Casting Shadows

In today’s episode, we discuss the new color combination of Death’s Shadow having a lot of success in this current Modern meta: Rakdos. We discuss whether we think this deck is a flash in the pan or is it a legit contender in the meta. After, we look at The Walking Dead Secret Lair and discuss the reasons that it is so controversial and what Wizards should have done instead. As always, please like and share! You can follow us following the links below: Casting Shadows (Twitter): @CastingShadows9 Jeremy (Twitter): @JManthey03 A.K. (Twitter): @rakdos77

In today’s episode, we look at September 10-13th’s Mythic Invitational. As their real first push into eSports, we look at the reasons of why this event was a disaster (outside of gameplay). Then, as a fan posed a question to us about Agadeem’s Awakening in Death’s Shadow, we explore whether the Zendikar Rising card will find a home in Death’s Shadow and Modern. As always, please like and follow! You can follow us following the links down below: Casting Shadows (Twitter): @CastingShadows9 Jeremy (Twitter): @JManthey03 A.K. (Twitter): @rakdos77

In today’s episode, we are again discussing Zendikar Rising. Since our last episode, there have been a few cards released that look like they will/or could slot right into Death’s Shadow. Today, we will discuss those cards. Then, we discuss some other cards that have generated hype and whether they will find a home in Modern. As always, thank you for tuning in. We greatly appreciate your support. New episodes every week on Friday at 10:30am (Central Time). If that were to change, we will post about it on our Twitter: https://twitter.com/CastingShadows9 Don’t forget to like this episode and share it. To see Michael Rapp’s list, follow this link to his Twitter: https://twitter.com/RappaciousOne/status/1303140884691681282

In today’s episode, we look at some of the new Zendikar Rising cards being spoiled in the set. We discuss some of the interesting mechanics in it, as well as if there is any Modern playability (cards spoiled up to September 1st). Then, we look at the sets to be involved in 2021 including some of the stuff that we know about some of these sets so far.

In today’s episode we discuss the new “Prime Slime” Secret Lair and give our opinions on the set. Then, we discuss proxies and why they are such a controversial topic. We dive deeper into situations on if and how they should be used. 0:00-7:30 – Introduction and Secret Lair Talk 7:31-40:03 – Discussion about Proxies and Conclusion

In today’s episode, we discuss August 3rd's Banned and Restricted Announcement. Using that announcement, we look at the lengthy list of banning’s per format recently and discuss whether these frequent banning’s are bad for the overall health of Magic. Then, we look at all the aspects of Double Masters and give our opinions on whether it was a success or not. Please like and follow us for more content!

In today’s episode, we examine more Death’s Shadow lists that had success through MTGGoldfish.com. We take an in-depth analysis with these decks to look at their choices including a spicy Grixis Death’s Shadow deck running 2 Young Pyromancer in the mainboard over Snapcaster Mage. After, we discuss the health of the Modern format. We conclude by looking at new Double Masters spoilers since our last episode, including some of the absolutely gorgeous alternate art reprints some cards received. *correction: We talked about Toastxp’s deck as a 5-0 when it 3-2’d. We recognize our mistake* As always, please like and subscribe! Here are the links to the deck’s discussed in the video: Four-Color Death’s Shadow by BaronOfBacon: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3221838#paper Jund Death’s Shadow by djbmppwns: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3221794#paper Grixis Death’s Shadow by hoveydw: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3221833#paper Four-Color Death’s Shadow by Toastxp: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3230272#paper Jund Death’s Shadow by hoveydw (1): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3233309#paper Jund Death’s Shadow by updraftelemental: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3233302#paper Jund Death’s Shadow by katuo079595: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3230226#paper Grixis Death’s Shadow by Lcario: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3230209#paper Grixis Death’s Shadow by mariogomez097: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3236466#paper Jund Death’s Shadow by hoveydw (2): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3236468#paper Four-Color Death’s Shadow by Octavio Moreira Lima Junior: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3234958#paper Cards and arts come from mtgpics.com

