Matt Tabak
@wotcmatt.bsky.social
Principal Editor at Wizards of the Coast. Sometimes Templating Czar. Opinions are my own. Sports opinions are *really* my own.
A pile can be empty. If you're instructed to make a pile, it's a pile even if there are no cards in it. A very small number of cards have snuck that into reminder text. #WotCstaff
October 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
A pile can be empty. If you're instructed to make a pile, it's a pile even if there are no cards in it. A very small number of cards have snuck that into reminder text. #WotCstaff
We did have that John Cena card that one time. I was very happy when we landed on Warrior Performer as the creature types for Crusher Hogan. #WotCstaff
October 16, 2025 at 11:03 PM
We did have that John Cena card that one time. I was very happy when we landed on Warrior Performer as the creature types for Crusher Hogan. #WotCstaff
October 12, 2025 at 1:23 AM
"I saw you from across the bar and found your vibe human and frail. The thought of digging it is laughable."
October 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
"I saw you from across the bar and found your vibe human and frail. The thought of digging it is laughable."
Always a pleasure getting to know some of my colleagues from Hasbro.
September 27, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Always a pleasure getting to know some of my colleagues from Hasbro.
Banned in Grand Melee. #MCAtlanta #WotCstaff
September 26, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Banned in Grand Melee. #MCAtlanta #WotCstaff
32 brave souls (and one shrimp?) embark on a full MB2 box sealed deck Grand Melee adventure. #MCAtlanta
September 26, 2025 at 8:32 PM
32 brave souls (and one shrimp?) embark on a full MB2 box sealed deck Grand Melee adventure. #MCAtlanta
One thing I very much enjoy about editing Magic sets is the opportunity to write flavor text when, for one reason or another, the original piece doesn't work out. I had a few such opportunities in #MTGxSpiderMan that hopefully a few of you will enjoy.
September 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
One thing I very much enjoy about editing Magic sets is the opportunity to write flavor text when, for one reason or another, the original piece doesn't work out. I had a few such opportunities in #MTGxSpiderMan that hopefully a few of you will enjoy.
Reposting something that starts "We're practically a month from #MCAtlanta" from EIGHTEEN DAYS AGO is nasty work, @sameerjoseph1.bsky.social 😁 #WotCstaff
September 8, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Reposting something that starts "We're practically a month from #MCAtlanta" from EIGHTEEN DAYS AGO is nasty work, @sameerjoseph1.bsky.social 😁 #WotCstaff
The Packers bar we’ve been going to forever has had this crane game for the past six seasons. I still do a double take every time. “MagicCon?”
September 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
The Packers bar we’ve been going to forever has had this crane game for the past six seasons. I still do a double take every time. “MagicCon?”
I mean, how could I scare this pumpkin?
August 26, 2025 at 3:44 AM
I mean, how could I scare this pumpkin?
The robot in question. They’re not setting speed records. Also, they stop at your table. You don’t need to airball plates based on hope.
August 9, 2025 at 3:24 AM
The robot in question. They’re not setting speed records. Also, they stop at your table. You don’t need to airball plates based on hope.
The 185th Convention of the National Puzzlers’ League is called to order. (For the first time ever, I was first to solve the hidden contest!)
July 18, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The 185th Convention of the National Puzzlers’ League is called to order. (For the first time ever, I was first to solve the hidden contest!)
I don’t want to grow up.
July 15, 2025 at 8:40 PM
I don’t want to grow up.
Trying to sell my nephews on this cool new game I found at Old Guard Games in Milwaukee. #WotCstaff
July 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Trying to sell my nephews on this cool new game I found at Old Guard Games in Milwaukee. #WotCstaff
That’s an absurd number of rafts.
July 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
That’s an absurd number of rafts.
45 brave souls embark on a full box Mystery Booster 2 sealed deck +Unknown Grand Melee adventure. #MCVegas #WotCstaff
June 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
45 brave souls embark on a full box Mystery Booster 2 sealed deck +Unknown Grand Melee adventure. #MCVegas #WotCstaff
Couldn’t find dinner plans tonight, so I improvised. Been waiting three months for this sandwich.
June 19, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Couldn’t find dinner plans tonight, so I improvised. Been waiting three months for this sandwich.
Ever have one of those days where you’re trying to get work done but one of your coworkers won’t stop headbutting your calves?
June 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Ever have one of those days where you’re trying to get work done but one of your coworkers won’t stop headbutting your calves?
Best Star Trek crew, wrong answers only.
May 25, 2025 at 4:08 AM
Best Star Trek crew, wrong answers only.