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Magic: the Gathering insights, infographics, and interests with a (cheeky) data-driven perspective.
World’s (self-appointed) leading basic land expert.
World’s (self-appointed) leading basic land expert.
The Most Popular Plains of 2025
October 9, 2025 at 5:33 PM
The Most Popular Plains of 2025
A Brief History of Red's Two-Power One-Drops
August 15, 2025 at 1:15 AM
A Brief History of Red's Two-Power One-Drops
What were your favorite basic lands of 2024? Share your thoughts in our community basic land survey here!!
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December 4, 2024 at 9:33 PM
What were your favorite basic lands of 2024? Share your thoughts in our community basic land survey here!!
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From an article I never ended up publishing about the Legends of OTJ.
Since I made this, one more character from an unknown plane was revealed (Akul the Unrepentant is apparently from Gastal!) but I still thought this was interesting enough to share!
Since I made this, one more character from an unknown plane was revealed (Akul the Unrepentant is apparently from Gastal!) but I still thought this was interesting enough to share!
May 14, 2024 at 6:07 PM
From an article I never ended up publishing about the Legends of OTJ.
Since I made this, one more character from an unknown plane was revealed (Akul the Unrepentant is apparently from Gastal!) but I still thought this was interesting enough to share!
Since I made this, one more character from an unknown plane was revealed (Akul the Unrepentant is apparently from Gastal!) but I still thought this was interesting enough to share!
MagicFest Chicago gave us an insight into three additional upcoming basic land styles - which one is your favorite?
February 25, 2024 at 8:52 PM
MagicFest Chicago gave us an insight into three additional upcoming basic land styles - which one is your favorite?
Which piece of expensive cardboard would you want the most? 🤔
February 8, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Which piece of expensive cardboard would you want the most? 🤔
Secret Lair Update!
After 48 hours, not a single SKU of the Winter Superdrop has sold out. Considered a weak drop by fans, both financially and aesthetically, availability is not an issue as feared.
Perhaps the best way to avoid scalping is to make a less appealing product.
After 48 hours, not a single SKU of the Winter Superdrop has sold out. Considered a weak drop by fans, both financially and aesthetically, availability is not an issue as feared.
Perhaps the best way to avoid scalping is to make a less appealing product.
February 7, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Secret Lair Update!
After 48 hours, not a single SKU of the Winter Superdrop has sold out. Considered a weak drop by fans, both financially and aesthetically, availability is not an issue as feared.
Perhaps the best way to avoid scalping is to make a less appealing product.
After 48 hours, not a single SKU of the Winter Superdrop has sold out. Considered a weak drop by fans, both financially and aesthetically, availability is not an issue as feared.
Perhaps the best way to avoid scalping is to make a less appealing product.
we got a new goblin token revealed today for #MTGKarlov, so we've updated our tier list of freaky little guys accordingly
January 25, 2024 at 5:12 PM
we got a new goblin token revealed today for #MTGKarlov, so we've updated our tier list of freaky little guys accordingly
Some sneak peeks of the standard basic lands in #MTGKarlov from the Debut Stream 👀
January 16, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Some sneak peeks of the standard basic lands in #MTGKarlov from the Debut Stream 👀
#MtGIxalan is the first premiere set with its top-end cards this heavily concentrated in the rare slot 📈
January 16, 2024 at 5:13 PM
#MtGIxalan is the first premiere set with its top-end cards this heavily concentrated in the rare slot 📈
Here's a cut infographic from the article: the biggest financial gains in #MagicTheGathering basic lands by dollar amount -- outpacing even GURU, APAC, and EURO lands (all down in price in 2023):
January 11, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Here's a cut infographic from the article: the biggest financial gains in #MagicTheGathering basic lands by dollar amount -- outpacing even GURU, APAC, and EURO lands (all down in price in 2023):
Outside of the GURU cycle, this may end up as Magic's most-expensive basic land!
December 18, 2023 at 7:21 PM
Outside of the GURU cycle, this may end up as Magic's most-expensive basic land!
