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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Looking through humans specifically, these seem the closest from what’s out there. Schulz said Charlie needed to lose to feel like the average person. Naya feels more in line, but B is easier to find suffering.

Ghen, Arcanum Weaver
{R}{W}{B}
Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
{R}{W}{B}, {T}, Sacrifice an enchantment: Return target enchantment card from your graveyard to the battlefield.
“Any apprentice with a spellbook and two sticks can churn out a fireball. This is different. This is art.”
2/3
Illustrated by Kieran Yanner

Atla Palani, Nest Tender
{1}{R}{G}{W}
Legendary Creature — Human Shaman
{2}, {T}: Create a 0/1 green Egg creature token with defender.
Whenever an Egg you control dies, reveal cards from the top of your library until you reveal a creature card. Put that card onto the battlefield and the rest on the bottom of your library in a random order.
2/3
Illustrated by Ekaterina Burmak

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I had feared she was done doing art on Magic cards. There is always such attention to detail with really interesting use of contrast. They truly feel magical. Less iconic, but her Lightning Bolt is my favorite. It’s a shame that her “Nether Void” art is locked behind the reserved list.

Lightning Bolt
{R}
Instant
Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
Illustrated by Véronique Meignaud

Nether Void
{3}{B}
World Enchantment
Whenever a player casts a spell, counter it unless that player pays {3}.
These days, some wizards are finding that they have a little too much spell left at the end of their mana.
Illustrated by Véronique Meignaud
Part of the Reserved List

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Need to get as much mileage from this as I can!

Hulk meme. Bruce banner stands on a destroyed New York street. He looks back and says, "that's my secret, Cap. I'm always Jace." His eyes have changed because it is true. He is Jace.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

This feels close to “on rate” for Red recently having access to mana dorks. It also seems like Empower is going to require playing a lot of small creatures.

Sunset Strikemaster
{1}{R}
Creature — Human Monk
{T}: Add {R}.
{2}{R}, {T}, Sacrifice this creature: It deals 6 damage to target creature with flying.
“Help the villagers to safety! I will hold the gate!”
3/1
Illustrated by Zara Alfonso

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Feels like the flavor text from Avacyn’s Pilgrim would be fitting before Avacyn’s flip switched.

Avacyn's Pilgrim
{G}
Creature — Human Monk
{T}: Add {W}.
“Avacyn’s protection is everywhere. From the holy church to the sacred glade, all that we see is under her blessed watch.”
1/1
Illustrated by Jana Schirmer & Johannes Voss

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Stick with it for a few years. Eventually that will become their preferred way to be held. I’ve fooled at least two cats into enjoying it.

A person holding a cat like a wee little baby.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I didn’t spend an amount of time making this to not share it as frequently as I can.

Strangely familiar art of Bicol Nolas that resembles the art for the Magic: the Gathering card "Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker" as illustrated by Aaron J. Reilly and Scott Okumura. A giant dragon bellows while holding a train car in one hand as people fall out.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

I tried to design a way out of this one!

A game piece that reads:

The City's Bane

During your end step if you control ten or more permanents and did not attack this turn, then discard a card and lose 1 life.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

I’m excited to hear more about this guy I noticed in the background of Reality Fracture. His mustache looks jaunty!

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I feel like Parnesse is slept on. People seem to get caught up on the second paragraph, but the first paragraph is strong insurance for any kind of hijinks you want to get up to. Especially with most GY interacting targeting the player.

Parnesse, the Subtle Brush
{2}{U}{B}{R}
Legendary Creature — Vampire Wizard
Whenever you or a permanent you control becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter that spell or ability unless that player pays 4 life.
Whenever you copy a spell, up to one target opponent may also copy that spell. They may choose new targets for that copy.
4/4
Watermark: Maestros
Illustrated by Svetlin Velinov

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Yes. Magic Design added these as a way to add “either/or” to casting costs. I believe this was done to add draft cards that could go in multiple archetypes. A few designers would like these cards to work similarly in Commander, but the RC of yore and current CFP believe hybrid to be both colors.

A graphic of 10 hybrid mana symbols from Magic: the Gathering.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Welcome to Bluesky. Please familiarize yourself with the following accounts to understand the range of opinions it is acceptable to express

Garfield, Simon, Alvin, Winnie the Pooh, Michelangelo, baby Kermit and Gonzo, Tigger, Dewey, and Huey are all worried about your drug consumption.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

This reminds me: can you think of any other Rakdos “hot potato” cards?

