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Birthday-Brit Callum and Julian tackle a bunch of listener questions about the current state of Legacy. What’s going on with UR Delver, Bant Miracles and Death & Taxes, and why THIS ONE WEIRD trick deck is probably severely underplayed. Julian also tries to explain the Magic Online Championship Series structure and fails horribly at it. Enter Callum and the key to unlock $70,000 by playing (mostly) Legacy.

In the second half of the show we cover the results of the super high stakes Legacy Showcase Qualifier from the weekend, as well as the results of the last couple of Legacy Challenges. Find out why the Qualifier’s most played deck only posted a 30% Winrate and what this means for deckbuilding in Legacy going forward. Also, Doomsday is still sick.

00:07:35 — LQ: Do you feel Twitch is oversaturated with Legacy streamers?

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None other than the German-Japanese Legacy globetrotter Kai Sawatari is rejoining the cast tonight! Following many years of great success on the European circuit, Kai relocated to his native Japan a couple of years ago to follow his passions. Inspired by a guest appearance on Everyday Eternal in January of this year, Kai recently set up his own stream and has been taking Legacy by storm…or rather Doomsday! On top of being a distinguished crafter of 5-card decks, Kai has also made a name for himself for his card alterations which often feature prominently during his broadcast.

Tune in for a great hangout with one of the most charismatic guys in all of Legacy, and join us in the amazing time we’re having together.

00:01:58 — Callum & Julian’s local Legacy Proxy events are EXPLODING!

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Callum, Matt and Julian come together to discuss the results of Legacy Challenges, with a deeper dive into how to play the UWr Monkey Saga that took Julian to a runner-up finish. We also dig up the spiciest new tech and decks from those events, including Alphablade’s TIMELESS DRAGON Control! Tune in for a fun time with the boys, and learn more about GTA Vancouver Island.

00:01:55 — The Future: Company Sponsorship in Card Art
00:03:00 — Fuck the Ribba Frame et al
00:04:30 — You will NEVER guess what life-changing purchase Matt made
00:10:00 — LQ: Thoughts on Chalice of the Void right now
00:12:45 — LQ: How do you convince yourself to play a top deck?
00:28:15 — LQ: How to play UWr Monkey Saga, dude?!
00:45:50 — Callum has been cheating on Magic with Storybook Brawl WTF
00:48:20 — Matt is getting the helicopter ready
00:49:55 — New tech from the Legacy Challenges – don’t sleep on these cards!
01:01:10 — UB Bomberman with Kaervek, the Spiteful ?!
01:05:10 — UWr TIMELESS DRAGONSTILL is wild
01:12:20 — 8-Rootwalla Madness is the best Aggro deck in ages

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Until next time,
Julian

Callum is back, and so is Paper Magic in Europe! 170 people gathered for the 4 Seasons @ The Park in Bologna last week, and another event (Eternal Rise Again) capped out at 120 just a couple of days after. Italy has always been the beating heart of Legacy on the continent, and we’re super excited to review the results of those two awesome events kicking off the return of European eternal Magic!

In the first half of the show, we also answer a ton of listener questions and find out which deck Callum will be playing with his grandpa-friends on his porch when he’s 85 years old. Yes, it’s what you think it is.

00:10:23 — LQ: How often Do You Resleeve?
00:13:41 — LQ: How does Prismatic Ending affect Legacy?
00:21:40 — LQ: How would a card not be absorbed into the blue shell?
00:28:55 — Callum gives an intro to the Jund Madness deck
00:33:00 — The General State of Legacy – Callum is Happy!
00:37:40 — Which deck Callum will play when he’s 85 years old
00:41:15 — LQ: Bant Miracles or UWr Monkey Saga – what’s better?
00:44:00 — LQ: When is Stifle playable?
00:49:35 — Preview: Demilich
00:58:05 — Preview: Acererak, Lord of Undeath
01:04:50 — Julian teaches his Greatest Act of Trolling
01:08:00 — 4 Seasons, Bologna – 170 Players – Meta & Top8
01:30:10 — Eternal Rise Again – 120 Players – Meta & Top8
01:33:00 — Callum explains the craziest new Legacy deck (it rekt Julian)
01:43:35 — Mindblowing Eldrazi tech @ Paragon Games’ first Legacy event

