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Gavin Verhey, Senior Designer on Magic at Wizards of the Coast, is here every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to talk Magic! Whether it's diving into the design stories of cards, interviewing guests, or just talking about how to build a better deck, you can find anything and everything here. Start your day off with Gavin! Note: These episodes all appear on YouTube as well, with visuals. For the full experience, check them out there: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvE8Mza7uRuiYlwiSDyJi9A

Gavin Verhey


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    Designing New Capenna Commander: Secrets of Bedecked Brokers!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 55:00


    What are the stories behind the cards in Streets of New Capenna Commander? I sit down with Chris Mooney and we take a look through all the new cards in Bedecked Brokers, and share stories from the set!   A big thanks to Chris for coming on today! You can follow them on Twitter https://twitter.com/ChrisKMooney. Have a question? Post a comment! You can also catch me, Gavin Verhey, on the rest of the internet at: Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/GavinVerhey Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey 

    What Would I Have Changed in C18? Yuriko and Planeswalkers: Commander Chronicles w/ Melissa DeTora

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 133:33


    Commander 2018! What happened this time around? What mistakes would I have corrected? What did we like? Melissa and I dig in! A big thanks to Melissa for coming on today! You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelissaDeTora. You can also catch me, Gavin Verhey, on the rest of the internet at: Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/GavinVerhey Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey

    Was the Eminence Mechanic a Mistake? Edgar or Teferi's? Commander Chronicles 2017 w/ Melissa DeTora

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 153:40


    Commander 2017! My first lead. Eminence. Ur-Dragon. Teferi's Protection. Tribal decks. What's up with them? Let's take a look! A big thanks to Melissa for coming on today! You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelissaDeTora. You can also catch me, Gavin Verhey, on the rest of the internet at: Twitch: https://Twitch.tv/GavinVerhey Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey  

    BANNED! Three Cards we're Banning In Pauper... And Why!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2022 14:29


    Today, we're announcing three bans for Pauper! What are they and why? Let me break it down! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/vr031YPzPRA

    Was the Partner Mechanic a Mistake? How about Atraxa? Commander Chronicles 2016 w/ Melissa DeTora!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 147:50


    It's finally time. One I know people have been asking for since the series began: Commander 2016! Partner. Four color. Atraxa. What's up with them? Let's take a look! A big thanks to Melissa for coming on today! You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelissaDeTora. You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/vr031YPzPRA

    The Time I Fell Down a Volcano

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 56:00


    Settle in for storytime around the fire! I wrap up 2021 with one of my most well known stories. Put it on in the background, relax, and enjoy. Thanks for being great in 2021! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/vr031YPzPRA

    Commander Chronicles: 2015! Experience, Myriad, Confluences, and more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 132:10


    Melissa and I are BACK, reviewing Commander 2015 this time. What do we think of these enemy colored decks? What's out final ranking? Find out today! A big thanks to Melissa for coming on today! You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelissaDeTora. You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/vr031YPzPRA

    What's the Deal with Artifact Tokens??? Blood in Crimson Vow | Magic: the Gathering Innistrad Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2021 7:44


    What's the story behind artifact tokens in Magic, like clues, treasure, food, and blood? Let's talk about it! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/d_5jZDuSVsU

    Commander Chronicles: 2014! Making Planeswalker Commanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 147:10


    The highly requested series is BACK! With 2021 marking 10 years of Commander decks, Melissa and I are reviewing them in order. What happened in Commander 2014?? Let's talk through it! A big thanks to Melissa for coming on today! You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelissaDeTora. You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/d_5jZDuSVsU

    10 Years, 10 Lessons | What I've Learned in a Decade of Magic: the Gathering Game Design

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 18:02


    In this quick interlude from Crimson Vow, it's... my 10 year Wizards anniversary! What a ride. Come join me as I tell you 10 things I've learned over the past 10 years! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/r5Db7DT55YQ

    Kids Draw Art for Magic: the Gathering Cards! Inside a New Secret Lair w/ Tom Jenkot | Extra Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 18:17


    There's a brand new Secret Lair coming out - and it supports a charity! Go check out everything we're doing for Extra Life over at https://www.extra-life.org/wizards Thanks to Tom Jenkot for coming on the show to talk about everything today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/r5Db7DT55YQ

    3-Card Combos: What's the MOST Damage Just 3 Cards can Deal??? (No Infinites)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 8:25


    What's the MOST damage you can do, that isn't infinite, with just three cards? Come check out some of these WILD combos! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/Ww9hNrMVqkQ

    Unifying Werewolves?? Day/Nightbound in Innistrad Midnight Hunt!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 6:40


    What's the history of Werewolves in Magic? How did the Day/Night mechanic come to be in Innistrad? And will we be unifying how Werewolves work?? Let's talk about it today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/KSVqsmiCWP4

