Trentyn, Talrand's RL Bestie (he/him)
@trentyn.bsky.social
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What's up, Bluesky? I'm Trentyn, and I am probably the biggest Talrand stan you'll ever meet.
This, is #TalrandPosting, the place where I show you my favorite deck: a $20 Talrand deck that I'm in the process of blinging out to it's fullest, most expensive form.
Welcome 💙
This, is #TalrandPosting, the place where I show you my favorite deck: a $20 Talrand deck that I'm in the process of blinging out to it's fullest, most expensive form.
Welcome 💙
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Last thing I'll say about ban discourse:
Love most of yall dearly, but anecdotal evidence (mine included) accounts for so little
"Rhystic isn't a problem outside bracket 3 because Game Changers exist" is such a crock dude
My LGS has ONE person outside of the TWO owners who know what a bracket is
Love most of yall dearly, but anecdotal evidence (mine included) accounts for so little
"Rhystic isn't a problem outside bracket 3 because Game Changers exist" is such a crock dude
My LGS has ONE person outside of the TWO owners who know what a bracket is
February 12, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Last thing I'll say about ban discourse:
Love most of yall dearly, but anecdotal evidence (mine included) accounts for so little
"Rhystic isn't a problem outside bracket 3 because Game Changers exist" is such a crock dude
My LGS has ONE person outside of the TWO owners who know what a bracket is
Love most of yall dearly, but anecdotal evidence (mine included) accounts for so little
"Rhystic isn't a problem outside bracket 3 because Game Changers exist" is such a crock dude
My LGS has ONE person outside of the TWO owners who know what a bracket is
I respect the hell out of Ken, and this 2-minute read is *extremely* well thought out.
I personally think the "the card is loved and iconic" argument from the article on Monday was already super flimsy. Ken's thoughts here solidify my own opinion, just way more tactful.
I personally think the "the card is loved and iconic" argument from the article on Monday was already super flimsy. Ken's thoughts here solidify my own opinion, just way more tactful.
My favorite game is most often ruined by one card. That card is called Rhystic Study. So here are ≤500 words urging Gavin and the Commander Format Panel to ban it ASAP:
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
docs.google.com/document/d/1...
A Very Brief Appeal to Ban Rhystic Study in 2026 — Ken Baumann
Commander is best when: 1) Games have surprising moments. 2) Games feature diverse decks. 3) Winners are not known in advance. Commander's designers wanted to achieve the first and second goals abov...
docs.google.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:05 PM
I respect the hell out of Ken, and this 2-minute read is *extremely* well thought out.
I personally think the "the card is loved and iconic" argument from the article on Monday was already super flimsy. Ken's thoughts here solidify my own opinion, just way more tactful.
I personally think the "the card is loved and iconic" argument from the article on Monday was already super flimsy. Ken's thoughts here solidify my own opinion, just way more tactful.
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Whooo's ready for a big reveal? 👀👀
That's right! It's the official Shoebox playmat!
Created by our very own @andy.luckypaper.co, it's designed to give you space for doodles, signatures, and to customise however you want! Your mat will be a unique reminder of your Shoebox experience 😍
That's right! It's the official Shoebox playmat!
Created by our very own @andy.luckypaper.co, it's designed to give you space for doodles, signatures, and to customise however you want! Your mat will be a unique reminder of your Shoebox experience 😍
February 11, 2026 at 4:42 PM
Whooo's ready for a big reveal? 👀👀
That's right! It's the official Shoebox playmat!
Created by our very own @andy.luckypaper.co, it's designed to give you space for doodles, signatures, and to customise however you want! Your mat will be a unique reminder of your Shoebox experience 😍
That's right! It's the official Shoebox playmat!
Created by our very own @andy.luckypaper.co, it's designed to give you space for doodles, signatures, and to customise however you want! Your mat will be a unique reminder of your Shoebox experience 😍
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Hey, I'm selling a bunch of my alters to help bring me to Shoebox next month! Please share this thread, or consider buying a card! I'm also offering 3 commission slots for textured alters at $40 each!
Starting with this pattern textured Meren of Clan Nel Toth at $85!