Pumpkin Bombs
{1}{R}
Artifact
{T}, Discard two cards: Draw three cards, then put a fuse counter on this artifact. It deals damage equal to the number of fuse counters on it to target opponent. They gain control of this artifact.
Illustrated by Dan Dos Santos

Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
{2}{B}
Legendary Creature — Human Knight
Jump — During your turn, Kain has flying.
Whenever Kain deals combat damage to a player, that player gains control of Kain. If they do, you draw that many cards, create that many tapped Treasure tokens, then lose that much life.
2/4
Illustrated by Toshitaka Matsuda

Jinxed Choker
{3}
Artifact
At the beginning of your end step, target opponent gains control of this artifact and puts a charge counter on it.
At the beginning of your upkeep, this artifact deals damage to you equal to the number of charge counters on it.
{3}: Put a charge counter on this artifact or remove one from it.
Illustrated by Mike Dringenberg

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The one thing that has become clear is that her being prepared doesn’t absolve everyone else. Grief needs some place to go. I keep finding songs that might make someone cry, but also trying to find ways to bring joy and humor. I think I may end wearing my Grandma’s sweater to further that effort.

Comedy/Tragedy Masks on my Grandma’s sweater.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

These are the “sensible, well maintained, used car” of basics.

White bordered John Avon 9th Edition basic lands for my 2HG cube.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I would love to have an excuse to dust this promo off.

Jori En, Ruin Diver
{1}{U}{R}
Legendary Creature — Merfolk Wizard
Whenever you cast your second spell each turn, draw a card.
2/3
Illustrated by Matt Stewart

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

I always give my coworker a good pat when he’s off shift. He seemed pretty excited to hear about your birthday as well.

An office Australian Shepherd getting ready to clock out.

An office Australian Shepard after clocking out.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

You can help preview how funny playing the reprint of Galadriel’s Dismissal into Disciple of Caelus Nin is!

Galadriel's Dismissal
{W}
Instant
Kicker {2}{W} (You may pay an additional {2}{W} as you cast this spell.)
Target creature phases out. If this spell was kicked, each creature target player controls phases out instead. (Treat phased-out creatures and anything attached to them as though they don’t exist until their controller’s next turn.)
“The love of the Elves for their land and their works is deeper than the deeps of the Sea. Yet they will cast all away rather than submit to Sauron—for they know him now.”
Illustrated by Rebecca Guay

Disciple of Caelus Nin
{4}{W}
Creature — Human Wizard
When this creature enters, starting with you, each player chooses up to five permanents they control. All permanents other than this creature that weren’t chosen this way phase out.
Permanents can’t phase in.
3/4
Illustrated by Steve Argyle

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

Based solely on alternate Commanders, here are the two I’m excited about:

Bast, Panther Goddess
{2}{G}{W}
Legendary Creature — Cat God
Reach, trample, indestructible
Bast can’t attack or block unless you control three or more creatures.
Whenever you attack, target attacking creature gets +X/+X until end of turn, where X is the number of creatures you control.
“Will you prove worthy of my blessing?”
4/4
Illustrated by Leesha Hannigan

Crystal, Inhuman Princess
{1}{R}{G}
Legendary Creature — Inhuman Noble Hero
Flying
Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, Crystal deals X damage to each opponent, where X is the number of colors that spell is.
{T}: Add {R}, {G}, {W}, or {U}.
“Attilan can’t stay hidden forever. It’s time we showed them how fantastic we are.”
2/3
Illustrated by Darius Zablockis

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

I would also like to advocate on behalf of my sun. If we errata it doesn’t even matter that there isn’t room on the card!

Chromanticore
{W}{U}{B}{R}{G}
Enchantment Creature — Manticore
Bestow {2}{W}{U}{B}{R}{G} (If you cast this card for its bestow cost, it’s an Aura spell with enchant creature. It becomes a creature again if it’s not attached.)
Flying, first strike, vigilance, trample, lifelink
Enchanted creature gets +4/+4 and has flying, first strike, vigilance, trample, and lifelink.
4/4
Illustrated by Min Yum

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

A lot of great hits at this p/t. Perfect for utility players. Difficult to narrow it down to one, but had to give it up to this rock kicking lizard!

Viashino Heretic
{2}{R}
Creature — Lizard
{1}{R}, {T}: Destroy target artifact. This creature deals damage to that artifact’s controller equal to the artifact’s mana value.
“The past is buried for good reason.”
1/3
Illustrated by Douglas Shuler

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

We don't usually see each others headers, here's mine. Share yours

Hellboy pointing with a bottle of rum in hand. He is saying, “Don’t mess with me, lady. I’ve been drinking with skeletons.”

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

I had this one recently! Monolith targeting doll, Ignition targeting Neheb.