Which of this year's reprints have your favorite new art? 🤔
November 29, 2023 at 6:10 PM
Which of this year's reprints have your favorite new art? 🤔
Maro candidly shares user research about Magic's first "epilogue" expansion.
November 27, 2023 at 5:52 PM
Maro candidly shares user research about Magic's first "epilogue" expansion.
⚠️ CALLING ALL LIMITED MAGIC PLAYERS ⚠️
We want to know what YOU thought about limited MtG in 2023 - join our survey here: freeonlinesurveys.com/s/YT12av8f
We want to know what YOU thought about limited MtG in 2023 - join our survey here: freeonlinesurveys.com/s/YT12av8f
November 21, 2023 at 10:25 PM
⚠️ CALLING ALL LIMITED MAGIC PLAYERS ⚠️
We want to know what YOU thought about limited MtG in 2023 - join our survey here: freeonlinesurveys.com/s/YT12av8f
We want to know what YOU thought about limited MtG in 2023 - join our survey here: freeonlinesurveys.com/s/YT12av8f
Lots of expensive cards are getting reprinted for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan! #MTGIxalan
November 7, 2023 at 11:56 PM
Lots of expensive cards are getting reprinted for The Lost Caverns of Ixalan! #MTGIxalan
We'll get our first peek at the murder mystery expansion set on Ravnica in just under a month 👀
November 7, 2023 at 8:55 PM
We'll get our first peek at the murder mystery expansion set on Ravnica in just under a month 👀
All five Jurassic World Collection Double-Faced Basic Lands have now been revealed 🔥
November 2, 2023 at 5:35 PM
All five Jurassic World Collection Double-Faced Basic Lands have now been revealed 🔥
It's finally here: Zetalpa gets her 12th printing in the "VELOCI-RAMP-TOR" Commander Deck 🎉 #MtGIxalan
November 1, 2023 at 6:25 PM
It's finally here: Zetalpa gets her 12th printing in the "VELOCI-RAMP-TOR" Commander Deck 🎉 #MtGIxalan
ARTICLE: Minecraft's History with Magic: the Gathering
⛏ Read: cardboardbythenumbers.com/2023/10/30/m...
⛏ Read: cardboardbythenumbers.com/2023/10/30/m...
October 30, 2023 at 7:59 PM
ARTICLE: Minecraft's History with Magic: the Gathering
⛏ Read: cardboardbythenumbers.com/2023/10/30/m...
⛏ Read: cardboardbythenumbers.com/2023/10/30/m...
The History of 3-Power Creatures for 1R in Magic: the Gathering
October 30, 2023 at 1:31 AM
The History of 3-Power Creatures for 1R in Magic: the Gathering
The 44 Magic: the Gathering Secret Lair cards that cost more than their respective drops.
October 28, 2023 at 9:25 PM
The 44 Magic: the Gathering Secret Lair cards that cost more than their respective drops.
⚠️ BREAKING MTG News ⚠️
Alongside Final Fantasy, Marvel Comics will be receiving a full "tentpole expansion" in Magic: the Gathering in 2025 (via Press Release)
Alongside Final Fantasy, Marvel Comics will be receiving a full "tentpole expansion" in Magic: the Gathering in 2025 (via Press Release)
October 23, 2023 at 5:57 PM
⚠️ BREAKING MTG News ⚠️
Alongside Final Fantasy, Marvel Comics will be receiving a full "tentpole expansion" in Magic: the Gathering in 2025 (via Press Release)
Alongside Final Fantasy, Marvel Comics will be receiving a full "tentpole expansion" in Magic: the Gathering in 2025 (via Press Release)
Stunning basics for #MTGxFallout, including a cycle of lands inspired by the isometric lands in the style of the first two Fallout games.
October 19, 2023 at 5:41 PM
Stunning basics for #MTGxFallout, including a cycle of lands inspired by the isometric lands in the style of the first two Fallout games.