Zac invites MTGBANDING to discuss the Premodern format in Magic: The Gathering. They cover the pillars of the format, including popular decks and staple cards. They also discuss specific decks like Cadaverous Bloom, Trix, Stiflenought, Stasis, Sligh, Recurring Survival, Landstill, and Doomsday. They provide insights into the strengths and weaknesses of each deck and discuss their viability in competitive play. They also talk about the MTG Banding newsletter and the importance of community building in the pre-modern format.TakeawaysPremodern is a Magic: The Gathering format that covers the period from 1995 to 2003.The format has seen a lot of change and has a diverse range of decks and staple cards.Popular decks in premodern include Goblins, Burn, Landstill, The Rock, Terravore, Ponza, Replenish, and Elves.Staple cards in premodern format include Oath of Druids, Survival of the Fittest, Gush, Swords to Plowshares, and Dark Ritual.Some decks like Trix and Recurring Survival have fallen out of favor due to newer decks popularity.Landstill and Stiflenought are still viable and have achieved good results in competitive play.Doomsday is a powerful combo deck that can be difficult to pilot but has potential in the format. Decks like Doomsday and Distorted Lens Control require careful planning and execution to win.The MTG Banding newsletter provides insights into the pre-modern format and highlights community experiences.The pre-modern format offers a nostalgic trip and allows for customization and personalization of decks.Data analysis can provide valuable information about the meta and deck performance in the pre-modern format.Subscribe to Phil's Newsletter here: