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Planeswalkers Anonymous is a Magic: The Gathering themed podcast inspired by the similarity between hobby and addiction. Your hosts know we're hooked on that cardboard. If you or a loved one share our obsession, Planeswalkers Anonymous is here for you. We won't rehabilitate you; but, we will have a lot of fun bringing our listeners news about the game, the community, and events as well as discussing the latest in established decks and new rogues. We hope you'll join us by listening in and sending your own thoughts to PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com.
In this episode we explore some news about the show as well as news about Magic. It's all news all the time! The show news boils down to the podcast retiring for the time being. You can listen to get all the details and also hear the news about MTG's new premier play system! Let us know what you think of either topic by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com.
Links: https://magic.gg/news/return-of-the-pro-tour-your-path-to-playing-magic-at-the-highest-level https://magic.gg/news/return-of-the-pro-tour-faq
Supported this week by The Everwise Psychic Hotline! https://scryfall.com/card/iko/203/rielle-the-everwise
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And, as always, Special Thanks to Joseph McDade for music used in this episode. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or support him at www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
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It's our first week on our new biweekly format and we're still getting the hang of things. Luckily, we didn't have to find something to talk about. WotC waltzed in and vomited a big news article onto our new biweekly rug. So, now we have to clean it up or, at least, discuss and complain about it. ....that rug really tied the room together. Let us know what your thoughts were by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@Gmail.com
References: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-economy-2022-03-17 https://youtu.be/x8ZM0HIlJUg https://mtgazone.com/wotc-addresses-arena-economy/
Supported this week by Memory Jar! https://scryfall.com/card/vma/276/memory-jar
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So, I guess Donovan didn't have time, while he was in Louisiana, to sample the local cuisine; but, he did go and play a Modern 5K in Shreveport. This week, on Planeswalkers, we've got big news about the podcast and a tournament report from Donovan. Listen in to find out more and let us know your thoughts by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com.
Decklist: https://deck.tk/9R3h73B6
Supported this week by Bogbrew!
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Well, we've been offline for a couple weeks. I never wanted that to happen. Worse, we missed the release of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty! We were very excited to share this with all of you. Listen, this week, for some info about what happened the last couple weeks and to hear us catch up some with Kamigawa. Let us know your first impressions of the new set by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
References: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/kamigawa-neon-dynasty-mechanics-2022-01-27
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This week is a shorter episode; but, it's packed full of interesting(?) details about how to shuffle, why to shuffle, and what the rules about shuffling are. Let us know how you shuffle your deck by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
supported this week by Fennrick and Swinnler, Attorneys at Law! (Overcharged Amalgam)
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It's been a while since we've complained about bannings and WotC must have known I was getting restless. I'm a Magic player, afterall. I need something to complain about or the world just doesn't feel right. So, the last couple weeks there have been some bannings and we're starting to see significant changes for Alchemy. Listen to catch up on the news and find out what we think. Let us know your thoughts by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com.
References: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/january-25-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/january-20-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/alchemy-rebalancing-january-27-2022 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/unfinity-release-date-change-2022-01-20
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This week is a new OtSoG episode. I'm excited because it feels like it's been forever since we've had one of these. This time we're reviewing Creating A Fearless Magical Inventory by Sam Stoddard. This first appeared on Star City back in 2007. Check out the link below, read the article, and let us know your thoughts at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com.
Original Article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/feature-article-creating-a-fearless-magical-inventory/
Supported this week by: Stensia Hostel {Hostile Hostel)
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There is definitely some big news for Pauper this week! Gavin Verhey is putting together a super group to advocate for the format. We'll fill you in on that in this episode, as well as simply addressing Pauper in general. What is Pauper? Let us know what you play in Pauper by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com.
Links: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-pauper-format-panel-2022-01-10 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AZyncays2w&t=1449s
Supported this week by: The Corpse Cobbler
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Welcome back! We had a break during the holidays; but, now it's time to come back and finish the story of the recent Innistrad block. Last time we covered Midnight Hunt. This week we're breaking down Crimson Vow. Join us and let us know your favorite part by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@Gmail.com.
Links: magic.wizards.com/en/story
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Surprise! It's our off week and we don't have a full episode; but, we find it's best for our analytics to upload something each week. Gotta keep the algorithms happy. So, here's a little something to get you through this week and we'll be back next week with a full episode. Well, we wouldn't want this description to get longer than the actual content! See you next year!
This week is the week of Christmas. So, we hope everyone is having a wonderful winter consumerism celebration. Our episode is not about that at all. This week, we talk about the story behind Midnight Hunt. We had said we would do Midnight Hunt and Crimson Vow together; but, we ended up splitting it into two episodes. Look for Crimson Vow in our next full episode. Let us know what you thought of Midnight Hunt by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
Links: https://magic.wizards.com/en/story
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It's time to dive into Innistrad: Crimson Vow. If you want to know what the experience or strategy is for drafting this set, this is the episode to listen to. Donovan has even done it a few times himself! Join us for a look at Crimson Vow limited and let us know your favorite colors to play by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com.
Links: https://www.17lands.com/ https://soundcloud.com/planeswalkersanonymous/information-cascades
Supported this week by Voldaren Epicure!
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This week There was major news for Magic! While we're sure most of our audience is excited about the new Alchemy format, Duncan just had to cry about it. Mostly it's just because he's an old miserable bastard; but, join the fun if you want to hear a few legitimate concerns as well. Let us know your own thoughts about Alchemy by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com.
News: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-alchemy-2021-12-02
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This week Donovan is breaking down the Standard Metagame for us. Unfortunately, due to technical issues, my sound quality suffered this episode. Sorry about that. Let us know what you think of Crimson Vow Standard by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
Check out the clock: https://imgur.com/a/NlmIxMa
Learn more about the metagame clock: https://soundcloud.com/planeswalkersanonymous/ep55 https://gate.sc/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fweb.archive.org%2Fweb%2F20010418024713%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fwww.thedojo.com%2Fb001%2Fbo.000321lwo.shtml&token=3e2ea0-1-1638418185196
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This week it's all news! Well, really, it's all Secret Lairs. We spend pretty much the entire episode talking about the new Secret Lairs that are out this week and next week. There is some great stuff here though! Take a look by checking out the links below. Also, the word I was looking for was "isometric." Find out more in this weeks exciting installment of Planeswalkers Anonymous! Let us know what you think by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@Gmail.com
Links: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/oracle-changes-2021-11-10 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/making-mschf-secret-lair-2021-11-22 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/your-superdrop-super-invite-secret-lairs-second-secretversary-party-2021-11-18 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/heads-i-win-tails-you-lose-commander-decklist-2021-11-18
Supported this week by Fennrick Swinnler's Adventuring Gear! "Now with Maps!"
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Last week we hyped and complained about cards we had never played with or even held in our hands. This week we find out how our opinions compare to the reality of playing with Crimson Vow cards. We've done prerelease events! SO MUCH HYPE! Let us know how your prerelease went by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
Supported this week by Old Rustein!
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This year WotC is pushing sets out really fast! We can hardly believe it's already time for a new one. In fact, last week I totally forgot that we needed to be doing a mechanics episode for the new set. So, this week you get a mash up episode. We talk a little about the new mechanics for this set and then we start looking the cards over and talking about all the ones that interest us. With this big a topic, not to mention cramming in another topic also, it's a long episode. So. buckle up and come along for the ride. If we skipped a card you liked, let us know at PlaneswalkersPod@Gmail.com.
Links: Crimson Vow Mechanics: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/innistrad-crimson-vow-mechanics-2021-10-28 Crimson Vow Cards: https://scryfall.com/sets/vow?as=gridℴ=set
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"'The time has come', the Walrus said, 'to talk of many things...'" and the time has come, once again, for Planeswalkers Anonymous to continue our series of On the Shoulders of Giants! This week we're highlighting a different kind of article. Our OtSoG series has generally featured strategy articles that teach you how to play. This week our subject doesn't teach you how to play but did change tournaments forever. Find out more by listening! If you have any questions or comments let us know at PlaneswalkersPod@Gmail.com.
Links: Prerelease Primer by Brian David-Marshall: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/prerelease-primer-2003-01-24-0 Decklist by Justin: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/combat-buddies/
Supported this week by: Chilling Chronicles on VHS (Mysterious Tome//Chilling Chronicle)
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This week is Halloween! So, we didn't acknowledge that at all. Not even once. I hope you all have a fantastic Halloween, though! Instead of Halloween, we spent this episode talking about Secret Lairs and why people play Magic. What kind of experience do you want to have when you play Magic? Let us know at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com.
