We focus on knowledgeable play and MTG Finance from a "support your hobby" perspective. Topics include limited, constructed, finance, and judging.
An overview of the current finance market, and looks into Oath of the Gatewatch.Episode 28 - State of Finance
How have expeditions affected the market and what will happen next?Episode 26 - Battle for Expeditions
A different kind of set review. Feedback is appreciated.Episode 25 - Battle For Zendikar Set Review
Maybe they should have decided on a different color than blue. Purple would have made WPBRG much more logical.Episode 23 - Origins Set Review - Blue
We're rolling right on through this.Episode 22 - Origin Set Review - Black
Some pretty solid red cards here.Episode 21 - Origins Set Review - Red
I'll admit it's more than a bit late. Summer makes it tougher to pull this stuff with traveling and having free time and all. I probably need to be on more of a time crunch to get anything done.Episode 20 - Origins Set Review - Green
The first look at Origins Limited and Constructed and financial future.Episode 19 - Origins Set Review - White
Discussing Modern Masters Weekend, GP Vegas, #goyfgate, and Owen Turtenwald's response, as well as spiking modern prices.Episode 18 - A Modern Fiasco
I look at the EV of opening a box of modern masters versus keeping it. Also taking some looks at how many people will be dropping in Las Vegas.Episode 17 - EV of Modern Masters 2015
Looking into the mechanics and color pairs of Modern Masters. This is a very basic primer to get you started.Episode 16 - Modern Masters 2015 Mechanics
Finally we come to the Dragonlords themselves, and their various commands. Episode 15 - Dragons of Tarkir Set Review - Multi/Colorless
Getting into white, which remains a very powerful color.Episode 14 - Dragons of Tarkir Set Review - White
Lots of interesting cards, too bad more aren't common.Episode 13 - Dragons of Tarkir Set Review - Green
Red has some amazing cards at common and uncommon. Good removal and good threats. Episode 12 - Dragons of Tarkir Set Review - Red
Black sure has some interesting things to exploit.Episode 11 - DTK Set Review - Black
All kinds of nifty stuff in blue for Dragons of Tarkir. Plus some interesting price predictions.Episode 10 - DTK Set Review - Blue
It's time to be red.Episode 8 - Fate Reforged Set Review - Red
Set review for black is up with some bold predictions.Episode 7 - Fate Reforged Set Review - Black
We dive deep into blue here after another FRF crack-a-pack.Episode 6 - Fate Reforged Set Review - Blue
New set means a big set review. This is a FRF crack a pack and the set review for white. The scale and written ratings are below the podcast link.Episode 5 - Fate Reforged Set Review - WhiteLimited10 - This is an auto draft auto include in every deck, even as a splash. Not found in every set.9 - Most powerful card in the format, worth splashing if you can make it work.8 - Solid bomb status. Cards that require an answer or you lose.7 - Powerful cards that can lead you to a win.6 - A significantly above average card in your deck.5 - An average card in your deck. You rarely cut it unless your deck is insane.4 - Filler cards you wish you didn’t have to play. But sometimes you do.3 - Bad cards that you should be embarrassed to play but still might have to at some point.2 - Cards you shouldn’t ever play. because they are very, very bad.1 - Cards that actually do nothing.+ - This card is better than most at this grade.S - This grade indicate the value of this card plays in your sideboard.Constructed10 - Multi-format warping card, possible to end up on a banned list.9 - Incredibly powerful card spanning multiple formats but unlikely to get banned.8 - Cards that will spawn archetypes in at least one format.7 - Powerful cards that will push a top tier deck further ahead.6 - Cards with a preexisting slot in a top tier deck.5 - Cards that will see play but don’t have a slot in a deck already and won’t create one.4 - Cards with the raw power level to see play that lack a top tier deck.3 - Cards that aren’t best in slot but could play a role if needed.2 - Cards that are moderately powerful but are unlikely to find a home in Constructed.1 - Bad cards.
In our fourth episode we look at the mechanics for Fate Reforged. Some design notes on Dash, Bolster, and Manifest.Episode 4 - Mechanics ReforgedJoin us as we get into the swing of the new year with a special announcement.
In our 3rd episode we discuss the recent announcement of Modern Masters 2015 and Grand Prix Las Vegas.Episode 3 - Vegas MastersLet's take a look at some likely reprints. What do you want to ditch right away? What cards are safe? Will we see another Goyf reprint?What is inside a $10 pack of magic cards.
Our second episode is up.Episode 2 - Health of the FormatIn this episode we discuss the upcoming release schedule as well as a look at the health of the Standard and Modern formats.