Episode 30 is here, and we’re diving deep into the latest Magic: The Gathering tournament results and meta shifts.
From Pauper Eternal Weekend to the UK Pauper Nationals, we break down the top decks, conversion rates, and spicy brews that stole the spotlight.
We also explore Standard innovations like Bant-Appa combo, Jeskai Firelord Azula control, and the rise of Leyline aggro. Along the way, we debate Wizards’ organized play decisions, the sustainability of collector booster pricing, and whether Pioneer will survive as an RCQ format.
00:01 – Intro & milestone: Episode 30
00:20 – Elevenzees clears up the “Minnesota” accent myth
01:19 – Modern vs Pauper: format cost and accessibility
02:15 – Pauper meta breakdown: Mono-Red Madness, Familiars, Core Gates, Terror decks
05:01 – Gruul Monsters’ rise and fall in conversion rate
06:26 – Italian Jund Wildfire hype vs reality
08:02 – Francis’ trip report & play pattern concerns
09:47 – Pauper’s flat meta and sideboard dynamics
10:28 – Graveyard hate: Faerie Macabre spikes
11:43 – UK Pauper Nationals recap: Elves win, combo decks shine
13:12 – Organized play reflections & Wizards’ design leadership
14:49 – Pioneer at Liverpool & RCQ speculation
17:32 – Bet with the audience: “Pioneer lives” challenge
19:48 – RCQ size disparities across regions
21:22 – Bant-Appa combo discussion & Doc Orlok hype
23:13 – Is It Leyline deck tech and hidden synergies
25:17 – Testing results: Might of the Meek as secret sauce
26:06 – Firelord Azula Jeskai brew by Ali Antrazi
28:21 – Mana base issues & control deck adjustments
30:12 – Ban culture, TikTok attention spans & format stability
31:19 – Collector booster pricing & $40 uncommon controversy
32:11 – Closing thoughts