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Every week, LSV and BK cover all things Constructed, from the newest decks to Constructed fundamentals.

Luis Scott-Vargas and Andrew Baeckstrom


    • Mar 23, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 8m AVG DURATION
    • 73 EPISODES

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    Constructed Resources Episode 73: CR Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 59:26


    Like Batman or the Jedi or uh, the cast of Cocoon, LSV and BK have RETURNED! There's tons to talk about between bans, set champs and Neon Dynasty! 

    Constructed Resources #72 - Kamigawa's Neon Destiny

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2022 58:43


    With NEO making impacts on every format, LSV and BK weigh in on which cards are a flash in the pan and which are here to stay. DiscordJoin the CR Discord!Sponsor LinksFTX.us (for US-based listeners)FTX.comSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckstLuis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

    Constructed Resources #71 - Do Constructs Dream of Electric Sheep?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 73:24


    This action-packed episode covers the multi-format bans, Alchemy changes, and the electric highlights from Kamigawa!DiscordJoin the CR Discord!Sponsor LinksFTX.us (for US-based listeners)FTX.comSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckstLuis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

    Constructed Resources #70 - Bans, Invites, and More

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2022 59:15


    LSV and BK tackle a variety of topics this week - retroactive invites, the state of Alchemy, the recent Pauper bans and what the upcoming ban announcement might hold (for every format).DiscordJoin the CR Discord!Sponsor LinksFTX.us (for US-based listeners)FTX.comSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckstLuis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

    Constructed Resources #69 - Alchemy, the Arena Open, and You

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2022 52:09


    With the Alchemy Arena Open coming this weekend, BK and LSV take a look at the best Alchemy cards, decks, and play patterns, and leave you with recommendations with what to play!DiscordJoin the CR Discord!Sponsor LinksFTX.us (for US-based listeners)FTX.comSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckstLuis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

    Constructed Resources #68 - Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2022 68:38


    The boys are back in town, and they go deep on Modern gameplay decisions. This episode has tips and tricks for all the most-played Modern staples!DiscordJoin the CR Discord!Sponsor LinksFTX.us (for US-based listeners)FTX.comSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckstLuis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

    Constructed Resources #67 - Breaking Down Alchemy

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 74:40


    Alchemy has hit the (digital) streets, and LSV and BK break down what looks promising in the first day of testing!DiscordJoin the CR Discord!Sponsor LinksFTX.us (for US-based listeners)FTX.comSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckstLuis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

    Constructed Resources #67 - Alchemical Reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 60:00


     A new online-only format was just announced, and the guys do a deep dive on what the implications are and give their first takes on it! DiscordJoin the CR Discord!Sponsor LinksFTX.us (for US-based listeners)FTX.comSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckstLuis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

    Constructed Resources Episode 65: Vegas, baby!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 52:22


    Luis and BK dive into the Standard metagame and look back at the Modern main event in Las Vegas to see what the format looks like in paper.

    Constructed Resources Episode 64: Official Host BK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 68:24


    Eternal Weekend, Standard data and an overview of Crimson Vow with new official actual host not co-host BK. Yes the same BK.

    Constructed Resources #63 - Wedding Gifts, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2021 76:10


    LSV makes his triumphant return, as him and BK dole out awards for the best in each category in Crimson Vow. There are some good ones, and they go deep on how each new card could be used!

    Constructed Resources #62 - The Episode That Time Forgot

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2021 46:34


    Alrund's Epiphany strikes again, as this episode took a few extra turns before being posted. BK has plenty to say about both Historic and Standard, and even more about Dune (with a special guest).

    Constructed Resources #61 - Lone Ranger Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 34:00


    Your usual hosts BK and BK go over your questions from the CR Discord in this weeks more intimate show!DiscordJoin the CR Discord!Sponsor LinksFTX.us (for US-based listeners)FTX.comSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst

    Constructed Resources #60 - Business as Usual

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2021 98:49


    Your usual hosts Marshall and BK go over what happened last weekend at Worlds as well as much more! DiscordJoin the CR Discord!Sponsor LinksFTX.us (for US-based listeners)FTX.comSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckstMarshall Sutcliffe - @Marshall_LR

    Constructed Resources #59 - Worlds Breakdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2021 65:40


    LSV and BK breakdown what you can expect to see this weekend at MTG Worlds.DiscordJoin the CR Discord!Sponsor LinksFTX.us (for US-based listeners)FTX.comSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckstLuis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

    Constructed Resources #58 - The Definitive Guide to Modern

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 76:00


    LSV and BK take a good long look at Modern, and break down the best decks and cards from every archetype. Whether you're a fan of Modern or thinking about getting in, this is the episode for you.DiscordJoin the CR Discord!Sponsor LinksFTX.us (for US-based listeners)FTX.comSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckstLuis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

    Constructed Resources #57 - Threat and Response

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2021 90:03


    For every threat, there's a proper response - LSV and BK go over the different kinds of threats in Standard, why they are good, and how to answer them.Deck of the WeekLegacy Dwarf BugsDiscordJoin the CR Discord!

