Gavin Verhey
@gavinverhey.bsky.social
Principal Magic Designer at Wizards of the Coast. Former professional player. I fell down a volcano once. Watch me make Mtg: http://youtube.com/GoodMorningMagic
Today, we are doing the Commander Format Panel member rotation I mentioned when the panel formed last year. Thanks to everybody on the panel for their work, and a warm welcome to @budgetcommander.bsky.social and @highermtg.bsky.social!
Read: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
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Read: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
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Commander Format Panel Update – December 11, 2025
Gavin discusses changes to the Commander Format Panel.
magic.wizards.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Today, we are doing the Commander Format Panel member rotation I mentioned when the panel formed last year. Thanks to everybody on the panel for their work, and a warm welcome to @budgetcommander.bsky.social and @highermtg.bsky.social!
Read: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
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Read: magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
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Reposted by Gavin Verhey
I Have 5 Questions for Gavin Verhey: youtu.be/B8EYZrhPdSI
Join me for 5 games and 5 questions with @gavinverhey.bsky.social, Principal Game Designer for Magic: The Gathering!
#MagicTheGathering
Join me for 5 games and 5 questions with @gavinverhey.bsky.social, Principal Game Designer for Magic: The Gathering!
#MagicTheGathering
December 1, 2025 at 6:18 PM
I Have 5 Questions for Gavin Verhey: youtu.be/B8EYZrhPdSI
Join me for 5 games and 5 questions with @gavinverhey.bsky.social, Principal Game Designer for Magic: The Gathering!
#MagicTheGathering
Join me for 5 games and 5 questions with @gavinverhey.bsky.social, Principal Game Designer for Magic: The Gathering!
#MagicTheGathering
Reposted by Gavin Verhey
Are you ready for Avatar The Last Airbender Prerelease? Well, today we are playing Magic: The Gathering's newest set with @wheeler.bsky.social, @voxytwitch.bsky.social, and @theasianavenger.bsky.social!
Check out our card bending skills here: youtu.be/NmPdeeyPuHI
#MagicTheGathering
Check out our card bending skills here: youtu.be/NmPdeeyPuHI
#MagicTheGathering
November 10, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Are you ready for Avatar The Last Airbender Prerelease? Well, today we are playing Magic: The Gathering's newest set with @wheeler.bsky.social, @voxytwitch.bsky.social, and @theasianavenger.bsky.social!
Check out our card bending skills here: youtu.be/NmPdeeyPuHI
#MagicTheGathering
Check out our card bending skills here: youtu.be/NmPdeeyPuHI
#MagicTheGathering
Today, after a trial unban period, we are re-banning High Tide in Pauper. This is due to a combination of power level, impact on player experience, and impact on the format as a whole.
Interested in a more detailed breakdown?
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Interested in a more detailed breakdown?
#wotcstaff
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Today, after a trial unban period, we are re-banning High Tide in Pauper. This is due to a combination of power level, impact on player experience, and impact on the format as a whole.
Interested in a more detailed breakdown?
#wotcstaff
Interested in a more detailed breakdown?
#wotcstaff
Reposted by Gavin Verhey
1v1 Magic is full of lessons and strategies you can use to up your Commander gameplay.
This episode, we’ve enlisted help from some of the best of the best: pro players, competitive streamers, and hall of famers.
Get ready for a ton of level-up moments: youtu.be/5kDU67RVIhY
This episode, we’ve enlisted help from some of the best of the best: pro players, competitive streamers, and hall of famers.
Get ready for a ton of level-up moments: youtu.be/5kDU67RVIhY
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
1v1 Magic is full of lessons and strategies you can use to up your Commander gameplay.
This episode, we’ve enlisted help from some of the best of the best: pro players, competitive streamers, and hall of famers.
Get ready for a ton of level-up moments: youtu.be/5kDU67RVIhY
This episode, we’ve enlisted help from some of the best of the best: pro players, competitive streamers, and hall of famers.
Get ready for a ton of level-up moments: youtu.be/5kDU67RVIhY
Hi Pauper players! I wanted to provide an update on High Tide.
