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07/14/2025

The End of an Era

For various personal reasons, we are taking a break from writing new articles. To find out what this means for the future of Cranial Insertion, join us in this week's issue that will be the last issue for some time, but hopefully not forever.

By Carsten Haese (0 Comments)
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(07/14/2025)
The End of an Era
By Carsten Haese
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06/23/2025

Meme-ing Through These Questions

Justin has scoured the Internet for the best Magic rules questions and the best Magic memes, so join us in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(06/23/2025)
Meme-ing Through These Questions
By Justin Hovdenes
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06/02/2025

Chatrooms and the Return of Ever-Present Bear Cubs

Not sure how something ever-present returns, but I do know we have lots of answered questions in this article.

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(06/02/2025)
Chatrooms and the Return of Ever-Present Bear Cubs
By Justin Hovdenes
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05/26/2025

The Answer is 42

The Question is: How old is Nathan?

Nathan recently turned 42 years old, and while we're still trying to work out the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything, here is a fresh selection of rules questions in this week's celebratory issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Nathan Long (0 Comments)
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(05/26/2025)
The Answer is 42
The Question is: How old is Nathan?
By Nathan Long
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04/21/2025

Rocky Mountain High Level Tournament

Justin has returned from another tournament with a notebook full of real-life rules questions and policy scenarios, so join us for a special tournament report in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(04/21/2025)
Rocky Mountain High Level Tournament
By Justin Hovdenes
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04/14/2025

Tarkir: A Land of Flying Cats

What do Dragons and Cats have in common? Find out in this week's feline issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Nathan Long (0 Comments)
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(04/14/2025)
Tarkir: A Land of Flying Cats
By Nathan Long
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04/07/2025

Cloudy With a Chance of Dragonstorms

Tarkir: Dragonstorm is coming to stores this week, so it's time to behold some Dragons in this week's draconic issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Carsten Haese (0 Comments)
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(04/07/2025)
Cloudy With a Chance of Dragonstorms
By Carsten Haese
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01/20/2025

Innistrad Redux

We're returning to the plane of Innistrad to celebrate the upcoming release of Innistrad Remastered, so join us in this week's frighteningly exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Nathan Long (0 Comments)
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(01/20/2025)
Innistrad Redux
By Nathan Long
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12/09/2024

The Season of Gifting

The holiday season is upon us, and our gift to you is another article full of answers to your burning questions to warm your hearts and fill your brains, so join us in this week's festive issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Nathan Long (0 Comments)
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(12/09/2024)
The Season of Gifting
By Nathan Long
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07/22/2024

Baltimore Here I Come

Flying to Baltimore for a Prerelease Seems Extreme

Justin is busy getting ready to judge at SCG Con in Baltimore this weekend, but that's not stopping him from answering your rules questions. Join us in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Justin Hovdenes (1 Comment)
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(07/22/2024)
Baltimore Here I Come
Flying to Baltimore for a Prerelease Seems Extreme
By Justin Hovdenes
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07/08/2024

Summer Time Quiz

It's better than going to Summer School

School's out for the summer, so we're doing our part to make sure your minds stay sharp. It's time to test your knowledge in this week's quiz episode of Cranial Insertion!

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(07/08/2024)
Summer Time Quiz
It's better than going to Summer School
By Justin Hovdenes
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05/20/2024

Question and Answer Roundup

Like cows escaping the barn, questions can be difficult to round up.

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(05/20/2024)
Question and Answer Roundup
By Justin Hovdenes
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04/22/2024

It's High Noon!

We're meeting you for a Wild-West-style duel at high noon, but our pistols are loaded with knowledge! Join us in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Nathan Long (0 Comments)
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(04/22/2024)
It's High Noon!
By Nathan Long
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02/12/2024

The Tell-Tale Candy Heart

Valentine's Day is coming up, so we're putting a lot of heart into this article. Come join us in this week's Poe-etic issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Carsten Haese (0 Comments)
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(02/12/2024)
The Tell-Tale Candy Heart
By Carsten Haese
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01/15/2024

Facebook Mail Bag 3.0

Yes, Facebook is still around, so let's take a look at some questions from the Ask-the-Judge Facebook group in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(01/15/2024)
Facebook Mail Bag 3.0
By Justin Hovdenes
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12/18/2023

Last Minute Shopping

Things are quite hectic at the Cranial Insertion offices with last-minute preparations for the holidays, but we're still here to answer your rules questions, so join us in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Nathan Long (0 Comments)
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(12/18/2023)
Last Minute Shopping
By Nathan Long
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12/04/2023

Charisma, Weeeeeeeeee!

With this much charisma, we should be able to answer any question!

Your party comes across a Magic rules article. Is it evil or chaotic neutral? Read on to find out!

