Our queen of MTG, Marie Ablaza, interviewed Head MTG Designer Mark Rosewater at #SDCC, talking about finding community as a new player, favorite mechanics and best sets for new players, hidden design decisions, learning MTG today, and the question Mark wishes more new Magic players asked!
[SDCC 2026] INTERVIEW – Magic: The Gathering head designer Mark Rosewater talks design for new players, communityAs someone who’s only been playing Magic: The Gathering for about two years, getting the opportunity to talk with Head Designer Mark Rosewater at San Diego Comic-Con was both exciting and a little surreal. I didn’t want to approach our conversation as someone trying to sound like a longtime expert; instead, I leaned into my own experience as a newer player still discovering the game.smashpad.com