This week we delve into the process of deck selection using LSV's recent success at GP Denver as the back drop.  We discuss why you should pick a deck and how those reasons changed based on event, when to pick a deck and what not to do. Then we trample through the concept of levels of meta.  We define what the levels are and then use the meta game at MC 4 to illustrate this concept.  Next, we discuss if a certain 8/8 trampler should be banned from modern.  Next, we discuss why we like the modern horizons limited format and bemoan the fact that it may already be in the graveyard since it is hard to get a draft to happen.  Finally, we convoke some arena data to see where standard is and talk a little about the color hosing cards from Core 20.

Reasons to play a deck - 6:28

LSV Magic God - 9:32

Mortal Deck Selection - 12:23

Why Scapeshift in Denver - 18:29

Twitter Decking - 23:11

The Levels - 27:04

The Levels at MC and SCG 4 - 30:47

Level 0 - 43:12

How about a Hogaak Ban? - 44:25

Modern Horizon’s Limited - 55:33

Arena 1:02:01

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This week we talk all about the latest news about Throne of Eldraine.  We have a new plane and a ton of new products. We breakdown all the information and the new products to help you when the set comes out.  We then talk about the new promo packs, what to expected and how they could be improved. Next up are team tournaments. We talk about their structure, the types and why they are a positive experience.  Finally, we do some Arena talk about the meta game and other Arena stuff.

New Eldraine Plane and Products- 2:06 

The New Promo Packs - 19:51

More Eldraine Product Talk - 29:55

Team Tournaments - 34:35

Arena - 58:08

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Music by Juan Rodriguez II ZeeManlove.com

This week we talk all about the latest news about Throne of Eldraine.  We have a new plane and a ton of new products. We breakdown all the information and the new products to help you when the set comes out.  We then talk about the new promo packs, what to expected and how they could be improved. Next up are team tournaments. We talk about their structure, the types and why they are a positive experience.  Finally, we do some Arena talk about the meta game and other Arena stuff.

New Eldraine Plane and Products- 2:06 

The New Promo Packs - 19:51

More Eldraine Product Talk - 29:55

Team Tournaments - 34:35

Arena - 58:08

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This week we talk about first week standard and the state of standard overall.  And why even at this early stage why things might feel a little stale.  Next, we Level the Battlefield by taking a deep dive into priority and the stack.  We want everyone to know when they can cast their spells.  Finally, we talk about the BO3 Arena metagame and give some information about the new mastery system.

New Standard 2:42

Level the Battlefield: Priority - 26:19

State Based Actions - 56:40

Holding Priority - 1:00:28

Arena: Metagame and the mastery system - 1:06:24

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Music by Juan Rodriguez II ZeeManlove.com

This week we talk about first week standard and the state of standard overall.  And why even at this early stage why things might feel a little stale.  Next, we Level the Battlefield by taking a deep dive into priority and the stack.  We want everyone to know when they can cast their spells.  Finally, we talk about the BO3 Arena metagame and give some information about the new mastery system.

New Standard 2:42

Level the Battlefield: Priority - 26:19

State Based Actions - 56:40

Holding Priority - 1:00:28

Arena: Metagame and the mastery system - 1:06:24

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Music by Juan Rodriguez II ZeeManlove.com

This week we talk about first week standard and the state of standard overall.  And why even at this early stage why things might feel a little stale.  Next, we Level the Battlefield by taking a deep dive into priority and the stack.  We want everyone to know when they can cast their spells.  Finally, we talk about the BO3 Arena metagame and give some information about the new mastery system.

New Standard 2:42

Level the Battlefield: Priority - 26:19

State Based Actions - 56:40

Holding Priority - 1:00:28

Arena: Metagame and the mastery system - 1:06:24

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Music by Juan Rodriguez II ZeeManlove.com

This week Bryan and James talk about their experience at the Core 20 prerelease.  They talk about the cards that impressed them during the event and the cards that left them a little disappointed.  They then do a history listen on the origins of the names for the color groups in Magic.  Finally, there is some Arena talk.  We are trying to get data collection going again, so look for those tweets and Facebook posts to get the access to the data collection sheet.

CTH Game 1:56

Banned and Restricted 4:23

Pre-release review 14:52

The color names 42:52

Arena 54:10

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This week Bryan and James talk about their experience at the Core 20 prerelease.  They talk about the cards that impressed them during the event and the cards that left them a little disappointed.  They then do a history listen on the origins of the names for the color groups in Magic.  Finally, there is some Arena talk.  We are trying to get data collection going again, so look for those tweets and Facebook posts to get the access to the data collection sheet.

CTH Game 1:56

Banned and Restricted 4:23

Pre-release review 14:52

The color names 42:52

Arena 54:10

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Music by Juan Rodriguez II ZeeManlove.com

This week Bryan and James talk about their experience at the Core 20 prerelease.  They talk about the cards that impressed them during the event and the cards that left them a little disappointed.  They then do a history listen on the origins of the names for the color groups in Magic.  Finally, there is some Arena talk.  We are trying to get data collection going again, so look for those tweets and Facebook posts to get the access to the data collection sheet.

CTH Game 1:56

Banned and Restricted 4:23

Pre-release review 14:52

The color names 42:52

Arena 54:10

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Music by Juan Rodriguez II ZeeManlove.com

Today is a long one.  We go over most of the cards that we are excited about or think are interesting in Core 2020.  Why start by talking about what a core set is and why the exist.  Then we talk about a return of an old card type "color hosers."  Then starts the deep dive on cards.  After going over the cards, we wanted to, we turn it over to you the listeners.  We answer your twitter and facebook questions about the new set.  We cover individual cards, interactions and prerelease.  Then we talk about the shifting Arena meta and how we live in a UBx world.

Rules Update - For Embodiment of Agonies, the split cards have the mana cost of the combined halves.  They do not count as two different mana costs.

What is a core set? - 1:51

Core Set Color Hosers - 4:54

Core 2020 Hate Cards - 9:32

The rest of the Leylines - 12:45

Core 202 we like - 15:15

Sorin - 17:07

Mu Yangling - 20:34

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame - 22:16

Chandra, Awakened Inferno - 25:21

Vilis, Broker of Blood - 27:35

Blight Beetle - 30:49

Shifting Ceratops - 31:56

Elvish Reclamer - 34:29

Drawn from Dreams - 39:29

Rotting Regisaur - 43:18

Marauding Raptor 46:45

Field of the Dead - 50:45

Viewer Questions - 52:52 

Embodiment of Agonies - 53:00

Bag of holding - 57:00

Goblin Ringleader - 1:01:21

Scry Lands - 1:03:31

Brought Back - 1:07:50

The Cavalier Cycle - 1:10:52

Lotus Field - 1:19:18

Top 3 cards from Core 2020 - 1:23:20

Post-Rotation Decks - 1:24:27

What to play at pre-release - 1:26:51

Something about Arena - 1:31:19

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