Reality Fracture adds a lot of new cards to the arsenal for Magic: The Gathering players, but one deck continues to dominate the field in the Modern format metagame.

All The Most Popular Decks in the Modern Metagame

Magic: The Gathering’s Modern format doesn’t have as many major shakeups as a rotating format like Standard, but a new set launch tends to bring a few new staples into the card pool that can have an impact.

At this point in the season, enough tournaments have taken place after the Reality Fracture launch for the number crunchers to begin studying what sort of impact the new set has had. Frank Karsten’s latest Metagame Mentor report reveals that Broodscale Combo is dominating the format by taking up 17.3% of the field and boasting an impressive 54.8% match win rate.

“Decks with poor matchups against Broodscale Combo, such as Esper Goryo’s, Esper Blink, Eldrazi Tron, Boros Land Destruction, and Dimir Midrange, are gradually declining in popularity… At the same time, decks with favorable matchups against Broodscale Combo, including properly tuned Boros Energy, Jeskai Blink, Jeskai Chant, and Azorius Chant, have been climbing in popularity. Azorius Chant in particular went 149-76 against Broodscale Combo across the last five Regional Championships, good for a 66% matchup. As a result, Azorius Chant has emerged as one of the best ways to defeat Broodscale Combo.”

Here is the full breakdown of the most popular decks in the Modern format as of mid-October 2026 (in order of popularity and performance):

• Broodscale Combo
• Izzet Prowess
• Boros Energy
• Esper Blink
• Izzet Affinity
• Azorius Chant
• Domain Zoo
• Esper Goryo’s
• Eldrazi Tron
• Devoted Druid Combo
• Amulet Titan
• Ruby Storm
• Dimir Midrange
• Jeskai Blink
• Boros Land Destruction
• Living End
• Rakdos Delirium
• Simic Neoform
• Jeskai Chant
• Tameshi Belcher
• Eldrazi Trudge
• Other

For those who are less familiar with this format, Modern is a nonrotating 60-card format based on expansion sets, core sets, and straight-to-Modern sets from Eighth Edition forward, save for cards on the banned list.

Although Broodscale Combo is likely to be a top performer at upcoming tournaments, it sounds like there are plenty of decks that specialize in countering that strategy that players can bring to the table if they want to try and play the underdog and fight back against the top deck.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena.

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Magic: The Gathering players looking for an inexpensive and aggressive Standard deck may find a perfect match with the Eerie Aggro preconstructed product.

Every Card in the Mono-White Eerie Aggro Deck

Magic: The Gathering players have a ton of options when it comes to building a Standard deck and Magic Arena is attempting to simplify that decision-making process for players who are feeling a little overwhelmed or like their library is missing some key staples.

The Champion Deck: Standard series offers five different competitive Standard decks that players can purchase on Magic Arena and use in upcoming Standard quick play or tournament events.

Magic: The Gathering players who like to stay on the offensive may find a good match in the affordable Eerie Aggro deck. This deck is available now for 2,570 Gems. All of the Champion Decks: Standard lineup will leave the Magic Arena shop on November 9.

Here is the full list of every card included in the preconstructed deck:

Creature

• 3 Spellbook Vendor
• 4 Optimistic Scavenger
• 4 Veteran Survivor
• 4 Skyward Spider

Enchantment

• 4 Ethereal Armor
• 4 Feather of Flight
• 4 Shardmage’s Rescue
• 4 Sheltered by Ghosts
• 3 Seam Rip
• 3 Origin of Spider-Man

Artifact

• 1 Lavaspur Boots

Instant

• 1 Divine Resilience

Land

• 9 Plains
• 1 Dalkovan Encampment
• 1 Cavern of Souls
• 10 Plains

The budget deck has a pretty straightforward strategy that is a good fit for players looking to jump into the format quickly or just find a speedy way to compete with some of the slower decks that may be dominating the format in the late game.

If Eerie Aggro doesn’t seem like a good fit, there other build are also available as part of the Champion Deck: Standard series:

• Planeswalker Control
• Cleric Life Gain
• Lizard Aggro
• Kona Combo

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena.

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Dungeons and Dragons players will have every World of Warcraft class and specialization to pick from when they begin their tabletop adventures in Azeroth, including all three Warrior specializations.

Selecting A D&D Fighter Subclass To Bring WoW Warrior Specs To The Table

Dungeons and Dragons players have an overwhelming number of class/specialization combos to select from as they begin their World of Warcraft campaigns, but players who have narrowed things down to a Warrior have made a good start.

The World of Warcraft Warrior class doesn’t have a 1:1 match in Dungeons and Dragons, but the Fighter class is well-suited bring this WoW class to life at the tabletop.

“Warriors: for when you need a really big axe—which is oftentimes the case in a world of monsters, magic, egos, and armor. A skilled Warrior knocks monsters to the floor, slays enemy tanks, and terrorizes opposing magic users.”

When playing a Warrior, you’ll choose the Fighter class. Warriors specialize in Arms, Fury, or Protection.

Arms Warrior – Deliver devastating blows with two-handed weapons.

The Arms Warrior selects the Battle Master subclass and uses two-handed weapons such as the Greataxe, Greatsword, or Maul to control the battlefield.

Fury Warrior – Become a master of carnage, wielding a weapon in each hand to maximize destruction.

The Fury Warrior selects the Champion subclass and dual-wields weapons (often Scimitars) to push a relentless offense. (Note: Fury Warriors may want to consider instead choosing the Barbarian class and Berserker subclass.)

Protection Warrior – Counter incoming attacks, using your shield to protect your allies as well as yourself.

The Protection Warrior uses the Battle Master subclass to consistently step between their comrades and danger.

Additionally, Warriors who use the Battle Master subclass will gain access to five brand-new maneuver options in the WoW gameplay expansion rules.