Starting with this pattern textured Meren of Clan Nel Toth at $85!
February 11, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Hey, I'm selling a bunch of my alters to help bring me to Shoebox next month! Please share this thread, or consider buying a card! I'm also offering 3 commission slots for textured alters at $40 each!
Starting with this pattern textured Meren of Clan Nel Toth at $85!
Starting with this pattern textured Meren of Clan Nel Toth at $85!
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Me: "I bet doing an art would make me feel better. I've got a backlog of pretty scenery tutorials to get back into it"
Also me: *stares into the void of a blank TV screen wrapped in a blanket sitting on my couch wondering why I can't bring myself to do anything*
Me: "well... maybe next weekend"
Also me: *stares into the void of a blank TV screen wrapped in a blanket sitting on my couch wondering why I can't bring myself to do anything*
Me: "well... maybe next weekend"
February 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Me: "I bet doing an art would make me feel better. I've got a backlog of pretty scenery tutorials to get back into it"
Also me: *stares into the void of a blank TV screen wrapped in a blanket sitting on my couch wondering why I can't bring myself to do anything*
Me: "well... maybe next weekend"
Also me: *stares into the void of a blank TV screen wrapped in a blanket sitting on my couch wondering why I can't bring myself to do anything*
Me: "well... maybe next weekend"
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Yea dawg idk.
If you aren't hitting up @mtgcritical.bsky.social for alters or tokens and repping him in your decks I think you lack some fuckin ✨️whimsy✨️ and you should change that
If you aren't hitting up @mtgcritical.bsky.social for alters or tokens and repping him in your decks I think you lack some fuckin ✨️whimsy✨️ and you should change that
February 11, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Yea dawg idk.
If you aren't hitting up @mtgcritical.bsky.social for alters or tokens and repping him in your decks I think you lack some fuckin ✨️whimsy✨️ and you should change that
If you aren't hitting up @mtgcritical.bsky.social for alters or tokens and repping him in your decks I think you lack some fuckin ✨️whimsy✨️ and you should change that
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Not a whole collection since I never used to work with colors but this alter is my first dip in the pool of magnificent RED 🩸🩸🩸
February 11, 2026 at 2:14 PM
Not a whole collection since I never used to work with colors but this alter is my first dip in the pool of magnificent RED 🩸🩸🩸
#drownedsecretsdotfm
Okay so this was actually a W for me but this shit whips so bear with me.
I'm playing white-border Talrand, yes you read that right. I am DEAD. On board. D-E-D DEAD. I have one out, and it has to be in the top 3 cards of my library. I have to draw exactly Mystic Sanctuary
1/3
Okay so this was actually a W for me but this shit whips so bear with me.
I'm playing white-border Talrand, yes you read that right. I am DEAD. On board. D-E-D DEAD. I have one out, and it has to be in the top 3 cards of my library. I have to draw exactly Mystic Sanctuary
1/3
February 11, 2026 at 6:32 AM
#drownedsecretsdotfm
Okay so this was actually a W for me but this shit whips so bear with me.
I'm playing white-border Talrand, yes you read that right. I am DEAD. On board. D-E-D DEAD. I have one out, and it has to be in the top 3 cards of my library. I have to draw exactly Mystic Sanctuary
1/3
Okay so this was actually a W for me but this shit whips so bear with me.
I'm playing white-border Talrand, yes you read that right. I am DEAD. On board. D-E-D DEAD. I have one out, and it has to be in the top 3 cards of my library. I have to draw exactly Mystic Sanctuary
1/3
Yea dawg idk.
If you aren't hitting up @mtgcritical.bsky.social for alters or tokens and repping him in your decks I think you lack some fuckin ✨️whimsy✨️ and you should change that
If you aren't hitting up @mtgcritical.bsky.social for alters or tokens and repping him in your decks I think you lack some fuckin ✨️whimsy✨️ and you should change that
February 11, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Yea dawg idk.
