Legacy's Allure

Dark Ritual defined a class of cards that make more mana than they cost to play. In honor to the black "boon" we now refer to these types of cards as "rituals." Decks can do powerful things with bursts of fast mana, and Legacy showcases the breadth of possiblities when mana is available way ahead of schedule. Joining the show is Storm player and fellow Podcaster, Cyrus Corman-GIll. He knows a lot about casting Dark Ritual, and he's well versed in putting fast mana to use. Check it out!

On this episode we're digging up an old favorite. It's Reanimator, the graveyard abusing powerhouse that's as old as Magic itself. Joining the show is MTGO star ewlandon, aka Eric Landon, known for his persistent trophy leader status. We talk reanimate, entomb, faithless looting, and the Deathrite ban all to get to the core of one of Legacy's most consistent and powerful combo decks. Check it out!

On this episode, we return our discussion to the top control deck of Legacy. In spite of bans, card printings that challenge the strength of counterspells, and a format shift towards big mana and ultra-grindy strategies, Miracles persevered and won GP Richmond, reclaiming its Tier 1 status. What all has happened in the deck's 6 year history that shaped it's evolution and gotten us to this point? Where will the deck go in the future? Joining the show to answer these questions is Miracles steadfast, Sam Roukas.

For years, decks seeking to utilize the massive mana generating capabilities of the "post" lands have existed in Legacy. Battle for Zendikar gave the strategy an early game plan, and since then multiple iterations of the deck have brought us to a point where big mana is strong enough to hold its own. On this episode, SCG powerhouse Collins Mullen joins the show to discuss the deck and its many variants. He tells us all about his and his teammates' successes playing the deck, and his thoughts on future iterations.

Nonbasic lands beware, the fun police of both 5-color and Tron-style decks alike is a lynchpin piece of the Legacy format. Joining the show is accomplished player and content writer, Jadine Klomparens. In this episode, she shows off her understanding and tactical analysis of tempo decks and land destruction. Join us as Legacy's Allure discusses format powerhouse, Wasteland.

Legends had a number of crazy cards that defied the color pie and caused templating nightmares. On this episode of Legacy's Allure we're talking all about Sylvan Library, not only its crazy templating, but also how incredibly powerful it is! Joining us to talk about Sylvan Library is Lands master and Legacy specialist Jody Keith. Jody shows off some of the powerful interactions, decks, and quirky interactions the card offers and helps explain how this anomoly of card design impacts Magic's greatest format.

Some spells don't need to be fixed because they got it right the very first time. Lightning bolt is one of Magic's iconic spells and it came from the very first set. It may seem simple with only 8 words in its textbox, but its so deep it defines a format. Legacy enthusiast Bob Huang joins to explore the burn spell that began it all.  Check it out!

This episode we continue the single-card series with an investigation of one of the two premier counterspells in Legacy, Daze. Joining Legacy's Allure is SCG Worcester Open winner, Drake Sasser. He's no stranger to Daze, and boldly proclaims it to be one of his favorite cards in the format. The possibilities with this innocuous Force Spike variant are deeper than we imagined. Join us as we discuss the quintessential tempo counterspell!

Continuing the Single Card focus episodes, Kevin King joins the show to tackle Legacy's top creature. The multi-talented Deathrite Shaman is a staple of many of the format's fair decks and we'll explain why.

This episode we discuss the results from Legacy GP Vegas, a deck brew's success story years in the making, and a new App that could help revolutionize tournament Magic. Lincoln Baxter III joins Legacy's Allure as we dive into a myriad of topics. Check it out!Webcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXvQAytK6L8&feature=youtu.beAlso available on iTunes

Legacy's Top control deck (pun intended) took a massive blow with the banning of its signature card. Joining Legacy's Allure to talk about the ban of Sensei's Divining Top is exemplary Miracles pilot Anuraag Das. Bonus: Miracles isn't dead, it just needed to adapt! Check it out.Webcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HwE5NhokmU&feature=youtu.be

Belch for 98! You read that right. Goblin Charbelcher spawned an archetype in both Legacy and Vintage that strikes fear into players to this day. Brian Guess joins us to talk about Legacy's most resilient, turn-1 combo deck.Video Webcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBBEAkP2mlI&feature=youtu.be

Force of Will, Show and Tell, Ponder? All viable cards to name with this weeks power card spotlight, Cabal Therapy! GP Prague winner Rodrigo Togores joins the show to talk all about the hand disruption spell that is uniquely, Legacy.

On this episode of Legacy's Allure, we're talking about Aether Vial. That's right, an entire episode dedicated to a single card! The tricky artifact is far more that it first appears, and Phil Gallagher, host of Thraben University joins us to talk all about it!http://www.thrabenuniversity.com/

Punt, botch, throw the game. There are many terms used to describe making a mistake in a game of Magic. On this episode of Legacy's Allure, SCG Coverage Associate Nick Miller joins the show to help explain some of Legacy's most common misplays and errors. Check it out!