Links: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/secret-lair-extra-life-2021-10-20 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/stranger-things-are-happening-secret-lair-2021-10-14 https://articles.starcitygames.com/select/the-anatomy-of-a-banned-card-in-commander/
Supported this week by: The Bat Whisperer (Bat Whisperer)
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As soon as the decks for Worlds were posted Magic players started building them and testing them for themselves. Now that we know which decks have come out on top, and with a recent Standard rotation, the Metagame has started to settle down again. Don't worry. Crimson Vow is just around the corner to shake things up again; but, until then, we've got the metagame breakdown for you on Planeswalkers Anonymous. Check out the links to get some visual aids and listen for the detailed breakdown. If we left out your pet deck, write to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com.
Metagame Clock: https://imgur.com/a/l99HJR9 Leon Workman Article: https://web.archive.org/web/20010418024713/http://www.thedojo.com/b001/bo.000321lwo.shtml Metagame from Goldfish: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/metagame/standard/full#paper
Supported this week by: The Elesh Norn Campaign (Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite)
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This episode is posting in the week following the 2021 World Championship. The entire MTG community has been hyped and invested for what is currently the pinnacle of competitive magic. If you need to get caught up on what happened or you just want to know what Donovan thinks of the decklists, listen in. Let us know what you thought of Worlds by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
Links: https://magic.gg/events/magic-world-championship-xxvii https://magic.gg/decklists/magic-world-championship-xxvii-standard-decklists
Supported this week by: The Corpse Cobbler (Corpse Cobble)
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With Innistrad: Midnight Hunt in everyone's hands and on Arena, everyone is grinding out those drafts, either to get their collection fleshed out for constructed or just because they love limited Magic. If you're wondering what the limited environment is like in Midnight Hunt or looking to prepare yourself to get more wins, join us this week for our discussion about playing Midnight Hunt limited. If you have any tips for us, email the show at PlaneswalkersPod@Gmail.com.
Links: https://www.17lands.com/
Supported this week by: Vorpal Sword
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This week we've got an extra long episode. We decided to cover everything in 2022 with one episode. Yeah, we see how that might take a long time. Hindsight is 20/20. With last months Magic Showcase 2021, we got the skinny about the products coming in 2022 and we share our thoughts with you. What did you think? Let us know at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
Links: https://youtu.be/DPrq5jk5J04 https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/2022-magic-release-schedule
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In the dark of night and the depths of your local games stores, it's time for Innistrad, once again! Bolt your doors and lock your windows! Werewolves, vampires and demons abound in this gothic horror Magic set. We've spent the past couple weeks talking about the new mechanics and reviewing the set. This week, we've finally had a chance to play with the cards. Duncan and Donovan share their first impressions and their experience at pre-release. How did your pre-release go? Share it with us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
And don't forget to join our Secret Lair Giveaways! This week is your last chance to review the podcast on Apple Podcasts and be entered to win a Secret Lair: Full Text Lands (Foil Edition). Or join our Patreon for a chance to win. Patreon.com/Planeswalkers
Supported this week by: Collection Control- mtgCollectionControl@gmail.com and The Stensia Hostel (Hostile Hostel)
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Innistrad: Midnight Hunt has been fully revealed and you know what that means? That's right! It's time for the most anticipated event of any new Magic set! This is the Planeswalkers Anonymous set review show! It's an extra long episode, in which, your hosts take a look at the individual cards in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. We don't quite cover every card, but sometimes we get pretty close. We share our thoughts on whatever aspect of whichever cards draw our attention. If that sounds good to you, strap in for a double length episode. Let us know if we missed a card you liked by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
Card Galleries: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/innistrad-midnight-hunt https://scryfall.com/sets/mid?as=gridℴ=set
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It's coming! It's coming fast. Is it hunting us? What is it?! It's Innistrad! Innistrad: Midnight Hunt will be upon us soon. With a card review show coming up next week and then the prerelease, it's time to talk about the mechanics in Midnight Hunt. If you have any other questions about the rules, email us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com.
Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/innistrad-midnight-hunt-mechanics-2021-09-02 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/innistrad-midnight-hunt
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This week it's almost as if we have two major topics. We've got a breakdown of the story associated with the current standard set, D&D: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms; and we've got an extended giveaway section. Every month we give away some cards; but, this week, we've got the monthly giveaway, a deck-box giveaway and we're announcing upcoming giveaways for the next two months. If you want to find out how to win a Secret Lair: Foil Edition, listen to this weeks Planeswalkers Anonymous! Let us know if you're excited about the prizes by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com.
You can check out the Dungeon Modules discussed in this episode for yourself at: https://magic.wizards.com/en/story
Supported this week by: Froghemoth
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It's that time again! As the summer fades, as children go back to school, as you enjoy the last days of swimming weather, a new format is coalescing. D&D has been around a few weeks now and we feel like we have an understanding of the new metagame. At least, Donovan understands it and he can explain it to the rest of us. Here at Planeswalkers Anonymous, we illustrate the metagame with a MetaGame Clock. If you disagree with our numbers, or even if you agree, let us know at PlaneswalkersPod@Gmail.com.
Check out our MetaGame Clock image on Imgur: https://imgur.com/a/KhQuq2H
The MetaGame Clock was first proposed by Leon Workman in 2000 on The Dojo and if you want more information about it check out our On the Shoulders of Giants! episode, Clocking the Metagame, Episode 55: https://soundcloud.com/planeswalkersanonymous/ep55
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An extra "Thank You" to Mike Mason. The Planeswalkers Anonymous MetaGame Clock design is based on the clock created by Mike Mason for Star City Games.
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It seems like this show keeps lagging a week behind the news. The Hunter Burton Memorial Open event was this past weekend and we've got the inside scoop that only five-hundred and forty-nine other people could possibly have. Donovan was playing Modern to prevent Suicide and in this episode he gives us the details on the Hunter Burton event and the Modern meta. If you have a charity event you want to shout out, write to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
Reference Links: https://hunterburtonmemorialopen.com/
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Duncan has utterly failed to play any Magic this week; but it's time for our Limited show anyway! So, Donovan is carrying a lot of weight this episode but the guys have some differing opinions. Listen in and let us know who was right by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
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This week Duncan loses his d*mn mind! We've got a new episode and the news is bad. What other kind is there anymore. Join us to find out more about Jump Start: Historic Horizons and why Duncan is now clinically depressed. Let us know your thoughts at PlaneswalkersPod@Gmail.com
Reference Links: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/what-mtg-arenas-jumpstart-historic-horizons-2021-07-26 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/jumpstart-historic-horizons
Supported this week by: Vorpal Swords
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Well, Duncan has still only played three matches with the new cards; but, that counts! In fact, it's better that way. You know, some people like cold pizza? Pretend that was a pertinent and convincing comment. Also, listen to our first impressions of Adventures in the Forgotten Realms in this episode! Let us know how your prerelease went by emailing PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
Supported this week by: Zalto, Fire Giant Duke
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This week on Planeswalkers Anonymous Duncan and Donovan take a look at the new D&D set one card at a time. We don't mention every single card but we talk about enough of them to create this mega episode. It's over three hours of Magic cards. We talked about splitting these review shows up and releasing it as several average length episodes, in the future. Let us know what you think at PlaneswalkersPod@Gmail.com
Links: https://scryfall.com/sets/afr?order=set&as=grid https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/adventures-in-the-forgotten-realms
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What the heck!? The D&D set is already out on Arena! We had better rush out our "review" and first impressions episodes. This week we're laying the groundwork. If you're wondering how the new mechanics in Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms work or, if you've been living under a rock, you don't know what they are, you need this episode before we dive into card by card reviews next week. Listen in to find out what all the mechanics are in the set and how they work. Then, tune in next week for our opinions on the cards! Let us know what you're excited about by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@Gmail.com
Reference: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/adventures-forgotten-realms-release-notes-2021-07-09 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/adventures-forgotten-realms-prerelease-primer-2021-07-12
Supported this week by: Volo's Guide to Monsters
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What's up everybody? Welcome back to the Planeswalkers Anonymous episode description! This week we're bringing you another "On the Shoulders of Giants" episode. That's our series that tries to highlight the best articles and advice from pros and content creators in the magic community from it's lengthy history. This week we're actually reviewing another podcast! It's one of my favorites, Limited Resources. We talking about episode 184- Card Evaluation with Brian Wong.
Limited Resources Link: http://lrcast.com/limited-resources-184-card-evaluation-with-brian-wong/ You can also find Limited Resources on Apple Podcasts and anywhere else you get your podcasts!
Supported this week by: Garth One-Eye
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Well, we all wondered if Modern Horizons II was going to have the same kind of impact on Modern the first Modern Horizons did. This week, Donovan tries to answer that question. It's not quite a full breakdown of the Modern metagame; but, we talk about the new decks springing up with Modern Horizons II cards and how the existing decks are adapting and incorporating cards. If we didn't mention your favorite Modern deck, write to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com !