With the wider Magic B&R announcement moved two weeks earlier, we will now be making our check-in (and any potential B&R update) that day as well. So that's November 10th. You'll hear more at that time!
#wotcstaff
With the wider Magic B&R announcement moved two weeks earlier, we will now be making our check-in (and any potential B&R update) that day as well. So that's November 10th. You'll hear more at that time!
#wotcstaff
October 14, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Hi Pauper players! I wanted to provide an update on High Tide.
With the wider Magic B&R announcement moved two weeks earlier, we will now be making our check-in (and any potential B&R update) that day as well. So that's November 10th. You'll hear more at that time!
#wotcstaff
With the wider Magic B&R announcement moved two weeks earlier, we will now be making our check-in (and any potential B&R update) that day as well. So that's November 10th. You'll hear more at that time!
#wotcstaff
What are your favorite commons and uncommons for Commander OTHER than just top staples? Hit me with some faves!
Here's one that has been a big overperformer for me. Chips in for a ton of damage, and pretty easily to start making a 1/1 every turn with this in many blue decks. Nice card!
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Here's one that has been a big overperformer for me. Chips in for a ton of damage, and pretty easily to start making a 1/1 every turn with this in many blue decks. Nice card!
#wotcstaff
October 1, 2025 at 8:57 PM
What are your favorite commons and uncommons for Commander OTHER than just top staples? Hit me with some faves!
Here's one that has been a big overperformer for me. Chips in for a ton of damage, and pretty easily to start making a 1/1 every turn with this in many blue decks. Nice card!
#wotcstaff
Here's one that has been a big overperformer for me. Chips in for a ton of damage, and pretty easily to start making a 1/1 every turn with this in many blue decks. Nice card!
#wotcstaff
Come for the Pauper content, stay for the Gavin ASMR that is the last 15 minutes of the video!
The Ultimate Pauper Showdown!
It's Andrea Mengucci vs @gavinverhey.bsky.social vs @themaverickgirl.bsky.social!
Check out Shuffle Up & Play 88 right here, right now: youtu.be/SCWMs8JdoAM
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It's Andrea Mengucci vs @gavinverhey.bsky.social vs @themaverickgirl.bsky.social!
Check out Shuffle Up & Play 88 right here, right now: youtu.be/SCWMs8JdoAM
#MagicTheGathering
September 30, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Come for the Pauper content, stay for the Gavin ASMR that is the last 15 minutes of the video!
As a kid, I fell in love with Star Trek - the exploration, characters, and dilemmas alike. So it was incredible to lead design a set covering the whole series! (Shout-out to @ethanfleischer.bsky.social who led vision!) I can't wait for you to see (and draft!) it in November 2026.
Engage!
Engage!
September 26, 2025 at 8:36 PM
As a kid, I fell in love with Star Trek - the exploration, characters, and dilemmas alike. So it was incredible to lead design a set covering the whole series! (Shout-out to @ethanfleischer.bsky.social who led vision!) I can't wait for you to see (and draft!) it in November 2026.
Engage!
Engage!
Reposted by Gavin Verhey
Good Morning Magic!
Get ready for a VERHEY special episode of #ExtraTurns. Principle Magic Designer @gavinverhey.bsky.social is here to take on a pod full of Commanders that he created (also featuring Salubrious Snail!)
Don't miss it:
youtu.be/6of5iD_QppM
Get ready for a VERHEY special episode of #ExtraTurns. Principle Magic Designer @gavinverhey.bsky.social is here to take on a pod full of Commanders that he created (also featuring Salubrious Snail!)
Don't miss it:
youtu.be/6of5iD_QppM
September 16, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Good Morning Magic!
Get ready for a VERHEY special episode of #ExtraTurns. Principle Magic Designer @gavinverhey.bsky.social is here to take on a pod full of Commanders that he created (also featuring Salubrious Snail!)
Don't miss it:
youtu.be/6of5iD_QppM
Get ready for a VERHEY special episode of #ExtraTurns. Principle Magic Designer @gavinverhey.bsky.social is here to take on a pod full of Commanders that he created (also featuring Salubrious Snail!)
