Eternal Durdles

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Eternal Durdles episodes

July 03Exploring New Magic Formats
Legacy isn't going anywhere—but that doesn't mean it's the only place to enjoy Eternal Magic.
In this solo update, Zac shares where Eternal Durdles is headed next, why we're exploring community-created Magic formats, and what that means for the future of the channel. While Legacy will remain a core part of what we do, we're also taking a serious look at formats that capture the gameplay many of us fell in love with years ago.
In this episode we discuss:
Why we're looking beyond Legacy
Peak Legacy
Heritage Legacy
Classic Legacy
Pre-Fire Modern
Why community-driven formats are becoming more appealing
Lessons learned from trying to build Premiere
The future of Eternal Durdles
Why we're excited about exploring new communities
How Sorcery and Common Sense fit into our long-term plans
This isn't about leaving Legacy behind—it's about finding more ways to enjoy Magic with the community.
Which format should we explore first?
00:00 Channel Update
00:48 Why We're Looking Beyond Legacy
02:20 Exploring Community Formats
03:07 Peak Legacy Explained
04:42 Heritage Legacy Explained
06:14 Classic Legacy Explained
06:46 Pre-Fire Modern Explained
08:09 Why We're Covering These Formats
09:08 Could We Start a New Channel?
10:05 Common Sense & Sorcery Update
11:29 The YouTube Algorithm Problem
12:10 Looking for Community Feedback
13:44 Patreon & MasterClass Updates
15:10 Closing Thoughts
Timestamps
15 min
July 03Exploring New Magic Formats
Legacy isn't going anywhere—but that doesn't mean it's the only place to enjoy Eternal Magic.
In this solo update, Zac shares where Eternal Durdles is headed next, why we're exploring community-created Magic formats, and what that means for the future of the channel. While Legacy will remain a core part of what we do, we're also taking a serious look at formats that capture the gameplay many of us fell in love with years ago.
In this episode we discuss:
Why we're looking beyond Legacy
Peak Legacy
Heritage Legacy
Classic Legacy
Pre-Fire Modern
Why community-driven formats are becoming more appealing
Lessons learned from trying to build Premiere
The future of Eternal Durdles
Why we're excited about exploring new communities
How Sorcery and Common Sense fit into our long-term plans
This isn't about leaving Legacy behind—it's about finding more ways to enjoy Magic with the community.
Which format should we explore first?
00:00 Channel Update
00:48 Why We're Looking Beyond Legacy
02:20 Exploring Community Formats
03:07 Peak Legacy Explained
04:42 Heritage Legacy Explained
06:14 Classic Legacy Explained
06:46 Pre-Fire Modern Explained
08:09 Why We're Covering These Formats
09:08 Could We Start a New Channel?
10:05 Common Sense & Sorcery Update
11:29 The YouTube Algorithm Problem
12:10 Looking for Community Feedback
13:44 Patreon & MasterClass Updates
15:10 Closing Thoughts
Timestamps
15 min
July 02The $30 Vintage Format Is Awesome
What if you could play Vintage... for just $30?
In this episode, Zac is joined by Dan Cohen to explore Value Vintage, a community-driven Magic format that combines Vintage's enormous card pool with a simple deckbuilding restriction: your entire 75-card deck must cost $30 or less. The result is one of the most creative and affordable Eternal formats you'll find.
We discuss:
What Value Vintage is and how deck construction works
Why the $30 budget creates incredible deckbuilding challenges
Nadu Breakfast and other top combo decks
Merfolk, Fluctuator, Cloudpost, and Hogaak Pox
How card prices naturally shape the metagame
Why MTG finance matters in this format
The community behind Value Vintage
Why Legacy and Premodern players should give it a try
Looking ahead to Eternal Weekend and the future of the format
If you've ever wanted to experience Eternal Magic without spending thousands of dollars, Value Vintage might be exactly what you've been looking for.
Would you build a $30 Vintage deck?
#MagicTheGathering #Vintage #LegacyMTG #ValueVintage #BudgetMagic
00:00 What Is Value Vintage?01:00 How the $30 Deckbuilding Rule Works03:18 The Biggest Challenges of the Format03:57 Nadu Breakfast Explained05:27 How the Breakfast Combo Wins08:01 MTG Finance & Deck Prices10:11 Why Card Prices Shape the Meta13:21 Four Decks to Know14:30 Merfolk Deck Tech17:45 Why Merfolk Is a Top Tempo Deck22:53 Fluctuator Combo Deck26:37 Cloudpost Big Mana32:37 Hogaak Pox Aggro35:06 Final Thoughts & Eternal Weekend
A full Vintage deck for just $30... would you try it?
👇 Which deck would you sleeve up first?
Nadu Breakfast 🥣, Merfolk 🌊, Fluctuator ♻️, Cloudpost 🏔️, Hogaak Pox ☠️, or something completely different?
And if you've already played Value Vintage, let us know your favorite deck—we're always looking for more brews!
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40 min
July 02The $30 Vintage Format Is Awesome
What if you could play Vintage... for just $30?
In this episode, Zac is joined by Dan Cohen to explore Value Vintage, a community-driven Magic format that combines Vintage's enormous card pool with a simple deckbuilding restriction: your entire 75-card deck must cost $30 or less. The result is one of the most creative and affordable Eternal formats you'll find.
We discuss:
What Value Vintage is and how deck construction works
Why the $30 budget creates incredible deckbuilding challenges
Nadu Breakfast and other top combo decks
Merfolk, Fluctuator, Cloudpost, and Hogaak Pox
How card prices naturally shape the metagame
Why MTG finance matters in this format
The community behind Value Vintage
Why Legacy and Premodern players should give it a try
Looking ahead to Eternal Weekend and the future of the format
If you've ever wanted to experience Eternal Magic without spending thousands of dollars, Value Vintage might be exactly what you've been looking for.
Would you build a $30 Vintage deck?
#MagicTheGathering #Vintage #LegacyMTG #ValueVintage #BudgetMagic
00:00 What Is Value Vintage?
01:00 How the $30 Deckbuilding Rule Works
03:18 The Biggest Challenges of the Format
03:57 Nadu Breakfast Explained
05:27 How the Breakfast Combo Wins
08:01 MTG Finance & Deck Prices
10:11 Why Card Prices Shape the Meta
13:21 Four Decks to Know
14:30 Merfolk Deck Tech
17:45 Why Merfolk Is a Top Tempo Deck
22:53 Fluctuator Combo Deck
26:37 Cloudpost Big Mana
32:37 Hogaak Pox Aggro
35:06 Final Thoughts & Eternal Weekend
A full Vintage deck for just $30... would you try it?
👇 Which deck would you sleeve up first?
Nadu Breakfast 🥣, Merfolk 🌊, Fluctuator ♻️, Cloudpost 🏔️, Hogaak Pox ☠️, or something completely different?
And if you've already played Value Vintage, let us know your favorite deck—we're always looking for more brews!
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40 min
June 29Candelabra Is Gone. The Problem Isn't.
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
15 min
June 29Candelabra Is Gone. The Problem Isn't.
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
15 min
June 29Legacy's Threat Level: July 2026
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
37 min
June 29Legacy's Threat Level: July 2026
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
Timestamps
37 min
June 22 Marvel Comics 101 for Magic Players
---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
1 hr 36 min
June 22 Marvel Comics 101 for Magic Players
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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
1 hr 36 min