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First Pick   Ultimate Guard Roundup Statement on Generative AI: https://bsky.app/profile/ultimateguard.bsky.social/post/3lwwcrte4l22b Harry Potter Boxes Removed: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1408125065328984164/Screenshot_2025-08-21_at_17.25.23.png?ex=68b08329&is=68af31a9&hm=13ac080905333d58e4a63819c0f680ed72f072b02b952d2699169dd94b9750cf& Rhystic Studies Resigns: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1410272968906637413/Screenshot_20250827-101320.png?ex=68b06a8d&is=68af190d&hm=fe3cf0ef64a5274a094c18de8b24dd294ff8a9c24f35b7a3330338be649d2db5& https://bsky.app/profile/rhysticstudies.bsky.social/post/3lxf7g2rbl22y   Gather the Townsfolk   EDHREC’s Survey: https://bsky.app/profile/edhrec.com/post/3lxajold4o626 https://bsky.app/profile/veggiewagon.bsky.social/post/3lxbed5qf6c2m   Desperate Ravings   Vivi Cauldron Dominates NRG Series: https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com/post/3lx3tcja6y22i Timing of Next S

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Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_VG8)   First Pick   Arena Anthologies: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-august-18-2025#Anthologies https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1407054838491119686/image.png?ex=68a6afaf&is=68a55e2f&hm=e414a1b624d2412ccbb578f8a1f94b124ff298ea2e782d4d2aea7f9085fed0c0&   Gather the Townsfolk   Less Direct to Modern Sets? https://mtgrocks.com/direct-to-modern-mtg/    Avatar Roundup Beginner Box: https://www.ign.com/articles/avatar-the-last-airbender-magic-the-gathering-beginner-box-card-reveal-spoilers Barrier to Entry: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT69mgJN6/ Better-Than-Official Art: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1406265278064623627/image

Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_VG8)   First Pick   Avatar: The Last Airbender Roundup (...before Spider-Man?) Magic Spotlight: The Avatar: https://magic.gg/news/announcing-magic-spotlight-the-avatar-in-atlanta-georgia-and-lyon-france Collecting: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-avatar-the-last-airbender Is Four Different Mechanics All Named “--Bending” Too Confusing?: https://bsky.app/profile/jaqalyte.bsky.social/post/3lwbhg5t25c2p   Gather the Townsfolk   State of Design 2025: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/making-magic/state-of-design-2025   Arena Championship 9 Roundup Viewer’s Guide: https://magic.gg/news/arena-championship-9-viewers-guide Metagame: https://bsky.app/profile/fireshoes.bsky.social/post/3lvwdn

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Check out the twitch channel: http://twitch.tv/magicmics Visit our subreddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/magicmics Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/magicmicscast Like us on Facebook: http://facebook.com/magicmics Co-Sponsors: https://www.manatraders.com/ (use code MAGICMICS_VG8)   First Pick Edge of Eternity & EOS Picks!   Reuben Sunstar Chaplain Ancient Tomb   Evan Lightstall Inquisitor Strip Mine   PowrDragn Frenzied Baloth Mana Confluence   Gather the Townsfolk   Impressions of a Monolith (Final Fantasy Rhystic Studies Vid): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=II7MQKqrcj8   Igniting the Spark: https://bsky.app/profile/mturian.bsky.social/post/3lts26vrvgs2b   Post-Ban Standard Meta: https://bsky.app/profile/frankkarsten.bsky.social/post/3ltn4nuxt6c2i   ChannelFireball is Changing (CFB ending brand?): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFObCSQI3Js   Desperate Ravings   UB Viability: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/789140513467121664/how-many-ub-viable-ips

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First Pick   FINAL FANTASY Roundup Where to Find Previews: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/where-to-find-final-fantasy-previews Ben Starr’s Clive Reveal: https://discord.com/channels/409511337669165077/410942703623208960/1370820154988167361 Mechanics: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/final-fantasy-mechanics Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSDvLerVcNU Sephiroth’s Different Design: https://www.ign.com/articles/theres-a-reason-why-sephiroth-has-a-different-design-in-the-magic-the-gathering-set-but-director-tetsuya-nomura-cant-share-more-sparking-final-fantasy-7-remake-part-3-speculation Secret Lairs: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/secret-lair-x-final-fantasy Turn-3 Infinite Combo in Precon: https://bsky.app/profile/rebell.bsky.social/post/3lp5zzxqmv22y https://bsky.app/profile/orcgirlestrogen.bsky.social/post/3lp626q4zsk25   Gather the Townsfolk   Veteran Explorer Title Deadline Extended: https://bsky.app/profile/mtgarena.com/

First Pick   Explorer? I Hardly Know ‘Er: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcing-pioneer https://bsky.app/profile/heeyoit.bsky.social/post/3lojjj5tj422d   MTGA Reprint and Card Style Improvements: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/upcoming-improvements-to-reprints   And we move out of the First Pick to: Gather the Townsfolk thanks to our sponsor Mana Traders! The best tool to enhance your Magic Online experience. Use the code “MAGICMICS_54P” for 10% off your next subscription with Mana Traders.   Gather the Townsfolk   Final Fantasy Zenos yae Galvus alt borderless version https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1kh7b1q/ff_zenos_yae_galvus_alt_borderless_version/    MagicCon Atlanta: https://bsky.app/profile/mtgfestivals.com/post/3lojfmtvxex2y https://magic.gg/news/magiccon-atlanta-2025-gather-at-the-edge-of-eternities   Maria Bartholdi Undergoes Surgery: https://bsky.app/profile/missmariapants.bsky.social/post/3lo7dssrtzc2w   Splash Damage   Skype

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