Magic Proving Grounds: Recent Episodes
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Welcome to the Proving Grounds. The only Magic the Gathering Podcast that proves that winning is only half the battle. Join MTG lifers Dave, Ben, and Dave as they tackle the world of Magic one week at a time.
This episode, the gang definitively answers your most nagging questions: How many scrys are worth 1 card draw? What is the most useless card ever printed? Then the make a foray into the design space to create the best burn spell NOT better than bolt, a not broken red counter spell. BONUS: find out what a Batman card would look like!
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This episode The Moderator Formerly Known As Dave dishes out the set mechanics and the guys all give their picks for best/most interesting/flavorful cards of this most anticipated set.
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We've made it a whole year and to mark the occasion, we bring in Quizmaster Seth to grill us with questions spanning Magic's history. The questions are made up and the points don't matter (Well.... it starts that way). Tune in to see who wins!
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It's everyone's favorite campfire recounting of Magic's newest set. Grab a seat and roast some wieners, because this story is HOT.
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This episode we pick our favorite cards we have yet to play with from the new set, March of the Machine. We also choose this set's "Most lickable card". Be wary, we do have some story spoilers in here, so if you haven't read it yet, remember your earmuffs.
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This week on the Proving Grounds:
Oathbreaking Potential, The Flavor of Middle Earth, What is Aftermath?, and is it best to sometimes kill your fan favorite characters to keep a game fresh?
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Its campfire time when Superior Dave and Ben fill Moderator Dave in on Phyrexia: All Will Be One story. Where is Teferi? Does Jace emo-kid out for his main squeeze? Do they stop the MACHINE?! Find out this, their impressions, and even some predictions for the next set.
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Phyrexia: All Will Be One brought us a new sword and a new Praetor. We have ranked them all here. Which ones take the crown?
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This episode, we talk our favorite cards that have been spoiled from Phyrexia: All Will Be One, as well as crown this set's "Most Lickable Card".
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Its a new year and the gang has some thoughts on 2023. Are leaks a good or bad? What will the hosts change about their magic play? What will change about magic?
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It's time for the obligatory end of year awards! Strap in, it's been quite a ride!
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The Daves and Ben discuss podcast format changes and rank the Standard legal burn spells. You don't want to miss this.
Notes
The Completed Tier List
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This episode the gang talks about the Hasbro stock some more and hot art. Also the touch on some drama in the news some tournaments and some standard brews.
News
New Developments in Hasbro BofA spanking incident.
Christopher Rush original black lotus art sales for 4 mills
US Regional Championship Standings
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The gang catch up on all the hot news for the week including but not limited to the BofA Hasbro beef and the Magic Con schedule for 2023. plus get Ben's first impressions of the Brothers' Wars
News
Daily MTG’s new look
Arena State of the Game Nov 9th
More magiccons to come- information
Hasbro getting a spanky from Bank of America
Moxfield: the gathering
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Brother's War Spoilers like you have never heard them before. Plus the gang crown the Brother's War most lickable card.
News
New and returning Mechanics
Brother's War Visual card spoilers
Other Dave recommends Jeremy Wilson art
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Brother's War Spoilers like you have never heard them before. Plus the gang crown the Brother's War most lickable card.
