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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

THE BIRDS ARE BACK FOR MAGICCON: ATLANTA! We have a stellar Star Trek Ticketed Play event you can catch on Saturday at 5:30 pm. Tickets are on sale now! We can’t wait to game with you! Huge thank you to @mtgfestivals.com for having us back. Links + info in comment!!! ⬇️ #sponsored #MCAtlanta

An advertisement for Birds of Paradise attending MagicCon Atlanta showing Jane Plays Magic, CooperLeef, and Magic Mishamigo

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

We are excited to announce that we are adding @mtgnerdgirl.bsky.social to the BOP! leadership team. Shes a former pro tour competitor, but these days spends most her time on her Commander channel DeckedOutEDH, or organizing creator events at Magic conventions. We’re so happy to have her on our team!

NerdGirl and Misha are eating chicken nuggets in Amsterdam while watching the World Cup after MagicCon Amsterdam 2026

NerdGirl is dressed as the Lorax and VeggieWagon is dressed as the Grinch? Something green

NerdGirl and Misha are dressed as Sailor Moon/MTG planeswalker mashup characters Nissa and Liliana smiling at the camera

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Shoebox @shoebox.gg · 19/09/2026

Today's the daaaay! Get ready to lock in your spot for Shoebox 2027 -- Early Bird badge sales open TODAY at 2pm CST / noon PST! 🐦

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Shannibal ➡️ CMDR Sealed➡️PAXU @shannibal.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

At @cmdrsealed.bsky.social and not doing the main event?? Want to get some commander games in? Come find me for immaculate vibes to fill out your pod😘 Ft. @birdsofmtg.bsky.social shirt

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

We have merch now! Shirts, sweaters, fanny packs, coffee cups and more with incredible designs from @gremlin.world @inklincustoms.bsky.social and @listenerart.bsky.social Please consider supporting us and rocking some awesome BOP! merch (we'd love to see it in Atlanta!) birdsofmtg.dashery.com

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ThrabenU @thrabenu.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

This week I'm partnering with Lunch Box, a community-organized charity cube event in Baltimore! We're raising money for the Maryland Food Bank and the Birds of Paradise! If you can't go, you can donate or place a bounty on me for charity! Links below and reposts appreciated!

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tappytoeclaws.bsky.social @tappytoeclaws.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I CAN TALK ABOUT WHAT ME AND @kesswylie.kess.co ARE DOING AT MAGIC CON ATLANTA! We're throwing a party! Sort of. Like if a party was actually nine people giving short form slide presentations about extremely random niche MTG hyperfixations to an audience and some judges. AND YOU'RE INVITED:

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Shivam Bhatt @shivambhatt.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

I know we're all hurting right now, but if you have the capacity to help, I have a Kofi and a patreon. ko-fi.com/shivam

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Buy Elektrotal a Coffee

Become a supporter of Elektrotal today!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

💖💞 Our gratitude and thanks to the VML @vmlmtg.bsky.social for their continued support as they generously passed along funding to contribute to BOP!'s mission of uplifting marginalized individuals 💞💖

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Lunch Box, a cube event that supports charities, is fundraising for BOP! 😍 Nov 7-8th, in Baltimore! There's a team fundraising event to raise money for BOP!. Funds donated through this event will be doubled! ✨ Tickets - givebutter.com/lunch-box2 Discord- discord.gg/QpppKtqCt

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Lunch Box - Magic The Gathering Cube Tournament

Celebrating Cube, Community, & Charity

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

🐦📢 THANK YOU!! Our first round for the BOP! grant program was a phenomenal success! Four names were pulled today and e-mails have been sent. Next up, catch us at MAGICCON ATLANTA November 13-15! If you'd like to help out or keep up with updates, follow and comment below for a Discord invite!💖

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

We define marginalization on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and/or disability

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

The application window will be closing in ~7 hours!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

🐦INTRODUCING THE BIRDS OF PARADISE GRANT PROGRAM🐦 Applications open July 25th - August 8th 2026, with selections made and grants disbursed the following week. For complete information: www.birdsofmtg.com/grants We're thrilled to be offering these to give back some of the love that's poured in 💕

BIRDS OF PARADISE GRANT PROGRAM

What is the purpose of the grants? Our mission is to foster a sense of belonging by creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for everyone to gather and play. These grants make valuable networking opportunities more accessible.

What are they for? We encourage applications from those marginalized on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and/or disability who are 18 years of age or older.

