Melissa DeTora

Melissa DeTora is a member of the Magic Play Design team at Wizards of the Coast. She is a former professional Magic player and writer for GatheringMagic. She became the first woman to make the top eight of a Pro Tour when she made the top eight of Pro Tour Gatecrash.

Wizards of the Coast R&D
In 2015-2016 DeTora was hired by Wizards of the Coast as a playtester and occasional designer and developer. In May 2017, she became a full-time employee as part of the Play Design team. In this capacity, she took over Latest Developments from Sam Stoddard. The column was also renamed Play Design.

Designing

 * Archenemy: Nicol Bolas
 * Rivals of Ixalan
 * Masters 25
 * Core Set 2020
 * Throne of Eldraine/Brawl decks

Developing

 * Eldritch Moon
 * Kaladesh
 * Rivals of Ixalan
 * Masters 25
 * Core Set 2020
 * Throne of Eldraine
 * Zendikar Rising
 * Kaldheim