Secret Lair Goblin Storm Sold Out in 34 Minutes & Scalpers Already Won

A breakdown of the Goblin Storm Secret Lair disaster, one of the fastest sellouts in recent memory, a scalper feeding frenzy, and a heartfelt statement from artist Wizard of Barge, who spent months on his dream project only to watch it get snatched by resellers before fans could even check out.

The MTG May 18 2026 banned and restricted announcement just dropped and it is a big one. Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury and Lotus Field are banned in Modern. Violent Outburst and Umezawa's Jitte are both unbanned. Cori-Steel Cutter is banned in Pioneer. Undercity Informer is banned in Legacy. Bonder's Ornament is trial unbanned in Pauper with a verdict due August 10. Standard gets no changes. Here is every change explained in plain English.

Secret Lair x Garfield is three separate drops releasing June 15 as part of the Cats Are the Best Superdrop. As Intended puts classic Alpha-era Magic cards in Garfield comic strip art. Motivationally Challenged turns famous Garfield posters into Magic cards. Our Only Thought Is to Entertain You is the one where Garfield becomes an eleven-eleven Eldrazi. Here is every card revealed, what each drop costs, and whether it is worth buying.