The Banned & Restricted announcement is here...

...and we're left with more questions than answers.

In this emergency episode, Zac and Phil react to Candelabra of Tawnos being banned in Legacy, discuss why Planar Nexus and Fantasticar remain legal, and break down Wizards' reasoning behind one of the most surprising B&R announcements in recent memory.

We discuss:

• Why Candelabra of Tawnos was chosen
• Is Planar Nexus still the real problem?
• Why Fantasticar survived another B&R
• Wizards' explanation for Legacy's current health
• Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration
• The future of Colorless Tron
• What this means for Eternal Weekend
• How Legacy should be curated going forward

Do you agree with Wizards' decision, or did they ban around the real issue?

Let us know in the comments.

#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #BannedAndRestricted #LegacyMTG #MTG

00:00 Emergency B&R Reaction
00:29 Why Candelabra of Tawnos?
01:22 What About Planar Nexus?
02:57 Did Wizards Miss Fantasticar?
06:46 Breaking Down the Official Explanation
08:48 Comparing Legacy to Pauper's B&R Philosophy
11:19 What This Ban Means for Collectors
11:48 Is Legacy Actually Diversifying?
12:26 Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration
14:17 Final Thoughts on the Announcement

Timestamps

The Banned & Restricted announcement is here...

...and we're left with more questions than answers.

In this emergency episode, Zac and Phil react to Candelabra of Tawnos being banned in Legacy, discuss why Planar Nexus and Fantasticar remain legal, and break down Wizards' reasoning behind one of the most surprising B&R announcements in recent memory.

We discuss:

• Why Candelabra of Tawnos was chosen
• Is Planar Nexus still the real problem?
• Why Fantasticar survived another B&R
• Wizards' explanation for Legacy's current health
• Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration
• The future of Colorless Tron
• What this means for Eternal Weekend
• How Legacy should be curated going forward

Do you agree with Wizards' decision, or did they ban around the real issue?

Let us know in the comments.

#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #BannedAndRestricted #LegacyMTG #MTG

00:00 Emergency B&R Reaction
00:29 Why Candelabra of Tawnos?
01:22 What About Planar Nexus?
02:57 Did Wizards Miss Fantasticar?
06:46 Breaking Down the Official Explanation
08:48 Comparing Legacy to Pauper's B&R Philosophy
11:19 What This Ban Means for Collectors
11:48 Is Legacy Actually Diversifying?
12:26 Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration
14:17 Final Thoughts on the Announcement

Timestamps

What does Legacy actually look like right before the next Banned & Restricted announcement?

In this episode, Zac and Phil take a data-driven look at the Legacy metagame using our Threat Level Assessment, ranking the format's most-played cards by both prevalence and saturation to identify the strategies shaping the format before Wizards makes its next move.

We discuss:

• Why Force of Will and Wasteland remain Legacy's defining pillars
• Flow State's meteoric rise and comparisons to Expressive Iteration
• Is Urza's Saga becoming Legacy's biggest threat?
• Why Tamiyo and Orcish Bowmasters are declining
• What the numbers reveal about combo versus fair decks
• How Thoughtseize, Murktide Regent, and Ancient Tomb reflect the current metagame
• Whether Wizards should be more aggressive with format curation
• Which cards are quietly gaining ground before the next B&R announcement

Whether you love metagame analysis or simply want to understand where Legacy is heading, this episode breaks down the numbers behind the format—and what they might mean going forward.

What card has the highest threat level in your mind right now?

