The Mana Pool

What's that? A live episode? Where did this come from? Well honestly it came from Brian's house, but that's not important. Due to a lack of Dirk during this episode's recording, Brian decided Mike and I should roll over there to play his newly-bought Scars of Mirrodin Intro Packs. He had Myr of Mirrodin, Metalcraft, and Phyrexian Poison. We played a three-man game, then traded decks and did it again, then traded again and did it one more time. It was a lot of fun, and you'll get to hear some of our usual nonsense, including me trying to coax Brian's wife to actually say something on the air. Spoiler alert - it doesn't work.If you want to know what's in the decks, check here:http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/547Intro Music - Diamond by Swift - http://www.swift-band.comForum thread for this episode: http://cardshark.freeforums.org/episode-155-scars-intro-packs-live-t611.htmlCheck out our archive at http://themanapool.libsyn.comEmail us at [email protected]Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/themanapoolVisit Cardshark! http://www.cardshark.comRead Chewie's 60 Card Challenge blog posts at http://themanapool.libsyn.com/category/60%20Card%20ChallengeCardshark Member Promotions: http://www.cardshark.com/Promotions/Member-Promotions.aspxSubscribe to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themanapool

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After beginning with a study into arcane languages and comic strips, we're gonna set this thing on FIRE! We'll take a look at a few of the new products Wizards has in store, the Magic Online Deck Series: Legacy and the Premium Deck Series: Fire & Lightning, then move into Brian's new idea for a segment. There's no official name, so I'm going to call it Core Set: Mana Pool Edition. He has come up with 6 staple card ideas from each color and instructed us to pick cards to fulfill these roles in our Core Set. The catch is, we have to use cards that have previously been printed that have never been in a Core Set before. So to coincide with our Burn episode, we're doing Red. Let us know what you think, and what your choices would be.Then we take a closer look at Burn. We're gonna focus on its role in multiplayer, a role that is classically underestimated. We'll take a look at all the ways Burn can be used in multiplayer, as well as which flavors work the best. All you red mages out there take note!Magic Online Deck Series: Legacyhttp://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/579Premium Deck Series: Fire & Lightninghttp://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/daily/arcana/576Intro Music - Diamond by Swift - http://www.swift-band.comBreak Music - Trogdor by the Brothers Chaps - http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail58.htmlForum thread for this episode: http://cardshark.freeforums.org/episode-154-burninating-the-countryside-t606.htmlCheck out our archive at http://themanapool.libsyn.comEmail us at [email protected]Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/themanapoolVisit Cardshark! http://www.cardshark.comRead Chewie's 60 Card Challenge blog posts at http://themanapool.libsyn.com/category/60%20Card%20ChallengeCardshark Member Promotions: http://www.cardshark.com/Promotions/Member-Promotions.aspxSubscribe to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themanapool

In this action-packed episode of The Mana Pool, we're taking a look at all the two-for-ones in Magic. No, not Buy One Get One Free, and not killing a creature in response to it being targeted by an aura. We're talking about a whopping TWO power for ONE mana! Back in the day this defined entire tournament scenes, but were all of them that good? Well stay tuned and find out, because we're gonna hit them all. While we're at it, we've got email spam replies (yes really), news about the third Duels of the Planeswalkers expansion, a couple of rules questions, and a discussion of Fran Drescher as a harpy. I love doing this show sometimes. Hope you all enjoy!Intro Music - Diamond by SwiftBreak Music - Double Dragon (Opening Theme) by Kazunaka YamaneForum thread for this episode: http://cardshark.freeforums.org/episode-153-two-for-one-special-t605.htmlCheck out our archive at http://themanapool.libsyn.comEmail us at [email protected]Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/themanapoolVisit Cardshark! http://www.cardshark.comRead Chewie's 60 Card Challenge blog posts at http://themanapool.libsyn.com/category/60%20Card%20ChallengeCardshark Member Promotions: http://www.cardshark.com/Promotions/Member-Promotions.aspxSubscribe to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themanapool

