Zac Clark and Phil Blechman invite Phil Nguyen (MTGBANDING) to dive into the world of Premodern. They discuss the significance of deck photography, the upcoming LobsterCon and its pre-modern championships, and the current metagame, including popular decks and strategies. The conversation also covers key threats in the format and effective removal options for players preparing for tournaments. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various Magic: The Gathering decks and strategies, focusing on the versatility of Chain of Vapor, the potential of Stasis, and the ongoing debate about the optimal number of Thwart in Stasis decks. They explore under-the-radar decks like Goblins, Elves, and Ponza Oath, while also discussing the strengths of Enchantress and Blue-White Control. The conversation shifts to the state of black in the current meta and the implications of unbanning certain black cards, weighing the pros and cons of cards like Necropotence and Yawgmoth's Will. In this conversation, Phil and the hosts delve into various aspects of the Pre-Modern Magic: The Gathering format, focusing on the potential of specific cards like Bosium Strip and Yawgmoth's Will, the implications of unbanning cards like Tendrils of Agony, and the impact of supplemental sets on black decks. They explore innovative deck ideas, unexplored cards, and strategies that could reshape the format, emphasizing the importance of creativity and experimentation in deck building.Check out MTGBANDING SUBSTACK: https://mtgbanding.substack.com/