    5 Cards that I Regret Making!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 7:56


    I've made a lot of Magic cards, and I'm proud of most of them... and there's a few I wish I hadn't have made. What are five of them? Let me tell you all about it! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/nRTWrsGOFGs

    New Evergreen Mechanics?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2021 15:36


    What's in an Evergreen mechanic? And how likely are a long list of mechanics to become evergreen? Today I tackle a ton of them! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/CzIxfLvyAt8

    Commander Chronicles: 2013! How Did Prossh, True-Name Nemesis, and Oloro Get Made?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021 127:13


    We're back! With 2021 marking 10 years of Commander decks, Melissa and I are reviewing them in order. What happened in Commander 2013?? Let's talk through it! A big thanks to Melissa for coming on today! You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelissaDeTora. You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/d_5jZDuSVsU

    Answering 10 of the Most Googled Magic Questions! w/ Guest Harless

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2021 20:16


    Today I'm joined by Harless as we cover 10 of the most asked questions about Magic! Where was it started? What is the stack? And much more!   A big thanks to Harless for coming on today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/d_5jZDuSVsU

    Commander Chronicles: Untold Stories of Commander 2011

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 149:33


    2021 marks 10 years of Commander decks - so Melissa DeTora and I look back at them today, full of stories from the design team, original designs, and our own insights! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube: https://youtu.be/d_5jZDuSVsU

    How To Build Your Own Jumpstart Booster Pack!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2020 2:56


    Jumpstart has been a blast to play with! And here at Wizards, we've been talking: if you could make your own personal JumpStart booster that expresses you, how would you do it? Today, I lay out the guidelines. Make yours and share it here!  You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/d_5jZDuSVsU 

    What to Expect Inside The New Set Booster! | Zendikar Rising

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 5:37


    Coming up in Zendikar Rising are the Set Boosters! But what exactly are in these? How will it work? Today I've constructed some examples using Ikoria cards to walk you through what you can expect! You can read more details about the Set Booster in Mark Rosewater's article here: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/set-boosters-2020-07-25 You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/em0C6osIz_o

    Amonkhet Remastered: Why Does it Exist?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 2:09


    We're about to release the Magic Arena-ONLY set Amonkhet Remastered. But why did we make it? What inspired it? Will there be more? I dig in today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out YouTube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/n2A0a37FVWI 

    How to Get An Internship at Wizards (And What They're Like Once You Do!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 10:03


    Here at Wizards of the Coast, we have a summer internship program! Applications generally begin in Fall at http://workatwizards.com/, so keep your eyes out! Today, I talk with some of this year's interns and get their thoughts on the experience - and some insight into the cool stuff they've done! Special thanks to Belle Farmer, Charles Dalrymple, Julien Camaraza, Kenna Green, Willem Klein Wassink, PJ Rivas, and Cameron Williams for appearing in this episode. It would literally not have been possible without you! Thanks for taking the time, and for all the great work! Julien Camaraza Twitter: https://twitter.com/Julien_Camaraza Cameron Williams Twitter: https://twitter.com/hyprkineticalot Cameron Williams Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/collected__company Kenna Green Twitter: https://twitter.com/Astral_Glass Kenna Green Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astral_glass/?hl=en Kenna Green Portfolio: https://www.artstation.com/kenna-green Belle Farmer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amaiguri/ Belle Farmer Twitter: https://twitter.com/Amaiguri You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/JyNdtV97uIQ

    Why Did Reprinting Oubliette Take So Long??

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 3:42


    Oubliette. A card not reprinted since Arabian Nights, a popular Pauper choice, and a card that I've become tied up with. We finally brought it back in Double Masters! Why did it take so long? Watch and find out! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/WPjKuliSGEg 

    Double Masters Draft Archetypes: Explained!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 3:39


    What should you draft in Double Masters? Us at Wizards of the Coast seeded some archetypes into this artifact heavy set - and whether you're playing a prerelease or hopping right into a competitive draft, discover what they are and harness them to your advantage! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/hnIEhMZDXlo 

    Read a Book, Get a Promo!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 2:14


    How did Mana Crypt come to be? Many years ago, there were promos you could get by reading Magic books - and this was one of them! What is their history? And where are they still happening today? Find out in this video! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/gML5nd6FV9s 

    Ninjas, Marit Lage, & Stoneforge: 3 Legacy Decks To Start With!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 3:11


    GenCon Online was an amazing chance to play any deck you want in Legacy or Vintage without needing to get the cards for it. What should you play if you're getting into Legacy? I run through three decks I recommend! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/arigYG_3knc 

    Lightning Greaves Box Topper is in Double Masters! (Plus: How Was it Designed?)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 3:12


    Today, on behalf of Wizards of the Coast, I'm excited to bring you a Double Masters preview card: a reprint Lightning Greaves! Check out BOTH versions of it, regular and box topper... And find out how the card was designed! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/Rhb_zHoUIRI 