#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #LegacyMTG #BannedAndRestricted #MTG

00:00 Legacy Threat Level Explained
01:40 Force of Will vs. Wasteland
04:12 Flow State's Rapid Rise
11:02 Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration
14:34 Thoughtseize as a Metagame Indicator
16:40 Doomsday's Current Position
19:08 Flow State vs. Stock Up
22:05 Murktide Regent & Tamiyo Trends
27:41 Orcish Bowmasters Is Falling
29:09 Simian Spirit Guide & Other Meta Shifts
30:20 Is Legacy in a Good Place?
31:11 Atraxa & Show and Tell Trends
34:11 Kozilek's Command & Candelabra of Tawnos Rising
34:41 Lotus Petal: Legacy's Most Played Artifact
35:18 Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to the B&R

Timestamps

What does Legacy actually look like right before the next Banned & Restricted announcement?

In this episode, Zac and Phil take a data-driven look at the Legacy metagame using our Threat Level Assessment, ranking the format's most-played cards by both prevalence and saturation to identify the strategies shaping the format before Wizards makes its next move.

We discuss:

• Why Force of Will and Wasteland remain Legacy's defining pillars
• Flow State's meteoric rise and comparisons to Expressive Iteration
• Is Urza's Saga becoming Legacy's biggest threat?
• Why Tamiyo and Orcish Bowmasters are declining
• What the numbers reveal about combo versus fair decks
• How Thoughtseize, Murktide Regent, and Ancient Tomb reflect the current metagame
• Whether Wizards should be more aggressive with format curation
• Which cards are quietly gaining ground before the next B&R announcement

Whether you love metagame analysis or simply want to understand where Legacy is heading, this episode breaks down the numbers behind the format—and what they might mean going forward.

What card has the highest threat level in your mind right now?

#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #LegacyMTG #BannedAndRestricted #MTG

00:00 Legacy Threat Level Explained01:40 Force of Will vs. Wasteland04:12 Flow State's Rapid Rise11:02 Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration14:34 Thoughtseize as a Metagame Indicator16:40 Doomsday's Current Position19:08 Flow State vs. Stock Up22:05 Murktide Regent & Tamiyo Trends27:41 Orcish Bowmasters Is Falling29:09 Simian Spirit Guide & Other Meta Shifts30:20 Is Legacy in a Good Place?31:11 Atraxa & Show and Tell Trends34:11 Kozilek's Command & Candelabra of Tawnos Rising34:41 Lotus Petal: Legacy's Most Played Artifact35:18 Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to the B&R