Decklist References: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/metagame/modern#paper
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Wow, this week there's some more controversy in the community. It's all stemming from the recent and upcoming changes to competitive Magic. So, we're doing a news show this week! We'll get our thoughts on the current crisis in there; but, we're making you wait till the end of the episode. lol. Sorry, not sorry. First we get caught up on other news, including updates to Magic's comp-rules, a new Secret Lair Super Drop, and the return of Mystery Boosters! If we missed the news item you were most interested in, let us know at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
News References: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/comprehensive-rules-changes-2021-06-18 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/enjoy-secret-lairs-all-natural-totally-refreshing-superdrop-2021-06-17 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/magics-voyages-universes-beyond-2021-02-25 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/secret-lair-universes-beyond-update-2021-06-07 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/get-ready-historic-anthology-5-2021-05-17 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/mystery-booster-convention-edition-returns-store-events-2021-06-21 https://www.magic.gg/news/2020-21-postseason-event-updates
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This week the titular Anonymous Planeswalkers have returned to discuss the story/lore behind the most recent Standard set, Strixhaven. If you've read this one let us know by wring to PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com The show got some emails this week and after story time we have a short mail bag. If you're still listening all the way to end, try to guess what we were referencing in the outtakes and Tweet at me, Duncan, @EngineWithin on Twitter.
Reference Links: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/june-9-2021-banned-and-restricted-announcement https://magic.wizards.com/en/story https://dnd.wizards.com/articles/unearthed-arcana/strixhaven https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gwa1xglGZoYCOwpvg4ifxRLsXI4gEcR72KrVtt_1GoU/edit?usp=sharing
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This week we've got an extra long episode! The Planeswalkers are diving into Modern Horizons II by opening up the card image gallery and discussing the entire set. We don't hit every single card but, with 313 cards in the set, there are enough cards we do have thoughts about to keep us going for over two and a half hours! Let us know what we missed by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
References: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/modern-horizons-2 https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/modern-horizons-2?v=7C1QY56JaxruHnByH2D43s https://scryfall.com/sets/mh2?as=gridℴ=set
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On the Shoulders of Giants!!!! This week we're bringing back our series in which we revisit the best of the content that the net has to offer about Magic: The Gathering. This game has been around a long time now and people have been pouring out wisdom about it for over 20 years! Since we know you can't keep up with it all, and some of these articles are getting a bit long in the tooth, we bring back the most influential, useful, or entertaining articles and discuss why they belong on our list of the best the community has to offer. Join us, this week, for an episode about Stuck in the Middle with Bruce by John F. Rizzo, writing for Star City Games. You can suggest articles and other content too. Email us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
Stuck in the Middle With Bruce: https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/stuck-in-the-middle-with-bruce/
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This week the Planeswalkers are discussing the Strixhaven Metagame and filling out an up-to-date clock to help visualize and better understand the metagame. Also, we have an unexpected guest drop in during the show. If you want to drop in to Boardwalk and play some magic, events are starting this week and you can attend at: 18110 Midway Rd #103, Dallas, TX 75287. Don't forget to email the show and tell us how you did! PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-announcements-may-19-2021 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/may-19-2021-banned-and-restricted-announcement
Metagame Clock Image: https://imgur.com/gallery/sUP1GlO The Metagame Clock was originally created by Leon Workman and the Metagame Clocks created by Planeswalkers Anonymous are based on the design by Mike Mason
Supported this week by: Strixhaven Campus Radio (Hunt for Specimens)
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This week, the Planeswalkers encountered a cryptic message from beyond. Our brother texted us to ask a question. Something like: It looks like all the Magic pros are freaking out! So, what's going on? That question sparked something of an interesting conversation and we decided it might be something for the podcast. If you haven't heard what's happening in the upper echelons of MTG we'll bring you the news and if you have, well, we can tell you our opinions. Let us know what you think by writing to PlaneswalkersPod@Gmail.com
Episode Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-announcements-may-12-2021 https://www.magic.gg/news/esports-transitions-and-getting-back-to-gathering https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1021586565 https://twitter.com/HueyJensen/status/1392863520358690819
Check out the latest decks from the MPL and Rivals: https://mtgazone.com/may-strixhaven-league-mpl-standard/ https://mtgazone.com/may-strixhaven-league-mpl-historic/ https://mtgazone.com/may-strixhaven-league-rivals-standard/ https://mtgazone.com/may-strixhaven-league-rivals-historic/
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This week the Planeswalkers are back from battling it out with thousands of others for that grand prize in the Sealed Arena Open! Spoilers! We didn't get there. (sad face) But! We had fun. We learned a lot; and we're back to tell you all about it and share our thoughts on the current limited environment. It's clear that we still have a lot of Lessons to Learn though. So, if you want to share some advice with us, write to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
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Planeswalkers has rejoined the podcasting multiverse but last week we hit the ground running with Strixhaven. This week we're backing up to talk about some of the current events and the sets we missed during our hiatus. I'm sure we've missed things. If you know of something we should cover, write to us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com !
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-announcements-april-28-2021 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-great-strixhaven-college-clash-2021-04-26 https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/drlairssecretoriumsuperdrop https://twitter.com/MTG_Arena/status/1384276569884033024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1384276569884033024%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmagic.wizards.com%2Fen%2Farticles%2Farchive%2Fmagic-digital%2Fmtg-arena-announcements-april-21-2021 https://www.playmagiclegends.com/en/about/?pwe_seg=20603&utm_term=ua&utm_medium=search&utm_source=743_1040&utm_content=xx_mtg_beta_arc_googlesearch_text_about_openbeta_rsa-2_xx&utm_campaign=mtg_paid_perf_arc_googlesearch_na_b_25-34_keyword_xx_xx_branded-core_desktop_exact&aff_sub=12317059124&aff_sub2=116355007621&aff_sub3=507349147640&aff_sub4=kwd-302442596088&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvr6EBhDOARIsAPpqUPEyGxqbvdeXplhtzMIPLZLBB0SNEurtPvaUovFblWsKcRSOkAkB7oYaAlqmEALw_wcB
Strixhaven Quiz: https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/strixhaven
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It's the triumphant return of Planeswalkers Anonymous! Duncan and Donovan are back with a new set, a new episode, and a new format for the podcast. This week, the guys are discussing the brand new set Strixhaven: School of Mages. Tune in to hear first impressions of the set, a little update on the future of the podcast, and how to be eligible to win free magic cards! Email us at PlaneswalkersPod@gmail.com
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This week it's our second installment of prerecorded episodes. The news and events are out of sync and a little late to the party; but, I didn't add a disclaimer to the beginning of this episode. So, if you weren't here last week and you've come to the show notes to find out what's going on, we had a few episodes get recorded that didn't get posted on schedule. So, here's a great episode about the Metagame Clock we recorded some time ago. If you're here to find the usual bevy of links and the sweet clock images I made for this episode, simply scroll down. If you have any images you would like to share, email us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Event Decks: https://mtgmelee.com/Tournament/View/3597 https://mtgmelee.com/Tournament/View/3598 https://mtgazone.com/red-bull-untapped-online-qualifier-germany-decklists-and-metagame/ https://mtgazone.com/red-bull-untapped-international-qualifier-japan-standard-decklists-and-metagame/
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/september-28-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2020-09-28 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/september-magic-tournament-rules-release-notes-2020-09-28 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/walking-dead-shambles-secret-lair-2020-09-28
Original Article by Leon Workman (Host by The Web Archive) https://web.archive.org/web/20010418024713/http://www.thedojo.com/b001/bo.000321lwo.shtml
Images: Metagame Clock from 2005 by Mike Mason: http://static.starcitygames.com/www/images/article/10212005mason2.jpg Metagame Clock discussed in this episode: https://imgur.com/a/okGpxUW Updated Metagame Clock for October 2020: https://imgur.com/a/UW7gL3J Metagame Clocks created for Planeswalkers Anonymous are based on the design of Mike Mason's clock.
