The Brainstorm Show

Miracles players rejoice! The Brainstorm Show is back on the deck and this week we are providing you with a lengthy discussion about our approach to building the deck in anticipation of GP Columbus. Wilson and Phillip have worked to produce the leanest, most flexible list they could while still taking advantage of the heavy … Continue reading Episode 019 — GP Columbus Through a Miraculous Lens

In this episode, Paul, Wilson, and Phil talk about some lists they have been testing on MODO before exploring the “4-of” rule, a logical exercise to help you make better deckbuilding choices. 0:00~16:00 Intro & Current State of ANT 16:01~26:50: TES discussion 26:51~36:00: Dark Belcher discussion 36:01~52:00 Predict Miracles 52:01~1:03:00 Response to CounterTop DeMentor criticisms/praise … Continue reading Episode 018 — Lists and the 4-of Test

In this episode, we: 1) Catch up with listener questions 2) Talk about Wilson’s SCG Philly experience and the Eldrazi metagame 3) Discuss the DeMentor deck and lessons learned from testing 4) Unveil our newest creation: ShardStill. Decklist below: Creatures (18) 4 Deathrite Shaman 4 Tarmogoyf 4 Baleful Strix 4 Shardless Agent 2 Vendilion Clique … Continue reading Episode 017 — I, for One, Welcome Our Eldrazi Overlords! Plus a New Brew: ShardStill

Current List: Creatures (11) 4 Deathrite Shaman 2 Snapcaster Mage 4 Monastery Mentor 1 Vendilion Clique Planeswalkers (1) 1 Jace, the Mind Sculptor Spells (27) 4 Sensei’s Divining Top 4 Brainstorm 2 Ponder 4 Swords to Plowshares 4 Counterbalance 1 Counterspell 1 Dimir Charm 1 Vindicate 2 Painful Truths 4 Force of Will Lands (21) … Continue reading Brief Brainstorm 005 — Listener update on CounterTop DeMentor

In this episode, the cast talks Phil’s pro tour success, Eternal Masters, and the newest Tier 1 deck in Legacy, Eldrazi Aggro. Feast your eyes on this beauty and tune in to SCG this weekend to see it in action in Philly. Creatures (22) 4 Eldrazi Mimic 4 Phyrexian Revoker 4 Endless One 4 Thought-Knot … Continue reading Episode 016 — Eldrazi Aggro is coming to Philly

Wilson brings our listeners a fresh look at the CounterTop DeMentor deck that we discussed in Episode 015. The current list is found below: 4 Deathrite Shaman 2 Snapcaster Mage 4 Monastery Mentor 1 Vendilion Clique 1 Jace, the Mind Sculptor 4 Sensei’s Divining Top 4 Brainstorm 2 Ponder 4 Swords to Plowshares 4 Counterbalance … Continue reading Brief Brainstorm 004 — Update on CounterTop DeMentor

The Brainstorm Show introduces its latest project: CounterTop DeMentor. The decklist can be found below. An updated sideboard is also provided. CounterTop DeMentor Maindeck (60): Creatures (11): 4 Deathrite Shaman 4 Monastery Mentor 2 Snapcaster Mage 1 Vendilion Clique Planeswalkers (2): 2 Jace, the Mind Sculptor Spells (26): 4 Brainstorm 2 Ponder 4 Sensei’s Divining … Continue reading Episode 015 — CounterTop Dementor Deck Tech

The Brainstorm Show makes its triumphant return. Wilson, Paul, and Phil talk changes since they left, the current Legacy metagame, and their foray into MTGO waters. Enjoy.

In Brief Brainstorm 003, Paul talks about the deck he is bringing to SCG D.C. Here it is below and the Carsten Kotter article that spawned it: Carsten Kotter Article Creatures (10) 4 Deathrite Shaman 4 Monastery Mentor 2 Snapcaster Mage Spells (31) 4 Brainstorm 4 Ponder 4 Gitaxian Probe 4 Dig Through Time 4 … Continue reading Brief Brainstorm 003 — Esper DeathMentor with Paul

Introducing the Brief Brainstorm! These will be short (5-10 minute) recordings where the hosts will share their thoughts on specific topics and answer listener questions/feedback. In this Brief Brainstorm, Wilson lets the listeners know what he has been testing in Legacy, answers some listener mail, and talks about decks as an extension of self.