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---Join Us in Support of Alkem Gear's Kickstarter ending June 19th!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alkemgear/alkem-gear-purpose-built-tabletop-gear?ref=249zfwUse our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnWith Marvel officially arriving in Magic: The Gathering, we thought it was the perfect time to answer a simple question:Where should you start with Marvel Comics?Zac is joined by two longtime comic book veterans and former Legends comic shop crew members, Marc Leone and Rob Messick, to build the ultimate Marvel reading list for newcomers. From Spider-Man and Daredevil to Wolverine, the X-Men, Infinity Gauntlet, Earth X, and Marvels, we explore the stories that shaped the Marvel Universe and explain why they still matter today.We discuss:00:00 Introduction & Comic Shop Memories02:08 Where Should New Readers Start?02:51 Why Spider-Man Is the Gateway Character04:04 Marvel Comes to Magic: The Gathering06:32 Universes Beyond & Trading Card Games12:25 Building a Marvel Reading List15:11 Marvel's Rise in Popular Culture17:08 Kraven's Last Hunt18:35 Infinity Gauntlet & MCU Inspirations22:20 Daredevil: The Man Without Fear25:30 Daredevil Recommendations & Frank Miller29:00 Wolverine: Not Dead Yet32:00 Enemy of the State & Wolverine Classics35:00 Earth X Deep Dive42:00 What If...? and Alternate Universes47:00 Future Imperfect & Maestro52:00 Elektra: Assassin56:00 Fantastic Four and Alex Ross01:00:00 Marvels and Marvel History01:05:00 Cosmic Marvel Recommendations01:10:00 Silver Surfer, Thanos & Cosmic Ghost Rider01:15:00 More Essential Marvel Reads01:20:00 Final Recommendations01:24:00 Closing Thoughts---Spider-ManKraven's Last HuntRevenge of the Sinister SixComing Home (J. Michael Straczynski & John Romita Jr.)Cosmic Spider-Man / Acts of Vengeance era collectionSpider-Man Blue----Daredevil / ElektraDaredevil: The Man Without FearDaredevil: Guardian Devil (Kevin Smith & Joe Quesada)Elektra: AssassinDaredevil Yellow----Wolverine / X-MenWolverine: Not Dead YetEnemy of the StateWolverine: Jungle AdventureWolverine/Gambit: VictimsLongshotX-Men: Elsewhen (John Byrne)Hulk: Future Imperfect (X-Men adjacent discussion through shared creators)---Marvel Universe / Cosmic MarvelInfinity GauntletMarvelsEarth XSilver Surfer: BlackThanos WinsCosmic Ghost RiderSilver Surfer (Stan Lee & Jack Kirby Fireside Graphic Novel)Marvel Cosmic Universe by Donny Cates (umbrella recommendation)---Fantastic FourFantastic Four: Full Circle---HulkFuture ImperfectDoctor StrangeDoctor Strange & Doctor Doom: Triumph and TormentMarvel History / Beginner Collections---Origins of Marvel ComicsSon of Origins of Marvel ComicsBring on the Bad GuysWomen of Marvel ComicsJeph Loeb / Tim Sale Color SeriesWhether you're a lifelong comic fan or someone discovering Marvel through Magic, this episode is packed with recommendations, nostalgia, and stories from the comic shop era that helped shape an entire generation of nerd culture.What Marvel comic would you hand to someone who has never read one before?#Marvel #MarvelComics #MagicTheGathering #SpiderMan #XMen #ComicBooksPinned CommentYou can only recommend ONE Marvel comic to a brand-new reader.What's your pick?👇 Infinity Gauntlet? Kraven's Last Hunt? Daredevil: The Man Without Fear? Earth X? Marvels? Something else? Let's build the ultimate Marvel reading list together.JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comRiverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07MOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

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With Marvel officially arriving in a Magic: The Gathering, we thought it was the perfect time to answer a simple question: Where should you start with Marvel Comics? Zac is joined by two longtime comic book veterans and former Legends comic shop crew members, Marc Leone and Rob Messick, to build the ultimate Marvel reading list for newcomers. From Spider-Man and Daredevil to Wolverine, the X-Men, Infinity Gauntlet, Earth X, and Marvels, we explore the stories that shaped the Marvel Universe and explain why they still matter today.

We discuss:

00:00 Introduction & Comic Shop Memories

02:08 Where Should New Readers Start?

02:51 Why Spider-Man Is the Gateway Character

04:04 Marvel Comes to Magic: The Gathering

06:32 Universes Beyond & Trading Card Games

12:25 Building a Marvel Reading List

15:11 Marvel's Rise in Popular Culture

17:08 Kraven's Last Hunt

18:35 Infinity Gauntlet & MCU Inspirations

22:20 Daredevil: The Man Without Fear

25:30 Daredevil Recommendations & Frank Miller

29:00 Wolverine: Not Dead Yet

32:00 Enemy of the State & Wolverine Classics

35:00 Earth X Deep Dive

42:00 What If...? and Alternate Universes

47:00 Future Imperfect & Maestro

52:00 Elektra: Assassin

56:00 Fantastic Four and Alex Ross

01:00:00 Marvels and Marvel History

01:05:00 Cosmic Marvel Recommendations

01:10:00 Silver Surfer, Thanos & Cosmic Ghost Rider

01:15:00 More Essential Marvel Reads

01:20:00 Final Recommendations

01:24:00 Closing Thoughts

00:00 Introduction & Comic Shop Memories
02:08 Where Should New Readers Start?
02:51 Why Spider-Man Is the Gateway Character
04:04 Marvel Comes to Magic: The Gathering
06:32 Universes Beyond & Trading Card Games
12:25 Building a Marvel Reading List
15:11 Marvel's Rise in Popular Culture
17:08 Kraven's Last Hunt
18:35 Infinity Gauntlet & MCU Inspirations
22:20 Daredevil: The Man Without Fear
25:30 Daredevil Recommendations & Frank Miller
29:00 Wolverine: Not Dead Yet
32:00 Enemy of the State & Wolverine Classics
35:00 Earth X Deep Dive
42:00 What If...? and Alternate Universes
47:00 Future Imperfect & Maestro
52:00 Elektra: Assassin
56:00 Fantastic Four and Alex Ross
01:00:00 Marvels and Marvel History
01:05:00 Cosmic Marvel Recommendations
01:10:00 Silver Surfer, Thanos & Cosmic Ghost Rider
01:15:00 More Essential Marvel Reads
01:20:00 Final Recommendations
01:24:00 Closing Thoughts

Whether you're a lifelong comic fan or someone discovering Marvel through Magic, this episode is packed with recommendations, nostalgia, and stories from the comic shop era that helped shape an entire generation of nerd culture. What Marvel comic would you hand to someone who has never read one before? #Marvel #MarvelComics #MagicTheGathering #SpiderMan #XMen #ComicBooks Pinned Comment You can only recommend ONE Marvel comic to a brand-new reader.

What's your pick? 👇

Infinity Gauntlet? Kraven's Last Hunt? Daredevil: The Man Without Fear? Earth X? Marvels? Something else? Let's build the ultimate Marvel reading list together. JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTE Proudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.com Riverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07 MOXFIELD Eternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdles https://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagus https://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

Join Us in Support of Alkem Gear's Kickstarter ending June 19th!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alkemgear/alkem-gear-purpose-built-tabletop-gear?ref=249zfwUse our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnMarvel has officially arrived in Magic: The Gathering. Whether you're excited, skeptical, or somewhere in between, these cards are entering Legacy—and that means it's time to evaluate what actually matters for competitive play.In this episode, Phil and Zac review the Marvel Superheroes set through a Legacy lens, discussing which cards might deserve testing, which are unlikely to make an impact, and which designs stand out from a gameplay perspective.Cards discussed include:00:00 Intro — Marvel Comes to Legacy01:04 Ares, God of War04:46 Molecule Man08:28 Black Bolt12:26 Shang-Chi of the Ten Rings16:22 Black Widow, Super Spy17:35 Bruce Banner / The Incredible Hulk19:30 Dragon Man23:44 Franklin Richards Ascendant25:43 Galactus27:45 Helmut Zemo29:07 Ironheart30:20 Iron Lad31:21 Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk33:28 Loki, God of Mischief34:28 Mole Man38:24 Namor, the Sub-Mariner43:22 Patriot44:30 T'Chaka, Vulnerable King45:40 Thanos, the Mad Titan46:45 Vision49:20 Kimoyo Beads (Bonus Discussion)50:20 Tony Stark52:20 Ultron53:10 Willie Lumpkin53:55 Into the Time Vortex55:43 Vision Quest58:20 Iron Man Armor01:00:20 S.H.I.E.L.D. Flying Car01:12:28 Final Thoughts on Marvel & Universes Beyond01:14:30 Comic Book Recommendations01:15:00 The Commander Product Problem01:17:00 Wrap UpAlong the way, the conversation explores deckbuilding theory, the realities of Legacy power levels, Universes Beyond design philosophy, and whether any of these cards can compete with the format's established staples.Which Marvel card are you most interested in testing?#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #MarvelMTG #MTG #LegacyMTGJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comRiverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07MOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

