It’s the new year, and while I haven’t written down resolutions in the same way every single year, I’ve certainly gained a lot of insights this year into what is and isn’t a good strategy for profiting on Magic cards. 

Some lessons have taken me longer than others to grasp, but I would like to think I’m always capable of learning. It’s the only way to grow, to get better, to make more money. So allow me to present my lessons as resolutions, as the things I want to make sure I’m doing in 2026.

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Cliff (@WordOfCommander at Twitter and BlueSky) has been writing for MTGPrice since 2013, and is an eager Commander player, Draft enthusiast, and Cube fanatic. A high school science teacher by day, he’s also the co-host of the MTG Fast Finance podcast. If you’re ever at an event and you see a giant flashing ‘CUBE DRAFT’ sign, go over, say hi, and be ready to draft.