Draw a card. Three of the most impactful words in Magic's history. On this episode of Legacy's Allure, we are joined by Andrew Boswell to talk all about Cantrips, the little spells that grease the gears of many of Legacy's greatest decks. Check it out!

Draw 7 cards, make a ton of Mana, cast huge "X" spells. It sounds like we're talking about a Commander game! On this episode of Legacy's Allure, Feline Longmore joins to discuss her signature combo deck, High Tide. We also ponder the world of Magic card alterations and video/audio content production. Check it out!

Land ho!!! Legacy Grand Prix winner Jarvis Yu joins the cast to talk about one of the strangest decks the format has to offer. It's part prison, part combo, and all fun. Check it out!

Why play fair? Because it is strong and consistent, that's why! Tom Herzog joins Legacy's Allure to dig into one of Legacy's fairest decks. From consistency engines to hate bears, Maverick is the cornerstone of doing things honestly. Check it out!

Clay Spicklemire joins Legacy's Allure to talk about his amazing performance at the 2016 American Legacy GP in Columbus. The entire event culminated in an unforgettable finals and it was Clay and his Infect deck that proudly hoisted the trophy. Follow along as we talk Legacy, Magic, Infect, and High School!Webcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tolLrPUlZQE&feature=youtu.be

Spaghetti Monsters! Aliens from the aether! Legacy all stars???That's right, the Eldrazi took Legacy by force and have proven that they are here to stay. Although the perfect Eldrazi list probably hasn't been found yet, there are plenty of results to show that the deck has legs and will be a contender. Harlan Firer joins Legacy's Allure to showcase the deck and explain how its not just "a pile of big dumb monsters."

Legacy has many combo decks, and they operate in a lot of interesting ways. The trick to being efficient and successful with those decks is knowing when its time to "go for it". You won't always have all the information, or protection, but that doesn't mean it isn't right to make your big move. Bryant Cook joins this week's episode of Legacy's Allure to explain his powerful Storm variant and to analyze combo deck situations where "going for it" might just be the right line of play. Check it out!

It's time to fill some graveyards. This time on Legacy's Allure, Joseph Moreno joins us to talk about Legacy's boogeyman, Dredge. Check it out!

The little red men have returned to Legacy's top tables! Here to discuss the history of the deck, its various incarnations, and the joy of playing a red control deck is SCG Player's Champion, Jim Davis. Join us!

Legacy is a fast format that puts a lot of emphasis on the first few turns of each game. The faster you can identify what your opponent is playing, the better. This episode, Rudy Briksza joins us to help evaluate classic Legacy opening plays. Check it out!

On this episode of Legacy's Allure, we discuss Shardless Sultai. Joining us to explain the history and successes of the deck is its biggest proponent and developer, Gerry Thompson.

Fire it up! Patrick Sullivan joins Legacy's Allure to talk about two things he's best at, torching his opponents with lightning bolts and witty banter. Follow along as we discuss one of Legacy's (and Magic's) oldest archetypes, Burn.

Michael "Hollywood" Keller joins Legacy's Allure to talk about one of the premier prison strategies of the format, Painter Stone. Join us an learn all about Blood Moons, main deck Red Blasts, and the most influential scarecrow ever printed.

Marc Konig guest stars on Legacy's Allure to explain that there are only 3 things certain in life: Death, Taxes, and White Weenie. We'll discuss what makes this seemingly underpowered pile of creatures a powerful force in Legacy and how it earns its spot at the top tier. Join us as we explore Death and Taxes.

The Boss joins Legacy's Allure to showcase the deck he popularized by winning back to back SCG Invitationals. We discuss the tricks, power, and timing of one of Legacy's most versatile and fear-inducing decks, Infect.

Chris VanMeter joins Legacy's Allure to talk about the most broken card in Legacy, Show and Tell! Chris has plenty of experience playing giant monsters and enchantments with this busted combo enabler. Check it out, as Legacy's Allure explores Sneak and Show!

On this episode of Legacy's Allure, we discuss Elves! Julian Knab, well known streamer and Elves enthusiast joins us to give the low down the little green men!

On this episode of Legacy's Allure we discuss Delver of Secrets decks. Joining the podcast is Delver champion Dylan Donegan to share his insight into Legacy's most prominent tempo strategy.

On this episode of Legacy's Allure we discuss Storm. Storm master Caleb Scherer joins to explain the intricacy of one of Legacy's most iconic combo decks.

On this episode of Legacy's Allure we discuss Miracles. Joe Lossett, Miracle's most infamous wizard, joins to shed light onto Legacy's premier control deck