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(12/04/2023)
Charisma, Weeeeeeeeee!
With this much charisma, we should be able to answer any question!
By Justin Hovdenes
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10/30/2023

You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween

It's almost Halloween, and we're giving out brain candy at the Cranial Insertion offices, so join us in this week's frighteningly educational issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Carsten Haese (0 Comments)
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(10/30/2023)
You Make Me Feel Like It's Halloween
By Carsten Haese
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10/23/2023

Go To An RCQ, Show Your Strength

Justin has been busy judging Modern tournaments for the current RCQ season, so join us in this week's modern edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(10/23/2023)
Go To An RCQ, Show Your Strength
By Justin Hovdenes
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09/11/2023

Born to be Wilds of Eldraine

Get your motor runnin', building new decks with faeries!

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(09/11/2023)
Born to be Wilds of Eldraine
By Justin Hovdenes
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06/19/2023

Lord of the Rulings

The Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth is out now, and the rules tempt you, so join us in this week's precious issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(06/19/2023)
Lord of the Rulings
By Justin Hovdenes
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06/05/2023

Rules Question Tango

And now, inspired by a recent theater production, Carsten and Moko present their rendition of the Rules Question Tango in this week's musical episode of Cranial Insertion!

By Carsten Haese (0 Comments)
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(06/05/2023)
Rules Question Tango
By Carsten Haese
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01/09/2023

Nostalgia Reprinted

Dominaria Remastered is arriving in stores this weekend, so buckle up and get ready for a trip down memory lane in this week's nostalgic issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Carsten Haese (0 Comments)
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(01/09/2023)
Nostalgia Reprinted
By Carsten Haese
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01/02/2023

Quizzing In The New Year

Let's start the year off with a quiz, want to make sure you didn't forget everything over holiday break.

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(01/02/2023)
Quizzing In The New Year
By Justin Hovdenes
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12/12/2022

This Article Was Stolen

I, Dave Elden of JudgingFTW, have stolen this article. Let's see what trouble I can get up to with it.

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(12/12/2022)
This Article Was Stolen
By Justin Hovdenes
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11/21/2022

Autobots, Roll Out The New Cards

Rules Questions in Disguise

The nostalgia continues as Justin reminisces about some of his favorite childhood toys, so join us in this week's transformative issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(11/21/2022)
Autobots, Roll Out The New Cards
Rules Questions in Disguise
By Justin Hovdenes
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10/24/2022

Welcome to Magic 30!

Nathan is preparing to go to Las Vegas for the big Magic 30 convention this weekend, but first here's another selection of Magic rules questions to answer, so join us in this week's celebratory issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Nathan Long (0 Comments)
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(10/24/2022)
Welcome to Magic 30!
By Nathan Long
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10/17/2022

A Brief Respite

In a refreshing change of pace, there's no new product release to cover today, so let's take a look at what's new in our mailbag in this week's relaxing issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Carsten Haese (0 Comments)
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(10/17/2022)
A Brief Respite
By Carsten Haese
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10/10/2022

Well Yeah, Unfinity Times Unfinity

Unfinity has arrived, and things are about to get weird! Hold on to your hats and enjoy the ride in this fun-filled issue of Cranial Insertion!

By Justin Hovdenes (1 Comment)
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(10/10/2022)
Well Yeah, Unfinity Times Unfinity
By Justin Hovdenes
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09/19/2022

Random Questions for a Random Week

There is no rhyme or reason for any of this.

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(09/19/2022)
Random Questions for a Random Week
By Justin Hovdenes
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08/08/2022

Facebook Mail Bag

Wait, useful things can be found on Facebook? Yes, Magic Judges!

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(08/08/2022)
Facebook Mail Bag
By Justin Hovdenes
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06/20/2022

Dad Jokes

It's Father's Day, and along with our usual selection of rules questions and answers, we present some dad jokes for your... enjoyment? Get ready to groan with delight and join us in this week's paternally punny episode of Cranial Insertion.

By Carsten Haese (0 Comments)
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(06/20/2022)
Dad Jokes
By Carsten Haese
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05/16/2022

Dancing in the Streets of New Capenna

Summer's (almost) here and the time is right for dancing in the Streets of New Capenna! Join us as we journey from Where The Streets Have No Name to Easy Street in this week's street-smart episode of Cranial Insertion!

By Carsten Haese (0 Comments)
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(05/16/2022)
Dancing in the Streets of New Capenna
By Carsten Haese
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05/02/2022

Mob Nixilis is Making You an Offer You Can't Refuse

It would be a shame if your board state were to meet an unfortunate accident. We could help prevent such unforeseen tragedies.

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(05/02/2022)
Mob Nixilis is Making You an Offer You Can't Refuse
By Justin Hovdenes
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03/14/2022

Snakes!? Snaaaaaaaaaakes!

The Cranial Insertion office has been infested with snakes! Snakes! Why does it always have to be snakes? We're not quite sure, but we've asked Moko to take care of the situation so that we can go ahead and answer your rules questions. Join us in this week's snaketacular edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Andrew Villarrubia (0 Comments)
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(03/14/2022)
Snakes!? Snaaaaaaaaaakes!
By Andrew Villarrubia
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01/24/2022

Chilling Out

The weather is cooling off, but thanks to your burning rules questions, it's nice and toasty inside the Cranial Insertion offices. Grab a hot beverage and join us for this week's relaxing edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Carsten Haese (0 Comments)
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(01/24/2022)
Chilling Out
By Carsten Haese
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01/17/2022

What Do You Mean I Haven't Slept in Three Days?