Judge Call: Possessive Archfiend (Archfiend's Vessel)
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Hey everyone! We're back! Planeswalkers Anonymous has had some schedule issues recently; but, for those of you wondering, we aren't going anywhere. This episode was recorded several weeks ago and the news and events are now somewhat out of date. However, as this is the second part of the last episode posted, we felt it was important to get this out to you. Expect one more timeshifted episode next and then we will be back to our regular schedule with new content. Thanks for listening! Send us an email at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
News Sources: https://www.destructoid.com/stories/after-a-crashy-launch-the-zendikar-set-hit-magic-arena-604046.phtml https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-september-2020-09-15
Full Set: scryfall.com/sets/znr?order=set&as=grid
Judge Call: Corrections on Modal Double Faced Cards
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Wow! Is it really time for Zendikar Rising already!? Yes Duncan, in fact you're a little bit late... Oh, well I guess we had better start digging into the cards of Zendikar Rising! In this episode we spend some time on the themes of the set and talk a bit about the signpost uncommons that help you build limited decks. This recording turned out quite long so expect us to be back next week with all the individual cards we wanted to talk about. On top of all that, we actually had news and events this episode. Hooray! Let us know what you're excited to build with these new cards at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Event Decklists: https://mtgazone.com/scg-tour-online-season-two-championship-qualifier-5-decklists-and-metagame/ https://mtgazone.com/2020-mythic-invitational-top-8-decklists-and-coverage/ https://mtgmelee.com/Tournament/View/3232
News Sources: https://twitter.com/MagicEsports/status/1305222614105747457?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1305222614105747457%7Ctwgr%5Eshare_3&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmtgazone.com%2Fmythic-invitational-top-8-broadcast-cancelled%2F https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/production-updates-2020-09-09 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-preview/zendikar-rising-commander-decklists-2020-09-09
Zendikar Release Notes: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/zendikar-rising-release-notes-2020-09-10
Full Set: https://scryfall.com/sets/znr?order=set&as=grid
Judge Call: Modal Double Faced Cards
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This week we're introducing the mechanics that you'll see in Zendikar Rising!
Event Decklists: https://mtgazone.com/scg-tour-online-season-two-championship-qualifier-5-decklists-and-metagame/
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/zendikar-debut-and-announcement-day-recap-2020-09-01 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/collecting-zendikar-rising-2020-09-01
Zendikar Rising Mechanics: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/zendikar-rising-mechanics-2020-09-01
Judge Call: Double Jace
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This week your episode is a little behind schedule. This was recorded for last week. I apologize for the hiccup in our schedule. The news may be a bit behind but our main topic is something of a retrospective on this year in Magic; so, it should still be relevant. We're discussing Mark Rosewater's article for this year, The State Of Design 2020.
Event Decklists: https://mtgazone.com/red-bull-untapped-international-qualifier-6-standard-decklists-and-metagame/ https://mtgmelee.com/Tournament/View/3118
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/august-24-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/sneak-peek-commander-legends-2020-08-22 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/commander-collection-green-packaging-and-contents-2020-08-22 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-online/introducing-supreme-draft-2020-08-24
State of Design 2020: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/state-design-2020-08-17
Donovan's B/G Deck: https://deckstats.net/decks/76255/1735662-golgari-henge
Judge Call: Replicating Relic's Ruin
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This week we're returning to the well of our On the Shoulders of Giants series. We dropped the bucket in the well as usual and, take it from me, that well is not dry by any means; but, we came up with something unexpected. This week we're doing two articles and discussing a common thread between them. Find out more in the episode. If you have anything to add please write to us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Event Decklists: https://mtgazone.com/red-bull-untapped-international-qualifier-5-standard-decklists-and-metagame/ http://articles.nerdragegaming.com/legacy-nrg-series-mtgo-open-august-16-2020/
News Sources: https://secretlair.wizards.com/us https://twitter.com/MTGSecretLair/status/1295389637016350720
Casting Blue Spells: https://magic.tcgplayer.com/db/article.asp?ID=9237 Thoughtseize You: https://articles.starcitygames.com/premium/thoughtseize-you/
Judge Call: Rolling Imperial Recruiters
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With Arena updates happening every month WotC keeps us up do date with State of the Game articles. Here on Planeswalkers Anonymous we consume and regurgitate that information for you like a mother bird feeding her listeners. (Yum) Join us for the weeks events and all the information in the August State of Arena! Tell us what we missed by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Event Decklists: https://mtgazone.com/red-bull-untapped-international-qualifier-4-decklists-and-metagame/ https://mtgazone.com/scg-tour-online-season-two-championship-qualifier-2-decklists-and-metagame/
News Sources: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/i4twc4/zendikar_rising_leak_crawling_barrens/ https://www.reddit.com/r/MagicArena/comments/i599zp/amonkhet_remastered_full_card_list/ https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/introducing-double-masters-vip-edition-2020-07-17
August State of the Game: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-august-2020-04
Judge Call: Teenage Mutant Man-Lands
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Welcome back to Planeswalkers Anonymous! (Unless this is your first episode; in which case, ignore that and start with the next sentence. On second thought, ignore all of this and just listen to the episode... This description really got away from me...) This was a big week. Last weekend the Players Tour wrapped up and the Arena Historic Open was happening, also Double Masters is coming out this weekend. That's without the big format changing bans from this week. Find out more in this episode and let us know what you were playing in the Arena Open or what you think of Double Masters at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Event Decklists: https://mtgazone.com/players-tour-finals-top-8-decklists-and-coverage/
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/august-8-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement
Double Masters Links: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-double-masters-2020-05-21 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/double-masters-release-notes-2020-07-31 https://scryfall.com/sets/2xm?order=spoiled&as=grid
Judge Call: Static Abilities Vs Triggered Abilities Smackdown
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With the second Arena open coming up we decided you might could use primer on the Historic metagame. Luckily for us, Donovan actually knows about the Historic metagame. Join us as Donovan tells us all about what we can expect when we play the Arena open event this weekend. Let us know how you do at the event by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Event Decklists: https://mtgazone.com/red-bull-untapped-online-qualifier-uk-decklists-and-metagame/ https://mtgazone.com/players-tour-finals-decklists/
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/set-boosters-2020-07-25
Metagame Decklists: Goblins: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/historic-mono-r-goblins-202645a9-84b5-45b1-adf5-270b50ba8c04#paper https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/historic-goblins-3896#paper Gruul Aggro: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/gruul-aggro-9590cf15-ec7b-4014-9d20-1114d43b8370#paper Temur Rec: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/historic-temur-reclamation#paper Mono Red: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/historic-mono-red-aggro#paper Bant Ramp: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/historic-bant-ramp#paper Kethis Combo: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/kethis-combo-d4edf25d-1da7-4cd3-8e40-847d8f7ee7dd#paper Mono Blue: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/historic-mono-blue-tempo#paper Elves: https://mtgdecks.net/Historic/historic-elves-decklist-by-mikuzzi-1010383 Tokens: https://mtgazone.com/deck/historic-naya-tinker-tokens-by-metallix87-mythic-153-july-2020-season/ "Abzan" Midrange: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/historic-abzan-midrange-a68d9004-6e15-4597-92ba-978023fc0cf7#paper Jund Sac: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/historic-sacrifice#paper
Judge Call: Paying for Muxus
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Rotation isn't until September but we know a lot of you are beginning to think about it now, if you haven't been already. If you want to know our thoughts on rotation and rotation-proofing your decks, join us for this rambling exploration of rotation frustration. If you want to suggest more words that rhyme with rotation email us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Event Decklists: https://mtgazone.com/scg-tour-online-championship-qualifier-4-decklists-and-metagame/ https://mtgazone.com/scg-tour-online-season-one-championship-decklists-and-metagame/ https://mtgazone.com/red-bull-untapped-international-qualifier-3-decklists-and-metagame/
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/commander-collection-green-rescheduled-december-4-2020-07-13 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-july-2020-07-15 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-companion-updates/companion-launch-2020-07-15
Decks to consider Rotation-Proofing: https://mtgazone.com/deck/temur-adventures-by-renato-spinelli-red-bull-untapped-international-qualifier-3/ https://mtgazone.com/deck/mono-white-aggro-by-hoshi-yuki-red-bull-untapped-international-qualifier-3/ https://deckstats.net/decks/76255/1696507-u-r-control
Judge Call: Deck/Decklist Oopsies
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This week we had a fantastic and important, very real, thing that we had planned to talk about for the episode topic; however, Donovan has been having too much fun brewing with the new core set. So instead, he insisted that we talk about his Arena lists for standard with new cards from Core Set 2021. If you want to try something new or take a rogue brew to your next event, this is the place to start. Let us know what you've got in your own rogue lab by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Event Decklists: https://mtgazone.com/scg-tour-online-championship-qualifier-3-decklists-and-metagame/ https://mtgazone.com/red-bull-untapped-international-qualifier-2-decklists-and-metagame/ https://mtgazone.com/mtg-arena-zone-historic-open-4-decklists-and-metagame-breakdown/
MTG Arena Zone Melee: https://mtgmelee.com/Tournament/View/2240
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/july-13-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2020-07-13 https://mtgazone.com/the-next-arena-open-format-is-historic-on-august-1st/ https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/store-play-suspension-temporarily-reinstated-us-latam
Donovan's Decklists: Gruul Aggro: https://deckstats.net/decks/76255/1696503-gruul-aggro Mono Green: https://deckstats.net/decks/76255/1658405-mono-green U/R Control: https://deckstats.net/decks/76255/1696507-u-r-control Gruul Ramp: https://deckstats.net/decks/76255/1695949-r-g-ramp/en G/W Counters: https://deckstats.net/decks/76255/1696510-g-w-counters B/W Sacrifice: https://deckstats.net/decks/76255/1696514-b-w-value-train -Aggro Version: https://deckstats.net/decks/76255/1696516-the-aggro-version
Judge Call: What can I Mindslaver?
