist alley Prize wall
November 2, 2025 at 3:06 PM