Don't miss it:
youtu.be/6of5iD_QppM
Really special week at Wizards: the Commander Summit. We brought out everyone on the Commander Format Panel who could make it for three days of talking, collaborating, and, of course, playing Commander!
So happy to be surrounded in working on this format with so many smart and passionate people. ❤️
So happy to be surrounded in working on this format with so many smart and passionate people. ❤️
September 6, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Really special week at Wizards: the Commander Summit. We brought out everyone on the Commander Format Panel who could make it for three days of talking, collaborating, and, of course, playing Commander!
So happy to be surrounded in working on this format with so many smart and passionate people. ❤️
So happy to be surrounded in working on this format with so many smart and passionate people. ❤️
Hey Pauper players! Wanted to give an update as we end August - we're still evaluating High Tide. The format continues to evolve and we'd like a bit more time. You can still expect a check in (and option to ban) before the Nov B&R date, in late Sept/early Oct. Thanks!
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August 29, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Hey Pauper players! Wanted to give an update as we end August - we're still evaluating High Tide. The format continues to evolve and we'd like a bit more time. You can still expect a check in (and option to ban) before the Nov B&R date, in late Sept/early Oct. Thanks!
#wotcstaff
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What card would you put in THIS deck? 😆
I can't wait to see whatever deranged deck somebody builds with this Unknown prize card:
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I can't wait to see whatever deranged deck somebody builds with this Unknown prize card:
#wotcstaff
August 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
What card would you put in THIS deck? 😆
I can't wait to see whatever deranged deck somebody builds with this Unknown prize card:
#wotcstaff
I can't wait to see whatever deranged deck somebody builds with this Unknown prize card:
#wotcstaff
Got my weird promo Kor Skyfishers signed here at GenCon. How many of you even knew these existed???
I look forward to defeating people in Pauper with my signed, no expansion symbol cards that advertise the website for the very game we're already playing:
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I look forward to defeating people in Pauper with my signed, no expansion symbol cards that advertise the website for the very game we're already playing:
#wotcstaff
August 1, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Got my weird promo Kor Skyfishers signed here at GenCon. How many of you even knew these existed???
I look forward to defeating people in Pauper with my signed, no expansion symbol cards that advertise the website for the very game we're already playing:
#wotcstaff
I look forward to defeating people in Pauper with my signed, no expansion symbol cards that advertise the website for the very game we're already playing:
#wotcstaff
Had a blast swinging by our #MTGxSpiderMan off-site here at SDCC! It really makes you say, "BRING ME PICTURES OF SPIDERMAN!"
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July 25, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Had a blast swinging by our #MTGxSpiderMan off-site here at SDCC! It really makes you say, "BRING ME PICTURES OF SPIDERMAN!"
#wotcstaff
#wotcstaff
The #MTGEternities prerelease is this weekend - so how should you be building your prerelease deck?
Today I cover tips and a guide to the ten two-color archetypes. Let's get ready to blast off!
Watch: youtu.be/WrtHVcjwEDE
#wotcstaff
Today I cover tips and a guide to the ten two-color archetypes. Let's get ready to blast off!
Watch: youtu.be/WrtHVcjwEDE
#wotcstaff
Prepare for Edge of Eternities Prerelease! Sealed/Draft Archetypes! | Magic: The Gathering MTG EOE
YouTube video by Good Morning Magic
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July 23, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The #MTGEternities prerelease is this weekend - so how should you be building your prerelease deck?
Today I cover tips and a guide to the ten two-color archetypes. Let's get ready to blast off!
Watch: youtu.be/WrtHVcjwEDE
#wotcstaff
Today I cover tips and a guide to the ten two-color archetypes. Let's get ready to blast off!
Watch: youtu.be/WrtHVcjwEDE
#wotcstaff
Absolutely bananas night last night doing night one of My Chemical Romance's new tour. They *literally* set the stage on fire!
July 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Absolutely bananas night last night doing night one of My Chemical Romance's new tour. They *literally* set the stage on fire!
In #MTGEternities Commander, you'll find some brand new dual lands that finish up some old cycles.
