I doubt Hasbro will release precise numbers, but if I had to guess Id say the number of active Magic Arena players has skyrocketed, just as it has for other online platforms like Zoom, Slack, and Microsoft Teams
You play with 20 life, and you duel one-on-one only
Are collectors switching away from PSA
Now compare those joke-only cards or bad cards with those that work within the rules of Magic well enough to have value at the kitchen table, and which are more than just a joke: Consider Giant Fan and Goblin Bookie as two cards that sort of counter the above issues
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I evaluate commanders on power, of course, but I also consider the vibe: Are these commanders introducing a novel new archetype or breaking new ground within an established archetype