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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

My #magiccon Vegas schedule! Saturday will be pretty hectic but Sunday is definitely the day for games and trading if you are around : ) Can’t wait to see y’all in Vegas ☀️ #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander #commander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Brand new episode of Pack it Up premiering in 30 minutes! Come watch me battle with the biggest designers at Wizards of the Coast 👀… @gavinverhey.bsky.social #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander #commander #packopening

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Have you ever imagined what it might be like to chaos draft with the folks that make your favorite cards…? Well this Friday we have an episode of #packitup like you’ve never seen before, starting with none other than @gavinverhey.bsky.social 😈 Tune in tmrw and Thursday for our full cast reveal…

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

2 years later… Thanks guys ❤️🥲❤️

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Tomorrow at 12noon! We draft more collector packs than we’ve ever seen in 1 episode!!! @kesswylie.kess.co rounds out a fantastic crew including @robertredbeardmtg.bsky.social & @wachelreeks.com while we see what adding collector packs of Strix to the wall of chaos does to a chaos draft.

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

This Friday we welcome @wachelreeks.com back to #packitup for an exclusive tour of the #mtgstrixhaven college campus! With 4 Strix collector packs and 8 hits from the wall of chaos, these decks turned out to be POWERFUL! Friday 4/10 at 12noon PST… #mtg #magicthegathering #chaosdraft

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

This Friday! We officially get to bring ya’ll a special #mtgstrixhaven episode of #packitup! Get transported to the magical campus with first time guest @robertredbeardmtg.bsky.social Come hang out in the live stream for the premiere this Friday at 12noon pst #mtg #magicthegathering #chaosdraft

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

We’re doing a $900 chaos box giveaway on the new #packitup! Premieres in 20 minutes. Come watch the premiere live with me and the cast 👀 youtu.be/NsNK6MTIZ9k?...

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Friday we have none other than Grant Powers himself returning to #packitup for a desperate attempt at revenge After a devastating loss at the hands of OG #mtgstrixhaven menace bookwurm, he enters the arena looking to regain his honor 🫡 Tune in Friday at 12noon pst to watch! #magicthegathering

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Tmrw we have a LOADED episode of #packitup! Joining the show for the 1st time we have @ZachtheBold rounding out an all star cast w/ @voxytwitch.bsky.social & @iamgabrielluna.bsky.social We legit open the most iconic card in the history of the show… 👀 Live stream premiere Friday 3/20 at 12pm

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

This Friday @thebeccascott.bsky.social joins #packitup as a first time guest for a very special #mtgxTMNT themed episode! Low key these new cards are CRAZY powerful. Tune in to stream the premiere at 12noon pst Friday 3/6 👀… #mtg #magicthegathering

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The full cast for the new #packitup has been revealed! @emmaskyeward.com officially returns to the show this Friday to face off of against @jimdavismtg.bsky.social Davis & @numotthenummy.bsky.social Tune in Friday at 12noon pst for the live premiere 👀…

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

The plot thickens this Friday! Entering the #packitup arena for the first time we have @numotthenummy.bsky.social Tune in Friday at 12noon pst for the live premiere 👀… #magicthegathering #mtg #packopening

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

This Friday 2/20 #packitup goes pro! So excited to welcome @jimdavismtg.bsky.social to the show for the very first time. Tune in at 12noon pst and watch the premiere live on YT…you might just see a crazzzzyyy pack get opened 👀… #mtg #mtgcommander #magicthegathering #packopening

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Tomorrow morning! Our final guest for #packitup has been revealed! The great @veggiewagon.bsky.social joins the show to seek revenge. Can he do it? Join Danny Phantom @allybeardsley.bsky.social Veggie & myself tomorrow at 12noon for the live premiere. #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommunity

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

Today in just over an hour we debut the new episode of Pack it Up with Frank Iero from My Chemical Romance, Emma Skyeward & Eric from I Prevail! We’ll be premiering the episode on YouTube and I’ll be in the live chat! Love you guys and can’t wait to watch with you! youtu.be/PCQVqRmaouw?...

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

This Friday @goberthicks.bsky.social returns to #packitup for our season 2 #mtglorwyn premiere episode! We’ll be premiering the show at 9am pst, and I’ll be hanging out in the live chat like always Tune in for some crazy hijinks #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander #mtgcommunity

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

This Friday #mtglorwyn comes to #PackitUp for our official season 2 premiere! Returning to the show we’ve got the one and only @maldhound.bsky.social Tune in at 9am pst Friday 1/9 and watch the live premiere… See ya soon ✌️ #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander #commander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

Oko returns!!! Confirmed today on the #mtglorwyn live stream. Kind of love this card 😍😍😍 #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander #commander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Can’t believe it’s already the season finale of season 1 of #packitup! We’ll be airing the finale episode of our 1st season next Friday 1/2 at 12noon pst @benbrode.bsky.social joins as a 1st time guest, & OFFICIALLY changes the show forever 🤯 Tune in for the live premiere next week. Cheers!

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 17/12/2025

premiering live in 30 minutes! Come watch our biggest pack hit EVER! So excited for the new episode of #packitup youtu.be/aWIutd3Fgm8?...

