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With the next Legacy Banned & Restricted announcement just days away, Zac and Phil dive into the latest Threat Level Report to see which cards are dominating the format—and which ones deserve a closer look.

Using Blackmans, our custom metric that combines play rate and copies per deck, we analyze the current Legacy metagame and discuss how cards like Tamiyo, Force of Will, Orcish Bowmasters, Urza's Saga, Flow State, Doomsday, Kozilek's Command, and Fantasticar have shifted over the past month.

Topics include:

• The rise and fall of Legacy's biggest threats
• Why combo continues to dominate the format
• Fantasticar's impact on gameplay
• What the data says Wizards should ban
• Our predictions for the August B&R announcement

Will Wizards act decisively—or will Legacy stay the same?

Let us know your predictions in the comments!

00:00 Legacy Ban Announcement Preview
02:00 What Is Threat Level?
04:10 Wasteland & Force of Will Trends
05:45 Tamiyo, Murktide & Bowmasters
10:00 New Cards to Watch (Felia, Fleshraker, Kaaito)
13:30 Urza's Saga & Combo Trends
20:40 Flow State, Thoughtseize & Doomsday
25:00 Kozilek's Command & Eldrazi
26:00 Fantasticar's Threat Level
28:40 The Candelabra Debate
33:30 Ban Predictions & Final Thoughts

Timestamps

With the next Legacy Banned & Restricted announcement just days away, Zac and Phil dive into the latest Threat Level Report to see which cards are dominating the format—and which ones deserve a closer look.

Using Blackmans, our custom metric that combines play rate and copies per deck, we analyze the current Legacy metagame and discuss how cards like Tamiyo, Force of Will, Orcish Bowmasters, Urza's Saga, Flow State, Doomsday, Kozilek's Command, and Fantasticar have shifted over the past month.

Topics include:

• The rise and fall of Legacy's biggest threats
• Why combo continues to dominate the format
• Fantasticar's impact on gameplay
• What the data says Wizards should ban
• Our predictions for the August B&R announcement

Will Wizards act decisively—or will Legacy stay the same?

Let us know your predictions in the comments!

00:00 Legacy Ban Announcement Preview
02:00 What Is Threat Level?
04:10 Wasteland & Force of Will Trends
05:45 Tamiyo, Murktide & Bowmasters
10:00 New Cards to Watch (Felia, Fleshraker, Kaaito)
13:30 Urza's Saga & Combo Trends
20:40 Flow State, Thoughtseize & Doomsday
25:00 Kozilek's Command & Eldrazi
26:00 Fantasticar's Threat Level
28:40 The Candelabra Debate
33:30 Ban Predictions & Final Thoughts

Timestamps

Could today's Legacy players build better decks than the pros of 2010?This week Drake returns to Eternal Durdles to explore one of the most fascinating Magic experiments we've ever discussed: Classic Legacy.We revisit the Legacy format as it existed before Delver of Secrets, before Modern Horizons, and before years of deck optimization changed how players approached Brainstorm, Counterbalance, Tarmogoyf, and Jace, the Mind Sculptor.Along the way we discuss:• How modern heuristics reshape old decklists• The forgotten rules that changed Legacy forever• CounterTop brewing• Death's Shadow in Classic Legacy• Why Tarmogoyf still dominates• Landstill vs Counterbalance• Dutch Stax• Reanimator packages• The future of Classic LegacyIf you've ever wondered what Legacy looked like before the power creep—or what would happen if today's players went back in time with sixteen years of experience—this episode is for you.Chapters00:00 Intro & Why Classic Legacy Is Exploding01:30 Drake's Latest Brews05:45 Why Old Decklists Look So Strange11:20 The Rules That Changed Legacy Forever15:30 Modern Players Build Better Decks20:10 Brewing with Today's Knowledge24:30 Is Blue Actually the Best Color?30:20 Death's Shadow Comes to Classic Legacy35:00 Building CounterTop Today41:00 Trinket Mage Technology45:30 Land Tax, AK & Hidden Gems50:00 Counterbalance vs Landstill55:00 Where Classic Legacy Goes Next

Could today's Legacy players build better decks than the pros of 2010?This week Drake returns to Eternal Durdles to explore one of the most fascinating Magic experiments we've ever discussed: Classic Legacy.We revisit the Legacy format as it existed before Delver of Secrets, before Modern Horizons, and before years of deck optimization changed how players approached Brainstorm, Counterbalance, Tarmogoyf, and Jace, the Mind Sculptor.Along the way we discuss:• How modern heuristics reshape old decklists• The forgotten rules that changed Legacy forever• CounterTop brewing• Death's Shadow in Classic Legacy• Why Tarmogoyf still dominates• Landstill vs Counterbalance• Dutch Stax• Reanimator packages• The future of Classic LegacyIf you've ever wondered what Legacy looked like before the power creep—or what would happen if today's players went back in time with sixteen years of experience—this episode is for you.Chapters00:00 Intro & Why Classic Legacy Is Exploding01:30 Drake's Latest Brews05:45 Why Old Decklists Look So Strange11:20 The Rules That Changed Legacy Forever15:30 Modern Players Build Better Decks20:10 Brewing with Today's Knowledge24:30 Is Blue Actually the Best Color?30:20 Death's Shadow Comes to Classic Legacy35:00 Building CounterTop Today41:00 Trinket Mage Technology45:30 Land Tax, AK & Hidden Gems50:00 Counterbalance vs Landstill55:00 Where Classic Legacy Goes Next