If you aren't hitting up @mtgcritical.bsky.social for alters or tokens and repping him in your decks I think you lack some fuckin ✨️whimsy✨️ and you should change that
If you aren't hitting up @mtgcritical.bsky.social for alters or tokens and repping him in your decks I think you lack some fuckin ✨️whimsy✨️ and you should change that
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February 10, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Me: "I bet doing an art would make me feel better. I've got a backlog of pretty scenery tutorials to get back into it"
Also me: *stares into the void of a blank TV screen wrapped in a blanket sitting on my couch wondering why I can't bring myself to do anything*
Me: "well... maybe next weekend"
Also me: *stares into the void of a blank TV screen wrapped in a blanket sitting on my couch wondering why I can't bring myself to do anything*
Me: "well... maybe next weekend"
February 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Me: "I bet doing an art would make me feel better. I've got a backlog of pretty scenery tutorials to get back into it"
Also me: *stares into the void of a blank TV screen wrapped in a blanket sitting on my couch wondering why I can't bring myself to do anything*
Me: "well... maybe next weekend"
Also me: *stares into the void of a blank TV screen wrapped in a blanket sitting on my couch wondering why I can't bring myself to do anything*
Me: "well... maybe next weekend"
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That’s what’s up.
February 10, 2026 at 5:11 AM
That’s what’s up.
Having one of those days where it's *very* apparent that I should have a therapist/be going to therapy
February 10, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Having one of those days where it's *very* apparent that I should have a therapist/be going to therapy
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Is this anything?
February 9, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Is this anything?
I am once again considering scrapping every deck and cube I own except Talrand and just... finding a way to get rid of so much shit
February 9, 2026 at 9:50 PM
I am once again considering scrapping every deck and cube I own except Talrand and just... finding a way to get rid of so much shit
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Second weekly giveaway of 2026 is my Delicious in Dungeon food token!
And I sketched Senshi on the back.
Drawing a winner Sunday the 15th, follow me and share this to enter.
And I sketched Senshi on the back.
Drawing a winner Sunday the 15th, follow me and share this to enter.
February 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Second weekly giveaway of 2026 is my Delicious in Dungeon food token!
And I sketched Senshi on the back.
Drawing a winner Sunday the 15th, follow me and share this to enter.
And I sketched Senshi on the back.
Drawing a winner Sunday the 15th, follow me and share this to enter.
I think I officially have a single complaint about NerdGear:
Shipping times 😩
Like, I know I live in a state that might as well be a foreign country, but hooolyyy shiiiit does waiting almost 3 weeks for a pack of sleeves to arrive feel super lame.
And the playmat shipped from the Netherlands? 😩😩😩
Shipping times 😩
Like, I know I live in a state that might as well be a foreign country, but hooolyyy shiiiit does waiting almost 3 weeks for a pack of sleeves to arrive feel super lame.
And the playmat shipped from the Netherlands? 😩😩😩
February 9, 2026 at 9:20 PM
I think I officially have a single complaint about NerdGear:
Shipping times 😩
Like, I know I live in a state that might as well be a foreign country, but hooolyyy shiiiit does waiting almost 3 weeks for a pack of sleeves to arrive feel super lame.
And the playmat shipped from the Netherlands? 😩😩😩
Shipping times 😩
Like, I know I live in a state that might as well be a foreign country, but hooolyyy shiiiit does waiting almost 3 weeks for a pack of sleeves to arrive feel super lame.
And the playmat shipped from the Netherlands? 😩😩😩
Our 4th has to work next Sunday so no Magic for me, but what does that mean is I can watch the @loadingreadyrun.com CanLander Year End Top 8 instead 👀👀👀
February 9, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Our 4th has to work next Sunday so no Magic for me, but what does that mean is I can watch the @loadingreadyrun.com CanLander Year End Top 8 instead 👀👀👀
Keep hybrid mana as is, let people Rule 0 it in if they want.
Please never unban Iona.
Griselbrand would be cool.
I disdain Rhystic and Smothering Tithe and wouldn't mind seeing them go, I don't think the "people love them" argument is very good.
Aside from that, no notes
Please never unban Iona.
Griselbrand would be cool.
I disdain Rhystic and Smothering Tithe and wouldn't mind seeing them go, I don't think the "people love them" argument is very good.