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There wasn't much news this week and we thought we weren't going to have events at all; but, in the end, it turned out we had been overlooking the Star City Tour Online. So we'll break that down for you and take the slow news week as an opportunity to examine the new Planeswalker decks in more depth. Then, it's another entry in our series On the Shoulders of Giants. We're talking about Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Circle by Dan Paskins. In his words, "Why I'm not afraid of Circle of Protection: Red, Silver Knight, Worship, Pulse of the Fields or any other stupid white cards." Check it out for yourself or just listen to us break it down for you and then tell us your thoughts on the metagame by writing to PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/premium/whos-afraid-of-the-big-bad-circle/
Decklists: https://articles.starcitygames.com/news/diaz-temur-reclamation-wins-scg-tour-online-championship-qualifier-2/?_ga=2.105771200.2130997322.1594008000-1697417567.1591208660
News Sources: https://scgtouronline.starcitygames.com/ https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/core-set-2021-planeswalker-decks-2020-06-30
Judge Call: Prevention and Protection
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This week we got to start playing with Core Set 2021, we had some news and events, and then we spent some time talking about sideboarding. My favorite sideboard card is Negate. In fact, it's usually in the main deck. What's your favorite sideboard card? Let us know at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Decklists: https://aetherhub.com/Meta/TierOne/Standard/1200
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/statement-regarding-noah-bradley-2020-06-22 https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-53164395 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-june-2020-06-23 https://music.mxdwn.com/2020/06/23/news/now-theres-an-actual-magic-the-gathering-inspired-power-metal-band-planeswalker/
Music Video: https://youtu.be/p6TVHt96Cak
Judge Call: Approach of the Second Day's Undoing
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Wow! This week we talked a lot about specific cards. If you want to see the cards we're discussing you may have to jump around the visual spoiler some but we tried to explain all the details of the cards this time. On this episode were just taking a look at Core Set 2021 and talking about some of the cards we are excited about. What did we miss? Let us know by email at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
https://scryfall.com/sets/m21?as=gridℴ=set
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/core-set-2021-and-jumpstart-release-notes-2020-06-20
Decklists: https://mtgazone.com/players-tour-online-3-decklists-and-metagame-breakdown/ https://mtgazone.com/players-tour-online-4-decklists-and-metagame-breakdown/
News Sources: https://articles.starcitygames.com/news/wotc-lifts-suspension-of-austin-bursavich/ https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/jumpstart-cards-being-replaced-mtg-arena-2020-06-17 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/announcing-mtg-arena-macos-2020-06-22
Judge Call: Copy Catastrophe
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Clearly this week we needed to address the subject of racism in Magic. It has long been an issue in our community and, given the current climate and progress being made, it's time to talk about it. To help us understand the perspective of those who are most affected by this we invited a special guest, Daniel, to join us this week. (This Daniel is different from the Daniel we've had on previously.) Let us know how great he is and what topic we should invite Daniel back for by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Decklists: https://mtgazone.com/players-tour-online-1-decklists-and-metagame/ https://mtgazone.com/players-tour-online-2-decklists-and-metagame/
News Sources: https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Gathering-Double-Masters-Mythics/dp/B088WKH7K5 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/suspension-update-historic-digital-format-2020-06-08 https://scryfall.com/sets/m21?order=spoiled&as=grid
Additional Reading on Racism in Magic: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RDhVZ4x_Zf1abOpGfEGMI4xtYMA7AghCN5uWIfJRa6c/preview?pru=AAABcriTDi4REvzeFzXQfBgnJGy74Xqkg https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tKsYkdEEfU9u-_27ZvVWu8Wkm2bThe3lfov24f2brjM/preview?pru=AAABcp_LwMEfHR56VY4pxPnvlpmCYG7Sw&fbclid=IwAR0CKc4FK36B3VKES7iYr2eY-wrS7OS9GnK6P9r5SmweFHWPzxSizJwA634 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/depictions-racism-magic-2020-06-10 https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/620753160747843584/some-thoughts-id-like-to-share-this-post-is
Judge Call: Commander Rules Change https://mtgcommander.net/index.php/2020/06/07/june-7-announcement-on-dies-triggers/
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It's time for another episode of On The Shoulders of Giants! This week we're actually looking at Patrick Chapin's set review for New Phyrexia; but, there's more to it than that. As Blake Rasmussen pointed out on the WotC website this week, Patrick Chapin has claimed all creatures are either Baneslayers or Mulldrifters and this is the article in which he discussed the theory and related strategy of viewing creatures in this way. We add in some news and events and you get an episode of Planeswalkers Anonymous!
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Decklists: https://mtgmelee.com/Tournament/View/1649 https://mtgazone.com/red-bull-untapped-online-qualifier-spain-decklists-and-metagame/ https://mtgazone.com/red-bull-untapped-online-qualifier-germany-decklists-and-metagame/
Topic Article: https://web.archive.org/web/20110616012927/http://www.starcitygames.com/magic/standard/21823_Innovations_The_Innovators_Guide_To_New_Phyrexia_Standard_Part_2.html
Episode inspired by: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-preview/opposite-mulldrifter-2020-06-05
Judge Call: Phasing back into Standard
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Last weekend pretty much the entire Magic community was playing in the Arena Open event and that includes your hosts! Obviously we had to share our experiences with you. Join us for a casual sort of tournament report and get sage advice from Donovan and bitter "bad beats" from Duncan. Let us know how you did in the Arena Open at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Donovan's Decklist: https://deckstats.net/decks/76255/1658405-mono-green-bo1
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/june-1-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-secret-lair-summer-superdrop-2020-05-25
Judge Call: Legendary Mutations
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Some weeks we have to search for a topic. This week one was dropped in our laps. We've got plenty of news with a State of Arena update and a huge online event coming up and after that we'll be talking about what everyone is talking about this week, Austin Bursavich and the changes for the upcoming Magic Players Tours. Join us to find out what we think and write to us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com to let us know what you think!
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-double-masters-2020-05-21 https://scryfall.com/sets/2xm?order=spoiled&as=grid https://scryfall.com/sets/sld?order=spoiled https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-may-2020-05-19 https://www.magic.gg/news/whats-next-for-the-magic-esports-2020-partial-season
Judge Call: Planeswalkers Blocking
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Ikoria just came out this week and we finally got our hands on some real life paper cards; but, the set has been online for weeks so, after we fill everyone in on the Red Bull Untapped series and the news of the week, we're taking the opportunity to talk about a subject that seems largely misunderstood in the Magic community. We're talking this week about the Reserved List. If you don't already know what that means exactly join us for a history lesson and let us know what you thought by writing to PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Decklists from Red Bull Untapped: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/red-bull-untapped-international-qualifier-i#paper
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/secret-lair-ultimate-edition-release-delayed-until-june-12-2020-05-14 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-love-your-lgs-promotion-2020-05-18 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/may-18-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement
Red Bull Untapped: https://www.redbull.com/int-en/event-series/untapped/online-qualifiers
Judge Call: Humility and Opalescence. Simple.
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As we all start to settle into this new standard format with Ikoria online and the cards just coming out for Ikoria on paper, we decided it would be a fine time to fill everyone in on the plot represented by these cards. Donovan read the eBook Sundered Bond by Django Wexler and fills us all in on what is going on in the "Lair of Behemoths!" Tell us if you read the MTG books at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Decklists From MagicFest Online Weekly Championship: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/magicfest-online-season-2-finals-top-8/
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/where-find-historic-anthology-iii-previews-2020-05-05 https://scryfall.com/sets/ha3?order=spoiled&as=grid https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurenorsini/2020/04/29/despite-global-pandemic-magic-the-gathering-arena-experiences-strongest-period-since-launch/#1ebef4ee1fb4 https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/dd-mythic-odysseys-release-rescheduled-july-21
Judge Call: Why doesn't protection work for Questing Beast!?
