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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.

Share of Magic: the Gathering's Legendary Creatures by Expansion Dominaria 30% Battlebond 9% Guilds of Ravnica 6% Ravnica Allegiance 6% War of the Spark 15% Modern Horizons 7% Throne of Eldraine 12% Theros Beyond Death 18% Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths 17% Jumpstart 9% Zendikar Rising 11% Kaldheim 23% Strixhaven: School of Mages 17% Modern Horizons II 12% Adventures in the Forgotten Realms 21% Innistrad: Midnight Hunt 11% Innistrad: Crimson Vow 10% Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty 21% Streets of New Capenna 14% Battle for Baldur's Gate 26% Dominaria United 26% The Brothers' War 14% Jumpstart 2022 9% Phyrexia: All Will Be One 20% March of the Machine 19% MOM: The Aftermath 66% LotR: Tales of Middle-Earth 57% Wilds of Eldraine 15% The Lost Caverns of Ixalan 19% Murders at Karlov Manor 18% Outlaws of Thunder Junction 27% Modern Horizons III 18% Assassin's Creed 64% Bloomburrow 15% Duskmourn: House of Horror 13% Foundations 15% Foundations Jumpstart 11% Aetherdrift 21% Tarkir: Dragonstorm 11% Final Fantasy 60% Edge of Eternities 11% Marvel's Spider-Man 70% Avatar: The Last Airbender 44% Lorwyn Eclipsed 10% Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 62% Secrets of Strixhaven 17% Marvel Super Heroes 75%
Image showcasing the top players and basic lands used in the Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven, featuring Nathan Steuer in 1st place with Duskmourn basics, Christoffer Larsen in 2nd with Jumpstart 2025, Rui Zhang in 3rd with an assortment of basics, and the rest of the top 8.
The top 8 of Magic: the Gathering PT Lorwyn Eclipsed with representative basic lands Christoffer Larsen Toni Portolan Eduardo Sajgalik Marco Belacca Francisco Sánchez Luis Salvatto Cyprien Tron Guglielmo Lupi
The Most Expensive Magic Cards Printed Since 2020 The One Ring (1 of 1 Edition) — $2.6M Sol Ring (Elven Serialized) — $4k Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer (Secret Lair Showdown Top 32 Prize) — $2.5k Sauron, the Dark Lord (Top finishers for Regional Champs) — $1.8k Sol Ring (Dwarven Serialized) — $1.6k
Who Needs Mythics? 3 of Ixalan's 5 Most Expensive Cards are Rare Cavern of Souls Roaming Throne Tishana's Tidebinder
With extremely limited availability, the recently-announced “Year of the Dragon“ Mountain for the APAC region is anticipated to cost over $100.
"March of the Machine: The Aftermath has the lowest...score for a randomized booster product we've ever had. Ever! In the history of us tracking this metric, which is something like 25 years. And not even by a little. By a lot.“ - Mark Rosewater
February set Murders at Karlov Manor first look starts Dec 5th.
The History of 3-Power Creatures for 1R in Magic: the Gathering 1994: Goblin Rock Sled Red’s first 3-powered creature for 2 mana came in Magic’s second expansion, but not without two major downsides. 2008: Keldon Marauders Keldon Marauders was the first 2-MV creature in red with 3 power to see extensive tournament play, dominating Standard in “RDW”. 2018: Leopard-Spotted Jiao Just two years after red saw its first Grizzly Bear, the Global Series decks gave us the color’s first 3-powered 2-drop without downside. 2021: Hobgoblin Captain The first 3/1 for {1}{R} with an upside and no downsides. A worthy contender in AFR limited as well! 2023: Belligerent Yearling Wait, what the hell just happened? By Cardboard by the Numbers
Marvel x Magic Tentpole Set Announced for 2025
MTG NEWS: Wizards of the Coast Ends Relationship w/ Judge Academy
Author & YouTube Personality Hank Green Revealed as Magic Fan -- Cardboard by the Numbers Image of Hank's Twitter account saying "I love Magic the Gathering so much" highlighted. Source: Hank Green on Twitter
MTG NEWS: Breakfast Chain IHOP Reveals Magic the Gathering Collab - Cardboard by the Numbers Shows 5 Planeswalkers with Matching Pancakes
MTG NEWS White's "Taxing" Counterspells Unlikely to Return, Says Maro Images of “Mana Tithe” and “Frontline Medic” Source: Mark Rosewater on Tumblr Created by: Cardboard by the Numbers