That should be just about everything players need to know to start planning out their Warrior builds before the new book arrives in November.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates as the World of Warcraft gameplay expansion release date approaches.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and similar online services. The Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft gameplay expansion releases November 17, 2026.

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Magic: The Gathering players who enjoy winning games with a combo that feels like cheating will definitely want to check out the decklist for the Kona Combo preconstructed product.

Every Card in the Kona Combo Preconstructed Deck

This week Magic Arena is adding five preconstructed decks to the shop as part of the Champion Series: Standard product drop. There’s a nice variety of archetypes available to ensure that different types of players can find a deck that fits their playstyle.

Magic: The Gathering players who prefer to win by carefully piecing together a game-ending combo should definitely take a moment to check out the Kona Combo list. This deck is available for 17,450 Gems from October 16 through November 9.

Here is a breakdown of the full Kona Combo decklist:

Creature

• 1 Terror of the Peaks
• 4 Kona, Rescue Beastie
• 4 Marang River Regent
• 3 Formidable Speaker

Enchantment

• 4 Omniscience
• 3 Lost in the Maze
• 4 Roiling Dragonstorm

Instant

• 3 Spell Snare
• 3 Dispelling Exhale
• 3 Consult the Star Charts

Sorcery

• 4 Stock Up

Land

• 2 Island
• 4 Cavern of Souls
• 4 Breeding Pool
• 4 Willowrush Verge
• 4 Evendo, Waking Haven
• 4 Uthros, Titanic Godcore
• 2 Island

Players who aren’t as comfortable playing combo decks may want to check out one of the other Champion Series: Standard decks instead:

• Planeswalker Control
• Cleric Life Gain
• Lizard Aggro
• Eerie Aggro

Prices vary from deck to deck based on how many Rares and Mythic Rares are included in each list. That said, the price isn’t necessarily a representation of the power level. The decks go live on October 16 and it will be very interesting to see how frequently they pop up in Quick Match rounds and Standard tournament events in the coming weeks.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

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The Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft gameplay expansion release date is approaching quickly and the team behind the book just offered another in-depth preview full of new details about the subclasses that are included.

Dungeons and Dragons Teases New Flavor and Mechanics for World of Warcraft Subclasses

Dungeons and Dragons players are going to have a ton of exciting choices during character creation for World of Warcraft adventures and campaigns. The extensive new gameplay expansion explains how to bring all WoW classes and every specialization to life at the tabletop.

Although many of the classes and specializations map to existing D&D subclasses, there are nine new or updated subclasses for players to check out, as well. These subclasses were announced earlier, but a new update offers some additional details about the flavor of each subclass and how its mechanics will work.

Here is a breakdown of the biggest new insights from the latest extensive Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft gameplay expansion preview:

