The Dive Down

Episode 224: B&R Hot Takes & NRG Minneapolis

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Stan and Shane combine forces to discuss the NRG Pioneer $10K in Minneapolis, and then give some hot takes about the changes to the B&R cadence and Standard's new 3-year rotation. What latest tech from March of the Machine (and it's Aftermath?) had an impact in Pioneer? And what do WOTC's changes mean for the future of our formats? Listen and find out!

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    • Timestamps:

    6:40 - Housekeeping
    9:14 - The NRG Minneapolis/St. Paul Pioneer $10K
    12:40 - The overall metagame and performances
    30:50 - Thoughts on the meta
    34:51 - The Top 8
    40:24 - Stanislav played Izzet Creativity
    51:25 - Hot takes on WOTC's new B&R strategy
    1:07:23 - Hot takes on Standard moving to a 3-year rotation
    1:11:44 - Stan cracks a pack
    1:15:34 - Wrapping up

    Links from this week's episode:

    The NRG Minneapolis Pioneer $10K: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/14059
    Revitalizing Standard: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/revitalizing-standard

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