Grant Details: We currently have funding to provide four $250 Storm Crow grants. BOP! offers this grant in batches of four with one going to a recipient in each of the following categories:
Artists and Alterists
Content Creators and Writers
Competitive Players
Community Organizers

When and where to apply! Applications open July 25th - August 8th 2026, with applications selected and grants disbursed the following week. Apply at https://www.birdsofmtg.com/grants

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Magic_Mishamigo @magicmishamigo.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Im super excited to announce Im going to be one of the featured cosplayers for #CoolStuffConOrlando I’m going to have the cring- I mean coolest cosplays that you won’t want to miss. Get your tickets at coolstuffevents.com/orlando-2026/ Thank you @coolstuffinc.com for letting me be a weird lil guy

A banner advertising CoolStuffCon Orlando being October 30 through November 1 2026 in Orlando Florida with Misha’s smiling face in the middle and she’s holding 2 packs of Lorwyn Eclipsed

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Sameer Joseph (he/him) 🔜MagicCon Vegas @sameerjoseph1.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

ATTENTION: Applications for the New Perspectives Grant for MagicCon Detroit are LIVE! The Grant is a program that aims to support the inclusion of Magic enthusiasts from historically underrepresented groups by providing assistance with attending MagicCon. magic.gg/news/magicco...

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MagicCon New Perspectives Grant Program

The New Perspectives Grant Program supports the inclusion of historically underrepresented groups by providing assistance to attend MagicCon events.

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

One of BOP!'s focuses is curating a safe and inclusive space where ever we are, including at the upcoming event, MagicCon Atlanta! 💖 Will we see you there? Let's get a birdcall! 🐦📢

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Not Computer, just Cooper - here's your reminder! 😉

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

💞Grants are available to marginalized individuals in four categories: Artists and Alterists Content Creators and Writers Competitive Players (RCQs, Cosplay, Pro Tour, etc!) Community Organizers / Event Planners ❤️‍🔥Recipients do not have to be US-based!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

❣️💕🐦GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE LIVE!🐦💕❣️ www.birdsofmtg.com/grants There are four $250 STORM CROW grants available!! One entry and one grant per person, per cycle. Entries will be taken until August 8th, 12-midnight eastern.

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Girly Pop Magic @girlypopmagic.com · 20/07/2026

You’ll be seeing a lot more of us here so we thought it would be good to say hello and give a quick introduction! 🎀 Girly Pop Magic is a 501c3 non-profit founded on the mission to bring more women and gender expansive folks to Magic the Gathering through education and events.

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Ryan Inzana 🔜 MC Atlanta 2026 @ryan.wubrgsky.org · 26/06/2026

Very excited to announce the "Light the Way" grant program aimed at making a positive impact on our communities through player engagement and/or charity. Let's use our influence for good and make a difference together! See details below. Apply now: forms.gle/gT4jm2kTCzfn...

Mission: The purpose of this grant is to fund a project that will make a positive impact on our communities through player engagement and/or charity. Total funding available is $500.

Requirements: While there is no matching requirement for awardees, we do request that you complete a formal grant proposal that describes your project, desired outcomes, total budget, and how award funding will be utilized. Awardees must utilize all funds within one-year of their award date and provide a brief report after project completion.

What qualifies: Projects that are intended to drive community engagement or charitable giving. You may use the funds to support project costs including, but not limited to, supply costs, costs of prize support, travel costs, and/or the costs of services.

Timeline: The application window is officially open now through July 31, 2026 at 11:59pm. The selection committee will review applications after the window is officially closed, and funding decisions will be made and communicated by August 31, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Good luck and let’s make a difference! ❤️

-Ryan

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Tiffany - …but make it cat 🐱 @butmakeitcat.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I'm so excited to share that HTN Memorial Team Trios 2026 is officially open for registration! 📅 Dec. 5, 2026 📍 Alexandria, VA 🎮 MTG Team Trios (Standard / Modern / Legacy) 🏆 GUARANTEED $3k Cash Prize Pool 🔗 htnmemorial.org Reposts are greatly appreciated.❤️

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Lindsey Odom @sciurusdrey.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Hi friends 💚 I am back on the job market and actively looking for work. If you or someone you know is interested in a PA/EA, graphic design help, a staff writer, community manager, or additional hands in a different capacity, I’d love to talk with you about opportunities to work together.

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🐦❣️REMINDER!❣️🐦 Grant applications open this Saturday, July 25th! We've put together a little FAQ. Any other questions can be asked in the comments, or you can reach out to a member of leadership privately! 💖

What grants are available right now?

Grants are offered as we receive funding, please check back often for details. The current grant disbursement ending on Aug 8th gives out 4 $250 Storm Crow grants.

Who are these grants available to?