• Oath of the Ebon Blade (Death Knight)
  • The Oath of the Ebon Blade subclass adjusts some features in the core Paladin class from the Player’s Handbook. For example, Death Coil replaces Lay on Hands with a pool of dice that can be used to deal damage to enemies or restore Hit Points to Undead, and Runic Smite replaces Paladin’s Smite by swapping the Divine Smite spell with Rune Strike, which deals Necrotic damage instead of Radiant.
  • Their Runeforging feature grants their primary weapon a rune that bestows a unique ability according to the Death Knight’s specialization: Blood, which manipulates life energy; Frost, which calls upon the forces of winter to slow and shatter foes; or Unholy, which curses and debilitates opponents. When they need to make a hit count, Runic Power allows them to expend a use of Channel Divinity to gain an additional benefit after landing a Rune Strike.
  • As the Death Knight levels up and slays the foes of Azeroth, they’ll use Runic Mastery to activate a powerful once per day ability from the rune on their primary weapon. At their peak, the Death Knight can use a Bonus action to activate their Aspect of the Horsemen, which allows them to gain the benefits of runes outside their specialization.
• Demon Hunter (Demon Hunter)
  • The Demon Hunter subclass, like the Oath of the Ebon Blade subclass, modifies some of the features in the core class—in this case, Ranger. For example, the Demon Hunter’s Spellcasting Focus is an Arcane Focus (rather than a Druidic Focus) to reflect the nature of the class’ relationship with magic, the Void Warrior option has been added to the Fighting Style feature to allow for Warlock cantrips (rather than Druidic Warrior’s Druid cantrips), and the Ranger’s Feral Senses were replaced with the Demon Hunter’s Improved Spectral Sight to better see through illusions.
  • Demon Hunters harvest the energy of souls to fuel some of their abilities using the Soul Fragments feature. When a nearby enemy dies, a Demon Hunter can collect that soul fragment. Then, later, the Demon Hunter can cast certain spells with those fragments or use the Soul Cleave trait to emit a whirlwind of soul energy that damages nearby enemies and restores Hit Points. With Spectral Sight, even the initiate Demon Hunter has 10 feet of Blindsight.
  • Demon Hunters that have slain many Burning Legion hosts and continued to master the arcane arts will gain the Torment feature, which heightens the power of Hunter’s Mark and keeps a marked target’s focus on the hunter. As the Demon Hunter continues its training, they will use Illidari Knowledge to use soul fragments to cast additional spells, including Counterspell and a new ranged attack spell.
  • As a Demon Hunter hones their skill further, they always start combat with at least one soul fragment and Soul Cleave deals more damage. Once a Demon Hunter reaches the height of their power, no demon or voidwalker or undead pest can escape their Improved Spectral Sight feature and its 30 feet of Truesight.
• Warrior of Mystic Brews (Monk)
  • Warriors of Mystic Brews gain proficiency in Performance to reflect their skill in passing themselves off as nonsensical or erratic, as well as proficiency in Brewer’s Supplies to prepare them for a future in magical beverage-making. At this same time, these Monks also learn their signature Drunken Technique, which grants them additional speed when they use Patient Defense and allows them to make an Unarmed Strike as part of the same Bonus action.
  • Warriors of Mystic Brews will use the Mystic Brew feature to create potions they can drink that will grant them damage Resistances, a pool of dice that can be used to boost their own healing, or the ability to conjure a Cone of flame. As their skill as a brewer heightens, they can learn new Mystic Brew options, including recipes that bestow luck and improve mobility.
  • Once they’ve fully honed their craft, this Monk uses Master Brewer to mix two recipes into one drink. Then, they’ll use Intoxicated Frenzy to charge throughout a room and attack everybody within reach, knocking them Prone on a hit.
• Oath of the Holy (Paladin)
  • Once they take their oath, a Holy Paladin will use Oath of the Holy Spells to heal many allies at once, protect their friends from death, and cleanse an ally of a debilitating effect or harmful spell. Additionally, the Beacon of Light feature uses Channel Divinity to wrap an ally with holy energy that restores half as many Hit Points to that ally whenever the Paladin heals anybody else.
  • As the Paladin slays evildoers and rescues the innocent, they will develop a Lightbringer’s Aura to boost their healing abilities even further. Whenever the Holy Paladin heals creatures within its Aura of Protection, the Lightbringer’s Aura will grant them additional Hit Points. Later, with Infusion of Light, the Paladin can restore its own pool of Lay on Hands points by dealing Radiant damage to enemies—in essence, siphoning the power of life from the agents of Evil and delivering it into the hands of the Good (or at least, the Good enough).
  • At the apotheosis of their divine power, the Oath of the Holy Paladin can use their Holy Deliverance feature to boost their Aura of Protection. The aura now emanates sunlight (vampires beware), and Bloodied allies that start their turn in the aura regain Hit Points.
• Discipline Domain (Priest)
  • The Discipline Domain is a Cleric subclass. Right from the start, Discipline Priests gain access to Discipline Domain spells that will help them shield allies and devastate enemies. Further reinforcing the Discipline Priest’s dedication to balance, their Channel Divinity option Holy Bolt can damage an enemy and heal an ally at the same time. They’ll also use Atonement to grant a temporary blessing to any creature they heal with a spell; then, when they deal damage to a creature, those blessed allies will regain Hit Points! This allows the Discipline Priest to bring multiple party members back from 0 Hit Points without having to cast a spell like Mass Healing Word—instead, they can impose balance upon the universe by damaging enemies and healing allies at the same time.
  • As these Priests further hone their practice, they’ll bestow creatures blessed by Atonement with a Luminous Barrier. This magical ward grants Temporary Hit Points and bestows Resistance to all damage while the creature has those Temporary Hit Points.
  • At the pinnacle of their power, a Discipline Priest can send their Holy Bolt to several enemies at once (healing an equal number of allies in the process, of course), and they can teleport immediately before firing the bolts.
• Shadow Domain (Priest)
  • The Shadow Domain is also a Cleric subclass. Once a Priest has embraced the darkness, they gain access to Shadow Domain Spells (including several new entries) that prepare them to twist minds, drain life, and call upon forces dangerously close to the Old Gods. A Shadow Priest initiate can also use their Channel Divinity to take on a Shadowform, which allows them to Hide more easily and empowers their spells that deal Psychic or Necrotic damage. And with Devouring Plague, they can siphon health from creatures who fail a saving throw.
  • As they themselves fall deeper and deeper into shadow, the Shadow Priest will be able to take a Reaction that disperses themselves into shadowy energy as a defense mechanism. This Dispersion lasts 1 round, and when it ends, the Shadow Priest can expend Hit Point Dice to regain a massive amount of Hit Points. They can also Fly up to 40 feet, so when they reform into a corporeal champion of Azeroth, they can be out of melee range of the creature that attacked them.
  • At the height of the Shadow Priest’s power, their Shadowform will also restore Hit Points to nearby creatures when they deal Necrotic or Psychic damage to enemies.
• Swashbuckler (Rogue)
  • Early on in their journey, the Swashbuckler will use Fancy Footwork to evade Opportunity Attacks from creatures they’ve already attacked that turn. When they enter battle, their Rakish Audacity will add a boost to their Initiative, and they can use Sneak Attack when darting into the backlines to solo an enemy mage or archer.
  • As the Swashbuckler duels their way into becoming a master of their craft, their Panache will add new options to their Cunning Strike repertoire, allowing them to goad opponents into attacking them (before Dashing away with Cunning Action!) or Charm creatures for a short time. Leveling up further, the Swashbuckler will add more options with Dashing Strikes, which can invigorate allies or parry enemy strikes.
  • Swashbucklers at the top of their game will use the Master Duelist feature to make an additional attack against a target they just hit with a Sneak Attack.
• Path of the Spiritual Guardian (Shaman)
  • Once they begin their training, the Path of the Spiritual Guardian Shaman will summon Spiritual Protectors to Distract, Hinder, or Strike the opponent on a hit. As the Shaman continues their adventures in Azeroth, their Spirit Shield will protect nearby allies from harm.
  • At higher levels, the Spiritual Guardian Shaman can use Consult the Spirits to cast certain Divination spells without needing Material components. They may ask the spirits for advice about the party’s latest scheme or rely on them to spy on a nearby location.
  • With their final ability, Spirits’ Fury, this Shaman can make an additional attack when they land a powerful blow, becoming a relentless force of destruction on the battlefield.
• Path of the Elements (Shaman)
  • A Shaman who has just begun to walk the Path of the Elements will call upon the forces of nature with Raging Elements. While a rage is active, they can use a Bonus action to summon powers of ice, lava, or lightning. These powers build on each other, with Icefury empowering the next instance of Fire damage, Lava Burst empowering the next instance of Lightning damage, and so on. This encourages the Shaman to create balance amongst the chaos by moving from one damage type to another.
  • At higher levels, a Path of the Elements Shaman will use Echo of the Elements to cast certain utility elemental spells by expending a use of Rage. Then, the Primordial Bond feature will cause the elemental magic surging from the Shaman’s rage to bestow a protective effect.
  • In time, the Elemental Overload feature completes their evolution: their Raging Elements options now reduce enemy damage, deal lasting damage, or damage nearby enemies.

