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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 17h

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: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 1d

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.

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Crystal Frasier @amazonchique.bsky.social · 1d

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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Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 1d

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"

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Matt Tabak @wotcmatt.bsky.social · 7d

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: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 10d

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

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 7d

My segment is starting soon! We’re playing Magic Time Walk! Twitch.tv/magic #wotcstaff

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Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 7d

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

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 8d

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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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 12d

Team @magicjank.bsky.social is great, thanks for playing!

Headology Magic @headology.bsky.social · 12d

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!

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Magic: The Gathering @magic.wizards.com · 13d

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

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 14d

Made mythic at @jimdavismtg.bsky.social’s event! Thanks Jim and @ladyofthecrease.bsky.social, it was a blast! #MCAtlanta #wotcstaff

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 15d

Fblthp made out of play doh at #MCAtlanta! #wotcstaff

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 16d

That sucks 😢😢😢

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 17d

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 19d

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 19d

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.😬

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 20d

There are so many cute meeples in this game! What would you call an otter meeple? An axolotl meeple?

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 20d

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 Magic @headology.bsky.social · 20d

#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 !

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · 20d

Tried out the new Everdell game, Silverfrost. It was fun and cute. New feature was meeples wearing snowshoes.

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Stybs @stybs.bsky.social · 29d

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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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thanks for your work CFP!

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. ❤️

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · Sep 5

What should I name my women’s rec league hockey team? Stanley Cupcakes already taken.

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blakepr.bsky.social @blakepr.bsky.social · Jul 28

I'm looking for a comms all-star with strong Magic knowledge for one of the sneakily most important jobs in how Magic talks to fans. This was once my job, and it helps shape all the ways you hear about all the awesome things we do. #wotcstaff.
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Communications Manager

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · Jul 27

This guy was an add on for the kickstarter! Haven’t gotten ours yet. tycoongames.com/products/coz...

Cozy Critters: Everdell: Berry Bear **PRE-ORDER**

This item is a pre-order! All items in your cart will be held until the release of this product before being shipped. He's here! In our new Cozy Critters style, Berry Bear is here to snuggle. Give h...

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Melissa DeTora @melissadetora.bsky.social · Jul 27

Did you also get the BerryBear plushie?

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Matt Tabak @wotcmatt.bsky.social · Jul 22

As some suspected, the printed text of Diplomatic Relations wasn't intended and the first target must be a creature you control. Making a creature punch itself in the face doesn't sound diplomatic at all. Punching it yourself, now *that's* diplomatic! magic.wizards.com/en/news/anno... #WotCstaff

A Statement on the Rules Text of Diplomatic Relations from Edge of Eternities

A statement concerning Diplomatic Relations from Edge of Eternities.

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