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New and returning Mechanics
Brother's War Visual card spoilers
Other Dave recommends Jeremy Wilson art
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This week in the proving grounds the gang catches up on news including World Championship results, fawn over Magic 30 cosplay and discuss another meld card. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/introducing-mtg-arena-golden-packs?utm_campaign=MTGA---MTG-Arena-Evergreen&utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=social&utm_content=8018150656 (Golden Booster packs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2DGv2bmsqo ( Dawn of the Phyrexian Invasion - Official Cinematic Trailer - Dominaria United | The Brothers' War) https://twitter.com/DarkPactCosplay/status/1586633760052682753?s=20&t=PNEqjOnx8CJpt_hmRT_tzw (Sick Ashiok by Dark Pact Cosplay.) https://twitter.com/ZBexx/status/1587024279807266816 (Serra the Benevolent by Zenaide Beckham ) https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1586825870219640834?s=20&t=vrSFyMnTQ5WNsvQpEtdvIQ (Atraxa voice of Praetors by Happy Lady Morgan) https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1586825861998604288?s=20&t=vrSFyMnTQ5WNsvQpEtdvIQ (Tasha, the Witch Queen by Amy does cosplay) https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1586825878579081216?s=20&t=vrSFyMnTQ5WNsvQpEtdvIQ (Jiang Yanggu by Mixofmilty) https://magic.gg/news/magic-world-championship-xxviii-final-standings (World Championship Standings) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
This week in the proving grounds the gang catches up on news including World Championship results, fawn over Magic 30 cosplay and discuss another meld card. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/introducing-mtg-arena-golden-packs?utm_campaign=MTGA---MTG-Arena-Evergreen&utm_source=TWITTER&utm_medium=social&utm_content=8018150656 (Golden Booster packs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2DGv2bmsqo ( Dawn of the Phyrexian Invasion - Official Cinematic Trailer - Dominaria United | The Brothers' War) https://twitter.com/DarkPactCosplay/status/1586633760052682753?s=20&t=PNEqjOnx8CJpt_hmRT_tzw (Sick Ashiok by Dark Pact Cosplay.) https://twitter.com/ZBexx/status/1587024279807266816 (Serra the Benevolent by Zenaide Beckham ) https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1586825870219640834?s=20&t=vrSFyMnTQ5WNsvQpEtdvIQ (Atraxa voice of Praetors by Happy Lady Morgan) https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1586825861998604288?s=20&t=vrSFyMnTQ5WNsvQpEtdvIQ (Tasha, the Witch Queen by Amy does cosplay) https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1586825878579081216?s=20&t=vrSFyMnTQ5WNsvQpEtdvIQ (Jiang Yanggu by Mixofmilty) https://magic.gg/news/magic-world-championship-xxviii-final-standings (World Championship Standings) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
This week that gang dives into the news. Talks Charity and discusses new plans for the Proving Grounds Twitch Channel. News https://youtu.be/N4yjPeweNJo (Weekly MTG Stream) https://secretlair.wizards.com/us#extra-life-2022 (Extra life Secret lair) https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=cms.page&id=1533 (Other extra life charity stuff) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com Twitch twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
This week the gang discuss the Magic 30 virtual event, MTGO moving day, Pro-Tour lineup, Manga AND MORE!. News https://magic.gg/news/your-magic-30-virtual-experience (Magic 30th Virtual Event details released) https://www.mtgo.com/news/mtgo-transitiondetails-10112022 (MTGO Moving Day) https://www.mtgo.com/news/mtgo-stateofmtgo-10112022 (Welcome to Daybreak) https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/772011/special-guest-junji-ito-foil-etched-edition-english (Junji Ito Secret Lair) https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/772008/special-guest-yoji-shinkawa-english (Yoji Shinkawa Secret Lair ) https://magic.gg/news/magic-world-championship-xxviii-viewers-guide (World Championship viewers guide) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
This week the gang discuss the Magic 30 virtual event, MTGO moving day, Pro-Tour lineup, Manga AND MORE!. News https://magic.gg/news/your-magic-30-virtual-experience (Magic 30th Virtual Event details released) https://www.mtgo.com/news/mtgo-transitiondetails-10112022 (MTGO Moving Day) https://www.mtgo.com/news/mtgo-stateofmtgo-10112022 (Welcome to Daybreak) https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/772011/special-guest-junji-ito-foil-etched-edition-english (Junji Ito Secret Lair) https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/772008/special-guest-yoji-shinkawa-english (Yoji Shinkawa Secret Lair ) https://magic.gg/news/magic-world-championship-xxviii-viewers-guide (World Championship viewers guide) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