Aside from that, no notes
In addition to the unbans / bans today please continue to read this article for details specifically on: Rhystic Study & Thassa’s Oracle, Jeweled Lotus & Hybrid Mana. As well as the three cards we heavily discussed - but weren’t unbanned today.
magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
Commander Banned and Restricted Announcement – February 9, 2026
Announcing changes to the Commander format effective February 9, 2026.
magic.wizards.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Keep hybrid mana as is, let people Rule 0 it in if they want.
Please never unban Iona.
Griselbrand would be cool.
I disdain Rhystic and Smothering Tithe and wouldn't mind seeing them go, I don't think the "people love them" argument is very good.
Aside from that, no notes
Please never unban Iona.
Griselbrand would be cool.
I disdain Rhystic and Smothering Tithe and wouldn't mind seeing them go, I don't think the "people love them" argument is very good.
Aside from that, no notes
I think the hybrid thing is funny because they want to play some of the worst cards in off colors/color IDs that they wouldn't even play in the decks those cards CID fall into lmao
February 9, 2026 at 5:12 AM
I think the hybrid thing is funny because they want to play some of the worst cards in off colors/color IDs that they wouldn't even play in the decks those cards CID fall into lmao
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Hey yall! the piece below and more are still for sale!
im trying to save up to go to shoebox! i need about 1000$ for a hotel & gas to get there & im at 350$ saved :) every amount i make past that initial 1000$ ill use to get cool stuff to sell👀!
Help an artist out! Like & share plz!
#MTG
im trying to save up to go to shoebox! i need about 1000$ for a hotel & gas to get there & im at 350$ saved :) every amount i make past that initial 1000$ ill use to get cool stuff to sell👀!
Help an artist out! Like & share plz!
#MTG
Ive heard elementals are popular again 👀
Here’s a piece I made a few years back inspired by one of Magic’s classic elementals, ANIMAR!
It’s a piece I’m really proud of & even 7 yrs later I still think it’s cool. Want it for yourself? It’s yours for 500$! It comes framed & with extras!
#MTG
Here’s a piece I made a few years back inspired by one of Magic’s classic elementals, ANIMAR!
It’s a piece I’m really proud of & even 7 yrs later I still think it’s cool. Want it for yourself? It’s yours for 500$! It comes framed & with extras!
#MTG
February 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Hey yall! the piece below and more are still for sale!
im trying to save up to go to shoebox! i need about 1000$ for a hotel & gas to get there & im at 350$ saved :) every amount i make past that initial 1000$ ill use to get cool stuff to sell👀!
Help an artist out! Like & share plz!
#MTG
im trying to save up to go to shoebox! i need about 1000$ for a hotel & gas to get there & im at 350$ saved :) every amount i make past that initial 1000$ ill use to get cool stuff to sell👀!
Help an artist out! Like & share plz!
#MTG
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You know you want the hot bat lady...
You know you want the hot bat lady...
You want to own the hot bat lady...
You know you want the hot bat lady...
You want to own the hot bat lady...
February 8, 2026 at 1:45 AM
You know you want the hot bat lady...
You know you want the hot bat lady...
You want to own the hot bat lady...
You know you want the hot bat lady...
You want to own the hot bat lady...
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hey yall! dropping the price of this to 100$!
itll still include all the bonuses mentioned below :)
Likes & shares are really appreciated
itll still include all the bonuses mentioned below :)
Likes & shares are really appreciated
“Hi, how are you?”
Recently finished this Jet Medallion alter! This might be one of my faves
What do yall think?
Want it for ? It’s for sale! For 125$ it, a painted token of your choice, a unique mystery alter, + more are yours!
Like & Share plz!
It really helps ❤️
#MTG #MagicTheGathering
Recently finished this Jet Medallion alter! This might be one of my faves
What do yall think?
Want it for ? It’s for sale! For 125$ it, a painted token of your choice, a unique mystery alter, + more are yours!
Like & Share plz!
It really helps ❤️
#MTG #MagicTheGathering
February 8, 2026 at 1:28 AM
hey yall! dropping the price of this to 100$!
itll still include all the bonuses mentioned below :)
Likes & shares are really appreciated
itll still include all the bonuses mentioned below :)
Likes & shares are really appreciated