Mark Rosewater

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Magic: The Gathering's head designer regrets artifacts & enchantments as we know it, and his reasoning makes a lot of sense
The line between artifacts and enchantments in Magic: The Gathering today is "fuzzy," says the game's head of design, Mark Rosewater
August 27, 2026
Jules Chin Greene

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Magic: The Gathering wants to make bigger cards, but reality keeps getting in the way
There are a few obstacles standing in the way of making bigger Magic: The Gathering cards, though
August 26, 2026
Jules Chin Greene

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MTG's head designer wants to change the way we talk about mana
Mark Rosewater, Magic: The Gathering's head of design, has "spent so much time" trying to get players to read mana costs differently
August 24, 2026
Jules Chin Greene

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Magic: The Gathering is exploring a new casual 1v1 format for players who love Commander
Love Commander but only have one friend around? Magic: The Gathering may be working on something for you.
August 24, 2026
Jules Chin Greene

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There's one Magic: The Gathering ability that is now banned because it messes up MTG Arena
There is a reason why the ability to block an additional creature is a thing of the past in Magic: The Gathering
August 20, 2026
Jules Chin Greene

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MTG's head designer was banned for talking to players for a month because he leaked upcoming cards during a public event
Many years ago, Mark Rosewater got into trouble with Magic: The Gathering's brand team for revealing card info he hadn't been cleared to reveal
August 18, 2026
Jules Chin Greene