This week Dave Ben and Dave talk about 30th edition again, bans and more news. Plus the gang takes a look at Mishra's Meld card from Brothers' War. News https://t.co/0XOLCXfdtI (Magic 30th simulator) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/pioneer-challenger-decks-2022-release-date-update-2022-10-06 (Pioneer challenger deck release update) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-alchemy-dominaria (Arena State of the Game Oct 5th) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-announcements-october-5-2022 (More Arena Announcements ) https://mtgrocks.com/post-malone-is-getting-an-mtg-secret-lair-drop/ (Post Malone Secret Lair) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/october-10-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement (WotC B&R announcement.) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
This week Dave Ben and Dave Talk about Whale Bait, a very important Anniversary and a whole mess of cards including some that transform and others that meld. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/celebrate-30-years-magic-gathering-30th-anniversary-edition-2022-10-04 (Magic the Gathering 30th Anniversary Edition ) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/30th-anniversary-edition (30th ed Image Gallery ) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/kicking-magics-30th-anniversary-celebration-2022-10-04 (Kicking off Magic's 30th Anniversary Celebration- More Promo ) https://www.thegamer.com/magic-the-gathering-arena-to-get-shadows-over-innistrad-this-year/ (Magic: The Gathering Arena To Get Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered This Year) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/pioneer-challenger-decks-2022-decklists-2022-09-29 (The 2022 Pioneer Challenger Decks) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
This week Dave, Ben and Dave Talk about Changes to the Brother War Prerelease. Chat about Unfinity, and The Arena Championship 1 that happened this weekend. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/brothers-war-prerelease-update-2022-09-22 (Brother War Prerelease info) https://magic.gg/events/arena-championship-1 (Arena Championship 1 Top 8 Bracket) https://magic.wizards.com/en/content/arena-championship-1-alchemy-decklists (Arena Championship 1 Top 32 Decklists) https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1601977292 (VOD- Started Deck Challenge part 2) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
Gather round the campfire and listen to Dave, Ben and Dave retell and talk about the Dominaria United Story. Also get their flaming hot takes on recent news. News https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/695566332464349184/if-or-when-foldable-cards (If or when: foldable cards? (tumblr.com)) https://romanoffblitzer.tumblr.com/post/100536665214/tabakrules-duel-masters-triple-faced-cards-so (Duel Masters Folding Card Demo) https://magic.wizards.com/en/story (Magic Story) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
Dave Ben and Dave talk about Mickey the Gathering and give a fond farewell to old Standard and talk about the future of current Standard. News https://www.polygon.com/23342656/mtg-lorcana-disney-tcg-ccg-first-cards-mickey-stitch-elsa-robinhood-maleficent (First look at Lorcana cards) https://imgur.com/a/NwrPTws (Lorcana cards re-imagined as Magic the Gathering cards ) https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1589089985 (The Magic Arena Starter Deck Challenge-VOD) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
The gang celebrate Yargle day. The house of mouse is planning an incursion into the TCG market. Ben goes deep on his impressions of the DMU limited environment and Dave issues a Challenge he feels he can win. News https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/23322262/disney-lorcana-ccg-trading-card-game-announcement-release-date-price (Disney is making a TCG to compete with Magic the Gathering) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
In this episode Dave Ben and Dave talk Dominaria United Mechanics and reveal their top card picks including one card that got the gang fired up and caused a storm of debate and more then one Temporal Headache. They also resolve the predictions challenge and talk about their Historic Pauper Brews. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/dominaria-united-release-notes-2022-08-26 (Dominaria United Release notes) https://scryfall.com/sets/dmu?as=grid&order=set (Dominaria United Full Set Preview) https://www.moxfield.com/decks/personal?folder=j4oqR (Historic Pauper Challenge Brews ) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