CLASSIC LEGACY DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/Yg7UMC86m Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Et ernalDurdlesUse our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesBuilding decks for a new format doesn't have to mean spending hundreds of dollars.In this episode, Zac and Phil walk through how they're using TradeMagic.gg to turn unused cards into staples for Classic Legacy, Peak Legacy, and Premodern. From organizing collections and managing wants lists to trading for original printings and supporting emerging formats, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how they're building new decks without constantly buying singles.We also discuss:Why Classic Legacy is growingSupporting Moxfield and Scryfall integrationHow the TradeMagic credit system worksTrading into expensive staplesOriginal printings vs. reprintsBuilding collections for new Eternal formatsWhether you're a long-time collector or just getting into Classic Legacy, this episode will help you get more value out of the cards you already own.#MagicTheGathering #ClassicLegacy #TradeMagic #Premodern #MTGTimestamps00:00 Why New Formats Are Fun to Collect02:30 Supporting Classic Legacy05:55 TradeMagic Overview07:20 Building a Want List11:55 How the Trading System Works16:00 Trading With New Members18:20 Why TradeMagic Builds Community20:50 Why Eternal Staples Are Affordable Again23:20 Get Started With TradeMagicTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnJOIN 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/ForceofPhilChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/

CLASSIC LEGACY DISCORDhttps://discord.gg/Yg7UMC86mSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Et ernalDurdlesUse our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesBuilding decks for a new format doesn't have to mean spending hundreds of dollars.In this episode, Zac and Phil walk through how they're using TradeMagic.gg to turn unused cards into staples for Classic Legacy, Peak Legacy, and Premodern. From organizing collections and managing wants lists to trading for original printings and supporting emerging formats, this is a behind-the-scenes look at how they're building new decks without constantly buying singles.We also discuss:Why Classic Legacy is growingSupporting Moxfield and Scryfall integrationHow the TradeMagic credit system worksTrading into expensive staplesOriginal printings vs. reprintsBuilding collections for new Eternal formatsWhether you're a long-time collector or just getting into Classic Legacy, this episode will help you get more value out of the cards you already own.#MagicTheGathering #ClassicLegacy #TradeMagic #Premodern #MTGTimestamps00:00 Why New Formats Are Fun to Collect02:30 Supporting Classic Legacy05:55 TradeMagic Overview07:20 Building a Want List11:55 How the Trading System Works16:00 Trading With New Members18:20 Why TradeMagic Builds Community20:50 Why Eternal Staples Are Affordable Again23:20 Get Started With TradeMagicTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnJOIN 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/ForceofPhilChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesWe're diving into Classic Legacy—a snapshot of Legacy before Delver of Secrets, Griselbrand, and many of the cards that define the modern format.Instead of focusing on one deck, we're exploring the format itself: browsing old decklists, discussing what stands out, and asking one question over and over:"What could we build today?"We take a look at:Mono-Blue ControlAffinityCounterTop ThopterCanadian ThresholdBant MidrangeNew brewing ideas inspired by Death's Shadow and other archetypesAlong the way we discuss why Classic Legacy's flatter power level creates room for innovation and why it might be one of the most exciting Eternal formats to brew in today.If you enjoy brewing, forgotten archetypes, and old-school Legacy, this episode is for you.#MTGLegacy #ClassicLegacy #MagicTheGathering #EternalFormats #BrewingTimestamps00:00 Returnal Durdles Begins03:12 Exploring Classic Legacy03:22 Mono-Blue Control10:11 Affinity12:17 CounterTop Thopter16:43 Canadian Threshold21:28 Bant Midrange23:32 Brewing Death's Shadow29:19 What's Next for Classic Legacy?Use our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnJOIN 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/ForceofPhilChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesWe're diving into Classic Legacy—a snapshot of Legacy before Delver of Secrets, Griselbrand, and many of the cards that define the modern format.Instead of focusing on one deck, we're exploring the format itself: browsing old decklists, discussing what stands out, and asking one question over and over:"What could we build today?"We take a look at:Mono-Blue ControlAffinityCounterTop ThopterCanadian ThresholdBant MidrangeNew brewing ideas inspired by Death's Shadow and other archetypesAlong the way we discuss why Classic Legacy's flatter power level creates room for innovation and why it might be one of the most exciting Eternal formats to brew in today.If you enjoy brewing, forgotten archetypes, and old-school Legacy, this episode is for you.