That’s a ton of information to absorb, but it seems like Dungeons and Dragons is going all out when it comes to bringing all the flavor of World of Warcraft’s classes and specializations to the tabletop.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news as the World of Warcraft gameplay expansion release date approaches.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and similar online services. The Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft gameplay expansion releases on November 17, 2026.

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Magic: The Gathering collectors can pick up some iconic and powerful cards reimagined with new artwork from classic Magic artists in the next big Secret Lair drop.

All Cards In the Duality Distorted Secret Lair Drop

Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming Reality Fracture Secret Lair Drop contains two different exciting products for collectors to check out. Manga fans may want to secure the Strange School cards, while fans of classic Magic cards and art could be tempted by the Duality Distorted collection.

“Four classic cards had such a hold on one of our designers, in fact, that we created an entire drop about reimagining them. Duality Distorted invites four beloved Magic artists back into the collections of players on a series of retro frame cards. Each artist’s piece was inspired by one of their earlier works, letting you see how their style has grown and shifted over the years. Next time you turn-one Thoughtseize your opponent, make sure you take a Brainstorm for maximum distortion.”

Here is a full list of everything included in the Duality Distorted product:

• 1x Thoughtseize
• 1x Desperate Ritual
• 1x Pyroblast
• 1x Tribute to the World Tree

Collectors who want to purchase this set can pick up the Non-foil version for $29.99 or the Foil version for $39.99.

Additionally, this product is included in the larger Reality Fracture Secret Lair Bundles. The Non-foil Edition Bundle costs $159.98 and the Foil Edition Bundle will cost $179.98.

As always, shoppers should keep in mind that Secret Lair drops have limited print runs and tend to sellout very quickly. Anyone who definitely wants the Duality Distorted cards should do their best to secure an order right at launch, before it sells out and the secondhand market begins raising the prices.

The drops will be available soon exclusively through the Secret Lair Chaos Vault. At this time, an exact date and time for the launch has not been confirmed.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

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Although many groups in Azeroth are loyal to either the Horde or the Alliance, there are some factions that have not taken a side in the war and maintain strong relationships with both groups. Dungeons and Dragons players may find allies or enemies in each of these groups.

All Subfactions that Haven’t Taken a Side in the Horde/Alliance Conflict

In any Dungeons and Dragons campaign players have a chance to make friends and foes in each new area they visit. Adventures set in Azeroth and its surrounding realms for the World of Warcraft expansion will definitely be no exception.

The Horde versus Alliance conflict provides a ton of opportunities for politics and combat, but not every faction in the world has taken a side. Depending on where players go and what the DM has planned, there are a handful of factions that parties could run into that have not taken a side in the ongoing Horde and Alliance war.

Here are the biggest neutral factions that parties are likely to run into during their D&D: World of Warcraft games:

• Argent Dawn – The knightly Order of the Argent Dawn is dedicated to protecting Azeroth from the Burning Legion, the Scourge, and other forces that seek to destroy the world. Neutral in the continual conflict between the Alliance and the Horde, the Argent Dawn calls both factions allies in its higher purpose of resisting these forces of evil. The order’s headquarters is Light’s Hope Chapel, in the Eastern Plaguelands.
• Cenarion Circle – Named for the demigod Cenarius, the Cenarion Circle is a worldwide order keeping watch over Azeroth’s druids and protecting the natural balance. Since the end of the Third War, the circle has accepted druids from both the Alliance and the Horde.
• Earthen Ring – The Earthen Ring is a gathering of Azeroth’s most powerful shaman, working together to preserve the balance among the elements. The members of the Earthen Ring oppose destructive forces such as the Twilight’s Hammer cult and the Burning Legion. Insisting on a neutral stance in mortal conflicts, the Earthen Ring welcomes members from both the Alliance and the Horde.
• Explorers’ League & Reliquary – Affiliated with the Alliance and the Horde respectively, the Explorers’ League and the Reliquary are scholarly organizations dedicated to the practice of archaeology and the study of history. For most of recent history, the organizations were bitter rivals, but with the reemergence of the Dragon Isles and the discovery of Khaz Algar, the two have set aside their old rivalry and formed joint expeditions.
• Kirin Tor – The Kirin Tor began as a secretive mages’ guild within the Empire of Arathor. With the fall of Arathor, Dalaran became a nation in its own right, and the Council of Six who led the Kirin Tor became the rulers of this city-state. Razed during the Third War, Dalaran was eventually transformed into a flying island. Above the Isle of Dorn in Khaz Algar, it met its doom, but the survivors of the Kirin Tor remain in Dornogal, coordinating the magical defense of Azeroth.
• Steamwheedle Cartel – The Steamwheedle Cartel is one of the largest and richest goblin cartels, having maintained a careful neutrality in the conflict between the Alliance and the Horde since the Second War. The cartel’s hands are in virtually every line of work, with a specialty in premium-grade alchemy. Besides potions, the cartel also deals in fuels, poisons, and industrial chemicals—what some goblins describe as “liquid assets.”
• Valdrakken Accord – The Valdrakken Accord is the unified might of all dragonkind, seeking to protect not only the Dragon Isles but all of Azeroth according to the ancient charge given to the five Dragon Aspects. The accord has also expanded its mission to include dragons beyond the five flights.

Players who want to tie their background to one of these factions should make sure they consult their Dungeon Master first to ensure that the faction can fit into the larger story that is being pulled together for the full party.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates as the World of Warcraft gameplay expansion release date approaches.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and other similar online services. The Dungeons and Dragons: World of Warcraft gameplay expansion releases on November 17, 2026.

