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Bards & Cards Game Shop - Downtown San Diego
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Downtown San Diego’s premier shop for board games, TTRPGs, Warhammer, Magic: the Gathering, Pokémon cards, D&D, miniature paints and terrain, and more! https://bardsandcards.com
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What’s Commander Box League? Open a full Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster box, build a 60-card Commander deck, ignore color identity, and embrace chaos. Casual vibes all prerelease week.

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##MTGCommander #MTGSealed #CommanderBoxLeague #LorwynEclipsed #SoCalMTG
Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Box League – Sealed Commander Event - Bards & Cards
Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Box League! Pick up your box Friday and play all prerelease week. Casual sealed Commander, in-store only.
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January 9, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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Hey y’all, good combo or no?
January 8, 2026 at 11:19 AM
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Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Box League is coming! Crack a full Play Booster box, build sealed Commander, and play all prerelease week. In-store only 🌘

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##MTG #MTGCommander #CommanderBoxLeague #LorwynEclipsed #LocalGameStore #SanDiego
Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Box League – Sealed Commander Event - Bards & Cards
Lorwyn Eclipsed Commander Box League! Pick up your box Friday and play all prerelease week. Casual sealed Commander, in-store only.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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Operation: Celestial Break is a go! 🚀 Sat 1/17 @ 6 pm — Gundam TCG ST07/ST08 launch with Dual Impact [GD02] packs for deck upgrades and prizing. 16-player cap. Register online or in-store!

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##GundamTCG #TCGEvents #CardGameCommunity #SanDiego
Gundam TCG - Operation: Celestial Break ST07/ST08 Launch Event - Bards & Cards
Gundam TCG launch event featuring ST07 vs ST08, deck upgrades with Dual Impact GD02, and pack-per-win prizing. Sat Jan 17 at 6 pm.
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January 6, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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San Diego Newtypes, it’s almost go-time! Mission 3 lands Saturday at 4 pm. BO1 rounds, Top 4 cut, and Kamille/Qubeley/All-Range promos. Register now: https://bards.cards/3MVHYzZ
Gundam Card Game Newtype Challenge 2025 Mission 3 – San Diego
Join our Jan 10 Gundam Newtype Challenge in San Diego. $20 entry, premium US promo prizes, and a Top 4 competitive cut.
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January 5, 2026 at 2:09 AM
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Final practice before Mission 3! Join our Jan 3 Newtype Warm-Up Run. $5 entry, 16-seat cap, promo packs for all. https://bards.cards/48QpZm2
Gundam Constructed Scrimmage Newtype Warm-Up Run – Jan 3 San Diego
Join our Jan 3 Newtype Warm-Up scrimmage. $5 entry, promo packs, and 4 BO1 rounds to prep for the Newtype Challenge.
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January 2, 2026 at 1:03 AM
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Mission 3 is nearly here! Our Gundam Newtype Challenge hits Jan 10. $20 entry, capped seats, and US-exclusive promos. Suit up: https://bards.cards/3MVHYzZ
Gundam Card Game Newtype Challenge 2025 Mission 3 – San Diego
Join our Jan 10 Gundam Newtype Challenge in San Diego. $20 entry, premium US promo prizes, and a Top 4 competitive cut.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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Newtype Warm-Up Run hits Jan 3! $5 scrimmage with promo packs and 4 BO1 rounds to get ready for Mission 3. Seats limited! https://bards.cards/48QpZm2
Gundam Constructed Scrimmage Newtype Warm-Up Run – Jan 3 San Diego
Join our Jan 3 Newtype Warm-Up scrimmage. $5 entry, promo packs, and 4 BO1 rounds to prep for the Newtype Challenge.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Draft day! Final Fantasy at 2 pm—promo included, pack-per-win prizes, and holiday vibes.

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##MTG #FinalFantasyDraft #MagicTheGathering #SanDiego #CardShopVibes
Final Fantasy Draft Tournament – San Diego Holiday Magic Event
Join our Final Fantasy Draft on Dec 27 in San Diego. 4 rounds BO1, promo card for all, pack-per-win prizes, 16-player cap.
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December 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Holiday Tune-Up this Saturday! Test your builds before the Newtype Challenge. $5 entry, capped at 16 seats. https://bards.cards/4aLcd6G
Gundam Constructed Scrimmage Holiday Tune-Up – Dec 27 San Diego
Join our Dec 27 Gundam Holiday Tune-Up event. $5 entry, promo packs, and 4 rounds BO1 to prep for the Newtype Challenge.
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December 26, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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Final Fantasy Draft Tournament this Sat! 4 rounds BO1, 16 seats, Prophetic Beginnings promo for everyone.

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##MTG #FinalFantasyMTG #MTGCommunity #SDMagic #HolidayGaming
Final Fantasy Draft Tournament – San Diego Holiday Magic Event
Join our Final Fantasy Draft on Dec 27 in San Diego. 4 rounds BO1, promo card for all, pack-per-win prizes, 16-player cap.
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December 25, 2025 at 1:05 AM
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Gundam pilots! We’re hosting a Holiday Tune-Up scrimmage on Dec 27. $5 entry, promo packs, and 4 BO1 rounds to prep for the Newtype Challenge. https://bards.cards/4aLcd6G
Gundam Constructed Scrimmage Holiday Tune-Up – Dec 27 San Diego
Join our Dec 27 Gundam Holiday Tune-Up event. $5 entry, promo packs, and 4 rounds BO1 to prep for the Newtype Challenge.
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December 23, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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We restocked Final Fantasy for the holidays—so it’s draft time! Join us Sat 12/27 at 2 pm. Promo card for all + pack-per-win prizes.