    10 Double Masters Mythic Rares: What Did They ORIGINALLY Do in Design?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 0:58


    We at Wizards have packed a ton of mythic rares into Double Masters! But how were some of these famous cards originally made? What did they do originally? I dive in today, looking at 10 mythic rares and what PREVIOUS versions of them did! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/shTNDM1r2A0

    What's Up With the Urzatron? | Double Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 6:46


    The Urzatron has been a huge piece of Magic for a long time - and after 15 years since we last printed it in paper, we at Wizards have put it back in Double Masters! But what's the history of this dynamic trio? Where has it been played? Has it always been good? Find out today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/nFzbNWr23Dc

    Why Isn't This Card Foil???

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 2:46


    Some cards, like buy-a-box promo Nexus of Fate, have only appeared in foil. Many others have never had a foil printing at all. Why did we at Wizards make it that way? What are we doing about this in the future? I explain today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/k_ywZ1VzbA4

    How Did I Get a Job Designing Magic?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 10:58


    Today, I want to talk about something personal: the story of how I came to get a job designing Magic: the Gathering at Wizards of the Coast! I hope you enjoy. :) You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/qQ_2JOFFvFo

    Intentional or Mistake? Why Garruk's Gorehorn Has No Text!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 2:40


    Core Set 2021 has the first ever creature card with NOTHING in its text box. Why did we at Wizards make it that way? I explain today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmpWaI7cV5E

    Let's talk Kamigawa: Shrines and Hondens!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 3:53


    We put 6 brand new shrines in M21 with the Sanctums! But what's the story of the original shrines? Released in Champions of Kamigawa back in 2004, today I dive into the history of those shrines - from their importance in the world, to changes that happened to them in design. Join me on this Kamigawa journey!  You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/Vh2WUChh3dw   

    Was Tinybones a Kithkin? (And other Core Set/Jumpstart questions!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 6:50


    As a designer at Wizards of the Coast, I asked on Twitter for you to send me your questions about Core Sets and Jumpstart... And you delivered plenty! Today I tackle a "top 8" of questions. Let's do this! The tweet thread where I asked: https://twitter.com/GavinVerhey/status/1277266423128002561 You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/C-m5RxMcbx4 

    What Should You Draft in Core Set 2021?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 3:57


    Core Set 2021 (M21) hits the world on Magic Arena tomorrow, and in stores this weekend at the prerelease! But what should you draft? We at Wizards of the Coast seeded the set with ten two-color pairs - and I run through them and the cards you should be looking for in each! Have a question? Post a comment! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/O3FvAkWlgaA 

    What's Inside a Core Set 2021 Prerelease Pack?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 4:38


    This weekend is the Core Set 2021 prerelease - and, thanks to working at Wizards of the Coast, I have some early product to open up! Let's crack open a Core Set 2021 prerelease pack, see what's inside, and have me walk through the basics of building a sealed deck in this prerelease primer. For a more detailed look, check out my written prerelease primer: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/core-set-2021-prerelease-primer-2020-06-22 If you enjoyed this, please follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/r_xjcTq7UMc 

    Solemn Simulacrum: How Was it Made?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2020 3:07


    Solemn Simulacrum is a Commander all-star, Standard player, and general fan favorite... and we brought it back in M21! But how was this card designed? I tell the story of how it began, talk with the designer, and delve into the original Mirrodin card file! A big thank you to Jens Thorén for providing his contributions to today's episode. It was incredible to get his thoughts on a card he created. Additional thanks to Brian David-Marshall. He knows why. If you enjoyed this, please follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/xHpNVDipNps 

    What's the Deal with Mill in Core Set 2021?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 3:24


    What's up with the addition of the mill keyword in Core Set 2021? After many years, we at Wizards of the Coast have put it into the game - find out more on the history of mill (and millstone) and how exactly that happened today! If you enjoyed this, please follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/aXOuZRo8yzk 

    Core Set 2021 Preview: Mistral Singer, from Sketch to Final w/ Artist Ryan Yee!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 7:58


    Today, I have a Core Set 2021 preview card to show off: Mistral Singer! And to make the preview card even more thrilling, joining me is the card's artist, Ryan Yee! This incredible artist behind Command Tower, Elspeth Conquers Death, Dig Through Time, the Zendikar expedition fetchlands, and many more, takes us from art description, to sketch, to final, and everything between, right in front of you. It's a one-of-a-kind collaboration that brings you inside the whole process! Many thanks to Ryan Yee for appearing on this show and sharing his sketches for use. You can find him at: Twitter: @ArtofRyanYee Instagram: @ArtofRyanYee Buy a print: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/ryanyee/ http://ryanyee.com/ If you enjoyed this, please follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/aFdiT4ImQrE 