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Magic: The Gathering players can pick up this preconstructed deck to overpower enemies with Liliana the Faultless and the rest of her life gaining allies.

Every Card In the Cleric Life Gain Preconstructed Deck

Standard is one of Magic: The Gathering’s most popular format, but building a competitive deck quickly can be challenging for players who don’t have tons of money to rip open physical or digital packs.

Magic Arena is trying to entice more players into the online platform’s Standard events by offering some pretty powerful preconstructed decks in the shop this month. The Champion Deck: Standard series includes five powerful decks that players can pick up and take straight into a Standard match.

Players who like gaining life and casting a lot of creatures may want to check out the Cleric Life Gain decklist. Magic Arena players will be able to purchase the Cleric Life Gain deck from the Magic Arena shop for 13,820 Gems when it becomes available on October 16.

Here is the full breakdown of every card included in the Cleric Life Gain deck:

Creature

• 4 Amalia Benavides Aguirre
• 4 Essence Channeler
• 4 Starscape Cleric
• 4 Hinterland Sanctifier
• 4 Haliya, Guided by Light
• 4 Virulent Emissary
• 3 Liliana the Faultless
• 3 Moseo, Vein’s New Dean

Enchantment

• 4 Case of the Uneaten Feast
• 4 Lunar Convocation

Land

• 4 Godless Shrine
• 4 Temple Garden
• 4 Starting Town
• 3 Plains
• 2 Plains
• 2 Overgrown Tomb
• 1 Swamp

Planeswalker

• 2 Professor Dellian Fel

Players who want to pick up this deck will need to act quickly when it arrives on October 16. The Cleric Life Gain deck and the other Champion Decks: Standard product line will only be available until November 9.

If Cleric Life Gain doesn’t seem like the best archetype for a particular player, they can also consider checking out one of the other preconstructed Standard decks that are a part of this series:

• Planeswalker Control
• Lizard Aggro
• Kona Combo
• Eerie Aggro

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic: Arena.

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Magic: The Gathering is preparing for another Secret Lair drop and this special limited-edition group of products includes a twisted set that brings macabre anime style to life with Strange School.

All Cards in the Limited-Edition Magic: The Gathering Strange School Drop

Magic: The Gathering collectors had a chance to pick up some manga-inspired Secrets of Strixhaven limited-edition cards back in April and now Secret Lair is returning with a twisted manga version of Hexhaven, as well.

Starting with Reality Fracture, every Magic Multiverse set will feature a Secret Lair Bundle that combines the set’s hottest new cards with a bit of Secret Lair flair.

To match the twisted vibes of Reality Fracture’s Hexhaven, we’re leaning into macabre manga with 怪異学校 — Strange School. Each card features black and white artwork from Japanese artists and illustrators paired with a thematic mono-black card to complete this drop’s grim aesthetic.

Here is the full list of every card included in the Strange School drop:

• 1x Attrition
• 1x Bitter Ordeal
• 1x Ophiomancer
• 1x Sign in Blood
• 1x Soul Spike

Collectors will be able to grab the Non-foil version for $29.99 or the Foil version for $39.99.

Alternatively, shoppers can also grab the full Chaos Vault: Reality Fracture for $159.98 or a Foil version of the full bundle for $179.98.

Reality Fracture Secret Lair Bundle Bundles, 怪異学校 — Strange School, and Duality Distorted launch in the Chaos Vault soon, but the exact time and date have not been confirmed yet.

These limited edition products will likely sell out very quickly once they go on sale, so players who are excited about this group of cards should keep an eye on the Secret Lair website and secure their pre-order as soon as the drop arrives.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

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Dungeons and Dragons has finally revealed all the details about its new modern horror adventure and the new collection includes some exciting new character options for players to explore.

Unlock The Reborn Species in Project Lamordia

After dropping a very mysterious and creepy teaser trailer a few weeks ago, D&D Beyond and Dungeons and Dragons are finally ready to unveil Project_Lamordia.

“Monsters are now machines, spells become technology, and every unlocked door reveals a darker mystery. Built for eerie adventures and minimal prep, PROJECT_LAMORDIA is ready to run.”

The new modern horror adventure is available through D&D Beyond now for $14.99 and offers a collection of resources for both Dungeons Masters and players. DMs will find three one-shots that they can use to run some scary adventures during spooky season, while players get a brand-new playable species and new Dark Gifts.

Here is a full breakdown of everything included in the Project_Lamordia materials:

• 3 one-shots that can be connected into a full adventure, each with a map to traverse through the haunted halls of Mordenheim Kinetics
• 1 character species, the Reborn, whose consciousness was uploaded into a synthetic body after death
• 4 new character backgrounds and 4 feats (Dark Gifts)
• New mechanics to help you play desperate survivors in a modern world, including 4 preset playable stat blocks
• 5 monstrous stat blocks blending gothic dread and technological horror
• Terrify your table instantly with Project_Lamordia’s Quickplay Maps, complete with preloaded creature tokens, fog of war, and Scene Prep notes pinned to each map

Use a new species, the Reborn, who died on Mordenheim Kinetics’ operating table and woke up in a synthetic shell, with origin tables that decide what their memories lost in translation.

Players can also step into the role of a survivor with new backgrounds and feats designed for this techno-horror adventure.

It should be very exciting to see how many players and DMs embrace this new content and experiment with the modern horror settings over the next few weeks. The three one-shot adventures can be tackles as standalone content or woven into a large narrative.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and other similar online services.

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Magic: The Gathering players will soon have the chance to pick up a powerful planeswalker-themed preconstructed Standard deck to add to their collection.

