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A Look Back At 2022
As the year 2022 is entering its last week, we're taking a look back at some of the cards that the year has brought us, so join us in this week's retrospective issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Having a Ball
What do Soccer and Magic have in common? Both have rules that look complicated to the outside observer. Join us in this week's well-rounded issue of Cranial Insertion!
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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.
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"Who" Are You?
Owl be damned, the CI office is being overrun by owls, so join us in this week's issue of Cranial Insertion that's guaranteed to be a hoot!
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Let's Do The Jumpstart Again
Jumpstart 2022 is arriving in stores this week and promises wacky theme mashups such as Holy Cats and Zombies Go To School. Jumpstart into the fun and join us in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Autobots, Roll Out The New Cards
Rules Questions in DisguiseThe nostalgia continues as Justin reminisces about some of his favorite childhood toys, so join us in this week's transformative issue of Cranial Insertion!
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This Means War!
War! What is it good for? In the case of The Brothers' War, it's good for creating rules questions, and we're here to answer them. Join us in this week's nostalgic issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Making My Mark
This week, Carsten is marking a momentous event in his life. To find out what it is, join us in this week's remarkable issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Pop Quiz Be a Lady
Justin is returning from the Magic 30 celebration and we bet he had a lot of fun in Las Vegas! As a souvenir, he's bringing us a Vegas-themed quiz, so good luck as you play along in this week's glittering issue of Cranial Insertion!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Assemble Your Army
The far future of Warhammer 40,000 has arrived, and we're here to answer your rules questions and to prepare you for the coming battles. Join us in this week's futuristic episode of Cranial Insertion!
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Fall in Love With Autumn
The temperatures are falling, and so are the leaves. This can only mean that Fall is here! Get cozy with a pumpkin-spice latte and join us in this week's autumnal issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Random Questions for a Random Week
There is no rhyme or reason for any of this.
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Total Karn-age
Karn is busy fighting off the Phyrexian invasion of Dominaria, and we're busy answering your questions about Dominaria United from our mailbox, so join us in this week's Karn-ivorous issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Phyrexians on a Plane
The Phyrexians are invading the plane of Dominaria, and there's nothing we can do about that, but at least we can answer your rules questions to help you prepare for battle. Join us in this week's well-oiled episode of Cranial Insertion!
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Skipping Through All The Time Lines
Life is a journey, time is a river, the door is ajar. Or maybe I have a quick quiz for you.
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Here Comes a New Challenger!
It's showtime! The Secret Lair x Street Fighter cards have arrived, and to help you prepare for battle, we're answering all your questions about the legendary fighters that are entering the ring. Get ready for action and join us in this week's fierce episode of Cranial Insertion!
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Into The Woods
We're going hiking in the woods, but along the way we're still answering your rules questions, so put on your hiking boots and join us in today's relaxing issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Facebook Mail Bag
Wait, useful things can be found on Facebook? Yes, Magic Judges!
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Sweets for a Sweet
It's State Fair season, and to compete with deep-fried Twinkies and deep-fried ice cream, we've prepared a batch of deep-fried rules questions for you! Come on in and enjoy these tasty treats in this week's delicious episode of Cranial Insertion!
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Astroquizzics
We've built a metaphorical telescope, in the form of a quiz, to look for potential new writers to join the Cranial Insertion team. Find out if you have what it takes in this week's quizzical episode of Cranial Insertion!
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Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions
Modern season is upon us and we want you to be prepared, so this week's issue is the very model of a Modern rules Q&A article!
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Double Double Masters
Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble with a delicious stew of rules questions. Come and see what we're cooking for our first look at Double Masters 2022 in this week's exciting issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Just Another Magic Monday
It's a slow news day at the Cranial Insertion offices, so let's dig into the mailbag and answer some rules questions in today's perfectly normal issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Three May Be a Crowd, But It's a Good Team
Team Trios can lead to all sorts of fun questions, so let's dig in!
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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.
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Let's Get This Party Started
It's my party, and I'll scry if I want to! Come join us at the Cranial Inn where the party has gathered to answer all of your rules questions in this week's adventurous issue of Cranial Insertion!
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Beholdering Baldur's Gate
There are many things in Baldur's Gate to behold, like Gates, Dragons, and Beholders, oh my!