    Constructed Resources #56 - On a Midnight Hunt Goin' Anywhere

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 69:58


    BK and LSV break down the sweet stuff from day 1 of Innistrad's release, highlighting the cards and decks that stood out in Standard and Modern.Decks of the WeekHuey's RG WerewolvesLSV's Dimir ControlSponsor LinksFTX.us (for US-based listeners)FTX.com

    Constructed Resources #55 - The Best Deck in Historic and Innistrad First Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2021 71:12


    With the Arena Open this weekend, LSV and BK go over the metagame and the deck to beat, as well as covering the Innistrad cards that have caught their eye.Decks of the WeekJeskai ControlSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckstLuis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

    Constructed Resources #54 - Izzet Good?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 64:18


    LSV just submitted his decklist for the highest-stakes tournament of the year - listen as the guys break down the list, as well as cover the "Ethical Gray Area" of the week.*Note that the start of the tournament got pushed back a day, so Friday is the new start day, not Thursday as said in the podcast*Decks of the WeekIzzet Yorion

    Constructed Resources #53 - Historic Horizons with Sam Pardee

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 70:06


    BK is joined by special guest (and newest MPL member) Sam Pardee to break down what Historic Horizons has to offer!Deck of the WeekModern Calibrated BlastSocial MediaAndrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckstLuis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

    Constructed Resources Episode 52: Anniversary Q&A

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2021 75:22


    It's been a year of Constructed Resources and LSV and BK are taking this episode to answer all of your questions! 

    Constructed Resources #51 - Keeping Your Mental Game Strong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 61:32


    Magic is a mental game, and this week the guys talk about how to keep yours on point (including a very relevant example of LSV putting these lessons in action).Decks of the WeekHistoric JeskaiStandard Naya

    Constructed Resources #50 - Winota Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 75:16


    Naya Winota is the best deck in Standard right now, so BK and LSV take a deep dive on how to build it, how to play it, and how to beat it. If you're playing Standard, you won't want to miss it!Deck of the WeekJund Citadel

    Constructed Resources #49 - The State of Standard (and Jumpstart)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 69:29


    You asked, we answered - BK and LSV give you a full Standard format breakdown just in time for the Arena Open this weekend (and chat about Historic Jumpstart too).Deck of the WeekStandard Winota

    Constructed Resources #48 - Brainstorm's Glorious End

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2021 54:01


    With Brainstorm suspended, BK and LSV tackle the reasons why, how winrates can be deceptive, and what the shape of Historic is now.Decks of the WeekModern MillPioneer Enigmatic Incarnation

    Constructed Resources #47 - Everything You Need to Know About Standard 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 62:33


    If you're wondering what Standard 2022 is and it feels like to late to ask, BK and LSV have got you. They go over the format, why it exists, and what's good in it, as well as looking to what implications it has on the future.

    Constructed Resources #46 - (Demi)Liches Get Stitches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 81:04


    Demilich is the most exciting AFR card previewed so far, and there's plenty more on top of that. The guys chat about their picks for the new set, and venture into the dungeon mechanic while they are at it.Decks of the WeekOops, All ElementalsMonkeyStill

    Constructed Resources #45 - White: Weakest Color or Underrated Gem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2021 66:54


    BK and LSV are back with another Prismatic episode, this time focusing on White. They cover everything from strengths to weaknesses, and tackle the age-old question of where it fits in the overall rankings.Decks of the WeekJeskai StonebladeNaya Enchantress

    Constructed Resources #44 - A Tale of Two Sagas

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2021 65:24


    Urza's Saga is making a huge impact on both Legacy and Modern, and it's not the only MH2 card to do so. LSV and BK give you the rundown, and even touch on the recent Historic ban.Decks of the WeekJeskai MutateUndying Combo

    Constructed Resources #43 - Modern Horizons Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2021 98:22


    LSV and BK talk all things MH2, with a look at what they think will make a big impact.Decks of the WeekJeskai TurnsSultai Ultimatum

    Constructed Resources #42 - A Tainted Format

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2021 58:47


    With Thassa's Oracle getting the axe in Historic, LSV and BK delve into what comes next, and why they think the Tainted Pact deck is far from dead.Decks of the WeekHistoric JeskaiTwiddle Storm

    Constructed Resources #41 - The End Of An Era

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 64:20


    In a special episode of Constructed Resources, LSV and BK talk about the recent Organized Play announcement, their takes on how we got here, and some thought on what may come next.Announcement

    Constructed Resources #40 - A Grab Bag of Announcements

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2021 72:03


    With a huge announcement drop yesterday, BK and LSV cover their reactions, thoughts on topics such as rotation, and more!Decks of the WeekSultai Titan's NestModern Orzhov Hatebears

