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How we transformed 29 scattered markdown files into SEO-friendly blog posts and established a blog-first documentation policy that drives organic traffic.
Read article →Fix camera access denied errors in development with HTTPS configuration for MTG card scanner testing.
Read article →A deep dive into debugging a critical cart bug where oracle_id was being silently stripped, causing card images to link to wrong pages. Learn how explicit field whitelisting can hide bugs and how to prevent similar issues.
Read article →How we transformed a complex AI-powered deck builder into a clean, reliable tool by removing heavy dependencies and focusing on core functionality.
Read article →Revolutionary dedicated camera page with automatic card boundary detection and manual corner adjustment for professional-grade MTG card scanning.
Read article →New visual card positioning overlay helps users align MTG cards perfectly in the scanner, mimicking ID scanner interfaces for improved OCR accuracy and art matching.
Read article →Break down every component in the Avatar: The Last Airbender Magic bundle, highlight the top chase cards, and show how to stretch the accessories and boosters for sealed events or Commander upgrades.
Read article →Track every Avatar: The Last Airbender Magic product, promo, serialized card, and important release date so your collection stays complete from launch through Lorwyn Eclipsed.
Read article →Explore the five best Avatar: The Last Airbender legends for Commander, complete with win conditions, signature synergies, and upgrade paths using cards you already own.
Read article →Master the signature mechanics in Magic's Avatar: The Last Airbender set—earthbend, waterbend, chi blocking, and energy flow—complete with card callouts and combo lines sourced from the local card index.
Read article →Crunch the numbers on the Avatar: The Last Airbender Play Booster Box—mythic averages, serialized pull odds, draft archetypes, and which bending legendaries to prioritize when you crack thirty packs.
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