We tackle the big one: the Parallax Tide ban. The seas have finally calmed—at least a little—after Martin Berlin, the father of Premodern himself, decided it was time for this controversial card to walk the plank.

We break down why Parallax Tide was banned, what this means for the format, and most importantly who the new villain of Premodern might be. Is it Enchantress? We will talk about it! With Tide gone, expectations are shifting, metas are opening up, and combo players are already rubbing their hands together. We talk about emerging strategies, spicy new decks like PandeBurst, and whether combo is about to have its moment in the spotlight.

Is Premodern healthier now? Are we ready for what comes next? And which deck will everyone complain about next?

Sit down, shuffle up, and join us for a therapy session about bans, balance, and the bright future of Premodern.

Martin Berlin´ Articel to the Tide Ban: https://premodernmagic.com/blog/ban-list-update-2026/

PandeBurst: https://www.tcdecks.net/archetype.php?archetype=Pandeburst&format=Premodern

Premodern 2025 is in the books, and one thing is clear: it was The Year of Black. In this recap episode of Two Cabal Therapists, we look back at a year defined by discard spells, ruthless removal, and players learning—over and over again—that hands are temporary. We break down the biggest trends, dominant decks, and key moments of the 2025 Premodern season, talk about why black strategies thrived, and share our thoughts on what this means for the format going forward. Expect meta analysis, questionable opinions, and a bit of therapy for anyone who lost their win condition to a well-timed Duress.

Chris Budesheim on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/simplyadream

Premodern 2025 is in the books, and one thing is clear: it was The Year of Black. In this recap episode of Two Cabal Therapists, The Magic The Gathering Premodern Podcast, we look back at a year defined by discard spells, ruthless removal, and players learning—over and over again—that hands are temporary.

We break down the biggest trends, dominant decks, and key moments of the 2025 Premodern season, talk about why black strategies thrived, and share our thoughts on what this means for the format going forward. Expect meta analysis, questionable opinions, and a bit of therapy for anyone who lost their win condition to a well-timed Hymn to Tourach.

Shuffle up, brace yourself, and let’s recap a year where Swamps ruled everything.

Chris Budesheim on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/simplyadream

In this episode of 2 Cabal Therapists, we talk about the biggest Magic The Gathering Premodern Event in Austria and this time, we’re keeping our enemies very close. We’re joined by Patrick, who terrorized the field with Mono Blue Dreadnought and cruised his way into the Top 4, reminding everyone why this matchup is feared and respected.Viennageddon 2026: https://viennageddon.wordpress.com/

Patrick´s Mono U Shrimp List: https://mtgdecks.net/Premodern/stiflenought-decklist-by-patrick-arthofer-2527691

Jens Jäger Universal Champs Cup: https://www.eventbrite.de/e/jens-jaeger-universal-championship-premodern-tickets-1975408887158?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=wsa&aff=ebdsshwebmobile&fbclid=IwY2xjawO4-n9icmlkETFSQ0kxOUZTTjZzM1BreHV6c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHpJ8NwY_Yx3VsDAB2f-jRuul0fp_B5EeAHzMgtluuIRjfWvcf0EvwQaUg4pd&brid=_TF4QpDpm2_CjNk1yJsDNg

A rain coat is needed for this Magic: The Gathering Podcast episode! We have double-storm power and Phil has a blasting support from TonyScapone. This is by far the stormiest Premodern Podcast Episode and Tony brought his Lobstercon 2025 report where he played "Iggy Pop". Furthermore we talk about the Lobstercon Meta, some more (Storm) Brews and of course we will bring some thoughts about bannings, or maybe not?

TonyScapone YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjjDWbkVroC3zKakInA5SgQ

TonyScapone Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tonyscapone

Brewers Paradise Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7IhSE0WJETooloiW4FfeW2

EternalDurdles Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Hs23bfYmQgW9C6wEpz8cr

You like to play Black in Magic: The Gathering? Todays episode is all about Mono Black Contamination in Premodern. We have a guest for this 2 Capal Therapy Session - Marvin! He won a local tournament with Contamination in Premodern and we take a closer look about his tweaks to the decks founded by Alvaro Galindo

This therapy session is needed very much because we have different topics to talk about in today´s episode of the Magic: The Gathering Premodern Podcast of 2 Cabal Therapists. Phil went to Munich to play Iggy Pop and went for the win. Let´s follow his journey how he was able to do that. Ivan on the other hand has a different struggle. Not only his passion to different artworks, Magic The Gathering Premodern decks and foil cards, the question is how to find a proper 2nd Deck!

Todays Premodern Therapy Session is about a Premodern GP in Trier, Germany. A community event organized from one of the Magic: The Gathering Premodern hotspots in Germany. We're diving deep into the battlefield of cardboard as co-host Ivan recounts his experience at the Premodern GP in Trier—spoiler alert: he took it down with none other than Enchantress! 🌿✨

Tune in as we break down the tournament meta, key matchups, sideboard tech, and the strategic pivots that helped Ivan pilot one of Premodern's most nuanced archetypes to victory. From turn-one Wild Growths to grindy lockouts with Solitary Confinement, this episode is packed with insights, stories from the event, and reflections on the current state of the Premodern format.

Lorien Premodern Cup: 21.06. 2025, Geldern - Germany

Register at: [email protected]; 25€ Entry

It doesn´ matter if we are playing Magic: The Gathering in a closed format or not. It doesn´ matter whats currently popular in Premodern. One thing will never change: The endless amount of ban talks and the questions of todays episode is should we ban ban-talks or is there a necessity for Bans in Premodern.

We broke the curse and we are back on track! Todays episode is all about the meta in the past Premodern Magic: The Gathering. Furthermore we´ll have some service announcements for you. Speaking about the combat change in Magic the Gathering and how does it effect in Premodern. The main topic of this episode to speak about Magic: The Gathering if you take it a bit more seriously.

SPANISH Nationals Premodern: https://x.com/nachobrr/status/1855892526416249180