We got word from our WoTC correspondent Wizard Bob that ever since the release for the 2015 core set they have had Mark Rosewater lick every card before packing them up and shipping them to your local LGS.

“It’s our new form of quality assurance. Mark wants to make sure the cards taste alright before we get them into the hands of our dedicated players. The whole Magic experience has to be complete, including the off-chance that you swallow one of our cards. We want to make sure you taste the Magic.” says Bob.

This would explain the many complaints players have had over the past several years about cards being warped or damaged straight out of the pack. “It looks like someone bit this one… Why would they do that?” says local player Jeremy, holding his freshly opened pack of bitten cards.

At least now we know why our cards are damaged out of the pack.

How do you feel about Mark Rosewater’s spittle being on your freshly cracked packs of Hour of Devastation? Let us know in the comments!