To Unfinity and Beyond
Standard season marches on and the first seeds of innovation have been planted. Gruul Aggro, Bant, and Izzet Control have begun to make appearances, but there’s even wackier stuff going on if you’re willing to dig a little deeper. Plus, you know the boys love them some discourse–what’s their take on Unfinity preview season?
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Every Format in Magic
The boys are doing their best to diversify. Obviously there are post-Dominaria check-ins on Standard, Modern, and Pioneer. But would you believe the boys find the time to talk Limited and gasp Legacy this week!!?? Find out what’s got the guys waxing on every format in Magic, and why Scarwood hag is way closer to a masterpiece than a disaster.
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Dominaria United Top 10
Dominaria United is a difficult set to evaluate, but Gerry and Bryan are going to try. With several cards on the Top 10 list that are either busted or unplayable, it’s an episode that’s… interesting.
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Dominaria United First Results
Week 1 of Magic’s newest set is in the books, and the boys are hard at work reviewing the results. Find out what’s impressed so far in Standard, Pioneer, and even get a quick check in on Modern!
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RCQs March On!
As the qualifying season continues, Gerry and Bryan continue to keep tabs on all of the most important news and formats. This week, the boys are talking about Modern, Magic’s 30 anniversary celebration, and their favorite genres of music.
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A Pioneering Podcast
Despite already having his invite, Gerry hit the road to observe a few Pioneer PTQs this week. Hear what underappreciated tool he built his deck around as the boys weigh in on all the best decks in Pioneer. And this time around, they’re reading the front AND THE BACK of their cards!
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Dominaria United and a Pioneer Near Miss
The boys are back with a show covering a menagerie of topics, including their first impressions of Dominaria United! Also featuring Bryan’s PTQ top 8 flameout, how and when to goldfish, recruiting others to join your cult, and the importance of clear communication in Magic. Something for everyone!
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Gerry Wins An RCQ!
It’s been a while, but Gerry played paper Magic and won his first RCQ with the Omnath deck he’s been talking about for months. Is 4c Omnath the absolute best deck to be playing in Modern or are there weaknesses to exploit?
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A Modern Test Sesh
With their first PTQs just around the corner, it’s time for the guys to get to work and do some playtesting. Thankfully, one of them seems to understand that, and Gerry has a weekend’s worth of observations about the best decks in Modern. And Bryan… well he definitely bought some new Magic cards! You can’t say the team doesn’t understand their strengths and weaknesses!
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Reviewing Magic Online PTQs
PTQs are in full swing, including on Magic Online where huge fields competed in both Pioneer and Modern. Find out what the boys are sleeving up for their own events, and what they think of this week’s developments.
Continue ReadingBryan Answers Patron Questions!
Bryan answers a bevy of questions from Patrons in the Arena Decklists discord. Questions cover MCQW prep, routines for online…
Continue ReadingMTG BRAWL FOR ALL — Match 3: Emmara vs. Niv Mizzet
Gerry and Bryan are back with a brand new series — MTG Brawl For All!! The guys each draft a team of ten Commanders and prepare to begin a last Commander standing battle for supremacy in Arena’s hottest new format–Brawl!
Continue ReadingBrawl for All: Kaalia vs. Domri
Gerry and Bryan are back with a brand new series — MTG Brawl For All!! The guys each draft a team of ten Commanders and prepare to begin a last Commander standing battle for supremacy in Arena’s hottest new format–Brawl!
Continue ReadingBrawl for All: Bolas vs. Yarok
Gerry and Bryan are back with a brand new series — MTG Brawl For All!! The guys each draft a team of ten Commanders and prepare to begin a last Commander standing battle for supremacy in Arena’s hottest new format–Brawl!
Continue ReadingMTG ARENA BRAWL FOR ALL
Gerry and Bryan are back with a brand new series — MTG Brawl For All!! The guys each draft a team of ten Commanders and prepare to begin a last Commander standing battle for supremacy in Arena’s hottest new format–Brawl!
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