The gang takes a look at WotC's plan for the coming year. They talk about the interesting new and out of the ordinary sets that are on the docket for this year. They also give an update on the Gladiator challenge and Ben issues a new challenge of his own. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/next-year-of-magic-wizards-presents-2022-08-18 (Wizards Presents: The upcoming year of magic) https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/693226623266340864/i-wouldnt-call-aftermath-a-set-exactly-but-it#notes (MaRo's statements about March of the Machine: Aftermath) https://youtu.be/mLbPv6PnEjo (The Gladiator Challenge Game play video via YouTube) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
Ben has awoken the crew for an impromptu episode to make our Dominaria United predictions ahead of the spoiler event. Oh, and he poised it as a thinly veiled challenge. Predictions are made from this Maro post: https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/692666879432622080/maros-dominaria-united-teaser (https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/692666879432622080/maros-dominaria-united-teaser) Where to find us: email show@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
Do you have a powerful hankering for the Gathering part of Magic? Dave Ben Dave talk about the Magic 30 year anniversary events. They also cover Spellslingers WotCs new Hearthstone/Magic mash up game. Then Ben talks about his experiences with finally going all in on Arena. Last we talk about our Gladiator Deck brew Challenge. News https://magic.gg/news/magic-30-tickets-and-events-details#Ticket (Magic 30 in Las Vegas) https://magic.gg/news/magic-30-virtual-tickets-and-festival-in-a-box-details (Magic 30 Virtual Event ) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/download-and-play-spellslingers-now-2022-08-12 (Spellslingers) https://www.moxfield.com/decks/personal?folder=MxPqV (Gladiator Brew Challenge Decks) Where to find us email podcast@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
Dave Ben and Dave talk summer sales, State of Magic Design and Sideboards. Moderator Dave also issues a deck building Challenge for the Gladiator Event. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-announcements-august-3-2022 (There is a sale going on. right now you know in case y'all like cheap cosmetics.) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/state-design-2022-2022-08-01 (State of Design ) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/community-spotlight-gladiator-august-2022 (Gladiator Event Announcement) Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp6ihT7mQqRmSjrDLxQ7jmg (YouTube) On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
Dave Ben and Dave talk about the up coming competitive play season. Then they give their options on the new anthology sets now that they are out. Last they resolve the last weeks Historic deck building Challenge. News https://magic.gg/news/qualify-for-the-second-pro-tour-of-2023-and-get-these-promos (WotC is trying to get people stoked for the Pro Tour with some promos) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/bridge-your-way-new-historic-decks-historic-anthology-6-2022-07-27 (History Anthology) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/new-decks-and-new-play-options-explorer-anthology-1-2022-07-27 (Explorer Anthology) https://www.moxfield.com/decks/personal?folder=ZOqBP (The Challenge Decks) Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
In this weeks episode Dave Ben and Dave get a little nostalgic as the talk about the lost legends news. The also talk shop about the new Arena Anthology sets. Predicting what cards (based on cards announced at time of recording) might boost what decks. They resolved their Wrenn and Six foil price is right Challenge and other Dave issues a new play challenge to the gang. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/lost-legends-2022-07-21 (Lost legends for DMU) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-announcements-july-20-2022 (As promised Explorer Anthology 1 and Historic Anthology 6 are releasing on the 28th of July.) Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
In this weeks episode the guys talk about Channelfireball is getting bought by TCGPlayer and how The Reserve List is still very much here to stay or at least that's what Bill Stark thinks. See what Dave Ben and Dave think. News https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/tcgplayer-to-acquire-channelfireball-and-binderpos-1031578744?utm_source=reddit.com (TCG Player to buy Channelfireball and BinderPOS) https://twitter.com/Billtriesagain/status/1549500790917644288?s=20&t=5F4cQPSSkhmr85GmGhLDFQ (Bill Stark tweets about the reserve list ) Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
This week Dave Ben and Dave talk about Alchemy Bans and rebalances. Their hopes for Explorer Anthology 1 and maybe some hopes for Historic Anthology 6. They take a peak at Fortnite secret lair spoilers and the discuss Japanese cult movie classic Battle Royale. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-alchemy-horizons-baldurs-gate (Arena State of the game) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/alchemy-rebalancing-july-7-2022-2022-07-01 (Alchemy rebalancing)