Grants are offered to those marginalized on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation and/or disability who are 18 years of age or older. You do not need to be based in the US, although there may be additional tax reporting requirements for those outside the US.

How are grant recipients chosen?

Grants are chosen via a random lottery, all applicants have an equal chance to receive the funds. There is no merit basis or essay question for the Storm Crow grants.

What is the grant money for?

Grants are for making networking opportunities in the MTG space more accessible to marginalized members of our community. We hope the funds are used to support your professional development or Magic organizing! Our grants are not intended for everyday spending like groceries or rent assistance.

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

To help prevent the increased risk of bots, invites to the server are available exclusively through DM! You can reach out to @janeplaysmagic.bsky.social @magicmishamigo.bsky.social or @cooperleef.bsky.social on Bsky or Discord for an invite. 💖 Hope to hear from you!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Do you identify as a marginalized person? Are you looking for community with similar life experiences? Then count yourself as a Bird of Paradise and join our Discord server*! 🐦 It's freshly revamped and full of engaging channels! And it's where we announce things first! 💕 *see follow-up post below

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

These grants will be offered globally! Apologies that wasn't clear. Thank you for checking 💕

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

The $250 Storm Crow grants we will be offering are going to be available internationally!! 🐦💖

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

🐦NEW BIRD UNLOCKED!🐦 We are elated to announce @cooperleef.bsky.social as our newest member of BOP! leadership 💖 Cooper (he/him) is an out and proud trans man within our community, best known as a moderator, stream guest, and giver of friendship bracelets. Welcome, Coop!! ❣️💕

a selfie of Cooper wearing a black undershirt, floral button down, black framed glasses, and wired earbuds

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MelaninMagic @melaninmtg.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

This is the launch of MelaninMagic. We're an organization pursuing a powerful and uplifting space for Black and Brown Magic players.

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

We want to thank Cas for being a part of BOP! Their time and hard work is much appreciated, we wish them the best and success toward their current and future endeavors. Please help us in supporting their new organization by following @melaninmtg.bsky.social ! 💕

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Jane Plays Magic 🔜 MC Atlanta @janeplaysmagic.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Maybe she's born with it, maybe it's @magicmishamigo.bsky.social 's horns 😈 ft @zbexx.art pic by @showandtell2u.com

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

This tournament is organized and hosted by @yourpriscylla.bsky.social and @morganamagicka.bsky.social and is not officially a BOP! event we just thought you might be interested! Jane played in the TCL's previous CEDH tournament and had a great time 💕

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Competitive players- check out @concordanceleague.bsky.social ! Hosting their upcoming webcam commander tournament- Pride Month Kickoff! This bracket 4-5 event is welcome to players of marginalized genders of all skill levels 🦜 Signup: www.spicerack.gg/events/3153906 Discord: discord.gg/y8rcPkS7z

The concordance league Pride Month Kickoff tournament, 1 day online commander tournament for players of marginalized genders of all skill levels. May 30th at 9am pst

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Thank you for coming by! It was really nice meeting and getting to talk to you. It’s always a great feeling connecting with other people that are also working to make gaming spaces more inclusive

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Thank you so much to everyone that stopped by our booth and participated in the events we hosted throughout the weekend at MC Vegas. It was an incredible weekend and we made so many lovely memories and we couldn’t have done it without your support so thank you! Looking forward to the next one 💖

A picture at the Birds of Paradise booth at MagicCon Vegas. Cooper, Jane, and Cas are at the table posing for the picture. The booth itself has a purple table cloth with the LGBTQ+ flag on top.

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

Don’t forget, in half an hour we have our Mini Master tournament in the Gathering Grounds. Show up, get a pack and let the battle begin!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

If you’re in Vegas and need some recommendations for places to eat, drink, and hangout, Jane made this lovely guide to visiting Vegas!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

It will be similar to how a prerelease is held with 6 packs that you build from and run at regular REL. If your partner needs help with the build phase, you would be able to help them no problem and we will be around along with judges to help if they have questions!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

This weekend, BOP! will be running Pai Gow at our booth all weekend and on Saturday from 11am to 2pm, we will be running a Mini Master Tournament in the Gathering Grounds. If you're unfamiliar with these formats, here are some handy graphics explaining how to play them. Can't wait to play with you!

A graphic with the rules for the mini master tournament

A graphic describing the rules for Pai Gow

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

The New Perspectives Grant for MC Atlanta is live now. Make sure to get your applications in before the deadline of May 5th!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

We’re really excited to be able to provide this service!

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Birds of Paradise @birdsofmtg.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This looks pretty darn spicy! What did you end up building. I think I would’ve double majored in Quandrix/Witherbloom looking at these cards

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