What We Learned
Bitterblossom (and Wild Nacatl)
February 10, 2014
8 min to read
Bitterblossom is unbanned. What does that mean for you?
MTG Conspiracy
February 3, 2014
6 min to read
Wizards launches a viral marketing campaign for its new multiplayer set: Conspiracy.
Team Channel Fireball
January 27, 2014
8 min to read
Channel Fireball rocked the MTG fan community when they announced their new team lineup going into Pro Tour Born of the Gods. Virtually every member of the former Team Star City Games is now on Team CFB. In the meantime the rest of Born of the Gods was spoiled.
Born of the Gods
January 20, 2014
13 min to read
This week we take a look at the official Born of the Gods previews including new mechanics and spoiled cards. We’ll also talk about the Magic Movie announcement and recap Grand Prix Sacramento and the SCG Open in Columbus. It’s been an exciting week and we have plenty to talk about!
Modern Event Deck
January 13, 2014
9 min to read
This week we take a look at the Modern Event Deck, the M15 Card Frame, the Magic Coin, more sexist satire, Grand Prix Prague, and SCG Open Orlando. It was a wild week in the Magic community and we’re going to get you up to speed on everything you need to know.
Player’s Championship or World Championship?
January 6, 2014
13 min to read
Since its inception in 1996, the Magic World Championship has been the premiere MTG tournament at the highest level of the game. This year though, StarCity Games has overhauled their tournament circuit which culminate’s in the SCG Player’s Championship. What does each one offer to fans and players alike?
The Three Biggest MTG Stories of 2013
December 30, 2013
10 min to read
It’s been a wild year for the Magic community, and as 2013 comes to a close it’s time to look at the three biggest stories of the year. Event coverage, tournament attendance, and the state of Magic Online were all brought to the forefront of our attention for better or for worse. Now we look at how those stories unfolded and what the future holds for us.
The 2013 Year in Review in Review
December 23, 2013
8 min to read
There are a lot of Year in Review columns going around and honestly who has the time to read them all? That’s why we’ve gone through them and let you know what you can expect so you can make an informed decision before reviewing 2013. We also take a look at some recent Pro Tour announcements and recap the results of Grand Prix Shizuoka.
The 2013 Naughty & Nice List
December 16, 2013
14 min to read
As 2013 winds down its time to look back at all the products Wizards released this year and decide which ones were nice to the Magic community and which ones found their way onto What We Learned’s naughty list.
Satire and Stockings
December 9, 2013
14 min to read
This week the Magic Community was presented with a satire of itself, courtesy of StarCity Games’ Chas Andres. It mostly missed the mark.
Villains in Magic
December 2, 2013
10 min to read
Alex Bertoncini was banned for 18 months by the DCI for cheating. His story was major news in the community. Once the poster-boy for the SCG Open circuit, he was found to have cheated multiple times on camera. Now he’s back, having finished 2nd in the Legacy Open in Providence last weekend and 63rd in the GP in Toronto this weekend. What makes him, or anyone, a great villain?