But... Why here? Why now? And why in Commander decks and not a main set??
Today, I run you through the whole history - and what you can expect in the future! Watch: youtu.be/VZMdLcnxUwg
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But... Why here? Why now? And why in Commander decks and not a main set??
Today, I run you through the whole history - and what you can expect in the future! Watch: youtu.be/VZMdLcnxUwg
#wotcstaff
youtu.be
July 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
In #MTGEternities Commander, you'll find some brand new dual lands that finish up some old cycles.
But... Why here? Why now? And why in Commander decks and not a main set??
Today, I run you through the whole history - and what you can expect in the future! Watch: youtu.be/VZMdLcnxUwg
#wotcstaff
But... Why here? Why now? And why in Commander decks and not a main set??
Today, I run you through the whole history - and what you can expect in the future! Watch: youtu.be/VZMdLcnxUwg
#wotcstaff
Last year, we finally made enemy Odyssey filterlands. That went well - and other land cycles still need finishing up...
So starting with #MTGEternities we're gradually rolling out enemy cycling+tango lands in precons! (Just shown on
@commandcast.bsky.social!) Commanders and Cubers rejoice!
So starting with #MTGEternities we're gradually rolling out enemy cycling+tango lands in precons! (Just shown on
@commandcast.bsky.social!) Commanders and Cubers rejoice!
July 9, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Last year, we finally made enemy Odyssey filterlands. That went well - and other land cycles still need finishing up...
So starting with #MTGEternities we're gradually rolling out enemy cycling+tango lands in precons! (Just shown on
@commandcast.bsky.social!) Commanders and Cubers rejoice!
So starting with #MTGEternities we're gradually rolling out enemy cycling+tango lands in precons! (Just shown on
@commandcast.bsky.social!) Commanders and Cubers rejoice!
Thanks, Moogles! How'd we do recreating this? (With @itsannamargaret.com, @zabracus.bsky.social, and @parkerbliss.bsky.social)
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July 9, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Thanks, Moogles! How'd we do recreating this? (With @itsannamargaret.com, @zabracus.bsky.social, and @parkerbliss.bsky.social)
#wotcstaff
#wotcstaff
Sorry, I'm in the tank
July 8, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Sorry, I'm in the tank
The meta at Paupergeddon was FANTASTIC. 6 archetypes in T8, a diverse day 2 field, and the whole thing was won by CAW-GATE - one of just 5 copies in 1106 players!
In my 22 matches over the weekend, I faced 16 different decks! It's so varied and fun. Give Pauper a try!
#wotcstaff
In my 22 matches over the weekend, I faced 16 different decks! It's so varied and fun. Give Pauper a try!
#wotcstaff
July 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
The meta at Paupergeddon was FANTASTIC. 6 archetypes in T8, a diverse day 2 field, and the whole thing was won by CAW-GATE - one of just 5 copies in 1106 players!
In my 22 matches over the weekend, I faced 16 different decks! It's so varied and fun. Give Pauper a try!
#wotcstaff
In my 22 matches over the weekend, I faced 16 different decks! It's so varied and fun. Give Pauper a try!
#wotcstaff
Some people prepare for High Tide with sideboard choices. This guy prepares with wardrobe choices:
July 6, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Some people prepare for High Tide with sideboard choices. This guy prepares with wardrobe choices:
Out here at Paupergeddon in Italy, where a whopping 1106 players have shown up! That makes this... the biggest Pauper event EVER!
It's been amazing watching this community grow and grow. It's like 400 people larger than my first one in 2023. Let's play some Pauper!!
#wotcstaff
It's been amazing watching this community grow and grow. It's like 400 people larger than my first one in 2023. Let's play some Pauper!!
#wotcstaff
July 5, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Out here at Paupergeddon in Italy, where a whopping 1106 players have shown up! That makes this... the biggest Pauper event EVER!
It's been amazing watching this community grow and grow. It's like 400 people larger than my first one in 2023. Let's play some Pauper!!
#wotcstaff
It's been amazing watching this community grow and grow. It's like 400 people larger than my first one in 2023. Let's play some Pauper!!
#wotcstaff