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Clear the Land was possibly the most important card in Mercadian Masks. You may not know it but it has probably influenced every deck you've ever built. OK. OK. That probably is overstating it; but, the card did inspire Zvi Mowshowitz to write an important article about magic strategy called Clear the Land and the Fundamental Turn. That's what we bring you this week. It's another On the Shoulders of Giants episode! If you enjoy hearing about old Magic articles or getting updates on the news from us let us know at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
This weeks article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/premium/clear-the-land-and-the-fundamental-turn/
Decklists: https://www.channelfireball.com/all-strategy/home/oliver-tiu-wins-magicfest-online-weekly-championship/ https://my.cfbevents.com/event/136
News Sources: https://wpn.wizards.com/en/article/store-play-suspension-extended-june-1 https://magic.gg/news/watch-learn-and-play-with-new-magic-esports-videos https://www.redbull.com/int-en/event-series/untapped/online-qualifiers
Magic Esports on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-qnGn71s174-ipyy4GvKA
Sign up for Red Bull Untapped: https://mtgmelee.com/Tournament/View/907
Judge Call: The Naming of the Few
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Look at this! Another episode of Planeswalkers just showed up! this week we brought the news and a sort of rambling discussion about Metagames. Not any particular Metagame but what a Metagame is and how you use it. There is so much to talk about here we didn't cover everything. Let us know what we missed that you're interested in by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Decklists: https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/58
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-secret-lair-drop-series-godzilla-lands-2020-04-24 https://magic.gg/news/sunsetting-planeswalker-points https://twitter.com/MagicOnline/status/1251647150141800448
Judge Call: Lurrus, Solve for X
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We've been focusing on Ikoria for the past several weeks now and the set is starting to have a real impact on the Arena metagame. This week Donovan explains several of the new decks and changes to established decks we've been seeing online.
MagicFest Decklists: https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/58
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/japanese-exclusives-not-included-en-and-fr-collector-boosters-2020-04-16 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/jumpstart-release-shifts-july-17-2020-04-20 https://www.omaze.com/products/magic-the-gathering?ref=magic https://checkersaga.com/angelina-jolie-reportedly-eyed-to-lead-magic-the-gathering-live-action-movie/37853/
New Ikoria Decks: https://mtgazone.com/deck/bant-gyruda-blink-by-ondrej-strasky-ikoria-lair-of-behemoths-standard/ https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2927898#paper https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2920527#paper
Judge Call: PleasentFetchland https://www.twitch.tv/pleasantkenobi/clip/SmokyPlainJamWoofer?filter=clips⦥=7d&sort=time
Supported this week by: A message from Amnesty Interplaner
And, as always, Special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for music used in this episode. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or support him at www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
Last week we were talking about mechanics and flavor from the newest Magic set, Ikoria. Today we want to talk about some of the actual cards in that set. Join us hear about the news, the latest from MagicFest Online and a whole bunch of Ikoria stuff! Write to us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com to tell us about your favorite cards from Ikoria or to give us a deck to try on Arena!
Decklists https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/57 https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/58
Sing Up for MagicFest: https://my.cfbevents.com/
Full Ikoria Set: https://scryfall.com/sets/iko?order=set&as=grid https://mythicspoiler.com/
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/oracle-changes-2020-04-10 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/april-13-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-april-2020-04-13
Judge Call: The defending player that hasn't been attacked.
Supported this week by: Grumgully's
And, as always, Special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for music used in this episode. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or support him at www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
Ikoria isn't quite here yet but we're well into spoiler season now! As we set out to explore a new plane, Planeswalkers Anonymous is bringing you the news and events, as well as keeping you up to date on everything we know about Ikoria! Join us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/enginewithin or send us an message at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Decklists: https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/57
Links for Ikoria content: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/ikoria-lair-behemoths-mechanics-2020-04-02 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/planeswalkers-guide-ikoria-2020-04-02 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/ikoria-lair-behemoths https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/ikoria-lair-behemoths-variants-2020-04-06
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/wizards-coast-presents-after-great-deliberation-we-have-compiled-and https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-preview/collecting-ikoria-2020-04-02
Judge Call: But I DID exile it!
Supported this week by: Goblin Matron
And, as always, Special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for music used in this episode. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or support him at www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
This week we're a little light on events and even Magic. Everyone is staying at home to help "flatten the curve". But, we've got the news for you and it's not all about virus stuff. There's a cool new leak from Ikoria. Then we've got some information for you about your local game store (LGS) and how you can help keep those small businesses running. Some of them are struggling to get though this. Find out what game companies are doing and how you can contribute here.
If you have any questions or just want to give us some feedback you can reach us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Learn more about the GAMA Publisher Crisis Initiatives here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AMPn-qVL1InyUE_8R_Yt_-rL2x0xs103W4zXN7MC5vo/edit?fbclid=IwAR3gVmU1XQ2Hy0B543_TjMjph0-lq0rSHaq5lTEWEh9tJnWSKcg6nwx9jRw#heading=h.qnxcnbqo1rqh
For more info on other projects in our main topic you can check out these as well: https://www.gama.org/page/covid-19-resources http://flgslocator.org/ https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/changes-release-ikoria-lair-behemoths-2020-03-26
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/store-play-suspended-na-eu-and-latam-2020-03-23 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/changes-release-ikoria-lair-behemoths-2020-03-26 https://mtgazone.com/ikoria-lair-of-behemoths-leak-spoils-three-monster-cards/
Judge Call: Urborg, Tomb of Sadness
Supported this week by: Magemarks and Leylines
Special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for music used in this episode. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or support him at www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
You're probably wondering "what is Tomfidence?" Well, I'm not going to tell you. You'll have to listen to the episode to find out. Or maybe you have listened already, do people read these before listening? This week we're doing an On The Shoulders Of Giants episode where we discuss an article from the history of Magic writing. Today is Tomfidence, by Jon Becker. Join us for that and the news, including all the events that are and are not happening as we all weather this viral crisis together. I hope you're all healthy!
Topic Article: https://articles.starcitygames.com/premium/tomfidence/
News Sources: https://articles.starcitygames.com/news/scg-atlanta-worcester-cincinnati-canceled/ https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/612967583098011648/maros-ikoria-teaser https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/bvgbw3/magic-the-gatherings-largest-storefront-is-trying-to-unionize https://forums.mtgarena.com/forums/threads/64025 https://www.cfbevents.com/magicfestonline https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/FNM_at_Home
Judge Call: Using Protection
Supported this week by: Phyrexian Arena
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Special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for music used in this episode. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or support him at www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
There's not much going on in the Magic scene right now. In fact, there's a lot less than there should be. I'm sure you all know why; but, if you want to know more about events getting cancelled, which ones, for how long, are they getting rescheduled, we'll try to keep you up to date. If you need someone to talk to while you're "social distancing" write to us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com and we'll keep each other company. In the mean time, enjoy the episode. Stay safe folks.
No Decklists this week.
Topic Articles: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/changes-magics-competitive-season-and-event-schedule-2020-03-12 https://www.magic.gg/schedule https://articles.starcitygames.com/news/scg-baltimore-and-syracuse-cancelled/ https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/event-guidelines-and-accommodations-2020-03-11
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-signature-spellbook-chandra-2020-03-13 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/making-fetch-happen-secret-lair-ultimate-edition-2020-03-13
Supported this week by: Thoughtcast
Judge Call: Summoning Sickness
Special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for music used in this episode. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or support him at www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
This week Planeswalkers Anonymous is bringing you an all new original deck strait from Donovan's lab. We'll break down the list for you after the news and events. Want to get a look at the list yourself? Here it is: https://www.topdecked.me/decks/8bc417d1-cc53-449f-8430-0dee6d7a5efa
Let us know what you think by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Event Deck Lists: https://mtgazone.com/magicfest-lyon-2020-top-8-decklists-and-metagame-breakdown/ http://old.starcitygames.com/content/2020s1results
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/march-9-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-march-2020-03-05 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/mystery-booster-foil-card-list-2020-03-06 https://dotesports.com/mtg/news/magic-the-gathering-fetchlands-will-get-reprinted
Supported this week by: Stitcher Geralf
Judge Call: Saga's Chapter Three and Persist + Undying
As always, special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for music used in this episode. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or support him at www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
And this week, also Mike "TheTunk" Woloszyn with The Freesound Project. www.senproductions.de
The ants go marching one by one hurrah, hurrah... On The Shoulders of Giants is back with another blast from the past. This week its Information Cascades in Magic by Patrick Chapin circa 2006. But first, We have one event and a little news for you.
Topic Article: http://old.starcitygames.com/magic/fundamentals/12201_Information_Cascades_in_Magic.html
Decklists: (maybe) https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/55
News Sources: https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1234538964704428034 https://gamerant.com/magic-the-gathering-arena-historic-anthology-2-new-cards-release-date-price/ https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-secret-lair-drop-series-international-womens-day-2020-02-25 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/secret-lair-drop-series-thalia-tie-mtg-arena-2020-02-28
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Judge Call: Graveyard of Invention
Special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for music used in this episode. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or support him at www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
The time has come for the third installment of our color philosophy series and the second color. Blue. Daniel joins the team again to run down exactly what makes a blue planeswalker tick. The news and events this week feature SCG Indianapolis, DreamHack, the new Jumpstart MTG product and, get this, Major League Baseball. What? Join our conversations every week by sending your email to PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com!