Every Card in Champion Deck: Standard | Planeswalker Control

Magic Arena is preparing to release five new Standard decks on the MTG Arena Store on October 16. The Champion Decks include a variety of playstyles and there should be something for every type of player in the collection.

The decks are quite powerful for preconstructed products and offer players an instant way to dive into competitive Standard tournaments with a respectable decklist. Players who take a liking to a particular deck can find ways to improve and enhance it as their collection on Magic Arena grows.

When it arrives later this month, the Planeswalker Control Champion Deck will be available on Magic Arena for 13,050 Gems.

Here is a full breakdown of every card included in the preconstructed Planeswalker Control deck:

Creature

• 2 Theorist’s Proxy
• 2 Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

Instant

• 4 Countersculpt
• 4 Fatehold Charm
• 4 Get Lost
• 4 Jace’s Machinations
• 1 Final Showdown

Sorcery

• 3 Day of Judgment
• 2 Split Up

Land

• 1 Theorist’s Sanctum
• 2 Plains
• 1 Demolition Field
• 4 Floodfarm Verge
• 1 Fountainport
• 4 Hallowed Fountain
• 3 Island
• 2 Meticulous Archive
• 2 Plains
• 3 Island
• 1 Restless Anchorage
• 2 Fabled Passage

Planeswalker

• 2 Chandra, Chill of Compliance
• 3 Jace, Reality Sculptor
• 3 The Theorist, Jace Beleren

Planeswalker Control and the other four new Champion Decks will be available in the store until November 9. The other decks in the collection include Cleric Life Gain, Lizard Aggro, Kona Combo, and Eerie Aggro.

There are also a range of prices for the decks, depending on how many rares and mythic rares each of the different deck lists include.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering and Magic Arena news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena.

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Magic: The Gathering announced a ton of upcoming products at New York Comic-Con, including an upcoming Secret Lair Countdown Kit that celebrates 87 years of Marvel Comics history.

Secret Lair Countdown Kit: Marvel’s History of Heroes Price and Release Date

Magic: The Gathering revealed its upcoming April 2027 Universes Beyond set at NYCC and revealed that the CCG is returning to the world of Marvel Comics once again. Players need to wait until April to get their hands on the upcoming Marvel: Darkhold Destiny set, but collectors will have a chance to score some new Marvel cards a bit earlier.

In addition to the new Universes Beyond set announcement, Magic: The Gathering also revealed Secret Lair Countdown Kit: Marvel’s History of Heroes. This collection of 30 cards brings the storied past of Marvel to life—available only on Secret Lair starting November 2.

The release features illustrations crafted by over 30 artists celebrating iconic moments from Marvel’s comic history—from the transformation of the Fantastic Four in space via cosmic rays, to the first appearance of Iron Man with Ho Yinsen, to Jean Grey’s transformation into the fiery Phoenix.

“A lot can happen in 87 years. Costumes change. Universes collide. Reality gets rewritten. Check out the first cards of Secret Lair Countdown Kit: Marvel’s History of Heroes, revealed at NYCC—because assembling this many superheroes and villains in New York was only fitting.”

The exact card list will likely be revealed in the coming weeks before the product goes on sale in early November.

The special limited quantity Secret Lair Countdown Kit: Marvel’s History of Heroes goes on sale November 2, 2026, at 9 a.m. PT for $199.99.

Marvel fans and Magic: The Gathering collectors should keep in mind that Secret Lair products tend to sell out very quickly and they spike in resale price on the secondhand marketplace. Shoppers who want to purchase this collection of cards should definitely attempt to secure an order right as it goes on sale at 9 a.m. on November 2.

Fans at NYCC also got a sneak peek at the upcoming Doomsdrop. Each drop, inspired by the comics, will predominantly feature Doctor Doom, although players should expect other special guests from the Marvel Universe.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Secret Lair Countdown Kit: Marvel’s History of Heroes goes on sale November 2, 2026.

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Magic: The Gathering recently announced a huge change coming to Play and Collector’s booster packs in 2027, but the original announcement left some fans of the digital version of the game curious how they would be impacted.

Yes, God Packs ARe Coming to MAgic Arena

Earlier this week, Wizards of the Coast confirmed that God Packs are going to be added to the Magic: The Gathering booster printings starting in 2027 with the release of Nauctis: The Sunken Realm.

God Packs are an extra rare booster that will be stacked with rares and mythic rares in every nonbasic card slot. According to the announcement, Starting with Nauctis: The Sunken Realm and continuing with each Magic Multiverse set going forward (with Universes Beyond sets expected in 2028), 1 in every 1,000 Booster Packs will contain 14 rare or mythic rare cards.

Additionally, 1 in every 300 Collector Boosters will be a special Collector Booster God Pack.

That is all very exciting for players who crack open physical booster packs a lot, but Magic Arena players have been curious if they’ll be able to open the super rare packs. According to a new update from the Magic Arena team, God Packs will be coming to the digital platform.

MTG Arena will be updating its packs alongside tabletop Magic, with Store packs on MTG Arena getting a take on God Packs. God Packs will not be part of Limited formats, like Draft and Sealed, on MTG Arena. More details to come as we get closer to the release of Nauctis: The Sunken Realm.

It is a bit disappointing that packs opened in Limited formats cannot be God Packs, since that is the most common booster opening experience for many players. God Packs would be unfair and ruin the balance of a Draft or Sealed tournament, which is likely part of the reason they can’t be opened there.

If a God Pack is opened at an in-person Limited events, the official recommendation is for the player to pocket the full pack and for the tournament organizer to provide a replacement pack at no additional cost to the player.

Magic: The Gathering fans are still months away from the first God Packs arriving with the Nauctis: The Sunken Realm launch, so we may learn more in the coming months before the hunt begins.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena.

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Reality Fracture has been in the wild long enough to shake up the metagame and Magic: The Gathering number crunchers are already figuring out which decks are rising to the top after the first few Standard tournaments of the Reality Fracture era.