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Until next time,
Julian

In today’s episode, European Legacy juggernaut Marius Hausmann joins Matt & Julian on a joyride around the metagame! Join us for our initial segment of the craziest monkey-fuelled plays our listeners have encountered thus far, and stay for all the wacky stuff that’s going on in the format right now – including the rare pure aggro deck you don’t see often these days! The final segments also hints at a unique opportunity to get your hands on that sweet Everyday Eternal bathwater – can you Patreon hard enough to unlock the tier?

00:05:33 — Julian is wearing his t-shirt the wrong way
00:06:53 — What impact did Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth have on Elves?
00:09:43 — Your Favourite Monkey Plays
00:19:33 — Legacy  Status Quo & Exciting Decks
00:24:53 — Thespian’s Stage, Urza’s Saga and Blood Moon
00:32:10 — Thran Foundry is back in Legacy?!
00:34:13 — Jund MADNESS
00:46:13 — The Secret of Monkey Saga
00:54:03 — RUG Painter
00:57:33 — Legacy THE HAMMER
01:03:29 — What would WE play right now?

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Until next time,
Julian

Modern Horizons 2 has hit the Legacy metagame like a truck. A truck everyone saw coming, running you over with TWO new incredibly powerful 1-drops for Delver, and a card that completely revitalized a former Tier3 deck to a Legacy Challenge win. Callum & Julian break down the massive changes we have seen in the format during the last two big tournaments, and what they’re excited for moving forward. They also break down the most over/underhyped cards in the set judging by results thus far, and which two utility cards have already become absolute Legacy allstar mainstays. In the second part of the show we also touch on the ongoing discussion around the power level of Delver, and the idea of banning Daze.

00:08:02 — These MH2 cards have had a HUGE impact
00:13:32 — AFFINITY is back, and so is MELTDOWN
00:15:07 — The 3 hottest decks right now
00:21:32 — Dissecting the two new Affinity strains
00:26:07 — “Urza’s Saga is just bonkers!”
00:33:00 — Sam Black about design mistakes in MH2 & more Affinity talk
00:37:57 — Biggest Winner/Loser cards after seeing them in action
00:43:02 — “UR is now the Quake III Arena of Delver decks!”
00:46:27 — Which archetypes have taken the biggest hit?
00:51:22 — Off Topic: Julian remembers a Homeworld enchantment
00:53:32 — Talking Daze
00:59:02 — Julian still wants to BAN this card
01:01:47 — Callum wants to UNBAN this card
01:06:02 — Which cards do you wanna see brewed with?
01:13:32 — What will be your first post-pandemic deck?
01:16:52 — What will the 4Seasons Meta be like?
01:17:32 — Callum: Germans are known for THIS deck
01:19:32 — Did MH2 empower any Tier3/4 decks?

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Until next time,
Julian

Modern Horizons 2 looks to have at least just as much of an impact on Legacy as its predecessor. Thus far a ton of playable cards have been spoiled, with some of them even looking to become absolute format mainstays for years to come! Callum and Julian go over the most recent spoilers and break down 15 selected cards and how they fit into the format. We generally tried to step away from dedicated episodes of set reviews, but with Modern Horizons 2 bringing the big guns, it was more than worth it! Highlights include some of the most powerful one-drops Delver has ever seen (#eaththerich), but also a super rare triple-crossover sideboard card for green decks to take on Delver, Graveyards AND Doomsday! Even though some of those cards might turn out problematic in the format, we’re excited to see them put into action. Also: Callum makes another prediction to shut down the podcast if a specific one of these cards ends up breaking the format.

00:08:45 — Ragavan, Numble Pilferer
00:15:50 — Dragon’s Rage Channeler
00:22:25 — Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
00:28:40 — Solitude
00:34:10 — Prismatic Ending
00:37:30 — Sudden Edict
00:42:12 — Suspend
00:44:35 — Grief
00:49:23 — Endurance
00:54:23 — Esper Sentinel
00:57:30 — Svyelun, God of Sea and Sky + Rishadan Dockhand
01:06:52 — Void Mirror
01:11:14 — Kaldra Compleat
01:19:50 — Gaea’s Will
01:24:35 — Quick: Honorable Mentions

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Until next time,
Julian

“Playing good decks gives you a feeling of growth.” 