Decklist Links: https://old.starcitygames.com/events/220220_indianapolis.html https://mtgazone.com/dreamhack-anaheim-2020-arena-open-decklists/
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/introducing-jumpstart-new-way-play-magic-2020-02-20 https://www.sbnation.com/2020/2/19/21143652/hunter-pence-magic-the-gathering-mythic-championship-deck-list-giants-mlb-media-day
Hunter Pence on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/hunterpence
Mark Rosewater on Blue: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/true-blue-revisited-2015-07-20
This Week's Sponsor: Treasure Cruise
Special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for music used in this episode. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or support him at www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
Well, the World Championship is over and one person stands victorious in the Magic community. Join us as we discuss World Championship XXVI this week. Also, there's the NRG Series, DreamHack,Challenger Decks and even more news! If there's anything you think we missed let us know at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com.
Decklists Links: http://articles.nerdragegaming.com/decklists-archive/ https://magic.gg/news/magic-world-championship-xxvi-metagame-breakdown
News Sources: https://twitter.com/JEDepraz/status/1226892661023485952 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/challenger-decks-2020-02-15 https://www.kotaku.co.uk/2020/02/12/magic-the-gathering-arena-is-coming-to-mobile-later-this-year https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-secret-lair-drop-series-theros-stargazing-2020-02-14 https://www.magic.gg/news/dreamhack-anaheim-arena-open-survival-guide
Topic Links: https://www.magic.gg/news/magic-world-championship-xxvi-grand-finals-paulo-vitor-damo-da-rosa-vs-marcio-carvalho http://epicstream.com/news/JakeVyper/Andrea-Mengucci-Receives-Game-Loss-For-Registering-Wrong-Card-at-Magic-The-Gathering-World-Championship-XXVI
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"All the world's a stage and all the men and women merely players"- Magic players that is! And sixteen of them are going to World Championship XXVI in Hawaii this week. Your hosts spend this episode discussing the World Championship; but first, there was a Magicfest in Phoenix and an SCG Open tournament in Philadelphia, there's new Secret Lair news and a State of Arena update. Listen in and then contact us with your thoughts at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com.
Decklist Links: https://www.magic.gg/events/players-tour-phoenix-2020 https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/52 https://old.starcitygames.com/events/080220_philadelphia.html
News Sources: https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1225841715094925313 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-february-2020-06
Topic References: https://www.magic.gg/?source=MX_Nav2020 https://screenrant.com/magic-world-championship-mtg-arena-standard-mistake/ https://mtg.gamepedia.com/2019_World_Championship
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Special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for music used in this episode. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or support him at www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
In this episode we had two Magicfests to cover, Brussels and Nagoya. Both had Players Tours and GPs and, then, we had the SCG open in Richmond. After that we cover a little news and after the break the show is all about story and flavor this week. We're explaining the plot behind the cards again. Find out what happens to Elspeth with us and email the show at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com.
Decklist Links: https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/51 https://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/ptbrussels2020/top-8-decklists-players-tour-brussels-2020-02-01 https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/53 https://magic.gg/events/players-tour-nagoya-2020 https://old.starcitygames.com/events/010220_richmond.html
News Sources: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/odds-ends-theros-beyond-death-2020-01-27 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-unsanctioned-2019-10-10
Unsanctioned Cards: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/unsanctioned
Theros Beyond Death Story Summary: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/theros-beyond-death-story-summary-2020-01-10
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Last week we were talking color philosophy and this week we're going to keep that party going! Actually, we don't want to spend the next two months exclusively on this topic so we're going to space them out some; but, this week, our guest was available so we're doing our first color! White! But first, we talk a little about Magicfest New Jersey and recent news about Magic content and the World Championship. Have fun and let us know what you thought at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com!
Decklists from NewJersey: https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/48
Fantasy World Champion: https://magic.gg/events/magic-world-championship-xxvi
Magic Creators Program: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-magic-gathering-creator-program-2020-01-23
Mark Rosewater on White: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/great-white-way-revisited-2015-07-13
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Planeswalkers Anonymous is back from prerelease weekend and we had a lot of fun! In this episode we talk about how our events went, chat about a little news and some finance advice from the guru, then Duncan announces another episode series! (Really? Another one?) This time it's all about the colors. In the first episode we talk about what the color pie is and why it exists. Afterward, we wrap up the episode with a judge call. Seems like someone had a question about Painter’s Servant and Devoid.
News Links: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-secret-lair-drop-series-year-rat-2020-01-16 https://dotesports.com/mtg/news/mtg-veteran-ondrej-strasky-retires-from-streaming
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This week our news and events include Bannings in Modern, more Theros previews, a Magicfest in Austin, TX and the SCG Open in Knoxville, TN. Then we pull something out of the vault for you. Some time ago we had Daniel, a host on The List, record an episode with us about how we started playing Magic. We were saving it for a rainy day. Well, it's pouring this week. This episode is more personal about your hosts. We hope you enjoy it.
Decklists: https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/47 https://old.starcitygames.com/events/110120_knoxville.html
B&R Announcement: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/january-13-2020-banned-and-restricted-announcement
Let us know how you started playing Magic by writing to us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com or become a podcast listening hero at Patreon.com/EngineWithin and, as always, visit EngineWithin.com.
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This week the only event was the Star City Open in Columbus and the new is all Theros Previews. Also, we're trying out a new format with rules and finance segments. Let us know if it's working. The main event this week is another look back at wisdom from the past. This week we're talking about Who's The Beatdown, another classic magic strategy article by Mike Flores.
We want to hear what you thought of the episode, the new format, Theros previews, or Who's The Beatdown. Email us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com or become a podcast listening hero at Patreon.com/EngineWithin.
You can read Who's The Beatdown on Star City Games by visiting https://articles.starcitygames.com/premium/whos-the-beatdown/
Decklists from Columbus: https://old.starcitygames.com/events/040120_columbus.html
Special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for the music used in our theme song and advertisments. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
This is a huge episode for us! Not only is it a bit lengthy, this week we finally get to announce the winner of our giveaway! One lucky listener/follower gets a Secret Lair, Kaleidoscope Killers! Before we get to the important stuff though we talk a little about the Magicfest in Portland, news from WotC, and we break down how to beat every deck you'd be likely to face when you visit Austin for the Modern GP this weekend!
You can find deck-lists from Portland here https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/46
Or read more about the MTG Companion App here https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/mtg-companion-update-and-new-features-2019-12-17
Support us at Engine Within by visiting EngineWithin.com, Patreon.com/EngineWithin, or, now, TeePublic.com/user/EngineWithin.
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Hey everyone! Here's a quick holiday message from Planeswalkers Anonymous. We're off this week; but, we'll be back next week with more new content in the new year! Yay! Have a great holiday!
I almost forgot! Check out Decorated Knight here https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/2019-holiday-promo-card-2019-11-21
Let us know how your holiday went by emailing PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com and find all our other stuff at EngineWithin.com or become a podcast listening hero at Patreon.com/EngineWithin!
This week your hosts are bringing you the latest from the SCG Players Championship as well as Donovan's hot take from playing at Magicfest Oklahoma City. Then we hit news about bannings, Theros and a surprise from The Game Awards! We round out the show by updating you on all the mechanics we're going to see in Theros, Beyond Death. Just a little something to mull over while we take a break next week for Christmas and let the spoilers build up for our triumphant return in 2020!
Let us know all about your holiday or send us your questions about Theros by writing PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com or become a podcast listening hero at https://www.patreon.com/enginewithin.
You can find decklists from the events by visiting https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/45 and https://old.starcitygames.com/events/141219_playerschampion.html
Get all the news from Wizards at magic.wizards.com
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Mythic Championship VII went down last week and between that and the GP in Brisbane we have some big events to report. WotC dropped some updates to Magic Online and the Esports system. Then, we spend some time on a follow up to our last episode, The Philosophy of Fire. We got email from a listener who had a bone to pick with us about Aggro. Hopefully we can clarify or or otherwise address these concerns. If you would like to contact us please do at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
For decklists from Brisbane or MCVII visit https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/44 or https://www.magic.gg/events/mythic-championship-vii
Find out more about the news discussed in this episode at https://magic.gg/news/esports-update-2020-tiebreakers-goodbye-grand-prix-byes-and-more and https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/introducing-new-magic-online-premier-play-program-2019-12-05
And as always visit https://www.enginewithin.com/ for more content. Or check out https://www.patreon.com/enginewithin to become a Podcast Listening Hero.