Top Standard Decks of the Week and Most Played Reality Fracture Cards

Reality Fracture dropped a ton of powerful new cards into the Standard metagame for Magic: The Gathering and players have already been busy incorporating them into new and existing archetypes.

The first handful of big Standard tournaments have come and gone since Reality Fracture was released and Frank Karsten has updated his top archetypes and most-played cards list for the first big Reality Fracture shakeup.

Here is a look at the top decks after the first week of Standard tournaments during the Reality Fracture era:

• Izzet Spellementals
• Dimir Midrange
• Jund Sacrifice
• Orzhov Life Gain
• Boros Dragons
• Four-Color Control
• Mono-Green Landfall
• Azorius Artifacts
• Azorius Control
• Izzet Prowess
• Rakdos Lizards
• Golgari Midrange
• Abzan Life Gain
• Dimir Excruciator
• Azorius Momo
• Sultai Reanimator
• Jeskai Control
• Boros Mobilize
• Izzet Aggro
• Boros Dwarves

One of the biggest changes from two weeks ago is that Boros Dragons has become much more popular and powerful. According to Karsten’s analysis, “It’s well-positioned against that breakout deck because Clarion Conqueror prevents Jund Sacrifice players from activating the sacrifice abilities on their artifacts and creatures.”

Orzhov Life Gain, Izzet Prowess, and Rakdos Lizards all grew in popularity after the Reality Fracture launch, as well.

Thanks to the popularity of those archetypes, these cards have emerged as the most-played cards from Reality Fracture so far:

• Pompous Battlemage
• Ajani Resolute
• Master of Barbs
• Chandra, Torch of Defiance
• Liliana the Faultless
• Stingerquill Charm
• The Theorist, Jace Beleren
• Seasoned Cryomancer
• Shipwreck Marsh
• Enlightened Confidant
• Ingris Stingerquill
• Deserted Beach
• Vraska, the Cutting Glare
• Simulacrum Shaper
• Way of the Pyromancer
• Terminal Criticism
• Chandra, Chill of Compliance
• Haunted Ridge
• Stingcaster Mage
• Ajani Unrelenting
• Countersculpt
• Way of the Paradox
• Tarmogoyf
• Theorix Charm
• Dark Matter Manipulator

Reality Fracture is still fairly new, so players should expect more shakeups to occur in the coming weeks as players adjust to the new metagame and develop counter strategies.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates as the Reality Fracture season continues.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena.

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Magic: The Gathering players who love a chaotic Commander experience can celebrate MagicCon from home with their friends with the upcoming Festival in a Box: Atlanta 2026 drop.

Festival in a Box: Atlanta 2026 Contents and Price

Magic: The Gathering players who are will to drop a few hundred dollars have the chance to pick up a Mystery Booster Commander Edition box and host a chaos draft with their local pod. The upcoming release is going on sale in just a few weeks and players will want to act quickly when it drops before the supply sells out.

Festival in a Box: Atlanta 2026 will be available on October 19, 2026, for $249.99 while supplies last at MagicSecretLair.com and limited to two (2) per customer.

Each copy of Festival in a Box: Atlanta 2026 costs $249.99 and includes:

• 1x Mystery Booster Commander Edition box
• 1x Secret Gallery: Atlanta Foil Edition Secret Lair drop
• 4x Festival in a Box promo cards

Each box of Mystery Booster Commander Edition contains 24 boosters. Each booster contains the following:

• 20 Magic: The Gathering cards
  • 3 White common or uncommon cards
  • 3 Blue common or uncommon cards
  • 3 Black common or uncommon cards
  • 3 Red common or uncommon cards
  • 3 Green common or uncommon cards
  • 1 Reprint wildcard of any rarity
  • 1 Rare or mythic rare reprinted commander
  • 1 Non-foil (95.25%) or traditional foil (4.75%) new-to-Magic commander
  • 1 Non-foil or traditional foil card
    • A non-foil (43.3%) or traditional foil (2%) common or uncommon Future Sight frame card
    • A non-foil (52%) or traditional foil (2.4%) rare or mythic rare Future Sight frame card
    • A traditional foil acorn-stamp card (less than 1%)
  • 1 Playtest card

The cards in the booster box are mashup of reprints from throughout Magic’s history that were hand-selected for the ultimate Commander Draft experience. Players will find playtest cards, Future Sight frame cards, and new-to-Magic commanders.

These types of limited-edition drops are usually very popular and tend to sell out quickly as they are posted, so shoppers who are seriously interested should be sure to lock in their purchase right at launch for the best chance to securing the product.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Festival in a Box: Atlanta 2026 will be available on October 19, 2026.

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Magic: The Gathering is making a handful of big changes to booster packs in 2027 that will remove some less popular slots and give collectors a new God Pack distribution to chase down.

Magic: The Gathering Is Adding God Packs and Removing Less Popular Less Slots

Magic: The Gathering just announced some major incoming changes to Play and Collectors Boosters that are going to be arriving in 2027.

Starting with Nauctis: The Sunken Realm and continuing with each Magic Multiverse set going forward (with Universes Beyond sets expected in 2028), 1 in every 1,000 Booster Packs will contain 14 rare or mythic rare cards.

• 1 God Pack celebration card
• 10 Non-foil rare and/or mythic rare cards
• 2 Non-foil Booster Fun rare and/or mythic rare cards
• 2 Traditional foil Booster Fun rare and/or mythic rare cards

Additionally, God Packs in Collector Boosters ramp up the excitement even more, with a distribution of 1 in every 300 Collector Boosters.

• 1 God Pack celebration card
• 1 Foil land
• 3 Foil default frame rare and/or mythic rare cards
• 3 Non-foil Booster Fun rare and/or mythic rare cards

The addition of God Packs is very exciting for collectors, but those aren’t the only changes coming to Play and Collectors boosters next year.

