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- Magic: The Gathering fans are upset with how much product Hasbro has been releasing.
- Hasbro's strategy has put a strain on fans' wallets, who feel they have to buy the cards to keep up.
- Some game shop owners have had to sell cards at a lower cost — meaning they lose money and Magic loses value.
In the classic trading card game Magic: The Gathering, players wield spells, summon creatures, and battle on otherworldly fantasy planes enriched by novels-worth of lore and history. Building a good deck with a sound strategy to beat your opponents takes time and energy, but these days what it may take most of all is money.