Stuffy Doll
{5}
Artifact Creature — Construct
Indestructible
As this creature enters, choose a player.
Whenever this creature is dealt damage, it deals that much damage to the chosen player.
{T}: This creature deals 1 damage to itself.
0/1
Illustrated by David Rapoza

Requiem Monolith
{2}{B}
Artifact
{T}: Until end of turn, target creature gains “Whenever this creature is dealt damage, you draw that many cards and lose that much life.” That creature’s controller may have this artifact deal 1 damage to it. Activate only as a sorcery.
Illustrated by Warren Mahy

Neheb, the Eternal
{3}{R}{R}
Legendary Creature — Zombie Minotaur Warrior
Afflict 3 (Whenever this creature becomes blocked, defending player loses 3 life.)
At the beginning of each of your postcombat main phases, add {R} for each 1 life your opponents have lost this turn.
“This is what glory looks like.”
—Nicol Bolas
4/6
Illustrated by Chris Rahn

Chandra's Ignition
{3}{R}{R}
Sorcery
Target creature you control deals damage equal to its power to each other creature and each opponent.
In the moment before her execution, she realized what it meant to be a pyromancer, to be alive, to be Chandra.
Illustrated by Eric Deschamps

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Assuming the flavor text was accurate on the date Urza’s Destiny released, today would be Davvol’s birthday. Maybe we can cheer up one of the most melancholic MTG characters by wishing them a happy birthday. If you really want to get wild, get a chimichanga in their honor.

Carnival of Souls
{1}{B}
Enchantment
Whenever a creature enters, you lose 1 life and add {B}.
“‘Davvol, blast those elves.’ ‘Davvol, transport those troops.’ No one cares that today is my birthday.”
Illustrated by Brian Snõddy

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

@intrepidtautog.bsky.social looks like you’ll need to move on to sarcastic reminder text!

Wonder Man, Hollywood Hero 3{R}{R}

Legendary Creature - Human Performer Hero

Flying

Each power-up ability of permanents you control can be activated an additional time.
Power-up - 522: Put two +1/+1 counters on Wonder Man. (Activate each power-up ability only ... once? Reduce the cost by his mana cost if he entered this turn.)

4/4

MSH 160

Art: NANNA MARIE STEFFENSEN

© MARVEL
™️ & © 2026 Wizarde of the Coast

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

I was going to suggest Tura as a Commander, but you may end up with too many men on the ice. Did not expect a sweep. The finals will be exciting either way, but I’m hoping for Habs/Knights.

Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
{2}{W}{U}{U}
Legendary Creature — Human Knight
Flying
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell, create a 1/1 white Soldier creature token.
“The sky is my birthright. I dare you to try and take it from me.”
3/3
Illustrated by Donato Giancola

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

Me and the homies reacting to your posts

The cover for The Dells’ best of compilation “The Millennium Collection.” Four of the five band members are pointing at YOU.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Another step closer to being able to use Universes Beyond to teach my playgroup that drugs are bad.

A poster image for “Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue” featuring characters including Muppet Babies, Smurfs, Winnie the Pooh, Looney Tunes, Garfield, DuckTales, Alf, and Ghostbusters.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

A farm near the Wisconsin border had a tulip festival. The field had different varieties planted in the formation of a butterfly.

A field of tulips. The foreground is white, red, and purple blossoms, with white, yellow, and pink in the mid-ground, and a row of faint lavender blossoms in the background.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Budget skullclamp? Draw a card, target creature becomes unblockable? Bargaining tool to sac a creature and dig for a solution? More versatile than it looks.

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Harrison Fnord @hellaskeletons.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

I had been dreaming of running a “Choose Your Own Adventure” hugs n’ slugs deck for years, and partners seemed like the most chaotic way to accomplish that. Even printed custom sleeves!

Mike, the Dungeon Master
{1}{G}{W}
Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Legendary Creature — Human
{2}, {T}: Choose target creature card in your graveyard that was put there from the battlefield this turn. Return it to the battlefield tapped.
Partner—Friends forever (You can have two commanders if both have this ability.)
“A friend is someone you’d do anything for.”
2/2
Illustrated by Colin Boyer

Cecily, Haunted Mage
{1}{U}{B}{R}
Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
Your maximum hand size is eleven.
Whenever Cecily, Haunted Mage attacks, you draw a card and you lose 1 life. Then if you have eleven or more cards in your hand, you may cast an instant or sorcery spell from your hand without paying its mana cost.
Partner—Friends forever (You can have two commanders if both have this ability.)
3/5
Illustrated by Anastasia Balakchina

A custom card sleeve made to resemble the cover of a Choose Your Own Adventure book.

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