Roots You Leave Behind- A Story of a Tree

Andrew reflects on the journey of Doran the treefolk, noticing connection between the Lorwyn legend and those of his own life.

Cragg & Squen are My New Best Friends

Feeling lost, Cal comes across some unlikely guides: a pair of puppets moved by people who care.

The Dead Zone: Exile and The Mechanical Unknown

Where does it go, if not here? Ryan examines the history and flavor of the exile zone in Magic.

Daylit Nostalgia and Nighttime Headaches: Revisiting Lorwyn

Rob meditates on what the return to Lorwyn represents, and how we navigate flaws found in sunny pastures.

Card Kingdom

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Meet the Vorthoses

Donny introduces the team of writers at Hipsters who work with Magic art, flavor, and culture.

Rediscovering Magic, 12 Years In

Cal meditates on their journey with Magic, examining the difference between what 12 years looks like and what it feels like.

December 2025 Riftbound Meta Snapshot

Lowry is back with another look at Riot’s new TCG entry: Riftbound. This time we’re looking at the December meta snapshot and beyond.

The Gift of Unplayable Art

Ryan examines the process of curating an art gallery; not on walls or under museum lighting, but inside the pages of a binder.

Thoughts on the Wizards of the Coast and TCGPlayer Partnership

What does it mean now that TCGPlayer is the “preferred online marketplace” of Wizards of the Coast? Does anyone even care?

The Cardboard Ledger: 2025

Rob reviews the tape on 2025; the highs, the lows, and what cards we’ll be thinking about when 2025 is long behind us.

A First Look at Eberron: Forge of the Artificer

Ever wanted to play as Iron Man but in a medieval fantasy setting? Come check out the new Eberron: Forge of the Artificer book for D&D!