This episode is a little random. We begin with a brief discussion of why not to buy cheap ice cream sandwiches. I then offer up Mike's phone number in case anyone wants to call him. Then we point out how we're not going to take money from our listeners, but gifts are appreciated when appropriate.Of course, we have a main topic. It's Mortal Instinct Fighter Calibur Vs 2 - 3D Alpha Forever! Once again we use the Random Card button in Gatherer to draft up 16 fighters to go head to head (or claw, or tentacle, or stump, or whatever) for your enjoyment! During the tournament you'll hear about vicious assistant birds, over-eager anti-assistant knights, and one contestant possibly passing a pearl to not be a dragon. I didn't say it would make sense, I just said you'd hear it. Who will join Troll Ascetic in our winner's circle?And after the dust has settled, we have to bring back one of our favorite segments - Out of the Deck Box! This time around we're taking a look at Brian's Archenemy Deck and the Scheme Deck that goes with it. It's appropriately evil, and we hope you enjoy it!Intro by Tosus, featuring Diamond by Swift - http://www.swift-band.comBreak music - Release the Wolves by Swift, at Mike's requestForum thread for this episode: http://cardshark.freeforums.org/episode-152-mortalinstinctfightercaliburvs2-3dalphaforever-t604.htmlCheck out our archive at http://themanapool.libsyn.comEmail us at [email protected]Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/themanapoolVisit Cardshark! http://www.cardshark.comRead Chewie's 60 Card Challenge blog posts at http://themanapool.libsyn.com/category/60%20Card%20ChallengeCardshark Member Promotions: http://www.cardshark.com/Promotions/Member-Promotions.aspxSubscribe to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themanapool

Hello again, and welcome to the show notes! This is Mike, filling in on this for Chewie while he puts the finishing touches on the previous episode (the secret ingredient is love).When Wizards decided to go back to Mirrodin for another block, of course they had to have in mind what had come before. Today we all take the time to think and talk about cards from the original Mirrodin block that would be really awesome (or possibly miserable) to have around in this modern age, and also discuss the most probable reasons why things just can't be that way.As always, we include in our ramblings some responses to listener emails, comments on notable Magical news, and the ever popular rant on a touchy subject. Also - and I don't even remember what started it - Dirk, in his alternate role as the Greatest Ever, leaves us with one of the most truly amazing final thoughts we've ever had the pleasure of pondering.Thank you all for reading, and go listen to some podcasts!Intro Music - Diamond by Swift - http://www.swift-band.comForum thread for this episode: http://cardshark.freeforums.org/episode-151-why-the-good-old-days-won-t-work-now-t603.htmlCheck out our archive at http://themanapool.libsyn.comEmail us at [email protected]Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/themanapoolVisit Cardshark! http://www.cardshark.comRead Chewie's 60 Card Challenge blog posts at http://themanapool.libsyn.com/category/60%20Card%20ChallengeCardshark Member Promotions: http://www.cardshark.com/Promotions/Member-Promotions.aspxSubscribe to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themanapool

Here it is, the long-awaited Episode 150! What are we doing special to celebrate this landmark occasion?...not much, really. Eric of the Many Names made up a Mad Lib for us, which you'll hear in the intro. He's a sweetie like that. We talk about the new Premium Deck Series a bit, hit the announcement for the new Duel Decks (Knights vs. Dragons) and talk about the Faction Packs that will be in Mirrodin Besieged.Then, as we always do when the time comes, we look back with fondness at the stuff that is leaving Standard forever. Well, maybe not forever. But at least until it gets reprinted in some other set in the future. But we'll bid adieu to tournament staples, crazy Johnny cards, and the random multiplayer-only stuff that would never see the inside of a FNM. It'll be great!

