r/magicTCG

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About r/magicTCG

A diverse community of players devoted to Magic: the Gathering, a trading card game ("TCG") produced by Wizards of the Coast and originally designed by Richard Garfield. Join us discussing news, tournaments, gameplay, deckbuilding, strategy, lore, fan art, and more.

The community at a glance

r/magicTCG is a Subreddit for Board Gamers with roughly 980K members. It has been around since 2010. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Board Games topic page.

Roughly 128K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Mtg, Deck, and Commander. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention the best izzet deck in standard, best cbb, and suggestions on the best set to draft.

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Established 2010
980K Members

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Yearly: +128K members
Growth: +15.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 38K members
  • 2014: 35K members
  • 2015: 32K members
  • 2016: 32K members
  • 2017: 47K members
  • 2021: 275K members
  • 2022: 98K members
  • 2023: 124K members
  • 2024: 86K members
  • 2025: 126K members
  • 2026: 45K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 19K members
  • Aug: 25K members
  • Sep: 8K members
  • Oct: 5K members
  • Nov: 9K members
  • Dec: 8K members
  • Jan: 12K members
  • Feb: 8K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 9K members
  • May: 8K members
  • Jun: 1K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Does This Work Like How I Want It To?
    2. Anyone have info on Gamegenic stuff?
    3. Advice for an MTG player from the olden days to pick up the game again
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Does This Work Like How I Want It To? · Anyone have info on Gamegenic stuff? · Advice for an MTG player from the olden days to pick up the game again
    7
  • Solution Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone have tips on how to get sticky residue off these old Ultra-pro deck boxes?
    2. Help making a madness themed commander deck?
    3. Some of my friends have started getting me to play magic, looking for some commander decks to buy
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Anyone have tips on how to get sticky residue off these old Ultra-pro deck boxes? · Help making a madness themed commander deck? · Some of my friends have started getting me to play magic, looking for some commander decks to buy
    4
  • Ideas
    2 posts in the past month
    1. The 2-4-7 Mana Curve… with Master Roshi in the Command Zone (100€ Budget)
    2. The next magic set idea!!
    #3
    Ideas
    The 2-4-7 Mana Curve… with Master Roshi in the Command Zone (100€ Budget) · The next magic set idea!!
    2

Topics

  • Mtg
    117 posts in the past month
    1. Possible stolen MTG art found in bookstore: Greek mythology book uses Chase Stone's "Polis Crusher"
    2. Erik Olofsson (creator of Sorcery TCG and current owner of original black lotus art) playing a game of old school mtg with Brian Weissman, at Collectopia TCG Hall of fame induction
    3. What aspects of MTG made you fall in love with the game?
    #1
    Mtg
    Possible stolen MTG art found in bookstore: Greek mythology book uses Chase Stone's "Polis Crusher" · Erik Olofsson (creator of Sorcery TCG and current owner of original black lotus art) playing a game of old school mtg with Brian Weissman, at Collectopia TCG Hall of fame induction · What aspects of MTG made you fall in love with the game?
    117
  • Deck
    82 posts in the past month
    1. [SLD] Hatsune Miku Commander deck mispackaged in Goblin Storm mailing
    2. Cleaning ultra pro tower satin deck boxes
    3. [SLD] More Hatsune Miku Commander Deck cards sourced from Facebook group, poster claims to have had them for a while.
    #2
    Deck
    [SLD] Hatsune Miku Commander deck mispackaged in Goblin Storm mailing · Cleaning ultra pro tower satin deck boxes · [SLD] More Hatsune Miku Commander Deck cards sourced from Facebook group, poster claims to have had them for a while.
    82
  • Commander
    46 posts in the past month
    1. [SLD] Hatsune Miku Commander deck mispackaged in Goblin Storm mailing
    2. 90,00 € for a Starter Commander Deck at my LGS. WTF?
    3. Toto wants to learn commander
    #3
    Commander
    [SLD] Hatsune Miku Commander deck mispackaged in Goblin Storm mailing · 90,00 € for a Starter Commander Deck at my LGS. WTF? · Toto wants to learn commander
    46
  • Magic
    30 posts in the past month
    1. I’m still trying to become a magic artist.
    2. [Making Magic] Lessons Learned, Part 9
    3. Pixel art magic card
    #4
    Magic
    I’m still trying to become a magic artist. · [Making Magic] Lessons Learned, Part 9 · Pixel art magic card
    30
  • Cards
    23 posts in the past month
    1. [SLD] More Hatsune Miku Commander Deck cards sourced from Facebook group, poster claims to have had them for a while.
    2. Sometimes I bored and make cards
    #5
    Cards
    [SLD] More Hatsune Miku Commander Deck cards sourced from Facebook group, poster claims to have had them for a while. · Sometimes I bored and make cards
    23

