Homeward Path: A Magic: The Gathering Podcast

CEDH gets a bit of a bad rep from the community, but I've always found watching its games to be

It's been a long year, full of ups and downs. Let's take a look at a few, before making my

As the year comes to a close, I thought it would be a good idea to take a quick peek

Midrange decks are inherently flexible and adaptive. Combo decks can threaten to just end the game at any time. Neither

Unlike their proactive peers, a reactive pilot has less decisions to make in how to play, instead focusing on what

There's no bigger difference between win rates than with a proactive deck on the play or draw. Today we explore

Being on the Play or Draw first in a given game of Magic can have a massive impact on how

It's easy to make mistakes in Magic, from deckbuilding to gameplay, but our goal in any matchup needs to be

Treasures are a relatively new mechanic, but that hasn't stopped Wizards from really flexing their design muscles with just how

Taking extra turns feels like a cool mechanic that's perfect for Standard. I'm telling you from experience: We don't need

We've talked about Commons. We've talked about Uncommons. But no rarity in Magic plays a bigger role in determining the

Sometimes, your deck just isn't doing what you want, and it's time to consider adding a color. We'll take a

Standard has finally rotated, and I've had a solid week to let the new format marinate. Let's put my first

Commons, especially in today's game, get a bad rap. I'm here today to defend the honor of one of the

MTG Finance can be a daunting thing to look into, but I'll share some of the highs and lows of

Standard 22 is an interesting look into what the upcoming format may come to look like. Let's peer through the

For better or worse, Magic is changing fast. The last 18 months have created a massive shift into the digital

So you quit playing a while back, but now you've got the itch again? Where do we start the process

Twitter asked, and I decided the best way to respond was to dive deep! We're looking at five decks that

Wizards of the Coast has been working tirelessly over the years to make Life Gain the “official” mechanic of White

It seems like it takes less time with every set release to get the banned list discourse started. Combined with

I don't normally like to do negative commentary, but the current direction of Magic's Organized Play program, or lack thereof,

When you've played Magic as long as I have, it's important to stop and reflect from time to time on

I've been on my most recent spree of playing Magic for the past five years, and haven't spent a dime

Making the leap from Standard to Eternal formats can seem daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little

We’re finally back to our regularly-scheduled content, and we’re checking in on Magic’s most popular format! What cards do we

  A cold, unforgiving wasteland, where one must embrace the savagery of nature, or be lost to the elements. This

  Warriors of a barren wasteland, reckless and aggressive, the Mardu Horde very much embody the core color of their

  What happens when you combine the overwhelming power of Simic with the natural greed and ambition of black mana?

  Martial arts, mysticism, monks, and monasteries. This is the Jeskai Way, and while other clans/color combinations have clearly defined

  Family. Unity. Survival in a harsh environment. These are the core tenets of the Abzan Houses, and it certainly

  Grixis, the home of villains, desolation, and an endless desire to make opponents miserable! Nicol Bolas has defined this

  While somewhat compelling in the lore, Esper honestly doesn’t have any sort of history as a competitive juggernaut. Instead,

  To some, a utopia without chaos and strife. To others, a strict, overbearing caste system that glorifies the strong

  We’re back, and we’re bigger than ever! The shard of Naya is all about one thing: Bigger is better.

  Back to our regularly-scheduled programming, we’re taking a look at the first of the 5 Shards: Jund. What happens

  I’m joined this week by the best co-host I could’ve ever asked for: my life’s co-host, my wonderful wife

  Life. Death. Death feeding new life. The Golgari Swarm tend to the never-ending cycle of life, both in the

  Power and cunning. Resource advantages in multiple ways. Constantly seeking refinement and improvement. An ever-expanding slate of options. These

  Creativity. Experimentation. Enthusiasm. Collaboration. These are the qualities that define the Izzet League, as well as the real-life mages

Bound by honor, a sense of duty, and the oaths they took when they joined, the Boros Legion act as

  We’re back this week to take a look at the Orzhov Syndicate, a bizarre hybrid of churches and banks.

  Secrets and stealth over power and might. Subversion and finesse over raw brute strength. Playing to control what matters,

I know we all need an escape from the election, so I wanted to spend this week talking about the

It’s Selesnya Week! Strength in unity, harmony in execution, and a focus on creatures are the order of the day.

Not Gruul? Then die! Despite their boorish exterior, there’s more to the Gruul Clans than meets the eye.  While it’s

  Beginning a series looking into the lore, mechanical identities, and overall gameplay approach of each color combination, by popular

  One of the most-maligned, most exaggerated archetypes of all times is Draw-Go. Believed to be nothing more than a

Magic has been through a rough couple of years, between stale formats and copious amounts of bannings, particularly in Standard.

  Sometimes, there’s an opponent or matchup you just can’t beat straight up. No matter how much you try, you

This week, we’re looking at one of Magic’s most beloved and decorated archetypes: The Rock! With its unique blend of