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##MTG #FinalFantasyMTG #MTGDraft #SanDiegoEvents #BardsAndCards
Final Fantasy Draft Tournament – San Diego Holiday Magic Event
Join our Final Fantasy Draft on Dec 27 in San Diego. 4 rounds BO1, promo card for all, pack-per-win prizes, 16-player cap.
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December 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Today’s the day! Infinity Spark Showdown starts at 4 pm. Limited to 8 players—grab your seat and your promo playset: https://bards.cards/3XkQsmt
Infinity Spark Showdown – A Whole New World Lorcana Event
Play Lorcana on Dec 14 at our Infinity Spark Showdown. BO3, 8 players, pack prizes, and an A Whole New World promo playset for all players.
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December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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San Diego Illumineers! Ready for some Infinity Constructed fun? Join us Sun 12/14 at 4 pm. Promos for all and prizes for top finishers! Register: https://bards.cards/3XkQsmt
Infinity Spark Showdown – A Whole New World Lorcana Event
Play Lorcana on Dec 14 at our Infinity Spark Showdown. BO3, 8 players, pack prizes, and an A Whole New World promo playset for all players.
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December 12, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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Tomorrow’s Turbo Tower day! Free Commander all day at Bards & Cards (11 am–6 pm). Every player starts with a promo Command Tower and takes it home after. https://bards.cards/4nFWkkH
Magic Presents: Player Appreciation - Turbo Tower - Bards & Cards
Join us at Bards & Cards San Diego on Dec 12 for Magic Presents: Player Appreciation - Turbo Tower! Free all-day Commander play from 11 am–6 pm with a Command Tower promo for every participant while supplies last.
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December 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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Tonight’s the night! Standard Showdown at 6 pm—$5 entry, guaranteed promos, and a Chromatic Lantern promo for the champ. See you here! https://bards.cards/4ipD3TA
Standard Showdown – Avatar: The Last Airbender | Dec 9 at 6 pm
Join our Dec 9 Standard Showdown at 6 pm. $5 entry, 8 seats, 3 rounds. Everyone gets a Cabbage Merchant promo; winner takes a Chromatic Lantern.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Reminder: Standard Showdown is tomorrow at 6 pm! Avatar set, BO3 rounds, and promos for days. Snag your seat before it’s full: https://bards.cards/4ipD3TA
Standard Showdown – Avatar: The Last Airbender | Dec 9 at 6 pm
Join our Dec 9 Standard Showdown at 6 pm. $5 entry, 8 seats, 3 rounds. Everyone gets a Cabbage Merchant promo; winner takes a Chromatic Lantern.
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December 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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Our Infinity Spark Showdown is Sun 12/14 at 4 pm! Infinity Constructed, BO3, sweet pack prizes, and an A Whole New World promo playset for all players. Sign up: https://bards.cards/3XkQsmt
Infinity Spark Showdown – A Whole New World Lorcana Event
Play Lorcana on Dec 14 at our Infinity Spark Showdown. BO3, 8 players, pack prizes, and an A Whole New World promo playset for all players.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Today’s the day! Final Fantasy Commander Box League starts at 2 pm. Box + promo included—don’t miss your seat!

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Final Fantasy Holiday Commander Box League Showdown – San Diego Event
Join our Final Fantasy Holiday Commander Box League on Dec 7 in San Diego. Includes Play Booster box, Yuna promo, and casual Commander play.
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December 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
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Tonight’s the night! Gundam Battle Royale Scramble kicks off at 6 pm. Bring a deck, play a few chill pods, snag a promo pack, and maybe win a booster. 16 seats total! https://bards.cards/3Xbil08
Gundam Battle Royale Scramble – Casual Multiplayer Event
Join us Dec 6 for a casual Gundam Battle Royale event with promos, prizes, and open-play pods. Easygoing multiplayer fun in Downtown San Diego.
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December 6, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Tonight at 6! Our Avatar Commander Party kicks off.

Free entry, official bending mechanics, pods of 3–4, and a promo card with signup (while supplies last).

Grab a spot: https://bards.cards/48fFxPS
Avatar Commander Party – Balance of the Four Nations, Dec 5
Join us Fri, Dec 5 at 6 pm for the free Avatar: The Last Airbender Commander Party. Special event rules, bending mechanics, pods of 3–4, and a promo card guaranteed with signup (while supplies last). No proxies allowed. Register online or in-store on...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Your optimizer isn’t converging because you forgot the regularizer called fun. Walk to Bards & Cards. Draft packs, roll dice, and let your attention wander without penalty. Pun quality guaranteed to degrade model performance. #NeurIPS2025 #SanDiego https://bards.cards/map
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December 5, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Join us Fri Dec 12 for Magic Presents: Player Appreciation - Turbo Tower! Free Commander all day (11 am–6 pm) at Bards & Cards San Diego. Get your Command Tower promo while supplies last! https://bards.cards/4nFWkkH
Magic Presents: Player Appreciation - Turbo Tower - Bards & Cards
Join us at Bards & Cards San Diego on Dec 12 for Magic Presents: Player Appreciation - Turbo Tower! Free all-day Commander play from 11 am–6 pm with a Command Tower promo for every participant while supplies last.
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December 5, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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We’ve only got 8 seats for our Final Fantasy Commander Box League on 12/7! Build from a full box, score the Yuna promo, play till 6 pm.

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Final Fantasy Holiday Commander Box League Showdown – San Diego Event
Join our Final Fantasy Holiday Commander Box League on Dec 7 in San Diego. Includes Play Booster box, Yuna promo, and casual Commander play.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:30 AM