    Constructed Resources #39 - Advanced Plays for Advanced Players

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 68:18


    Keeping 1-landers, killing your own stuff, and setting strange Arena stops - these are all advanced plays that are sometimes right. BK and LSV cover high strategy, and where you should diverge from conventional wisdom.Decks of the WeekRG Valakut4c Bring to Light

    Constructed Resources #38 - The Tron Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 82:54


    Love it or hate it, Tron has been one of the pillars of Modern for the last decade. BK and LSV break down everything you need to know to understand it, play it, or beat it.Decks of the WeekHistoric RoguesHistoric Jeskai Opus

    Constructed Resources #37 - A Historic New Era

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 61:57


    Everything in Historic changed when the Mystical Archive attacked. LSV and BK cover what's hot and what's not on day 1 of the new Historic era.Decks of the WeekSultai UltimatumPioneer 4c Lukka

    Constructed Resources #36 - Strixhaven Honor Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 74:47


    With the full Strixhaven card list available, LSV and BK see which cards have high marks and which get flunked (and not without disagreeing on the way).Decks of the WeekModern Izzet ProwessPioneer Mono-Green

    Constructed Resources #35 - Arclight Phoenix Rises From The Ashes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 73:43


    LSV and BK couldn't be more excited about the addition of Faithless Looting to Historic - they chat Arclight Phoenix, other Mystical Archive cards, and even review LSV's outstanding performance with Pig-Blade in the KHM Championship.Decks of the WeekHistoric CyclingModern Golgari

    Constructed Resources #34 - Will LSV Get Away With It Again?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 72:59


    BK grills LSV on his Kaldheim Championship decklists, and comes to the conclusion that trying to pull a fast one may not work out. The lads also cover Strixhaven previews, and even have one of their own!Decks of the WeekTemur AdventuresAbzan Anti-Jund

    Constructed Resources #33 - Don't Mulligan This Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 85:44


    In an episode worth keeping, LSV and BK go over everything you need to know about mulligans, ending with a review of a bunch of sample hands.Decks of the WeekModern Heliod CompanyHistoric Turbo-Valki

    Constructed Resources #32 - Burn, Baby, Burn

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 65:32


    LSV and BK investigate the way of the Lava Spike this week, with a full breakdown on Burn decks. How to play 'em, how to beat 'em, and a look at the Top 10 Burn cards of all time.Decks of the WeekLee Shi Tian BurnMatt Sperling Burn

    Constructed Resources #31 - You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 79:28


    LSV and BK bust out the mailbag, and answer questions about Constructed, Organized Play, why LSV played Mono-Red, and much more!Decks of the WeekPioneer Jund SacrificeNaya Midrange

    Constructed Resources #30 - Solving Standard (and Time Spiral Preview Cards)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 75:03


    LSV and BK got some sweet Time Spiral Remastered preview cards from Wizards, so they discuss those (as well as breaking down what's hot and what's not in Standard right now).Decks of the WeekArcanis ChordBlue Living End

    Constructed Resources #29 - The Aftermath of the Banpocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 68:16


    Wizards dropped the hammer on every format except Standard, and BK and LSV are ready to pick up the pieces. They weigh in on each format, with predictions as to what decks will rise and where you should look next.Decks of the WeekMono-White Aggro4-Color Cycling

    Constructed Resources #28 - A New Standard Emerges

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 74:19


    LSV and BK take a good look at Standard, and one deck in particular has caught their eye. Emergent Ultimatum is a game-changer, and they explain how it's already started to take over the format (and some potential answers to it).Decks of the WeekRune Dragon ComboSultai Ultimatum

    Constructed Resources #27 - This Episode Is Bullsh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 74:19


    BK and LSV are on their usual BS this episode, as they talk about all the nonsense decks, from Tibalt's Trickery to Oops, All Spells! and more. If you want to learn how to play them or how to beat them, this is the episode for you.Decks of the WeekBoros ShowdownModern Elves

    Constructed Resources #26 - Kaldheim is as Good as Gold

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 65:31


    Kaldheim's first day at school was a big one, and LSV and BK have all the goods, from LSV's obsession with Goldspan Dragon to whether land destruction is great in Standard.Deck of the WeekUR Flash

    Constructed Resources #25 - Our Top Constructed Picks for Kaldheim - Draft Style!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 65:33


    BK and LSV try something a little different this week, as they draft their top picks from Kaldheim for Constructed impact. Will LSV force snow? Is BK going to be reasonable? Find out in this episode!Decks of the WeekHammer TimeHistoric Temur Ramp

    Constructed Resources #24 - It's Snowtime!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2021 72:20


    Kaldheim previews are in full swing, so LSV and BK go deep on Giants, Snow, and more!Deck of the WeekHistoric Splinter Twin

    Constructed Resources #23 - Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 65:21


    BK and LSV close out 2020 in a light-hearted review of the misses, the hits, the other misses, and everything else that happened in 2020.

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