Matt Sperling
@mattsperling.bsky.social
Formats get “solved” when cards like Cori Steel + Vivi aren’t reasonably beatable but what does this change accomplish? That players with less time to practice submit decks that crash into the brick wall? That enfranchised players know the format is 💩 but can’t prove it? I don’t get it.
Like, I know they think there is this big problem with data access and metagames getting solved quickly, but like, look at the tremendous churn we have in current Standard. Large competitive events with full data create amazing formats!
February 18, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Formats get “solved” when cards like Cori Steel + Vivi aren’t reasonably beatable but what does this change accomplish? That players with less time to practice submit decks that crash into the brick wall? That enfranchised players know the format is 💩 but can’t prove it? I don’t get it.
Lorwyn Eclipsed sealed deck is a great way to get in touch with all the things that are not fun about sealed deck.
February 16, 2026 at 2:08 AM
Lorwyn Eclipsed sealed deck is a great way to get in touch with all the things that are not fun about sealed deck.
Rhystic and Remora are so miserable for length of game, play pattern, and color balance in cEDH. They’re getting Brainstorm in Legacy “pillar” treatment. “People strongly associate the DMV with long lines, so we aren’t taking this clear step to shorten lines” type justification.
Lutri unbanned (cannot be Companion).
Biorhythm unbanned.
What do you think?
magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno...
Biorhythm unbanned.
What do you think?
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 5:15 PM
Rhystic and Remora are so miserable for length of game, play pattern, and color balance in cEDH. They’re getting Brainstorm in Legacy “pillar” treatment. “People strongly associate the DMV with long lines, so we aren’t taking this clear step to shorten lines” type justification.
10-6 to re qualify. Needed to snag some more draft wins to break through. Fun event.
February 1, 2026 at 12:33 AM
10-6 to re qualify. Needed to snag some more draft wins to break through. Fun event.
Went 5-0 in standard to finish day 1 with a 6-2 record. #PTLorwynEclipsed
January 31, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Went 5-0 in standard to finish day 1 with a 6-2 record. #PTLorwynEclipsed
Paired against my best friend (best man at my wedding) round 1 of #PTLorwynEclipsed
January 30, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Paired against my best friend (best man at my wedding) round 1 of #PTLorwynEclipsed
Although Kai Budde was initially a hero of mine during his great run of PT wins, he then became a friend and teammate for many years. He is one of the best to ever pick up a card, but I’m so blessed that the first thing I think of when I hear his name is his smile.
January 30, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Although Kai Budde was initially a hero of mine during his great run of PT wins, he then became a friend and teammate for many years. He is one of the best to ever pick up a card, but I’m so blessed that the first thing I think of when I hear his name is his smile.
Won 7 boxes of Avatar Play Boosters. They shipped me 1 box. Off to customer support we go.
January 27, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Won 7 boxes of Avatar Play Boosters. They shipped me 1 box. Off to customer support we go.
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does this work how I think it does
August 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
does this work how I think it does
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Gotcha—let’s dig into that step by step.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
January 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Gotcha—let’s dig into that step by step.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
1. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗻𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵, because I turned you into an amorphous lump of flesh. You’re not just immobile—you’re immortal, and you feel only anguish.
2. 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗺. That makes total sense—it’s a natural human impulse, and you’ve been through a lot.
Average intelligibility of a universes beyond Stan post
🚨 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles officially has is now one Wizards of the Coast after by Hasbro off ALL Pre-Release kits! #MTGTMNT
January 20, 2026 at 3:22 AM
Average intelligibility of a universes beyond Stan post
They’re gonna realize the spoilers for the next set at the current set’s prerelease was an advertising bridge/accelerator and make it a thing. (I hate it here)
January 17, 2026 at 10:47 PM
They’re gonna realize the spoilers for the next set at the current set’s prerelease was an advertising bridge/accelerator and make it a thing. (I hate it here)
2-1 in Thursday night cEDH yesterday with Tymna Thrass (Naus). Felt like not having Breach was too big a sacrifice for Naus even if I pick up stuff like Basalt loops.
