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Melissa DeTora
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Senior Game Designer at Wizards of the Coast. Former MTG Pro. Opinions are my own.
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Today my first article about the design of #MTGxATLA dropped. Hope you all enjoy! #wotcstaff

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Designing Magic: The Gathering® | Avatar: The Last Airbender™: The Four Elements
Learn how all four bending mechanics came to be with this behind-the-scenes series from Senior Game Designer Chris Mooney.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:07 AM
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tappytoeclaws.bsky.social
We're playing Magic Con Planechase on Tappy Hour tonight with @mahrudeboi.bsky.social @thefaerieconclave.bsky.social 🍻

Come and hang out before I jet off to con shenanigans tomorrow 👉
twitch.tv/tappytoeclaws
November 20, 2025 at 2:06 AM
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nandob.bsky.social
Hello BlueSky! Magic IP's Narrative Design manager here!

I will be joining #WotCStaff @extralife4kids.bsky.social tomorrow live! on stream!! (And very likely make a fool of myself as I face off against legends like @melissadetora.bsky.social!)

So... /thread

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Extra Life | Change Kids' Health, Change the Future
I'm raising funds with #EXTRALIFE for kids treated at my Children's Miracle Network Hospitals! I need your help to reach my fundraising goal. Please donate today to change kids' health.
www.extra-life.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:01 AM
melissadetora.bsky.social
Women of Wizards is hosting a learn to play Magic event this Saturday for women and marginalized gendered folks. If you or someone you know may be interested, check out the link below. #WOTCstaff

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Tap In: Learn & Play Magic: The Gathering with the Women of Wizards
Beginner-friendly Magic: The Gathering, good company, free snacks, and a raffle - what’s not to love?
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November 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
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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
October 29, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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Legendary Magic: The Gathering player Melissa DeTora is here, the first woman to make a Pro Tour top 8.

The site of that Pro Tour? Montreal.

#SeaKraken
October 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
melissadetora.bsky.social
Hey all, on 11/8 I'll be part of the @magic.wizards.com
Extra Life stream benefiting Seattle Children's Hospital. Check out my fundraising page here and consider making a donation, or tune into the stream on 11/8 (twitch.tv/magic)! #WOTCstaff www.extra-life.org/participants...
October 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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Just announced on WeeklyMTG: Coming in 2027, we're holding the Magic Limited Championship!

Players can qualify for this all-Limited event in 2026, with a $500,000 prize pool and Top 8 players getting invites to Worlds!

Read more: magic.gg/news/announc...
A summary for the Magic Limited Championship. Event takes place in 2027, with Qualifying events in 2026. The event has a $500,000 prize pool, similar to a Pro Tour. Top 8 players receive an invite to the 2027 World Championship. How to Qualify: Top 16 drafters from the 2026 Premier Play Season World Champion Limited Championship Qualifiers (LTQs) at RCs, Spotlight Series, Magic Cons, and MTG Arena Hall of Fame players can use their yearly PT Invite.
October 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
melissadetora.bsky.social
I worked on the #MTGxTMNT set and was the lead on the commander deck. Looking forward to talking about it more once we preview more cards! #wotcstaff
magic.wizards.com Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · Oct 10
The #MTGxTMNT Commander deck celebrates the power of teamwork. The deck will have one face Commander and five cards with the mechanic Partner, allowing you to have a second Commander in play.
This image shows the packaging for a precon commander "Turtle Power!" product. On the box is an illustration of four humanoid turtle ninjas in ready battle stances. The background is an illustrated cityscape at night.
October 11, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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It’s official! I can talk about it!

I’ve spent the last 2+ years leading the narrative for the Magic: the Gathering Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles set!

I’m excited to see all of this release! TMNT is such a weird, wild franchise that meshes weirdly well with Magic

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Collecting Magic: The Gathering® | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: A First Look
Cowabunga! It's time to explore the new cards and treatments in Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
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October 10, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Cowabunga Magic players, the second set of 2026 is #MTGxTMNT!
This image depicts an illustrated city scape from a bird's eye view. Many buildings are a light with life and activity happening within. Across the image reads: "Magic: The Gathering | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"
October 10, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Thanks to @moxserra.bsky.social, @megansmith13.bsky.social, @melissadetora.bsky.social, and @jeremygeist.bsky.social for Time Walking with me today and to @aryawrites.bsky.social for setting the whole thing up. Follow them and learn more about Trans Lifeline, the cause we were supporting, below.
magic.wizards.com Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · Oct 1
Support the cause by donating to our direct fundraising page here: tilt.fyi/Jr23vhNVE6

Want to learn more about Trans Lifeline? Visit their official website here: translifeline.org
October 5, 2025 at 12:30 AM
melissadetora.bsky.social
My segment is starting soon! We’re playing Magic Time Walk! Twitch.tv/magic #wotcstaff
October 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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Tune in right now to join Wizards of the Coast in supporting Trans Lifeline!