http://mythicspoiler.com/newspoilers.html (Fortnite Secret Lair Spoilers) Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show)
Product delays and rotation are in the news and Dave, Ben and Dave discuss spoilers from Double Masters 2 and the Alchemy Baldur’s Gate set. The biggest spoiler of the show maybe that Dave and Ben don’t actually hate some of the Alchemy cards. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/updated-release-timing-warhammer-40000-commander-decks-2022-06-27 (Warhammer pushed back!) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-renewal-rotation (Rotation is coming!!!) Spoilers https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/double-masters-2022 (Double Masters 2) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/card-image-gallery/alchemy-horizons-baldurs-gate (Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate) Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
Time spiral gets drawn on. North or South, same bathroom. Coming to a draft near you: Show your tournament organizer how well you can draw circles. 2x2 set draft archetypes. BREAD isn't just a delicious baked good anymore and more! News WotC wants to see your happy little circles and draft archetypes https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/seeing-double-masters-2022-06-16 (https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/seeing-double-masters-2022-06-16) Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
This week, Moderator Dave is on assignment and Ben and Superior Dave tackle the recent Pioneer bans as well as suss out what the best counter spells are for each format. Let's do the thing. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/june-7-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2022-06-07 (On June 7th the ban hammer fell) Pioneer Winota, joiner of forces….. is banned Expressive Iteration…… is banned
Explorer Expressive Iteration…… is banned
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-online/magic-online-turns-20-2022-06-07 (Magic the gathering online is turning 20) Everyone get 100 play points (accounts created before June 7th) Players get an avatar the corresponds to the age of their account They are running a series of tournaments; the grand prize is a playset of every card from a booster release. Constructed event include formats- Legacy, Vintage, Modern and Pioneer Limited events include Sealed Deck- Masters 25, Vintage Masters, Modern Horizons, Modern Horizons 2 Too help players better compete in the festivities MTGO is selling an all access token that grant access to the complete card catalog (some exclusion apply) for the duration the celebration, Its $25 Vintage Cube is back.
https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/unfinity-coming-october-7-2022-06-08 (Unfinity Magic’s 4th unset comes out Oct 07) Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
On this weeks episode news is in short supply so the gang discuss the various ways to teach new players to play and get them playing. Then they argue over a handful of controversial cards and whither they stan those cards or want them banned. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/magic-gathering-2022-starter-kit-2022-06-02 (Magic the gather 2022 start kit announced ) Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
This week Ben podcasts from the depth's of his dark basement, Moderator Dave apparently podcasts live from a buffalo ranch, and other Dave is normal. They talk about Comics Championships, Baldur's Gate Spoilers and more. News https://twitter.com/SebMcKinnon/status/1527757965406658561?t=7Hmyjnh08D7u9YBFjyeCGg&s=09 (Seb McKinnon draws a comic cover ) https://www.boom-studios.com/archives/magic-the-hidden-planeswalker-2-first-look/ (Maive the looking glass) https://www.magic.gg/events/new-capenna-championship (New Capena Championship // Hisamichi Yoshigoe Naya Midrange ) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-announcements-may-25-2022 (Arena Announcements for May 25) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/commander-legends-battle-baldurs-gate-product-delays-2022-05-26 (Baldur’s gate is going to be harder to get than originally expected. ) Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