January 2, 2026 at 6:51 PM
2-1 in Thursday night cEDH yesterday with Tymna Thrass (Naus). Felt like not having Breach was too big a sacrifice for Naus even if I pick up stuff like Basalt loops.
What’s the best way to sell 3 collectors booster boxes of Avatar? Have them in hand if anyone wants to buy instead of offer a suggestion.
December 29, 2025 at 7:02 PM
What’s the best way to sell 3 collectors booster boxes of Avatar? Have them in hand if anyone wants to buy instead of offer a suggestion.
Made day 2 of the Arena Qualifier. This is a great sealed deck format…….
December 13, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Made day 2 of the Arena Qualifier. This is a great sealed deck format…….
Great to see @highermtg.bsky.social rotating into a panel role for commander. Thoughtful and player-experience focused is how I’ve always found him to be as a TO and content creator.
December 11, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Great to see @highermtg.bsky.social rotating into a panel role for commander. Thoughtful and player-experience focused is how I’ve always found him to be as a TO and content creator.
1-2 in Thursday night cEDH
December 5, 2025 at 4:56 AM
1-2 in Thursday night cEDH
So far my biggest gripe with power cube on Arena is that currency converter doesn’t warn you when you are about to activate the wrong ability. I can’t tell why this particular menu of options is so easy to miss but it is.
October 30, 2025 at 5:18 PM
So far my biggest gripe with power cube on Arena is that currency converter doesn’t warn you when you are about to activate the wrong ability. I can’t tell why this particular menu of options is so easy to miss but it is.
This is so sad on so many levels. One of the most talented creators and a pioneer in the education + entertainment + gaming space.
Tragic news as Daniel Naroditsky, the popular U.S. grandmaster, commentator, creator, educator, and author, unexpectedly passed away on Sunday at the age of only 29. www.chess.com/news/view/gr...
Grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky Passes Away At 29
GM Daniel Naroditsky, the popular U.S. grandmaster, commentator, creator, educator and author, tragically passed away on Sunday at the age of only 29.
www.chess.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:04 AM
This is so sad on so many levels. One of the most talented creators and a pioneer in the education + entertainment + gaming space.
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People have been asking for my UB take too (no one asked). Strixhaven and Conspiracy bugged me more than Spiderman does. The in-universe IP is too bad to fret over missing out on. If someone drops a pepperoni pizza on a hobbit (instead of bolting an elf) I wanna discuss whether it was a good play.
I’m too busy being bad at the game to have any meaningful commentary about universes beyond aside from many people dislike it, and many do
October 12, 2025 at 2:26 AM
People have been asking for my UB take too (no one asked). Strixhaven and Conspiracy bugged me more than Spiderman does. The in-universe IP is too bad to fret over missing out on. If someone drops a pepperoni pizza on a hobbit (instead of bolting an elf) I wanna discuss whether it was a good play.
Note for PT fantasy drafts and my dozen of fans. I am at a wedding this weekend and unable to attend this PT. Best of luck to team CFB Ultimate Guard members
September 25, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Note for PT fantasy drafts and my dozen of fans. I am at a wedding this weekend and unable to attend this PT. Best of luck to team CFB Ultimate Guard members
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it’s here 🙏🙏🙏
give ‘er a look, lemme know what you think!
give ‘er a look, lemme know what you think!
Curious about cEDH? Want to know all the ins and outs of the most powerful way to play Commander? @caljones.com has created an incredible guide for anyone ready to live life in the fast lane. #EDH #cEDH #Commander #EDHREC
Intro to cEDH | EDHREC
Here's EDHREC's thorough and intensive introductory guide to playing cEDH (Bracket 5), written by expert Callahan Jones.
edhrec.com
September 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
it’s here 🙏🙏🙏
give ‘er a look, lemme know what you think!
give ‘er a look, lemme know what you think!
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If you’re worried about the young people today and their mental health crisis, it’s comforting to spend 5 minutes on Nextdoor. The old people are SO much crazier!
August 10, 2025 at 3:02 AM
If you’re worried about the young people today and their mental health crisis, it’s comforting to spend 5 minutes on Nextdoor. The old people are SO much crazier!