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Lab Report 056 : MTG Product Fatigue: How to Survive the Flood Without Going Broke

      MTG Product Fatigue: How to Survive the Flood Without Going Broke
If you’ve been playing Magic: The Gathering lately, you’ve probably noticed something…
There’s a lot of Magic coming out. Like… “drown-in-cardboard” levels.
But instead of just complaining about product fatigue, let’s talk about how to make it work for you,
so you keep playing, save money, and stay sane.
     PICK YOUR BATTLES
You don’t need to buy everything Wizards puts out. Seriously.
Think of it like a buffet — you don’t pile every dish on your plate. Pick the products that fit your playstyle
and skip the rest without guilt.
Commander player? Maybe you grab one precon a year and singles that upgrade your deck.
Standard grinder? Focus on the sets with the mechanics you actually want to play.
     USE THE FLOOD AGAINST IT
When everything’s getting printed, prices tank faster than a Goblin in a Pit Trap.
That’s your window — wait a few weeks after release and scoop up staples for half price.
Product fatigue for Wizards can mean bargain season for you.
     FORMATS THAT DON’T ROTATE
If you’re tired of chasing the meta, play formats that don’t care about rotation.
Commander, Cube, Pauper — decks in these formats last years with tiny tweaks.
That means less pressure to buy every new thing and more time to actually play.
     GIVE FEEDBACK THAT COUNTS
Magic players love to complain, but if you want change, send feedback where it matters — Wizards surveys,
official forums, or even by voting with your wallet.
And when there’s a product you do love? Support it. Play it at your LGS.
That’s how Wizards knows what works.
      MAKE YOUR OWN RELEASE CALENDAR
Set your own pace. Literally make a yearly list: the 3 or 4 products I actually care about.
If it’s not on the list? Easy pass.
     It’s not about keeping up — it’s about playing on your terms.
Magic isn’t going to slow down, but that doesn’t mean you have to burn out.
Play what you love, skip what you don’t, and remember — cardboard is supposed to be fun, not stressful

 

~M 

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