Wizards of the Coast is removing foil common and uncommon cards from Booster Packs, and we’re no longer guaranteeing a foil card in every pack. Feedback from players has consistently been that these have lost the luster they might have once had. If you do open a foil card in a Booster Pack, it will be a rare or mythic rare card.

Similarly, Collector Boosters will be removing two commons and one uncommon from the foil slots, and those three cards will not be replaced. The common and uncommon cards were the least-exciting parts of these opening experiences and were often passed over. The team is still keeping some number of foil common and uncommon cards in Collector Boosters, as they won’t be available in Booster Packs.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

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Dungeons and Dragons players can now dive into a brand-new class and begin exploring its subclass options thanks to the latest D&D Beyond partnered content release.

The Magus Class Arrives on D&D Beyond

Dungeons and Dragons players who are looking to make a new character that can seamlessly blend together magical powers and traditional combat may want to check out the latest release from Sterling Vermin Adventuring Co.

The new release is available now on D&D Beyond and introduces the Magus Class to the 5.5e ruleset. The content is bundles with everything players need to check out the class and some extra spells and magic items.

Magi are gifted warriors that blend martial prowess with mystical puissance. Wielding spell and steel in tandem, Magi can render their enemies vulnerable to their magic with a look and invoke sigils to enhance their offensive and defensive abilities. Leveraging these diverse strengths, Magi can overcome even the most powerful adversaries and challenging obstacles.

The official Magus Class content costs $14.99 on D&D Beyond and includes the following features:

• The Magus class
• 6 subclasses: Arcane Order, Heaven’s Guard, Knights Stygian, Shadow Court, Sidereal Cabal, Sylvan Circle.
• 30+ new spells available to the Magus and expanding the spell lists of other classes.
• 20 magic items every aspiring gish will wish for.

Here is a breakdown of each subclass, as well:

• Arcane Order – Defend the Arcane Architecture of the Multiverse.
• Heaven’s Guard – Make Heaven a Place on Earth.
• Knight’s Stygian – Haunt the Unrighteous.
• Shadow Court – Fight for Control from the Shadows.
• Sidereal Cabal – Master Your Destiny (and Everyone Else’s Too).
• Sylvan Circle – Protect Wild Creatures and Natural Wonders.

Since the Magi comes from partnered content, players should definitely consult with their DM before bringing one to the table.

D&D Beyond has a very strong partnered content lineup ready for the rest of the year and heading into 2027, so there should be plenty of content for players and DMs to check out in the coming months, as well.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Dungeons and Dragons news and updates.

Dungeons and Dragons is available now at local game shops and digitally through D&D Beyond, Roll20, and similar online services.

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Magic: The Gathering’s upcoming massive Secret Lair Corn Maze Superdrop includes some cards that fans of Jim Henson’s The Labyrinth are not going to want to miss.

All of the Jim Henson’s The Labyrinth Products

Magic: The Gathering collectors are about to raid a new Secret Lair Superdrop that is full of very popular and highly-demanded crossovers. In addition to KPop Demon Hunters and Marvel: Zombies, 1980s film fans can also pick up some gorgeous new cards inspired by Jim Henson’s The Labyrinth.

Secret Lair x Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Fear Me, Love Me

• Contents:
  • 1x Muxus, Goblin Grandee as “Jareth, Goblin King”
  • 1x Boggart Shenanigans as “Call Out the Goblins!”
  • 1x Dance with Calamity as “Dance with Goblins”
  • 1x Goblin Rabblemaster as “Goblin Cradle-Thieves”
  • 1x Claim the Firstborn as “The Kidnapping of Toby”
  • 1x Trinisphere as “I’ve Brought You a Gift”
• Price:
  • Non-foil $29.99 USD
  • Foil: $39.99 USD

Secret Lair x Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Should You Need Us

• Contents:
  • 1x Jodah, the Unifier as “Sarah, Champion to the Lost”
  • 1x Lu Xun, Scholar General as “Sir Didymus, Rider of Ambrosius // Sir Didymus, Faithful Companion” (Reversible)
  • 1x Kami of the Crescent Moon as “The Worm, Sagely Guide”
  • 1x Kogla, the Titan Ape as “Ludo, Rock Caller”
  • 1x Shigeki, Jukai Visionary as “The Wiseman, Eccentric Oracle”
  • 1x Wort, Boggart Auntie as “Hoggle, Heart in Conflict”
• Price:
  • Non-foil $29.99 USD
  • Foil: $39.99 USD

Secret Lair x Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Through the Labyrinth

• Contents:
  • 1x Timely Ward as “Rescue in the 13th Hour”
  • 1x Chronomantic Escape as “Under Jareth’s Spell”
  • 1x Delayed Blast Fireball as “Frenzy of the Fireys”
  • 1x Tempt with Discovery as “The Goblin King’s Offer”
  • 1x Leveler as “The Cleaners”
  • 1x Thran Temporal Gateway as “Doors of Indecision”
  • 1x Rogue’s Passage as “Shaft of Hands”
• Price:
  • Non-foil $29.99 USD
  • Foil: $39.99 USD

Shoppers will receive one (1) foil Maze of Ith as “The Labyrinth” promo card with each $199 spent while supplies last.

The Labyrinth fans should notice that the art used for Jodah, the Unifier as “Sarah, Champion to the Lost” from Secret Lair x Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Should You Need Us and Muxus, Goblin Grandee as “Jareth, Goblin King” from Secret Lair x Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Fear Me, Love Me originates from the same piece and comprises a two-card scene.

Be sure to check back soon for lots more Magic: The Gathering news and updates.

Magic: The Gathering is available now at local game shops and digitally through Magic Arena. The Secret Lair Corn Maze Superdrop goes on sale October 12, 2026.

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