Guild Update: Shop Reopened + Print Timeline + Team Expansion
The Shop
For all players and collectors, The MageTCG shop is live again: shop.magetcg.com is back up and running — and you can now check out using PayPal. We are still honoring KS pricing through Valentine’s day (February 14th). Get your orders in now before we go to print. Note: After this, prices (including MSRP) will be adjusted to reflect future expenses in order to scale production.
Launch Partners
For all LGSs wanting to get in on the Official MageTCG Launch - get in touch with Justin ASAP for special Retailer/Wholesaler pricing at [email protected]. Launch partner applications close on February 14th. If you want to see the Launch Partner details, view the presentation here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1FitYAZDDk-bfMpGKc3nGJDTegOG9HqiDARtYwEFGrV0/edit?usp=sharing
KS Print Run
Printing is nearly locked: We’ve received our first printer quote and we’re finalizing a few minor adjustments to support bigger strategic goals — retailer demand, late backers, and future promos/giveaways.
With most top-tier TCG printers booked through Q1, we have confirmation to go to print at the beginning of March, putting fulfillment around early April.
Final orders + launch planning starts now: This week we’re beginning outreach to Kickstarter backers and additional LGS partners to collect any final orders before we send everything to print — and to begin lining up launch tournaments for the big release (release date TBD based on fulfillment timing).
Team Expansion
Welcome to the team: Justin Dille. Justin is joining us as a strategic team member helping shape our go-to-market and support the formation of the future founding team.
His background is exactly aligned with what we’re building: 15+ years in gaming, including 10+ years across the Big 3 TCGs: Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, Disney Lorcana.
Magic: The Gathering (Wizards):
Business Architect overseeing global product portfolio, GTM strategy, localization, and global sales direction
Helped lead MTG’s first major co-brand IP product with Godzilla (early foundations of Universes Beyond)
Grew product portfolio 5 → 15 in ~2 years during some of WotC’s most profitable MTG releases
Helped establish Secret Lair (MTG’s first major DTC platform generating continual revenue),
Disney Lorcana:
Marketing leader owning North America sales + leading global marketing strategy
Built brand partnership between Ravensburger & Disney,
Launched competitive circuit + casual fan engagement events,
Led retailer programs, distribution support, social/community, and advertising,
Pokémon:
Brand management across consumer products + games
Drove marketing strategy across Pokémon GO, Pokémon TCG, PokemonCenter DTC, and video games
Led Pokémon/Niantic collaboration tied to massive awareness and adoption for Pokémon GO
Directed production planning for Pokémon’s 20th Anniversary “Train On” Super Bowl campaign
This is the kind of battle-tested TCG experience that helps us scale the right way while staying true to the mission.
New R&D initiative: MageTCG Card Database
We’re actively exploring a MageTCG card database to help players build, test, and stay competitive — more soon as we prototype.
More updates as we lock the final printer details and outreach kicks off. The next phase is underway.
Grizzle creating new Starter Decks
Practiced Study
Theme: Wizard, Construct Tribal.
Play Style: Control and Conquer.
Contents: 13 new characters, 4 new locations, 7 new spells, 4 new relics.
Honed for Combat
Theme: Elemental, Monk Tribal.
Play Style: Adapt and Overwhelm.
Contents: 13 new characters, 4 new locations, 7 new spells, 4 new relics.
Nature's Guardians
Theme: Elf Tribal
Play Style: Grow and Go Wide.
Contents: 13 new characters, 4 new locations, 7 new spells, 4 new relics.
Dark Rites
Theme: Cosmic Horrors, Dark Disciples.
Play Style: Oppress and Sacrifice.
The Warband
Theme: Orc Tribal.
Play Style: Aggression and Destruction.
Contents: 13 new characters, 4 new locations, 7 new spells, 4 new relics.
Gilded Wings
Theme: Bird Tribal.
Play Style: Jack of All Trades, Air Superiority.
Contents: 13 new characters, 4 new locations, 7 new spells, 4 new relics.
The Thorned Rose
Theme: Rogue Tribal.
Play Style: Extortion, Control.
Contents: 13 new characters, 4 new locations, 7 new spells, 4 new relics.
Beast Lords
Theme: Bear Tribal.
Play Style: Protection, Big Bodies.
Contents: 13 new characters, 4 new locations, 7 new spells, 4 new relics.
Honor Bound
Theme: Samurai Tribal.
Play Style: Protection, Power.
Contents: 13 new characters, 4 new locations, 7 new spells, 4 new relics.
Each deck contains cross over character types that can find use in other decks, allowing you some creativity to mix cards from others into your favorites.
Thank you all so much for building this with us—whether you’re a backer, a collector, a store owner, or a future competitor. MageTCG isn’t just a product drop. It’s a long-term world, a living game, and a community that intends to endure. The next update you receive won’t be a plan—it’ll be proof.
— Elder Mage
Founder, MageTCG
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