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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Sometimes you gotta hit them with the 1000 Hog Monkeys

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Traded in a pile of stuff and got one of my dream cards! Who's in for Canlander?

A Magic: The Gathering card called Mox Sapphire, from the Beta set

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

my Lorwyn trophy felt lonely so I won it a friend

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Tokon is fun (ty @wpham.bsky.social for helping me understand it)

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

It's been such a blast teaching Mood Swings at Gen Con. games rule!

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

went to the wuxia doctor today and he told me the reason I'm cold all the time is cuz I have too much yin energy :(

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

the new Rhythm Heaven has some incredible Guys as always

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I got a Costco delivery yesterday and, after putting all the food away, I discovered this single, solitary, disquietingly long stainless steel fork in the box. what could this mean?

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Supergirl review: Fun sci-fi romp with significantly more bodily fluids than expected (both quantity and variety)

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

it is especially semitic to shitpost

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

POLL: We all know that blackberries are delicious, but also that they look like bugs. Are blackberries: A. More delicious than bug-looking? B. Look more like bugs than they are delicious? Please keep replies civil, no need to get overly heated.

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

went to the wuxia doctor today and he told me the reason I'm cold all the time is cuz I have too much yin energy :(

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

The Furious was so goddamned good, easily the best martial arts flick I've seen in years. I'm pretty sure they invented new kinds of concussions modern medicine couldn't even begin to comprehend. please watch it, I need this team to make 100 more

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

I highly recommend Winston drafting Mood Swings, it's my absolute favorite way to play. Winston draft the pile, cut down to 15 cards, then play with Duel rules. You will have a blast, especially if you're a card game sicko like me or @coreyjbowen.bsky.social #wotc_staff

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Mood Swings is now available on the Secret Lair store! It's genuinely super fun and was totally worth the 28-year wait. #wotc_staff secretlair.wizards.com/us/en

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Secret Lair | Magic: The Gathering | Official Online Store

Magic: The Gathering | Official Online Store

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Seattle folks, come play Mood Swings with Mark! (and me and Corey and Colby)

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

following up on the earlier Jon thread, we have a first draft that I'm very excited to assemble. has everyone done their homework? moxfield.com/decks/EqKBCL...

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Irenicus's Vile Homework Assignment - Commander (Jon Irenicus, Shattered One)

A Commander deck featuring Jon Irenicus, Shattered One by Arispect • View on Moxfield

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

The Mood Swings panel is now on YouTube. Give it a gander, ya goose! #wotc_staff

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

in far less serious news, I am building a Jon Irenicus deck (inspired by @coreyjbowen.bsky.social) where the goal is to donate incredibly inconvenient creatures to my opponents. any and all suggestions are welcome!

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

I had an incredible time at MagicCon Vegas. It was so wonderful seeing everyone and my only regret is that I didn't have more time to spend with new friends and old. I am more grateful to all of you than I know how to express. Truly.

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 03/05/2026

back at the promised land (Gyu Plus)

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Learn how to play Mood Swings with Mark and myself! #wotc_staff

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

After much deliberation and tweaking, I've landed on the following three decks for MagicCon Vegas: Kibo birkin bag (Kibo "group hug") To the Library (Wan Shi Tong (the other one) library manipulation) Bin Sakai (Jin Sakai reanimator) Find me and fight me! #wotc_staff

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phil @philjamesson.com · 16/04/2026

priest: and so wise king solomon said “i will cut the baby in half” me: ohhh. i get it. baby was a worm priest: no it was a test me: risky test. what if he’s not a worm

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

It's finally time for me to step up and speak to the rumors. Yes, I will be at MagicCon Las Vegas in May and yes, I will be on the panel and part of the events for Mark Rosewater's new game, [REDACTED]. It rules. Hope to see you there! #wotcstaff

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

project hail mary? more like project hey, y'all, maybe really fun. yeah, more like that.

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

STRAFTAT is the most fun I've had gaming with my friends in years. it feels like playing Goldeneye at a sleepover in 1999, only exactly how you remember it. store.steampowered.com/app/2386720/...

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STRAFTAT on Steam

STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

I can't resist a grid my9games.com

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

never found a shiny in gen 3 before, neat!

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

the people demand a larger grape

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

quite possibly my favorite Weird Game. the sound track is unimpeachable. the vibes are vibing. get it get it get it

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

3-0'd my second OP event so perhaps it is safe to say that I will be king of the pirates? This game is Fun and Good

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

entered my first OPTCG event last night and went 2-1, which is very exciting! it's been a while since I competed in anything, let alone a new game, so I'm riding high today. very grateful to @mikiwho.bsky.social and @megansmith13.bsky.social for all the practice games!

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Picked up some dope cards at Commandfest Tacoma today, including one that fulfills my 25-year dream of owning power!

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

Heading out to Commandfest Tacoma and making some spooktacular choices. Today's cast: Chatterfang (b4) Venat (optimized b2) Zoraline (optimized b2) Spirit of the Night (incredibly unoptimized b2) Excited to jam some games and make some trades! #wotc_staff

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

Sweetest Powered Cube deck thus far, co-drafted with @rebel-x.bsky.social

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

if you're not using Hippowdon in Z-A ranked, ask yourself: why am I not using Hippowdon?

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Let's say I'm drafting a *wacky* cube and I play both of these cards in my deck. What happens when I cast Booster Tutor? #wotc_staff

The card Worldknit from Magic: The Gathering. Rules text: As long as every card in your card pool started the game in your library or in the command zone, lands you control have “{T}: Add one mana of any color.”

The card Booster Tutor from Magic: The Gathering. Rules text: Open a sealed Magic booster pack, reveal the cards, and put one of them into your hand. (Remove that card from your deck before beginning a new game.)

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

I missed out on the PAX Sinister Six promo, but I do have this at home

The french version of the card baleful strix, called sinistre strix

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Half of Trader Joe's foods are named something like "Curious Cheddar" and have a line like "A taste of a home that you never truly knew until now" and the other half are like "Joe Mama's Triple Pickle Scragglywampus" and say "A taste that stabs you to death with devil-icious dill flavor"

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

do you all like rare enchantments that synergize with +1/+1 counters and also cosmogrand zenith? I certainly do #wotc_staff

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Edge of Eternities pushes all kinds of boundaries for Magic: The Gathering. For instance, it's the first set that dares ask the question: would you rather have a Warping Wail or a warping whale? (add'l joke credit @rebel-x.bsky.social, #wotc_staff)

The Special Guest version of Warping Wail, found in the Magic: The Gathering set Edge of Eternities.

A Magic: The Gathering card named Starbreach Whale, which features the Warp mechanic.

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

I’m incredibly honored to receive this Heroes of the Realm card for my work on LTR! What should its Precious be? Surely it holds the Aetherspark dear… #WOTCstaff

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Ari Zirulnik @arizirulnik.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

Nightreign was a ton of fun. Very excited for the upcoming superbosses! (s/o to @wpham.bsky.social for the assist on the last few cheevos!)

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