In this Episode Cards are banned, Moderator Dave can't play best of 3 in the bathroom and tons of spoilers. Plus a new challenge is proclaimed. News https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/may-11-2022-banned-and-restricted-announcement (Ban Hammer Falls on explorer) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/first-look-magic-gatherings-universes-beyond-warhammer-40000-collaboration (Warhammer 40K) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/your-sneak-peek-double-masters-2022-dominaria-united-and-beyond-2022-05-12 (Double Masters 2022, Dominaria United, Arena Organized Play and Love your LGS Promo) https://phys.org/news/2020-04-species-turtle.html#:~:text=The%20newly%20described%20species%20Chelus%20orinocensis%20inhabits%20the,the%20late%20Miocene%2C%20around%2013%20million%20years%20ago. (The New Evolution Mother Nature just Dropped) Challenge The new Challenge is a Sealed match. Despite what Ben said 3 or 4 times it is not a draft. He knows this, it is suspected that he was trying to inception the Daves and throw them off their game. Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
In this Episode Ben hops in his covered wagon and heads west into the shining future of pioneer. Seriously He wont shut up about it. Moderator Dave joins the wrong event and Other Dave puts us all in our places. Also there is some news.... News https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-announcements-may-4-2022 (Arena Open) https://www.mtggoldfish.com/spoilers/Commander+Legends+Battle+for+Baldurs+Gate#paper (Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate)- Spoilers https://magic.gg/news/commandfest-returns-with-fifteen-events-worldwide (Commander Fest) https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1524085494694518785?t=Sn5_MYQ9pV3z198YhkebYw&s=19 (Next 3 sets hype stream tweet ) Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) https://twitter.com/Dave_MPG (Moderator Dave) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
In this episode we prove arena economy > alchemy changes. Pride Secret Lair, and the reveal of our decks for the Bootleggers' "Field of Dreams" Challenge. Get your ears in here! News https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/first-look-pride-across-multiverse-2022-05-02 (Pride Across the Multiverse) - Secret Lair Drop https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/alchemy-rebalancing-may-5-2022 (Alchemy Rebalancing) "Field of Dreams" Challenge- Bootleggers' Stash https://www.moxfield.com/decks/personal?folder=9mvq6 (Decklists on Moxfield) Decklists on MTG Goldfish https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4795224#paper (Dave's Deck) https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4795171#paper (Ben's Deck ) https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4796871#paper (Other Dave's Deck) The challenge play off is scheduled for Monday the 9th at 1pm east coast US time (-4 GMT) streaming on the Magic Proving Grounds Twitch Channel (link below) Where to find us email show@magicprovinggounds.com On Twitter https://twitter.com/MPGpod (The Show) https://twitter.com/BeniceMPG (Host Ben) On Twitch https://www.twitch.tv/magicprovinggrounds (The Show) https://www.twitch.tv/benicempg (Host Ben) Find our sick Brews https://www.moxfield.com/users/MagicProvingGrounds (Moxfield)
In this episode we go over news from WotC, talk Commander, share some hot takes and Ben throws down the guantlet in the show's first ever deck building challenge. NEWS: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-state-game-streets-new-capenna-2022-04-21 (State of Arena Announcement) This is the announcement that talks about the new true to paper format that they are calling Explorer. https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-online/magic-online-paths-pro-tour-2022-04-21 (Magic Online OP announcement) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-digital/mtg-arena-premier-play-2022-04-21 (Arena OP Announcements ) https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/whats-new-list-streets-new-capenna-2022-04-14 (Changes to The List for New Capenna ) THE CARDS: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/streets-new-capenna-commander-decklists-2022-04-19 (New capenna Commander spoilers) THE CHALLENGE: https://scryfall.com/card/snc/134/bootleggers-stash (Bootlegger's Stash) Tune in next week when week when we reveal our card breaking decks. If YOU have any idea's on how to break bootlegger's stash for standard, send in your ideas or decklists to show@magicprovinggrounds.com Find us on the web at: The email above ^^^^ On Twitter at: Show: @mpgpod Ben: @benicempg
In the innagural episode from the Proving Grounds, we talk our history as well as what is coming up for Magic: the Gathering. It's New Capenna spoiler season, baby! News: Wizards Announce price increase for sealed product: Link to Blog Post https://secretlair.wizards.com/us/product/724660/finally-left-handed-magic-cards (Lefty Secret Lair) ... if you want it... I guess... Streets of New Capenna Discussion https://mtg.cardsrealm.com/en-us/sets/snc-streets-of-new-capenna (Handy card finder to follow along:) (type in card name or sort alphabetically) Where to contact us: Send emails to podcast@magicprovinggrounds.com Follow the show on twitter @MPGpod Follow Ben on twitter @beniceMTG