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Magic History & Culture

Alpha vs Beta vs Unlimited vs Revised: How the Earliest MTG Sets Differ

October 6, 2026 by Matthew Johnson
Painterly tabletop scene with four weathered fantasy trading-card-like cards, a magnifying glass, and an old book in warm, dramatic light.

Identify Magic’s four earliest base-set printings by border color, corner shape, inner frame, and card pool, with cautions for collectors.

Categories Magic History & Culture

How MTG Card Frames Changed: Old Border, Modern Frame, M15 Frame, and Beyond

September 16, 2026 by Matthew Johnson
Fantasy study hall with candles, books, a robed reader, and four ornate blank card-like frames displaying evolving castle landscapes amid swirling gold and blue magic.

A date-led guide to Magic’s major card-frame eras, including the original old border, the Eighth Edition redesign, Future Sight, the M15 frame, and later variants.

Categories Magic History & Culture

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