This week is all about the engines of current standard.  We discuss what the engines are, a little about how they work and compare them to other engines throughout the history of magic.  Then we talk about how this has changed how magic is played and why these engines might not be good for the game.  Then we pitch a new segment idea called "Adopt A Deck" where we play meta decks and give you some insight on how they play and what hands to keep and so on.  If this sounds like a good idea, let us know what decks to adopt on social media.  Then we talk about some changes to Arena and get a little derailed talking about what the meta game looks like.

Current Standard Engines - 3:06

Engines from the past - 16:25

Why are engines bad? - 38:04

Adopt a Deck - 1:07:37

Arena - 1:16:06

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This week we do something we have never done before....we talk in depth about one limited format, Ikoria.  The advent of player drafts on Arena make it so drafting is great.  Bryan was over 40 drafts deep when we recorded and he had some thoughts on the best archetypes and how to get into them.  Then we talked about the new Companion mechanic and how it impacting limited and constructed.  Then since they seem busted, we discuss their future and how some people have talked about fixing the mechanic.  Then we take a quick trip to Arena.

The End of the Planeswalker points - 3:40

Ikoria Draft - 6:44

Odd and Missing Ikoria Draft Archetypes - 10:22

Getting into Archetypes - 16:56

    -RW cycling - 16:56

    -Bastion of Remembrance Decks 35:37

    -GBx decks 40:33

Companions in limited - 50:34

Companions in Constructed - 1:04:08

Companions going forward - 1:18:43

Fixing Companions - 1:23:32

Arena: What’s in the sack? - 1:35:1

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This week is all about the changes to Arena that were rolled out for Ikoria.  They are monstrous....you see what we did there?  We have focus on the new ways to draft and what that means.  Then we get into the limited environment because Bryan has played too much limited and James too much sealed.  Then we take a quick look at what is going on in constructed.

Arena Update 2:29

Ikoria drafts - 39:11

Companions in limited and beyond - 46:32

Ikoria Draft Archetypes - 53:00

Draft Pocket Synergies - 1:02:14

Ikoria Sealed - 1:08:50

Ikoria Constructed - 1:12:00

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This week the guys take a look at the exciting cards from the new set. We revisit the mechanics to make sure we are all on the same page then get into the cards.  We work through the colors and talk about where we see the interesting cards finding a home in standard and beyond.

Ikoria Set Mechanics - 4:25

Ikoria Set Review 

    White - 8:39

    Blue - 13:18

    Black - 25:35

    Green - 33:10

    Gold - 39:55

    The Ultimatums - 1:01:43

The Companions - 1:17:38 

Colorless - 1:32:13   

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This week we stop at the mechanic shop. We first talk about the how they are spoiling this set with another set.  Then we breakdown all of the mechanics for the new set to the best of our abilities.  This gets us to the topic of how this seems to be the first set designed for Arena.  Then we answer a listener question about card storage and organization.  Then we talk about how during the lock down you can load up on staples for when we play in paper again.  Finally we get into Arena cube and other goings on with Arena.

Ikoria spoiler set-up -  4:09

Ikoria mechanics - 9:20

Mutate - 10:28

Companion- 20:12

Counters 37:22

Cycling 40:26

Development for Arena - 44:34

Listen Question - How do you organize and track you collection - 49:18

Lockdown Load-up - 58:12

Arena Cube and stuff - 1:13:22

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This week we focus on trying to build your collection during these rough times.  We make our way down the mystery booster card file to find the best deals for you.  Then we check in on what we are playing on Arena.

Here is the link to all of the mystery booster cards we talked about and will talk about...https://tinyurl.com/r3tmjec

News - 8:06

Recession Finance - 23:53

Arena - 1:00:24

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Week 2 of lock down and we are not dead yet!  We one with an idea for a finance section on the show.  Let us know if this idea sounds good and we will get our crack research team (James) working on it.  This week we cover some of the impacts that Covid-19 has had on the Magic community and us.  Then we take a listener question about one there are so many one of's in sideboards.  We talk some sideboarding theory and how one of's can be good.  We follow that up by Leveling the Battlefield.  We discuss the benefits of casting instants at various points through the turn cycle and why each is important to consider.  Finally, we discuss Arena and how it is carrying competitive magic during the pandemic.

Support your LGS - 1:22

Show Idea and Finance talk - 4:05

Virus Talk - 13:20

Listener Question: Sideboarding - 19:01

Leveling the Battlefield: Using Instants - 46:56

Arena:1:01:57

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So the world is on fire, but the game must go on.  This week we talk about how Covid-19 is impacting the world of Magic.  Then we cover the new Secret Lair product and how to speculate in a world of Secret Lair products.  Next, we learn about James's new favorite sets, Mystery Booster.  He talks about why he had such a good time with it this last weekend.  Our Patrons had a question that we tried to answer for you about budget standard decks.  Finally, we do a discussion about the updates to Arena with the expansion of historic, the introduction of cube and other improvements.

Covid-19 and Magic - 2:43

Secret Lair - 8:48

Speculating with Secret Lair - 16:34

Mystery Boosters - 25:22

Patrons want budget standard decks - 40:08

Arena State of the Game - 53:50

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This week we touch on a number of topics.  First, we talk the state of the podcast and beg from some interaction.  Then we get back to the normal MTG Ban updates because it was a Monday and that is what happens on Mondays now.  Someone at WOTC seems to have misplaced some Ikoria cards and we talk about the leaked new mechanic.  We talk about the Mystery Boosters coming to stores.  We let you know about how the packs are put together and where the value is in the set.  Speaking of value, we get into the final edition of Financial Hot Takes and let you know what we think about Core 20 cards.  Finally, there is a quick stop in Arena town.

The State of the Pod - 0:00

The B&R Announcement - 13:40

Ikoria Leaks - 37:45

Mystery Boosters - 47:11

M20 Financial Hot Takes - 53:48

Arena - 1:15:35

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This week, we focus on the new challenger decks.  We give you are impressions and tell you how we would upgrade the decks.  There is a link to the upgrades below if you want to buy some of the cards.  Then we breakdown what you should do with your cards from War of the Spark before rotation.  Finally, we get into some Arena data and talk about what is going on.

General Challengers Deck Thoughts - 4:24

Allied Fires - 7:24

Final Adventure - 24:35

Cavalcade Charge - 36:24

Flash of Ferocity  - 42:36

Financial Hot Takes - 53:17

Arena - 1:21:59

Deck Lists

Allied Fires - Planeswalkers

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2805929#paper

TCG List

Allied Fires - Creatures

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2805944#paper

TCG List

Final Adventures - Rankle Plan

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2808734#paper

TCG List

Final Adventures - Questing Beast

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2808761#paper

TCG List

Cavalcade Charge

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2808828#paper

TCG List

Flash of Ferocity

https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2808861#paper

TCG List

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