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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Until next time,
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

On today’s show, Callum, Matt and I discuss the pricy awesomeness that are Time Spiral Remastered old frame cards, revealing a serious tribal addiction Matt recently developed. Spoiler: it’s not rhinos.  We also cover Callum’s work on trying to make Chain of Smog work in Legacy, while Matt of course has a completely different idea for the card. In the second half of the show we answer a bunch of your questions submitted via our Patreon Discord and Twitter (@EternalMTG) about what’s particularly viable and why Tarmogoyf is the historian of Legacy.

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Until next time,
Julian

“If I wanted to maximize both agency over my draws & consistency of my deck, I’d play 60 Islands”
– Julian

A recent discussion in the Leaving a Legacy FB group about the value of agency, consistency and specifically Sylvan Library had individually caught Matt’s, Callum’s and Julian’s attention. Both concepts are sometimes fetishized to a non-competitive degree, without accounting for the marginal costs associated with maximizing them. In today’s show, we go deep on the dynamics of the power-vs-consistency spectrum, and the external factors impacting the degree to which you should push your deck’s consistency.

Tying into that are our thoughts about how to avoid trapping yourself in delusions of agency over too limited a spectrum of decisions. We explore which aspects seem to be popular with players trying to maximize agency, while other less tangible and harder-o-master ones will be forgone despite yielding much larger returns.

This discussion especially relates to both building & playing non-blue decks with Sylvan Library, but also teaches the general mindset of a competitive player.

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Until next time,
Julian

Callum just BULLDOZED his way through the new Legacy metagame on the past weekend. He took down both the Lotus Box Octagon as well as the Saturday Legacy Challenge with his new creation, Esper Mentor – or as Julian likes to call it, Wigan Kebab Control. It just rolls off the tongue. In today’s episode we hit a deep dive into what lead Callum to picking Esper as the best shell for breaking the card of the tournament, Of One Mind. We also find out why Teferi, Time Raveler is absolutely broken with Unearth, and what filthy things the two are up to on a regular basis!

Tune in to find out about one of the most refreshing, entertaining newly emerged decks of the format, as well as a summary of what else has been going on in Legacy ever since the The Good, The Bad and the Ugly were banned.

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Until next time,
Julian

Monday, February 15th 2021 is going down in Legacy history. Never before have three cards been banned in Legacy ever since its creation in 2004. Callum, Matt and Julian sit down to not only discus the aftermath of the forced departure of Oko, DHA and Astrolabe, but also the significance of the reasoning provided by Wizards of the Coast. Specifically their commitment to players’ desire for a format more diverse and rich in varied gameplay is a strong committment to what WotC prominently acknowledged as the ‘spirit of the format.’

We’re incredibly excited for Legacy’s doors finally swinging wide open® again and can’t wait to jump into exploring this whole new world!

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Until next time,
Julian

Turn 2, Ball Lightning!

Callum has used his time in quarantine to intensify his work on breaking Legacy with memes-turned-decks. This time it’s a GRb Ball Lighting tribal deck that actually works much better than we’d have ever anticipated. Make sure to pack your Tundra Wolves because this one’s about to become massive….until end of turn.

With Kaldheim being released on Magic Online right now, and becoming available in Paper on February 5th, we cover all the cards that might see play in Legacy; as well as one particular card an astonishing amount of people have been losing their minds over. As we discuss why the card is actually horrible, Callum proposes an ambitious bet of actually eating a hat if it actually turns out to be as insane. Is that gonna be enough motivation for some of you to try and actually break it? Please let us know because we’re already shorting the shit out of it!

Thanks a lot for tuning into today’s show!
Until next time,
Julian