No you're out of order! This whole article is out of order!

We are shaking it up here at the Cranial Insertion offices! We have put together yet another Enchanted article to fill in the Blank Space. This article will fulfill your Wildest Dreams and alleviate all that Bad Blood between you and your opponents! So Look What You Made Me Do in this week's Gorgeous edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Andrew Villarrubia (0 Comments)
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(01/17/2022)
What Do You Mean I Haven't Slept in Three Days?
No you're out of order! This whole article is out of order!
By Andrew Villarrubia
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11/15/2021

Don't COUNT me out!

Are you ready for a bloody good time? It's time for our first look at Innistrad: Crimson Vow, so join us for this week's toothy edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(11/15/2021)
Don't COUNT me out!
By Justin Hovdenes
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10/11/2021

Fall Colors

Fall is here and the leaves are changing colors once again! So we have turned over a new leaf, changed our colors, and prepared yet another fantastic article chock full of those fall rules questions you have burning in the back of your minds! So join us for this week's autumnal edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Nathan Long (0 Comments)
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(10/11/2021)
Fall Colors
By Nathan Long
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09/27/2021

A werewolf is steering a submarine

The thrilling tale of Captain Harry McHowls

This week, we're digging into some hairy questions about Midnight Hunt. There's action! There's intrigue! There's niche references!

By Andrew Villarrubia (0 Comments)
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(09/27/2021)
A werewolf is steering a submarine
The thrilling tale of Captain Harry McHowls
By Andrew Villarrubia
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09/20/2021

A Midnight Monster Mash

We are ready for the graveyard smash, are you?

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(09/20/2021)
A Midnight Monster Mash
By Justin Hovdenes
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08/23/2021

Commander and Conquer III

I like my commander decks, and I like answering Magic Rules questions, so lets meld those two things together and answer rules questions about my commander decks.

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(08/23/2021)
Commander and Conquer III
By Justin Hovdenes
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08/16/2021

Upgrading Moko

We have been working overtime, pulling late nights and drinking tons of coffee, in order to revamp and enhance Moko! These upgrades will make Moko better, faster, and more mentally unstable all the better to answer your rules questions! So join us and see the fruits of our labour! In this week's exciting edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Nathan Long (0 Comments)
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(08/16/2021)
Upgrading Moko
By Nathan Long
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07/26/2021

Dungeons and Dragons and Beholders, Oh My!

There are many dangers in the Forgotten Realms and with the help of Dorthy and Toto, we shall prevail.

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(07/26/2021)
Dungeons and Dragons and Beholders, Oh My!
By Justin Hovdenes
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03/22/2021

Modal Double Faced Cards & Where to Find Them

Modal Double-Faced Cards are little strange, so lets dig deep and learn all about them.

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(03/22/2021)
Modal Double Faced Cards & Where to Find Them
By Justin Hovdenes
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03/08/2021

In the Real World

Playing in the real world back from the throws of VR, we take on those pesky rules questions you have! So join in in this weeks exciting edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Carsten Haese (1 Comment)
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(03/08/2021)
In the Real World
By Carsten Haese
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02/01/2021

There's No Business Like Snow Business

With the release of Kaldheim things in the CI office have started to heat up, so in order to cool them off we have taken a load of your questions and jam packed them into this week's article! So read on in this week's chilly edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Nathan Long (0 Comments)
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(02/01/2021)
There's No Business Like Snow Business
By Nathan Long
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01/25/2021

Quiz on Ice

The quiz master Moko is back at it again bringing you yet another test of your skills with those burning rules questions and answers. So read on to test your mettle in this week's quizzical edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Carsten Haese (0 Comments)
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(01/25/2021)
Quiz on Ice
By Carsten Haese
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11/30/2020

Legen... Wait for it... Dary

Commander Legends has hit the shelves and you have hit our inboxes with all of those fantastic questions. So we have geared up and buckled down to answer as many of those questions as we could jam pack into a single article! So join us for this week's mythical edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Nathan Long (0 Comments)
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(11/30/2020)
Legen... Wait for it... Dary
By Nathan Long
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11/23/2020

Legendary Leftovers

The legend continues as we take a peek at some of those fantastical cards coming from the new set Commander Legends! With all of that legendary might pulling its weight around you have more questions than ever, so we have broken out the big guns this week and put out mettle to the test to once again answer all of those questions to satisfy your curiosity. So join us for this week's legendary edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Carsten Haese (0 Comments)
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(11/23/2020)
Legendary Leftovers
By Carsten Haese
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10/05/2020

Questioning Dead

As it turns out, zombies aren't just hungry for brains, some are hungry for answers too.

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(10/05/2020)
Questioning Dead
By Justin Hovdenes
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09/14/2020

Postman is here, come get your mail!

The mail is here, and we have yet another serving of information jam packed into this week's article! So grab your best reading spec and start turning the pages, in this week's exciting edition of Cranial Insertion!

By Justin Hovdenes (0 Comments)
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(09/14/2020)
Postman is here, come get your mail!
By Justin Hovdenes
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