In today’s episode, we look at some of the recent events since the banning of Arcum’s Astrolabe and see which Death’s Shadow decks and pilots have had success since. Our goal was to showcase some of these decks and their decisions, along with congratulate the pilots doing so well. To follow, we discussed the controversy surrounding Double Masters, specifically with the prices. Then, we look at the spoilers showcased so far (through July 21st). 0:00-0:27 – Intro 0:28-4:10 – Recent Death’s Shadow Lists and Pilots 4:11-8:10 – Mishra’s Bauble in GDS Debate 8:11-12:20 – Deck List Talk Continued… 12:21-16:21 – Cling to Dust in Death’s Shadow 16:22-20:04 – Lurrus in Four-Color Death’s Shadow 20:05-26:31 – Thoughts about Grixis Death’s Shadow after Comments Made in a VS Live! Video 26:32-50:26 – Double Masters Controversy and Spoilers; Outro Links to the Death’s Shadow Decks Discussed in the Video: • Brosterman: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3196786#paper • Real Joy: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3196766#paper • BnR: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3204173#paper • Gerschi: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3207365#paper • BnR: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3207368#paper • MarioGomez097: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3207369#paper • cntrlfreak: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3207289#paper • Dwagz: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3207290#paper • Toastxp: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3218138#paper • _BMJ_: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3217938#paper • Alnash: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3217957#paper • Boland: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3217966#paper

In today's episode, we examine Wizards of the Coast's Banned and Restricted Announcement on July 13th and discuss how that could affect the Modern format. What does this mean for Uro? Decks that have been struggling? Grixis Death's Shadow? To conclude, we talk about WOTC suspending in-store magic play until at least September and what that could mean. Like, Share, and Subscribe!

In today's episode, we talk about the outcome for the recent No Ban List Modern events -- including Death's Shadow presence in the event. Then, Jeremy gives his list for the top five cards in Modern presently. Discuss in the comments what your top five lists would be. We conclude by discussing MTGGoldfish's article on the Top 10 cards of Core 2021 (which you can find here: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/core-set-2021-top-10-modern-cards

In today's episode, we wrap up our Core 2021 discussion with some notable spoiled cards. Then, we discuss some prominent reprints being contained in Jumpstart. To end, we talk Death's Shadow; specifically about Erik Frenz's article Grixis Death's Shadow Needs a Makeover to Remain a Viable Modern Deck. In this, we discuss the article itself, as well as the present state of Grixis. You can find Erik's article here: https://mtgfrenzy.wordpress.com/2020/06/22/grixis-deaths-shadow-needs-a-makeover-to-remain-a-viable-modern-deck/

In today's episode, we look at the hype surrounding Core 2021, including some of the top cards reprinted, as well as cards that could possibly make an impact in Modern!

In today's episode, we discuss June 1st Banned and Restricted Announcement and the fallout from the Companion update. We discuss how the Modern format might look and how Death's Shadow decks could look going forward. Then, we discuss Mark Rosewater's "spoilers" that make Magic fans speculate. We conclude the episode with our thoughts on the likely possibility that there will be no major paper events in 2020.

In today's episode, we talk about the announcement of the new Secret Lairs being released in June by giving our opinions and hopes for the product. Then, we discuss Double Masters and the buzz surrounding it, along with the spoilers that we have seen in it. Then, we conclude with asking, "Is WOTC more focused on Commander than any of the other formats in Magic?"

In today's episode, we look at WOTC's Banned and Restricted Announcement and key wording that could have an impact on Modern. Then, in lieu of comments made on VS Live!, we look to answer if Modern is unfairly targeted and if Modern is in a healthy place right now.

In today's episode, we look at the impending Banned & Restricted announcement for Legacy, Vintage, and Brawl and how that Legacy announcement could impact Modern in the future. To conclude, we look at the pros and cons of the new Grixis Death's Shadow lists. Here are the new Death's Shadow lists: Grixis #1 (3 Kroxa, 4 Snapcaster); https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/lurrus-death-s-shadow#paper Grixis #2 (2 Kroxa, 3 Snap, 1 Sprite): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3004255#paper Grixis #3: (2 Arcanist, 4 Sprite): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2997931#paper Jund #1 (4 Swiftspear, 4 Goyf): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3013307#paper Jund #2 (4 Goyf): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3013569#paper

In today's episode, we discuss some of the latest MTG results and look at the statistics behind them involving some of the newest companions. Then, we look an idea surrounding the new Companion cards from Ikoria. To finish, we give our thoughts on the Wired article from April about insider trading before the announcement of Pioneer. Stay tuned for more content!