Join Us in Support of Alkem Gear's Kickstarter ending June 19th!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alkemgear/alkem-gear-purpose-built-tabletop-gear?ref=249zfwUse our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnMarvel has officially arrived in Magic: The Gathering. Whether you're excited, skeptical, or somewhere in between, these cards are entering Legacy—and that means it's time to evaluate what actually matters for competitive play.In this episode, Phil and Zac review the Marvel Superheroes set through a Legacy lens, discussing which cards might deserve testing, which are unlikely to make an impact, and which designs stand out from a gameplay perspective.Cards discussed include:00:00 Intro — Marvel Comes to Legacy01:04 Ares, God of War04:46 Molecule Man08:28 Black Bolt12:26 Shang-Chi of the Ten Rings16:22 Black Widow, Super Spy17:35 Bruce Banner / The Incredible Hulk19:30 Dragon Man23:44 Franklin Richards Ascendant25:43 Galactus27:45 Helmut Zemo29:07 Ironheart30:20 Iron Lad31:21 Jennifer Walters / She-Hulk33:28 Loki, God of Mischief34:28 Mole Man38:24 Namor, the Sub-Mariner43:22 Patriot44:30 T'Chaka, Vulnerable King45:40 Thanos, the Mad Titan46:45 Vision49:20 Kimoyo Beads (Bonus Discussion)50:20 Tony Stark52:20 Ultron53:10 Willie Lumpkin53:55 Into the Time Vortex55:43 Vision Quest58:20 Iron Man Armor01:00:20 S.H.I.E.L.D. Flying Car01:12:28 Final Thoughts on Marvel & Universes Beyond01:14:30 Comic Book Recommendations01:15:00 The Commander Product Problem01:17:00 Wrap UpAlong the way, the conversation explores deckbuilding theory, the realities of Legacy power levels, Universes Beyond design philosophy, and whether any of these cards can compete with the format's established staples.Which Marvel card are you most interested in testing?#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #MarvelMTG #MTG #LegacyMTGJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comRiverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07MOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

What makes a better Magic player:

Innovation or practice?

In this episode, Phil and Zac explore one of the most important questions in competitive Magic. Is success driven by brewing and discovering new technology, or by mastering a deck through repetition and experience? Using Legacy Cephalid Breakfast as a case study, they discuss deck tuning, metagame adaptation, testing methodology, and how innovation and practice often work together rather than against each other.

Topics include:

• Innovation vs repetition in competitive play
• The difference between brewers, tuners, and grinders
• Solving metagame problems through deckbuilding
• Why testing hypotheses matters
• Legacy Breakfast after Nadu
• Could Loki become the next engine card?
• How great players balance preparation and experimentation
• When to innovate—and when to simply put in the reps

Whether you're a dedicated deckbuilder or someone who prefers mastering a known archetype, this discussion dives into how players actually improve and prepare for major tournaments.

Are you more of an innovator or a practice player?

#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #CephalidBreakfast #LegacyMTG #MTG

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Between SCG CONs, Eternal Weekend, Sorcery events, and convention season, one question keeps coming up:

How do you carry all this stuff?

This week we're joined by Tim Heck of Alkem Gear to discuss a new line of gaming-focused bags designed specifically for tabletop gamers. From dedicated deck storage and playmat solutions to laptop compartments, dice trays, and travel-friendly organization, these products were built by players who understand exactly what tournament travel looks like.

In this episode we discuss:

• Why most backpacks fail card gamers
• Designing around trading cards and gaming accessories
• The Journeyman and larger backpack systems
• Dedicated deck storage and "Vault" compartments
• Playmat cases, dice trays, and accessory systems
• Airport travel, conventions, and tournament weekends
• Why comfort matters during all-day events
• The Alkem Gear Kickstarter and future plans

Whether you're traveling to Magic events, Sorcery tournaments, board game conventions, or your local game store, Alkem Gear is trying to build a better solution for gamers on the move.

Check out the Kickstarter link below and let us know:

What's the most important feature in a gaming backpack?

#MagicTheGathering #SorceryTCG #BoardGames #TCG #AlkemGear