We finish it up with more of our signature nonsense, which turns somber for a minute before heading back into full-on ballyhoo. So listen up and enjoy, my dorks!...Oh yeah, you'll notice Brian isn't with us on this landmark episode. Well that's because he and his wife were at the hospital having Samantha, their daughter! Congratulations to you both, B!Forum thread for this episode: http://cardshark.freeforums.org/episode-150-standard-rotation-exit-alara-enter-samantha-t602.htmlCheck out our archive at http://themanapool.libsyn.comEmail us at [email protected]Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/themanapoolVisit Cardshark! http://www.cardshark.comRead Chewie's 60 Card Challenge blog posts at http://themanapool.libsyn.com/category/60%20Card%20ChallengeCardshark Member Promotions: http://www.cardshark.com/Promotions/Member-Promotions.aspxSubscribe to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themanapool

On this fun-filled episode of The Mana Pool, we join three of our four heroes in a flashback to the Scars of Mirrodin Prerelease, where two of the three did very well, and the third of three did not so well. And one of the three heroes opened two Mythics, but to find out which hero opened which Mythics, you'll have to listen!Also included in this action-packed episode is a look at the Scars Intro Packs (teaser - which may be featured in an upcoming episode!) which are actually good for a change! And for the kids, there is another Magic Mad Lib for wacky fun! Don't wait, download now!Intro Music - Diamond by Swift - http://www.swift-band.comForum thread for this episode: http://cardshark.freeforums.org/episode-149-how-we-got-our-scars-t597.htmlCheck out our archive at http://themanapool.libsyn.comEmail us at [email protected]Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/themanapoolVisit Cardshark! http://www.cardshark.comRead Chewie's 60 Card Challenge blog posts at http://themanapool.libsyn.com/category/60%20Card%20ChallengeCardshark Member Promotions: http://www.cardshark.com/Promotions/Member-Promotions.aspxSubscribe to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themanapool

This episode marks the somewhat-awaited return of Brian's Magic Mad Libs! We also take a look at the changes to the Banned & Restricted List as well as some of the changes in the Comprehensive Rules. Don't worry, Mike actually had some notes this time instead of just randomly poking through the list.And it's time for us to take a look at the full card list for Scars of Mirrodin and poke through it. We'll dig around, and any card that catches our collective eye is going to get discussed, starting with the new rare dual lands and ending with us all sort of meandering around the visual spoiler aimlessly. We're sure to hit all the high notes during the trip though! Let us know how you feel about any of the cards in the set!Intro Music - Diamond by Swift - http://www.swift-band.comBreak Music - Bruces' Philosophers Song by Monty Python - http://pythonline.comForum thread for this episode: http://cardshark.freeforums.org/episode-148-showing-off-our-scars-t594.htmlCheck out our archive at http://themanapool.libsyn.comEmail us at [email protected]Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/themanapoolVisit Cardshark! http://www.cardshark.comRead Chewie's 60 Card Challenge blog posts at http://themanapool.libsyn.com/category/60%20Card%20ChallengeCardshark Member Promotions: http://www.cardshark.com/Promotions/Member-Promotions.aspxSubscribe to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themanapool

Sorry to break the streak, but due to extreme overwork there is not a guest host this week. Unless you count Zombie Chewie, who is filling in for Chewie this week. It's hard to tell the difference but trust me, he's there. Is two episodes in a row even considered a streak? We'll start over if work ever calms down for me. But instead, enjoy our admittedly late takes on some of the new cards from Scars. They weren't new yet when we did this episode, but now they're new. Yay new cards!Intro Music - Diamond by Swift - http://www.swift-band.comBreak Music - The Beast Appears by Yuzo Koshiro, from the SNES game ActRaiserForum thread for this episode: http://cardshark.freeforums.org/episode-147-scars-of-mirrodin-previews-with-zombie-chewie-t593.htmlCheck out our archive at http://themanapool.libsyn.comEmail us at [email protected]Follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/themanapoolVisit Cardshark! http://www.cardshark.comRead Chewie's 60 Card Challenge blog posts at http://themanapool.libsyn.com/category/ ... 0ChallengeCardshark Member Promotions: http://www.cardshark.com/Promotions/Mem ... tions.aspxSubscribe to our RSS feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/themanapool