In today's episode, we focus on the hype surrounding some of the new companion cards, such as Lurrus of the Dream-Den. We gave our takes on ban talk surrounding Lurrus of the Dream-Den and Mishra's Bauble.

In today's episode, we expand on the Ikoria spoilers, looking at some key cards that may, or may not, have a difference in the meta. Then, we look at the Shadow archetype and see if Ikoria helped it at all. Lastly, we gave our top three decks in Modern post-Ikoria.

In today's episode, the guys came up with separate lists of what they think the top ten sideboard cards of 2019-2020 are. Then, we discuss some of the new Ikoria spoilers and analyze which decks we think received upgrades and which deck received little to no support from Ikoria. If you enjoyed the top ten list, please give your top ten list in the comments!

In this week's episode, the crew tackles the most recent events and what that means for the modern format. Each member brings an under the radar deck to the table and talks about their strengths. Lastly, the crew looks at the Matchup of the Week; GDS vs Jund! They talk about sideboard cards good in the matchup, as well as how to play against Jund.

In today's episode, the crew opens up with their opinion of fetchlands being printed in the new Secret Lair. Second, they re-open the discussion of Kroxa in Grixis Death's Shadow, while looking at Shadow as a whole in this new meta. Then, they tackled fan questions. Lastly, Casting Shadows unveils a new topic where they address different matchups against Death's Shadow. To start, they take a look at the Mono-Red Prowess matchup, including good and bad cards in the matchup and how to play against it.

In this episode, AK talks about his time at the SCG Regionals in Niles, Chicago. Then, Jeremy discusses Crabvine after his performance at a FNM. Lastly, they discuss how the banning of Once Upon a Time will impact Modern and their overall impressions of the Banned and Restricted Announcement

In this episode, Casting Shadows looks at three recent SCG events, while discussing key points about them. After, hosts Jeremy and AK discuss their thoughts on Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger in Death's Shadow Variants. After, they give their predictions about what will happen with the B/R announcement on Monday, March 9th. Lastly, AK speaks about his interview with Grixis Death's Shadow pilot Julian Grace-Martin after his 12th place finish in SCG Team Open in Philadelphia.

In this episode, Casting Shadows discusses the importance of sequencing with Death's Shadow decks. They discuss how to lose properly with the deck so you improve for the next match. Then, they look at the importance of experimenting with Death's Shadow to find new and great cards that excel the gameplan. Lastly, they look at the rise of Bant Stoneblade and what that means for Death's Shadow decks.

In this episode, Casting Shadows talks about the SCG Modern Classic Philadelphia results and their opinions on it. Both members give their takes about underrated decks in this new meta and both debate about Serum Visions and its place in Grixis Death’s Shadow. Don’t forget to like and subscribe! Links: Follow us on Twitter! Casting Shadows: @CastingShadows9 AK: @Rakdos77 Jeremy: @JManthey03 SCG Modern Classic Philadelphia Results: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/scg-modern-classic-philadelphia-2020-02-09#paper SCG Team Open Philly: http://old.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Team_Open/2020-02-08_modern_Philadelphia_PA_US/1/ Julian Grace-Martin Grixis Death’s Shadow Deck: http://old.starcitygames.com/decks/136658 Green/White Field Deck: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/modern-green-white-field#paper Sultai Snow Control: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/modern-sultai-snow-control-182159#paper

In this episode, Casting Shadows talks about the state of Urza and Titan in this new meta, including sideboard options against them. They also look at SCG Modern Classic in Richmond and the results from that event. Lastly, they answer a tough question; is this the most diverse the modern meta has been in awhile? Follow us on Twitter! Casting Shadows: @CastingShadows9 AK: @Rakdos77 Jeremy: @JManthey03

In this episode, Jeremy and AK discuss our tournament results on 4 Color Shadow and CrabVine. After, we focus on submitted fan questions. Thank you to everyone that submitted!

In Casting Shadows' first ever podcast, AK and Jeremy discuss their thoughts on the newest bannings in the modern format, along with the future of Urza. We also discuss our one underrated deck in this new meta game while discussing the future of Death's Shadow. Stay tuned for more podcasts!