#MTGLegacy #ClassicLegacy #MagicTheGathering #EternalFormats #BrewingTimestamps00:00 Returnal Durdles Begins03:12 Exploring Classic Legacy03:22 Mono-Blue Control10:11 Affinity12:17 CounterTop Thopter16:43 Canadian Threshold21:28 Bant Midrange23:32 Brewing Death's Shadow29:19 What's Next for Classic Legacy?Use our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnJOIN 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/ForceofPhilChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesMarc joins Eternal Durdles for a deep dive into one of Premodern's most powerful—and complicated—strategies: Enchantress.But this isn't stock Enchantress.Marc's build cuts the traditional Opalescence / Parallax Wave / Replenish package and instead uses Oath of Druids as additional copies of Argothian Enchantress, alongside cards like Words of War, Abeyance, Wasteland, Gaea's Blessing, Decree of Justice, and more.We break down how the deck operates from its opening turns through the combo turn, why Marc wants zero four-mana cards in his maindeck, how to sequence Exploration correctly, and how to know when it's time to go off.Then we go deep on sideboarding and matchup strategy against some of Premodern's biggest decks.If Enchantress has always looked too complicated—or you're already playing it and want to take your game to another level—this is your Masterclass.#Premodern #MagicTheGathering #Enchantress #MTG #EternalDurdlesTimestamps00:00 Why Play Enchantress?00:58 Meet Marc & Mastering the Deck03:05 Enchantress vs. Replenish04:22 Marc's Oath of Druids Enchantress06:37 How the Engine Works07:52 Why Marc Cut the 4-Drops08:50 Turning Oath Into More Enchantresses09:09 Words of War Explained12:22 Why Gaea's Blessing Matters13:50 The Infinite Game14:28 Decree of Justice15:43 How to Sequence Exploration17:22 The Ideal Early Game18:52 Mirri's Guile vs. Sylvan Library19:57 Finding Your Enchantress Engine22:59 Solitary Confinement24:42 Marc's Build vs. Stock Enchantress28:38 Attacking What Opponents ExpectSideboard Guide29:06 Sideboard Overview29:15 Decree of Justice30:46 Akroma, Angel of Wrath31:33 Aura of Silence32:24 Karmic Justice33:21 Naturalize & Ray of Revelation34:32 Replenish35:35 Swords to Plowshares36:04 Tormod's Crypt36:42 Tsabo's Web37:08 Wrath of GodMatchup Guide37:49 Replenish42:21 Enchantress Mirror49:33 Hermit FEB56:11 Mono-Blue Dreadnought01:02:56 Goblins 01:23:10 Psychatog01:25:42 BurnUse our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnJOIN 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/ForceofPhilChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesMarc joins Eternal Durdles for a deep dive into one of Premodern's most powerful—and complicated—strategies: Enchantress.But this isn't stock Enchantress.Marc's build cuts the traditional Opalescence / Parallax Wave / Replenish package and instead uses Oath of Druids as additional copies of Argothian Enchantress, alongside cards like Words of War, Abeyance, Wasteland, Gaea's Blessing, Decree of Justice, and more.We break down how the deck operates from its opening turns through the combo turn, why Marc wants zero four-mana cards in his maindeck, how to sequence Exploration correctly, and how to know when it's time to go off.Then we go deep on sideboarding and matchup strategy against some of Premodern's biggest decks.If Enchantress has always looked too complicated—or you're already playing it and want to take your game to another level—this is your Masterclass.#Premodern #MagicTheGathering #Enchantress #MTG #EternalDurdlesTimestamps00:00 Why Play Enchantress?00:58 Meet Marc & Mastering the Deck03:05 Enchantress vs. Replenish04:22 Marc's Oath of Druids Enchantress06:37 How the Engine Works07:52 Why Marc Cut the 4-Drops08:50 Turning Oath Into More Enchantresses09:09 Words of War Explained12:22 Why Gaea's Blessing Matters13:50 The Infinite Game14:28 Decree of Justice15:43 How to Sequence Exploration17:22 The Ideal Early Game18:52 Mirri's Guile vs. Sylvan Library19:57 Finding Your Enchantress Engine22:59 Solitary Confinement24:42 Marc's Build vs. Stock Enchantress28:38 Attacking What Opponents ExpectSideboard Guide29:06 Sideboard Overview29:15 Decree of Justice30:46 Akroma, Angel of Wrath31:33 Aura of Silence32:24 Karmic Justice33:21 Naturalize & Ray of Revelation34:32 Replenish35:35 Swords to Plowshares36:04 Tormod's Crypt36:42 Tsabo's Web37:08 Wrath of GodMatchup Guide37:49 Replenish42:21 Enchantress Mirror49:33 Hermit FEB56:11 Mono-Blue Dreadnought01:02:56 Goblins 01:23:10 Psychatog01:25:42 BurnUse our link for a free Month of Elite on TradeMagic.gghttps://trademagic.gg/eternaldurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnJOIN 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/ForceofPhilChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/