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  • General Discussion
    59 posts in the past month
    1. WotC now running AI slop ads for Arena
    2. Possible stolen MTG art found in bookstore: Greek mythology book uses Chase Stone's "Polis Crusher"
    3. Approaching a year since FIN/FIC, Y’shtola has rapidly climbed EDHRec’s Top Commander List and is currently #3
    #1
    General Discussion
    WotC now running AI slop ads for Arena · Possible stolen MTG art found in bookstore: Greek mythology book uses Chase Stone's "Polis Crusher" · Approaching a year since FIN/FIC, Y’shtola has rapidly climbed EDHRec’s Top Commander List and is currently #3
    59
  • Looking for Advice
    30 posts in the past month
    1. Does anyone know what card this artwork is depicting?
    2. Stanley Fatmax for deck storage
    3. Anyone have tips on how to get sticky residue off these old Ultra-pro deck boxes?
    #2
    Looking for Advice
    Does anyone know what card this artwork is depicting? · Stanley Fatmax for deck storage · Anyone have tips on how to get sticky residue off these old Ultra-pro deck boxes?
    30
  • Humour
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Guy Tracking Life Totals Clearly Getting Broken Up With Via Text
    2. Wizards Reminds Employees Instead Of Union Dues They Could Pay For Slightly Nicer Spot In Secret Lair Line
    3. I received someone else’s TCGPlayer order by mistake, and I thought I was going to have some hard moral dilemma.
    #3
    Humour
    Guy Tracking Life Totals Clearly Getting Broken Up With Via Text · Wizards Reminds Employees Instead Of Union Dues They Could Pay For Slightly Nicer Spot In Secret Lair Line · I received someone else’s TCGPlayer order by mistake, and I thought I was going to have some hard moral dilemma.
    19
  • Art Showcase - Physical Alter
    13 posts in the past month
    1. I painted a Studio Ghibli Winota
    2. Maple is Betor, Kin to All - MTG Alter -
    3. Extended Yorion, Sky Nomad with dual old border
    #4
    Art Showcase - Physical Alter
    I painted a Studio Ghibli Winota · Maple is Betor, Kin to All - MTG Alter - · Extended Yorion, Sky Nomad with dual old border
    13
  • Art Showcase - Digital Alter
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Evo Moment 37, but as trading cards
    2. My Version of Phil Foglio's Sulfurous Springs
    3. Playgroup has a joke about flying and red bull so I drew an alter for one of my commanders
    #5
    Art Showcase - Digital Alter
    Evo Moment 37, but as trading cards · My Version of Phil Foglio's Sulfurous Springs · Playgroup has a joke about flying and red bull so I drew an alter for one of my commanders
    9

Product recommendations

  • the best izzet deck in standard
    3 posts in the past month
    1. The Best Izzet Deck in Standard
    2. The best izzet deck in standard
    3. The best izzet deck in standard
    #1
    the best izzet deck in standard
    The Best Izzet Deck in Standard · The best izzet deck in standard · The best izzet deck in standard
    3
  • best cbb
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best CBB for the price?
    2. Best CBB for the price?
    #2
    best cbb
    Best CBB for the price? · Best CBB for the price?
    2
  • suggestions on the best set to draft
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Suggestions on the best set to draft
    2. Suggestions on the best set to draft
    #3
    suggestions on the best set to draft
    Suggestions on the best set to draft · Suggestions on the best set to draft
    2
  • best garage sale!
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best garage sale!
    2. Best garage sale!
    #4
    best garage sale!
    Best garage sale! · Best garage sale!
    2
  • what's everyone's best recent pulls? i'll start
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What's everyone's best recent pulls? I'll start
    2. What's everyone's best recent pulls? I'll start
    #5
    what's everyone's best recent pulls? i'll start
    What's everyone's best recent pulls? I'll start · What's everyone's best recent pulls? I'll start
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/magicTCG for?
Best for Board Gamers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/magicTCG free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/magicTCG have?
Roughly 980K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/magicTCG on?
r/magicTCG runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/magicTCG cover?
On the Hive Index, r/magicTCG is organized under Board Gamers.
How do I join r/magicTCG?
You can join r/magicTCG by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Board Games communities like?
Communities for board game lovers covering classics to modern strategy games. Reddit has one of the largest communities for general discussion and recommendations, with Discord servers for specific games and 3D printing miniatures for tabletop play.
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