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1 877 Kwestions 4 Kids
That's Kwestions with a K!We're getting in the ring to wrestle with a bunch of tricky rules questions you've sent in. Join us as we body-slam your questions into oblivion in this leg-dropping, jaw-dropping, and mic-dropping episode of Cranial Insertion!
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Word on the Street
Psst! Hey, you! Yes, you! Do you want answers to Magic rules questions? We've got lots of answers to give, and all we ask in return is just one tiny favor. Are you intrigued? Let's broker a deal in this week's informative episode of Cranial Insertion!
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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!
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Rules and Gabigools
While celebrating Mother's Day at a local restaurant, Andrew encountered a mob boss and made him an offer he couldn't understand. Find out what happened next and join us in this week's exciting episode of Cranial Insertion!
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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.
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The Gang's All Here
The Streets of New Capenna prerelease is in the books, and we hope you had a great time conniving, or blitzing, or whatever else your favorite crime family might be up to. With a new set come new questions, and today we answer some of the questions that might have come up during the prerelease, so join us in this week's gilded episode of Cranial Insertion!
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An Eggcellent Easter Eggstravaganza
Moko is getting into the Easter spirit! He's put on a Kezzerdrix costume and delivered dozens of eggs to the Cranial Insertion offices. Come find out what we're doing with this eggcess of oval things and join us in this week's egg-centric episode of Cranial Insertion!
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Moko's Center for Kids Who Can't Magic Good
And Who Wanna Learn the Rules Good TooMoko has gotten ambitious and built a school! He calls it "Moko's Center for Kids Who Can't Magic Good And Who Wanna Learn the Rules Good Too", because the name fits. You think that you're too cool for school, but I have a newsflash for you Walter Cronkite... you aren't. So come on in and join us in this week's educational edition of Cranial Insertion!
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Casting Call, Actors Need Not Apply
Casting a spell most of the time is very intuitive to players, but if you dive into the deep end of this pool, it can be complex.
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To Seventeen Years!
Happy birthday to us! To celebrate we are bringing down the house with another set of answers to those burning rules questions you have! The only problem we have is to figure out who gave Moko access to the lighters. So join us for a red hot celebration in this week's exciting edition of Cranial Insertion!
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Equiznox 4: Kamigawa Drift
Spring is here, and it's time to take stock of what you have learned. Fasten your seatbelts and join us in this week's quizzical episode of Cranial Insertion!
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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!
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Bring a Friend, Get a Mind . . . . stone
Lots of exciting things coming down the pipeline for Magic, but as usual Commander is what has my attention.
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Racers, Start Your Engines!
Gear up and gather around as we wait for the excitement to start! We here at the CI offices have been preparing and tuning all week for this set of excitement. Kamigawa has seen its neon destiny and it looks promising! So join us as we explore that destiny in this week's exciting edition of Cranial Insertion!
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Everything Old is Neon Again
Kamigawa Neon Destiny is released into the wild! We have been fighting Ninja all week to bring you yet another great article. So join us in this week's exciting edition of Cranial Insertion.
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Neon Lovin'
Finally we have returned to Kamigawa and its destiny has gone to neon! There are Phyrexian's hanging around all over the place and Tamiyo has been compleated! We here at the CI offices have worked really hard to bring you yet another compleated article chock full of those rules questions and answers that you need, plus just a little touch of the glistening oil so you too can join the Phyrexian army! Read on in this week's exciting edition of Cranial Insertion!
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1,200 Years Ago and Counting
New Kamigawa is just around the corner, but just how far back do we have to look to see Old Kamigawa?
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Crab Rave!
The crustaceans have taken over! We have geared up and gathered together a snapping set of answers to those pesky questions you have asked. So crack open the article and read on in this week's hotta unda de watta edition of Cranial Insertion!
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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!
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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!
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Your Academy is Waiting
School is back in session for the second semester! So, we have cooked up yet another fantastic article chock full of learning excitement to answer all of those rules questions you have. So read on in this week's informative edition of Cranial Insertion!
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Hello Tomorrow (and Goodbye to Yesterday)
The New Year has once again arrived with a bang! And we are celebrating in the only way we know how here at the CI offices! With Moko banging those skull drums that he has and us putting together yet another article chock full of the answers you need to kick off yet another fantastic year of playing Magic! So join us for yet another exciting edition of Cranial Insertion!
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