Gracie Corner Mascot in Need of a New Family Here at Gracie Corner, we have had the honor of being served by our beloved mascot for many years. However, as time passes, we find ourselves in need of a new family to take care of and cherish our mascot. Our mascot, affectionately known as Gracie, has been a source of joy and companionship for our establishment. With their bright personality and comforting presence, they have become a beloved member of our community. Gracie has brought smiles to the faces of children and adults alike, becoming a symbol of happiness within our corner. Sadly, the time has come for us to find a new home for Gracie.
Sadly, the time has come for us to find a new home for Gracie. While it is a difficult decision to make, we believe that it is in Gracie's best interest to find a new family who can provide the love and care that they deserve. We understand that taking on a mascot is a big responsibility, but we assure you that Gracie will bring immeasurable joy to your life.
MTG’s latest Festival in a Box is a better 30th anniversary celebration at a quarter of the price
Dan Frazier art on classic cards and a Mystery Booster box without the four-figure price tag is still damning with faint praise.
Image credit: Graham Yarrington/Wizards of the Coast News by Chase Carter Contributor Published on Sept. 13, 2023 Follow Magic: The Gathering About Magic: The GatheringRules complexity: Medium
Strategic depth: Medium
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Designer: Richard Garfield
Magic: The Gathering has spent the majority of 2023 celebrating the popular trading card game’s 30th anniversary, kicking the party off with the now notorious $999 collection of booster packs full of effectively proxied cards.
As the back half of the year looms and MagicCon: Las Vegas draws closer, MTG publisher Wizards of the Coast might have accidentally offered their best replacement to that exorbitant box of tournament-illegal cardboard with the Festival in a Box. But even at $250 (in the US - sorry, Europe), it’s a far cry from the open invitation to the big birthday tent that Magic: The Gathering wanted to offer its massive player base.
The Festival in Box promotion provides players who can’t attend the various MagicCon events and tournaments a chance to snag exclusive promotional cards and highly sought reprints, alongside a mess of booster packs meant to recreate special draft events. The Las Vegas version of this product is no different - the $250 price of entry will net the purchaser 48 booster packs and various quality (more on that in a bit) along with four cards that will only be printed in conjunction with this event.
The brand-new Wilds of Eldraine is included in this box, so watch us draft it!
Three of those reprints are Mana-generating artefacts - Mox Tantalite, Mox Opal and Sol Ring - featuring new illustrations from famed artist Dan Frazier, the man responsible for the six famed Mox artefact cards that comprise a majority of MTG’s Power Nine. He’s since defined the aesthetic style of jewellery-based artefact designs, which have cropped up as Secret Lair alternate art treatments and various promotional offerings. The last card is an extremely cool version of Relentless Rats illustrated by Graham Yarrington that is ominous, psychedelic and oozes an alien beauty.
For many players, new Frazier cards would be enough to justify the price of entry, but the box will also include 48 total booster packs, half forming a convention version Mystery Booster draft while the rest are a rough smattering from MTG sets spanning the past two years. Mystery Booster was specifically designed for Chaos Draft, a limited format where the players have no idea what the cards inside each booster might be. The format has become a staple for conventions and events for its unpredictability and casual gameplay environment.
It’s hard not to look at the other chunk of ostensibly random booster packs and not think that Wizards of the Coast is taking advantage of a prime opportunity to unload some warehouse stock under the guise of a second, slightly-less-Chaos Draft. Here’s a breakdown of what each box will contain:
- 1x Dominaria Remastered Draft Boosters
- 3x Modern Horizons 2 Draft Boosters
- 1x Dominaria United Draft Boosters
- 1x The Brothers' War Draft Boosters
- 2x Streets of New Capenna Draft Boosters
- 4x Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty Draft Boosters
- 3x Wilds of Eldraine Draft Boosters
- 4x March of the Machine Draft Boosters
- 1x Phyrexia: All Will Be One Draft Boosters
- 2x Innistrad: Crimson Vow Draft Boosters
- 2x Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Draft Boosters
Four Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty boosters are a welcome inclusion, as that set was one of the most popular draft environments in recent years, and the three Modern Horizon 2 boosters will add both value and power to the pool. The rest are random assortments of recent sets that are no longer filling the displays at local game stores or mass retail locations. Call it cynicism, but players shouldn’t think Wizards of the Coast are doing them a favour by clearing out their own inventory space.
At the end of the day, the Festival in a Box is a fine purchase for those who want to experience a truncated version of MagicCon: Las Vegas. For everyone else, it feels like a consolation prize - a compromised collection of big-ticket cards papering over so much product glut that can’t even be saved by its relatively cheaper sticker cost. And if that’s not an emblematic - if unintentional - celebration of where MTG finds itself in 2023, I don’t know what is.
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I spent a few minutes chatting with Ben Bleiweiss, head buyer at Star City Games (SCG). They had a sign at their buy table stating they were only issuing trade credit for the weekend. When asked, Ben elaborated that SCG was using the event primarily for selling and not for buying.
Gracie is a well-trained mascot who is accustomed to being around people. They are friendly and easily approachable, making them the perfect companion for any family. If you are interested in welcoming Gracie into your home, we encourage you to reach out to us. We will conduct a thorough screening process to ensure that Gracie finds the perfect match. We believe in finding the right family who will appreciate and care for Gracie as much as we have. Gracie Corner is beyond grateful for the time we have had with our mascot. They have brought us countless memories and have enriched our lives in ways that words cannot describe. However, it is time for Gracie to embark on a new journey and find their forever home. We are confident that there is someone out there who will shower Gracie with the love and attention they deserve. So, if you are looking to add a furry friend to your family, we encourage you to consider Gracie. They will undoubtedly bring happiness and love into your home. In conclusion, Gracie Corner's beloved mascot is in need of a new family. With their friendly nature and playful spirit, Gracie is the perfect companion for anyone seeking a furry friend. We have cherished our time with Gracie, but it is time for them to find a forever home where they will be loved and cared for. If you are interested in welcoming Gracie into your family, please reach out to us..
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