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The Secret Lairs have all finally been revealed and the guys talk about them some. But first, three influential people in the Magic community dropped statements this week and of course we have to discuss Magicfest Bologna! #MengucciCuisine Then we jump into the ol' Way Back Machine and talk about something from Magic's history. The Philosophy Of Fire was an article written by Mike Flores for Star City Games in 2004. Today we're bringing it back and breaking it down for you.
If you play an aggro deck, or if you don't, we want to hear what you thought of The Philosophy Of Fire. Write to us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com or become a Podcast Listening Hero at www.patreon.com/enginewithin
Feel free to read The Philosophy Of Fire yourself here https://articles.starcitygames.com/premium/required-reading-the-philosophy-of-fire/
You can get decklists from Bologna at https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/43
And find info on all the Secret Lairs by visiting https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/secret-lair-recap-2019-11-25
Read the full statements discussed on this episode here. Tom Ross: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/e1ae6h/tom_ross_my_statement_regarding_being_cut_from/ Reid Duke: https://twitter.com/ReidDuke/status/1201141513910149123?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fdotesports.com%2Fmtg%2Fnews%2Fmtg-hall-of-famer-reid-duke-apologizes-for-publicly-supporting-owen-turtenwald Greg Weismann: https://www.s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?rid=1231
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Not much in the news this week. The guys talk a little about Magicfest Columbus and the new Secret Lair product from WotC. Also, we're making some changes to the give-away. Then it's all about diversity this week and the guys talk specifically about War of the Spark: Forsaken.
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You can get decklists from Columbus by visiting https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/42
And find out more about Secret Lairs at https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/11/25/magic-the-gathering-reveals-new-secret-lair-drop-series-with-wild-art?sf113080808=1 When the time comes, go to https://secretlair.wizards.com/us to purchase your own Secret Lairs!
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This week there was a lot of news! Some updates to stories from last week and lots of talk about bannings. I know, yes, still. But then the guys dig into Arena again to talk about the developing Historic format. Exciting stuff ahead! Duncan also introduced a game for the listeners. If you were able to understand the rules (I'm not sure I did) e-mail your answers to PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com.
Find the decklists from this week at https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/41 and https://www.magic.gg/players
Read all about the rest of the State of the Game at https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-november-2019-11-13
And, look at the latest additions to Historic at https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-historic-rollout-2019-11-13
Special Thanks to Joseph McDaden for the music used in our theme song and advertisments. Check out his music at josephmcdade.com/music or https://www.patreon.com/josephmcdade
This week was Mythic Championship VI! Between the MC and the GP there was plenty of news including Mystery Boosters and Trans Rights. Also, the Toy Hall of Fame results are in, there's a new Magic mobile game coming and a new banning in Pioneer. After all of that, Donovan tells us the story of The Wildered Quest, the story of Eldraine. This was a fan requested episode. Let us know if you'd like more like this by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
Decklists from Magicfest Richmond https://www.magic.gg/news/the-standard-win-rates-and-spiciest-decks-at-mythic-championship-vi and https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/40
Find where you can get The Wildered Quest at https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/announcing-throne-eldraine-ebook-2019-07-25
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This episode brought to you by our very own Fenrik Swinnler peddling Goblin Guides! Donovan and Duncan cover two MagicFests in Nagoya, Japan and Lyon, France and the MPL Pearl division before getting into the news. There's so much news. WotC makes changes to competitive REL events, Extra Life Gets hit with a DdoS attack and Theros: Beyond Death leaks. Then, in the main topic, SCG and NRG quit standard, Pioneer gets first bans and WotC comments on bannings in Standard. Whew!
Decklists from this week's events: https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/39 https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/38 https://www.magic.gg/players
WotC Announcement: https://magic.gg/news/esports-update-paths-to-the-mpl-tabletop-fractional-invites-and-more
Duncan's Pioneer Dredge deck: http://decks.deckedbuilder.com/d/2019-11-07/yGXym1OaKkmOZm7cCeAoRA==
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This episode of Planeswalkers Anonymous is supported by Oko's Bakery and Pawn! Your hosts don't have much news this week but talk a lot about the deck-lists from events over the weekend, SCG Atlanta and Magicfest Phoenix. Then the guys talk a little about deck ideas for Pioneer before recklessly speculating about coming pioneer bannings. Let us know what you think by writing to PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com.
You can find the WotC auction at https://www.ebay.com/rpp/wotccharity
Deck-lists: https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/37 https://www.starcitygames.com/events/261019_atlanta.html https://www.magic.gg/players
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This week Planeswalkers Anonymous is supported by Lion's Claw by Syr Alin! The guys talk some news, discussing the banned and restricted list changes, updates to Arena, Team Channel Fireball and Lee Shi Tian's support of Hong Kong at Mythic Championship V. Then Donovan fills Duncan in on Pioneer while Duncan tries to repeatedly derail the conversation.
To find out more about the B&R go to https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/october-21-2019-banned-and-restricted-announcement and for more on the Arena announcement check out https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-october-18-2019
Contact us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
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Duncan and Donovan break bring some more event info this week with multiple GPs. Utrecht and Bangkok. Also SCG Indianapolis. They discuss the upcoming Banned and Restricted announcement and spend way to long talking about John Avon playmats. Then Donovan explains Brawl decks to a perplexed co-host.
Check out this weeks decklists at https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/36 https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/35 http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/133693
Visit Avon's playmat kickstarter at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/johnavonart/john-avons-playmat-extravaganza
And tell us all about you Brawl deck ideas by emailing PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
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Duncan and Donovan bring us the latest meta game news with the winners of Magicfest Montreal, SCG Philadelphia, and the Sapphire Pro League. They revisit the Deluxe Collectors Edition and discuss Ponies: The Galloping. Then the guys breakdown their experiences in the Win Every Card Challenge on Arena.
Get deck lists from this weeks events at https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/34 and https://www.starcitygames.com/events/051019_philadelphia.html
Find out more about Extra Life at https://www.extra-life.org/ And order your own My Little Pony cards from https://hasbropulse.com/pages/search-results-page?q=ponies
Let us know how your Arena Challenge went by emailing us at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
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Play Any Deck Standard is in full swing and in this episode Donovan lays out the meta game for us. The guys also chat about their pre-release events and about the new product The Deluxe Collection.
Check out both of Donovan's deck-lists! Catfood: https://deckstats.net/decks/76255/1423989-catfood Abzan Control: https://deckstats.net/decks/76255/1423988-abzan-control
Find out more about Play Any Deck Standard at magic.wizards.com/en/articles/arch…eptember-20-2019 See the Arena codes mentioned in the episode and more codes at https://www.destructoid.com/now-that-magic-arena-has-officially-launched-here-s-an-updated-list-of-free-promo-codes-568126.phtml And send us your feedback at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
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Throne of Eldraine is finally coming out and with the full set revealed Duncan and Donovan spend a little time on the newest cards previewed, GP Atlanta, and the Magic Arena State of the Game. Then, Donovan lays out the mechanics and themes of ELD!
Check out the State of the Game at https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-september-20-2019 See the MPL standings at www.magic.gg/players Deck-lists from Atlanta are available at https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/33 And send us your feedback at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
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In this episode, Duncan & Donovan discuss the changes to plans for Historic, The Magic Hall of Fame, and The Toy Hall of Fame before really digging into The Magic Pro League.
See the MPL standings at https://www.magic.gg/players Keep up with the Throne of Eldraine spoilers at https://scryfall.com/sets/eld?order=spoiled&dir=desc Check out the decklists from Ghent at https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/32 And send us your feedback at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
I'm sorry everyone; but, the voting for The Toy Hall of Fame has closed. The results will be announced November 7th. Find out more at https://www.toyhalloffame.org/
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In this episode Duncan and Donovan discuss the new card styles in Throne of Eldraine, cards that have been previewed so far, and Magicfest Indianapolis. Then, they discuss Magic: Arena, MTGO, and even Duals of the Planeswalkers. (fitting)
You can view the new cards yourself at https://scryfall.com/sets/eld?order=spoiled See the deck-lists from Indianapolis at https://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/31 Or watch the Throne of Eldrain trailer that Donovan couldn't google at https://youtu.be/mzBrfW7Ipzg And send us your feedback at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
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First Episode of Planeswalkers Anonymous!
In this episode Donovan and Duncan discuss changes the MTG Banned and Restricted List and the Arena price controversy. Then, Donovan gives us a rundown of his Jund deck and a complete tournament report from SCG Dallas!
You can check out the deck-list at http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/132379 And send us your feedback at PlaneswalkersPod@EngineWithin.com
*There are some issues with the audio quality in this episode. My microphone wasn't up to the task; but, I have already replaced it. Thanks for bearing with us as we get this podcast rolling. -Duncan
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