What makes one a scrub? And what does it even mean to be one? Callum & Julian explore the meaning of the term and why it fundamentally has nothing to do with how well you play Magic – but whether your expectations align with the amount of work you’re willing to put into improvement. Becoming aware of your self-imposed rules in playing the game can both help you level up your game, but most importantly prevent frustration with plateauing. One of the most excellent resources on this topic is David Sirlin’s Playing To Win – Becoming the Champion (2002) that dedicates an entire chapter (available online!) to this today’s topic.

In the second half of the show we discuss how both Expressive Iteration already has, and how Abundant Harvest will shape future deckbuilding in Legacy; especially the latter has the potential for a fundamental shift in how to build Midrange and Control decks.

00:05:25 — “I don’t like Tier1 decks”
00:12:20 — Is the “rogue advantage” worth it?
00:15:00 — How do different philosophies interact?
00:17:50 — Julian doesn’t wanna say it
00:24:40 — What it really means to be  Scrub
00:26:00 — The best books about competitive gaming
00:34:20 — Expressive Iteration is bigger than you think
00:45:13 — Abundant Harvest causing a paradigm shift
01:02:10 — Callum must go to the pub

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Until next time,
Julian

Callum and Julian celebrate the 100th episode of Everyday Eternal in the only way they know how: with Spanish wine, British beer and a complete review of the tragic & educational highlights of our first 100 episodes. Did you know that Oko was unplayable, Dreadhorce Arcanist pointless and Gyruda a horrible one-card combo?

We’re incredibly proud to have achieved this milestone – and even more thankful for all of our friends, fans and supporters throughout the years! A big THANK YOU goes out to each one of you, including all of our previous hosts, Eric Landon, Bob Huang, Sam Craven, Jacob “Koby” Kory and Sean O’Brien. With the Legacy meta in the best spot it’s been in over half a decade, Callum, Matt and Julian are incredibly thrilled for the future that lies ahead! HER WE GOOOOOOOOO!

00:10:48 — Why Julian loves Delver
00:13:44 — “What does it take to dethrone Delver?” –
00:16:50 — Why Tempo Naturally Rules Eternal Formats
00:20:20 — Podcasts & Stream WE consume
00:24:30 — The History of Everyday Eternal
00:33:25 — What is The Spirit of Everyday Eternal?
00:37:00 — Why Episode 37 was so Important
00:42:30 — What Content Do We Want in Legacy?
00:45:50 — Clip Review – 100 Episodes of Fails & Wins
01:44:48 — General Takeaway

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Julian

Callum and Julian welcome everyone’s favourite Australian Maverick streamer to the cast tonight! Dougal ‘DougesOnTwitch’ Warby is one of the most positive forces in the Legacy community, running a hugely successful stream as well as GreenSunsZenith.com, a website entirely dedicated to the Maverick archetype. For tonight’s show, Dougal joins us to not only talk Maverick, but also discuss the merits of different styles of deckbuilding for big events. Should you aim for an overall 50/50 against the field, or is it worth it to take calculated risks – even when you’re not guessing correctly? Join us on the Everyday Eternal and find out!

00:08:00 — Drop Bears threatening Callum
00:01:45 — Douges’ Stream is Fancy!
00:16:30 — GreenSunsZenith.com 3y anniversary
00:25:30 — Listener Questions
00:42:50 — Douges’ Questing Beast got stolen
00:59:15 — Big Event Deckbuilding – Maverick
01:01:40 — Big Event Deckbuilding – Legacy
01:09:00 — The Julian School of Deckbuilding
01:13:00 — *THE* Deckbuilding Graphic
01:24:00 — TRUST YOURSELF
01:25:30 — The Best Proactive Decks
01:39:40 — Win a Mox Emerald!

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Until next time,
Julian