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Final cast member for tomorrow’s episode of #packitup officially revealed! As a big fan of #rupaulsdragrace this past season I almost fell out of my chair when I found out Irene the Alien played #magicthegathering! TMRW WE OPEN OUR BIGGEST PACK EVER! Tune in at 12noon for the live premiere 👀

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Pretty exciting year so far ❤️ Love you guys #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander #commander #mtgcommunity🌪️

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Wednesday we have STACKED show! Streaming live at noon, we’ve got an epic showdown between @covertgoblue.bsky.social @kesswylie.kess.co & @taaliavess.bsky.social Tune in to see sparks fly and to find out who wins this crispy ancient tomb 👀 #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgcommander #commander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Surprise! We’re bringing the master of best of one to the best of one chaos draft show! @covertgoblue.bsky.social joins #packitup this week for some crazy shenanigans…see you Wednesday 😎 #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommunity #mtgcommander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

4 cards that I would to see unbanned in #commander someday. Definitely not the least controversial list… #mtgcommander #magicthegathering #mtg

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Holy smokes! What an unbelievably beautiful new promo for the 2026 #magicthegathering spotlight series in Toronto w/ @facetofacegames.bsky.social Top 128 from the event get the foil, everyone gets the non foil. Might need to attend this 👀 #mtg #mtglorwyn #mtgcommuntiy

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

The exclusive #magiccon 2026 promos were just revealed! The forest completes the lotus land promo cycle from the last few years. Who will I be seeing next year?? #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander #commander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Almost finished #paxunplugged without trading for an insane piece of cardboard…but then I saw this at the Journeys End booth 😍 Such a beauty #magicthegathering #mtg #ntgcommander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Good things are bound to happen when TOPH picks your packs… Brand new Avatar episode of #packitup w/ the voice of Toph herself Michaela Jill Murphy is live on the channel now! youtu.be/grHcG6CjSm8?...

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Officially revealing the full cast for our #MTGxAtla episode of #packitup! Episode drops later this week w/ the absolute highest stakes the show has ever seen @veggiewagon.bsky.social SenpapiGabe @martishiusmagic.bsky.social & SPECIAL GUEST Michaela Jill Murphy! #magicthegathering #mtgambassador

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

Next week joining #packitup for the first time ever for our official #mtgxatla episode we’ve got my friend @veggiewagon.bsky.social This episode is looking like it’s going to the best one ever #mtg #mtgcommmunity #commander #mtgcommander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

The 3rd special #mtgxatla promo has been revealed courtesy of @boxlunchgifts.bsky.social ! You can grab this Iroh by spending $50 or more at a BL store on #magicthegathering Avatar products 11/21 I was able to snag the Katara at Comic Con and the Sokka at Magic Con ATL this year… #mtgcommander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

Secret Lair encyclopedia giveaway to celebrate 100k: LIVE now! #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander www.youtube.com/live/X1lxl3D...

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Cat’s officially out of the bag! We’ve got an #mtgatla episode of #packitup coming soon w/ none other than the voice of Toph herself Michaela Jilly Murphy 🤯 Full cast reveal this week, but I’m truly not exaggerating when I say it’s the best episode we’ve ever filmed. #magicthegathering #mtg

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Why didn’t someone tell me that second chance is a 1 infinite card combo with Tameshi 🤯🤯🤯!?? This deck is gonna be wild… #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander #commander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

Opened on stream last night…what an absolute stunner of a card 😍😍😍 #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander #commander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

She’s just such a great villain. Which Azula card from #mtgXAtla is your favorite? #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander #commander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

Did you know that these 2 cards from #mtgxatla are originally from Portal: 3 Kingdoms and are being reprinted for the first time 25 years later! #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander #commander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

6 episodes. 1 million views. So grateful. What an absolutely unbelievable start to #packitup 🥲 This was my dream and now it’s a reality friends. The future really is bright. Huge thanks to Scott Baker for being an amazing collaborator 🙏 Onward & upward #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Premiering in 15 minutes! Can anybody beat @gavinverhey.bsky.social ?!? Brand new #packitup with some CRAZY pack hits. I’ll be a live chat hanging out. Come say hi 👋 @taaliavess.bsky.social @theasianavenger.bsky.social #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommunity

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Full cast reveal for #packitup debuting this Wednesday! Can’t wait to share another amazing episode with ya’ll streaming at 10am PST on YT! @taaliavess.bsky.social @theasianavenger.bsky.social @gavinverhey.bsky.social #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommander #commander #mtgcommunity

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 01/11/2025

At long last we’ve got @gavinverhey.bsky.social on #packitup! This one has been a LONG time coming as Gavin has been my chaos draft partner in crime for years. This Wednesday 11/5 it’s going to be an epic episode of the show. Don’t miss it. #magicthegathering #mtg #mtcommunity #commander

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Once Upon a Time on Halloween… 🎃🎥♥️ #happyhallowen

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Guess who’s back on #packitup next week… Will @theasianavenger.bsky.social get his revenge??? Episode 6 premieres Wednesday 11/5 #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcommunity

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Ben Bateman @benbatemanmtg.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Revealed this morning I think this might just be the most busted card in the entire #mtgxatla set! Holy crap #mtg #mtgcommander #commander #magicthegathering #mtgambassador

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