Join us here: twitch.tv/magic

Or donate to our direct fundraising page: tilt.fyi/Jr23vhNVE6

Want to learn more about Trans Lifeline? Visit their official website here: translifeline.org
Promotional graphic with a purple and blue fantasy-themed background featuring crystal formations. On the left is the Wizards of the Coast logo in rainbow gradient colors, and on the right is the Trans Lifeline logo in white. Large bold text in the center reads “Support Trans Lifeline.” Below, in red and white text, it says “Live Now” next to the Twitch logo. The border of the image is outlined in bright pink.
October 4, 2025 at 5:00 PM
melissadetora.bsky.social
Hey everyone, @magic.wizards.com is doing a fundraiser in support of Trans Lifeline, check out the fundraising page here and support a great cause. donate.tiltify.com/8aa9783d-46e...
Check out the stream all day at twitch.tv/magic. I'll be on at 3:30pm PDT. #wotcstaff
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October 4, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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Team @magicjank.bsky.social is great, thanks for playing!
headology.bsky.social Headology Magic @headology.bsky.social · Sep 29
One of my favorite parts of the cons is the Team @magicjank.bsky.social draft with the always amazing @melissadetora.bsky.social. @mtgnerdgirl.bsky.social joined us, as well as a completely new drafter!
September 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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MagicCon isn't possible without the hard work of countless people. Thank you to all of our staff, judges, event staff, creators, cosplayers, and artists for making #MCAtlanta an epic first show in the ATL.
A group shot of MagicCon staff underneath the Magic: The Gathering sign A group shot of Creators underneath the Creator Central sign The official show cosplayers of Teferi, Chandra, and Elspeth stand with a MagicCon attendee A group shot of Artists underneath the Art of Magic sign
September 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Made mythic at @jimdavismtg.bsky.social’s event! Thanks Jim and @ladyofthecrease.bsky.social, it was a blast! #MCAtlanta #wotcstaff
September 28, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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Fblthp made out of play doh at #MCAtlanta! #wotcstaff
September 26, 2025 at 2:44 PM
melissadetora.bsky.social
I'll be at #MCATlanta this weekend as #wotcstaff. My schedule is pretty open, I'll be spending time in the Black Lotus Lounge and creator central looking for games and drafts. Below is my Magic Con profile page with a photo that was taken over 12 years ago.😬
September 22, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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If you’re going to #MCAtlanta go hang out with @headology.bsky.social! And now you also know where to find me on Sunday! #wotcstaff
headology.bsky.social Headology Magic @headology.bsky.social · Sep 22
#MagicConAtlanta is coming up. Can't wait to see you there! Come find me for games: my main goal is to play with as many beloved friends and strangers-who-will-become-beloved as possible. Also, stop by my meet and greet Friday morning at 10:30am with the rest of team @magicjank.bsky.social !
September 22, 2025 at 1:40 AM
melissadetora.bsky.social
Tried out the new Everdell game, Silverfrost. It was fun and cute. New feature was meeples wearing snowshoes.
September 22, 2025 at 1:22 AM
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I'm sure there are awesome folks on here interested in crafting content. 💻 #WOTCstaff

Passionate about making information easy to understand? Join us as a Content Specialist building educational content supporting the Wizards Play Network.

Apply now: careers.hasbro.com/careers/job/...
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September 12, 2025 at 9:33 PM
melissadetora.bsky.social
Thanks for your work CFP!
gavinverhey.bsky.social Gavin Verhey @gavinverhey.bsky.social · Sep 6
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. ❤️
September 6, 2025 at 4:11 PM
melissadetora.bsky.social
What should I name my women’s rec league hockey team? Stanley Cupcakes already taken.
September 5, 2025 at 3:03 AM