The 2026 holiday gift guide: Magic, Pokemon, D&D, and the gear they'll actually use

The Magic: The Gathering movie from Legendary and Hasbro has its first star: Maya Hawke, cast to anchor an ensemble for director Matt Johnson. Her role is still secret, so here's the case that she's playing Chandra Nalaar, the pyromancer Hasbro keeps putting front and center. Plus the story I actually want on screen, Urza and Mishra's Brothers' War, and the casting news that will tell us which way this goes.

Our TCG holiday gift guide for 2026 covers what to buy the Magic, Pokémon, and Dungeons & Dragons players in your life, with MSRPs, current market prices, and release dates. Star Trek Commander decks are preordering under sticker price, Pokémon Delta Reign is trading at nearly triple MSRP, and Secret Lair orders won't make it under the tree. Here's what to buy and where to find it at a fair price.

The Rise of the Polygons Secret Lair is Magic's Extra Life 2026 charity drop: Balefire Dragon, Big Score, Young Pyromancer, Sword of Truth and Justice, and an Elemental token in late-90s low-poly art by Brendan Sullivan. It sells November 16th through 30th for $39.99 non-foil or $49.99 foil, with half of the price going to Extra Life and Seattle Children's Hospital. We price the cards, explain the charity, and tell you where your money does the most good.