    A Brief History of Magic's Cats!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 4:06


    Meow! We at Wizards of the Coast put a bunch of cats in Core Set 2021. What are they like, and what's the history of Cats in Magic? Let's take a look! If you enjoyed this, please follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhPDB9MlgOE

    What Legends are in M21? Teferi, Kaervek & more! (w/ DeQuan Watson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 12:14


    Teferi is back in a big way in Core Set 2021 - and he's brought a bunch of his friends (and enemies) with him! We at Wizards of the Coast packed the set full of cool legends related to Teferi - some of which you've seen before, and some of which you haven't. So, I brought on DeQuan Watson, long time player and content creator, to talk about how the history of these legends and how they stack up to their original versions... and also tell some stories along with sweet Standard decks to boot! You can find DeQuan Watson here: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/PowrDragn?sub_confirmation=1 Twitch: www.twitch.tv/powrdragn Twitter: www.twitter.com/powrdragn His Color of Magic podcast: www.colorofmtg.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/colorofmagic Discord: https://discord.gg/nDUNShu The Abzan Midrange Deck played on his Monday stream (deck by @JDoubleR2) https://youtu.be/KIFTZz-enrA Gruul Deck (7-1 in Arena Open): https://youtu.be/JSV6RQp4bQg Artist credit for the new art pieces: Kaervek: Daarken Niambi: Eric Deschamps Subira: Leesha Hannigan Barrin: Ryan Pancoast If you enjoyed this, please follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/BsLoSrB0h_A 

    Who Let the Dogs in Magic Core Set 2021?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 2:46


    We at Wizards of the Coast put DOGS in Magic 2021! What's the history there, where was a clever hint at it, and what's a bit of the history of dogs in Magic? Listen and find out! If you enjoyed this, please follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey  Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/ptyKQ7es45k

    Trivia About Every Single Magic Core Set!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 11:33


    I've picked up a lot of Magic knowledge over my nearly 20 years of playing the game... not to mention working at Wizards of the Coast! Today it's time for a brief history of every single Core Set we've made so far, in advance of Core Set 2021, with tons of fun trivia about each! If you enjoyed this, please follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://youtu.be/oi5eDNCYMDw 

    Marchesa Modular in Commander is Amazing!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 4:51


    Working at Wizards of the Coast, I see a lot of wonky Commander decks - and Corey Bowen's modular Marchesa deck is one of beauty! Check it out as he gives a deck tech on how exactly this thing works! Thank you to Corey Bowen for coming on and sharing his deck with us! You can follow him on Twitter @CoreyJBowen. Decklist: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/marchesa-robots-4/?cb=1590357959 If you enjoyed this, please follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvE8Mza7uRuiYlwiSDyJi9A 

    What Decks Do Wizards Play?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 7:32


    A question I get a lot as someone who works at Wizards of the Coast on Magic: what decks do we all play? So today, I ask six fellow Wizards about some of their favorite decks! There's everything from wild commander decks to sentimental Modern decks - take a look! Many thanks to the following 6 people for taking time out to talk about their decks and appear in the episode. Chris Mooney (@ChrisKMooney on Twitter) David McDarby (@J_Beleren on Twitter) Jules Robins (@JulesRobins on Twitter) Bella Guo Noah Millrod Mary Kathryn Amiotte   David McDarby's Commander decklist: https://scryfall.com/@Linuka/decks/b7ef8d31-c2f7-4af5-bbc8-12542d00c0f8 Watch Jules Robins's Summon the Pack deck: http://www.twitch.tv/magic/v/325113886?sr=a&t=42148s T he original Booster Tutor deck Jules adopted into Summon the Pack: https://twitter.com/JulesRobins/status/922534522830200832?s=19 Bella Guo's Gifts Storm deck: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/18-05-20-gifts-storm/?cb=1589856723 Mary Kathryn Amiotte's Kess Doomsday Deck: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/kesss-tribute-to-doomsday/?cb=1589918573 If you enjoyed this, you can follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey  Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out Youtube for the full experience: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvE8Mza7uRuiYlwiSDyJi9A

    What Are the Three RANDOM Cards???

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 4:41


    One of my favorite features is Gatherer's "Random Card" button, which shows you a random card across all of Magic! Today I hit it three times, and talk about each of them! (And how these cards relate to my job on Magic at Wizards of the Coast.) You can try it yourself at Gatherer.wizards.com! Article with the wrapup on Selecting Eighth Edition: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/selecting-eighth-edition-wrapup-2002-11-25 I (Note: Good Morning Magic is a YouTube show. As a result, sometimes images may be referenced that you can't see here. Please check out the Youtube page for the full experience: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvE8Mza7uRuiYlwiSDyJi9A) If you enjoyed this, you can follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvE8Mza7uRuiYlwiSDyJi9A

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