How Power Creep Became the MTG Story of 2019
Whatever happens with the banning announcement, Magic’s problems are bigger than any couple cards. Matt examines what went wrong designing and balancing cards in 2019 and how might they fix it.
Throne of Eldraine | Drafting With Jamie
Join Jamie for another Throne of Eldraine draft on Magic Online as she drafts a a very… royal deck this week!
Don’t Talk at the Draft Table
This week, Denis and Riley finalize the rhino vs. hippo debate, advise on how to equip yourself for your first Commander game, talk about not talking while drafting, and tackle the question of how to get a salty sea dog to start taking ownership of their mistakes.
The 5 Best Counterspells in Magic History
What are the best counterspells in Magic? Riley tackles the question today. Where do Cryptic Command, Force of Will and Mana Drain stack up on Riley’s list?
Pondering Oko’s Fate After Mythic Championship VI
With so much representation at the last Mythic Championship, something has to give. Will it finally be Oko, or will Veil of Summer take the fall? We puzzle out the impact of Mystery Boosters and round it out by pondering each other’s flavor text.
Dying on a Hill of Scalding Tarns
Corbin is out for the Mythic Championship, so DJ and Jason hold down the fort with a guest former host as they dive into the new frontier, Mystery Boosters, MTG Arena, and more.
Top 5 Plays of the Week
Riley Knight and Denis Stranjak count down the 5 best plays from across the world of streaming, Arena, coverage, and more!
The Best Hate Cards in Magic’s History
What are the best hate cards in Magic? Today Brian looks at the best against artifacts and enchantments from through Magic’s history.
Reader Q&A with Will Jonathan
In this episode, Will sits down to answer various questions submitted to him by players about the mental side of the competitive game.
Sylvan Ascendancy – Pioneer | Channel PleasantKenobi
Pleasant Kenobi takes Pioneer by storm with Jeskai Ascendancy combo, chaining spells, drawing cards, and eventually winning the game.
Reid’s Richmond Report: The Hall of Fame, the Mythic Championship and the Food
It was a busy weekend for Reid Duke, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in Richmond. Today he reports on the Hall, the Mythic Championship, and his second-place GP finish!
Arena Roadmap and Survivorship Bias
Mashi and Gaby are joined by special guest Bloody as they discuss the recent exciting Arena announcements and survivorship bias in the world of Magic.
Mardu Kaalia | The Arcane Lab with Gaby Spartz
Angels, Demons and Dragons? It must be another trip to the Arcane Lab with Gaby and Kaalia, Zenith Seeker!
A Breakdown of PV’s Incredible Bluff in the Top 8 of Mythic Championship VI
Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa pulled off an incredible bluff in the semifinals of the Mythic Championship, and today Sperling breaks down why it was a good play, and why it worked.
A Food Fight in Richmond, and How to Beat the Mirror
Martin and the team played Oko at the Mythic Championship, and his report today breaks down how to fight the all-important Food mirrors moving forward.
The New Pillars of Pioneer
Josh has been going deep learning Pioneer, and today he highlights the pillars of the format you must understand to find success.
Puzzle: Wayback Playback: Revisiting an Hour of Devastation Classic
The puzzle crew takes us back in time this week with a throwback to Hour of Devastation! Way back before people discovered how broken Hollow One could be, people were still beating it in puzzles. Can you figure this tricky artifact-centric riddle?
Arclight Adventures | The Arena Boys
Gruul Adventures is spicing up Standard right now, and today Riley and the boys go deep with the deck and Arclight Phoenix
Standard Deck Guide: Gruul Adventures
Gruul Adventures found success against a Standard field saturated with Sultai Food at the Mythic Championship, and today Mengucci gives a detailed breakdown of the brew!
