Refreshed our MTG buylist to match the SD scene — NM singles over $10 now get 50% cash / 65% store credit, and we're buying LP at every tier. Still taking your bulk rares too, just with tighter caps per card so we can keep more variety in stock. https://bards.cards/4cCsoTi
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Gundam Card Game GD04 Phantom Aria release sealed is April 25 at 6 pm! First set with Victory Gundam AND Turn A Gundam. Open packs, build on the spot, battle for more packs. $35 entry, 16 spots. https://bards.cards/4dV390E
Strixhaven Prerelease starts tomorrow night. If you haven't grabbed your spot yet, now's the time — 20-player cap per event and we've got three chances to play. https://bards.cards/4sImRkO
Three Strixhaven prerelease events this week — April 17, 18, and 21 at 6 pm. $35 entry, your choice of college kit, booster prizes for wins. Spots are capped at 20. https://bards.cards/4sImRkO
Tonight’s the night
Lorcana Winterspell Draft kicks off at 6pm—grab your seat, crack some packs, and let’s play
Register online or in-store
https://bards.cards/4mlNzgD
Tonight! Cookie Run TCG Learn to Play at 5:30pm
No experience needed, just show up and play
Cute game, sneaky strategy, free goodies! 🍪
https://bards.cards/4czWCHB
Free Cookie Run TCG night this Tuesday!
Borrow a deck, learn the game, and maybe take one home 👀
Plus OP packs for helpful teachers
5:30pm start
https://bards.cards/4czWCHB
Preorders for Secrets of Strixhaven sealed product are open now — Play Boosters, Collector Boosters, Commander Decks, and more. Local pickup starts April 17. https://bards.cards/4sImRkO
Lorcana players, we’ve got a draft night coming up!
Join us April 14 at 6pm for a Winterspell Draft—4 packs, casual vibes, and pack-per-win prizing.
All skill levels welcome!
https://bards.cards/4mlNzgD
Curious about Cookie Run TCG? 🍪
Join us for a free Learn to Play night on 4/14! No deck needed—we’ve got you covered.
All skill levels welcome!
Details in the signup link here: https://bards.cards/4czWCHB
Tomorrow night we’re cracking packs and shouting cowabunga.
Last call for our 4/10 It’s Turtle Time! Draft at 6 pm.
Register online or in-store only.
https://bards.cards/3MXgpqs
Turtle Power Standard Showdown closes out our TMNT Standard series.
Apr 14 • 6 pm
Pack per win MTG x TMNT packs
Lightning Bolt promo prizes
Only 8 seats available
https://bards.cards/4sQ1k9J
Secrets of Strixhaven is almost here and we've got three prerelease events lined up starting April 17. Pick your college, play before the set drops, and take home booster packs for every win. https://bards.cards/4sImRkO
April 10 = Sewer Showdown.
Pick-Two Draft. TMNT emblems. Casual vibes. Promo cards on the line.
Seats are limited to 16, so lock yours in now.
https://bards.cards/3MXgpqs
Standard players, ready for some mutant mayhem?
Apr 7 • 6 pm
Mutant Mayhem Standard Showdown
3 rounds BO3
Pack per win prizing
Register now:
https://bards.cards/47sVYso
Tomorrow night: Mystery Pizza hits again 🍕
4-player pods
Free entry
Promo for every player
16 player cap
Grab your seat:
https://bards.cards/3ZRp0Or
Mutant Mayhem is coming to Tuesday night Standard.
Mutant Mayhem Standard Showdown
Apr 7 • 6 pm
Pack per win + TMNT Lightning Bolt promos
8 player cap
Sign up:
https://bards.cards/47sVYso
Turtle Time is back. 🐢
Join us Fri 4/10 at 6 pm for our Sewer Showdown Pick-Two Draft featuring MTG x TMNT.
$24.99 entry | 16 player cap | Promos for 2–0
Register online or in-store.
https://bards.cards/3MXgpqs
Today is Trans Day of Visibility 🏳️⚧️ and we just want to say: whether you're slinging spells, building empires, or deep in a campaign — there's always a seat at our table. Bards & Cards is for everyone. #TransDayOfVisibility #TDOV2026
Standard + TMNT promos = a pretty great Tuesday.
Heroes in a Half Shell Standard Showdown
Mar 31 • 6 pm
3 rounds BO3
Pack per win
Register:
https://bards.cards/3OSAMWw
Today’s the day! 🌴
Sanibel Demo Day runs 3–8 pm today. Free demos, drop-in friendly, and perfect for a relaxed Sunday.
https://bards.cards/4by65iJ
San Diego, ready for another slice of chaos?
TMNT Commander Party
Fri, April 3 – 6 pm
Free event
Promo for all participants
16 spots total
Sign up here:
https://bards.cards/3ZRp0Or
Tomorrow night = Turtle Time.
Seats are limited for our 3/27 Pick-Two Draft. Don’t miss the promos, the emblems, and the chaos.
Register online or in-store only.
https://bards.cards/4c9AunI
Looking for an easygoing Sunday game?
We’re running free demos of Sanibel this Sunday from 3–8 pm. No sign-up required—just show up and play.
https://bards.cards/4by65iJ
Cowabunga, Standard players.
Heroes in a Half Shell Standard Showdown
Mar 31 • 6 pm
Pack per win MTG x TMNT packs
Lightning Bolt promo prizes
8 seats only
https://bards.cards/3OSAMWw
Shell Shock Showdown is almost here.
Join our Magic x TMNT Pick-Two Draft this Friday at 6 pm. $24.99 entry, 16 spots total, promo cards for undefeated players.
Let’s make it a radical Draft night.
https://bards.cards/4c9AunI
Mystery Pizza returns April 3 🍕🐢
TMNT Commander Party
🗓 6 pm
🎁 Promo for every player
🧑 4-player pods
💰 Free entry
👥 16 player cap
Register:
https://bards.cards/3ZRp0Or
Tomorrow: Shell Shock Showdown 🐢
Free TMNT-themed 2HG Commander
Entry covers 2 players
Promo for every participant
8 team cap
Last chance to register:
https://bards.cards/4u9CJhw
Shells, shark’s teeth, and chill strategy 🐚
Join us for a FREE Sanibel Demo Day on Sunday 3/29, 3–8 pm. Pop in anytime and learn to play!
https://bards.cards/4by65iJ
Curious about Altered TCG but haven’t had a chance to try it yet?
Join us Tuesday, June 17 from 6:30–10:30 PM at At Ease Games.
We’ll have decks ready to demo and free starter decks & packs for anyone jumping in.
Come learn and play! 🎴