Podcast by Up2DateMTG
Zach stopped by the grindcast this week to talk about modern mill and an upcoming cube charity event!
Harlan and Zach discuss if standard has finally stopped the churn and found an equilibrium point. They also discuss if it's time to unban Mox Opal in modern. Is it time to let Artifact decks loose on the format again?
Today is all standard breaking down the data from the Rivals/MPL split! We discuss how the decks at the top of the meta should be adapting moving forward and throw out a few sleeper picks that may be poised for a comeback!
Zach sits down with CCR to talk about the new best deck in modern, Omnath Turns and the standard metagame heading into the Manatraders event tomorrow! Are we in a Yorion meta or secretly in a rogues meta? Listen to find out!
Harlan and Zach lick their wounds after a crushing defeat at the hands of team Lotus Box, then dive into what standard looks like at the moment and what they'll be playing in the ManaTraders standard open this weekend.
The guys reminisce about team magic and go over legacy, modern and standard ahead of their head to head vs team Lotus Box this Sunday!
Zach and Harlan return to discuss the standard bannings and go over eternal weekend. They also issue a challenge to battle Team Lotus Box for title of the best podcast from the SCG Tour!
Today the guys discuss how the Standard metagame is evolving post Uro ban and take a look at the top decks in Modern. Omnath may be everywhere, but there may still be hope!
Harlan and Zach Discuss the Ban, and what it means for the standard Meta going forward. Does this actually open the door for other decks to compete?
Harlan and Zach go over how to beat the broken deck when you're laddering, then dig into the misinformation around Sultai and how you can use it to actually beat the Omnath Menace! Link to the Sultai deck being discussed: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3421218#paper
Harlan and Zach return with a new direction for the show! We're talking standard and we're hyped about it! Remember to send us pictures of the decks you're laddering with @up2datemtg on twitter!
Youtubist CovertGoBlue stopped by the show to end the hiatus! We talk Zendikar Rising standard and what you can expect from rotation, then get into Arena and what hitting mythic means to the average player. CGB makes a ton of quality MTG Arena content and you can find in the following places so check those out and drop a follow! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-UZjHl2kZ-6XKBLgbFgGAQ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/covertgoblue Twitter: https://twitter.com/covertgoblue
This week we do a deep dive on Fpawlusz's Titanvial deck and discuss everything about the deck. Why it's built the way it is, what it's doing well, what we don't like about the deck, and how it can evolve! Is it the next step in Primeval titan strategies in a Modern Uro World? Selesnya Titan Vial https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3335616#paper Naya Titan https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3335610#paper
The guys make a triumphant return to Modern with... Bogles Tron??? It's not Bogles Tron, but they do go in depth on not only the top decks in the format and how you should be boarding against them, but how you should assess differences between similar decks to build a stronger sideboard.
Zach and Harlan look at whats really going on at the top of the Pioneer meta game. Is Mono green as good as it looks this week? What's the deal with the sacrifice decks popping up? Is there another deck that's significantly better than the other options?
Ari Lax stops by the show to discuss post ban standard and how it's been. We talk some Sultai, how dominant the archetype feels, then get into if the bans were even worth doing. We also touch on what Amonkhet Remastered will be bringing to historic so stay tuned to the end if thats what you're interested in!
Zach and Harlan go over the pioneer lists from the Showcase event and discuss what this means for the formats direction. Zach also gives up on Sram. Is this the end of an era or will Zach make a bad decision and quickly get back together with his Ex?
The guys lay out which decks are rising to the top of the new Pioneer metagame! They also give their deck recommendations for not only Pioneer but each format leading into the MTGO Showcase weekend. Vampires https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3273754#paper Sram Auras https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3273759#paper
Today we have a brief discussion on current Amulet Titan lists, briefly discuss the standard bannings, then take a deep dive into the changes to the Pioneer metagame.
Today we explore Historic in anticipation of the Arena Open this weekend. We think friend of the cast Andrew Jessup may have broken it for the event with his Underworld Breach combo deck! https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3250417#paper
Join Harlan and Zach as they discuss the results from the modern events this weekend and then try to answer a listener question about on board value!
Harlan and Zach quickly breakdown the standard meta in preparation for the Player's Tour finals this weekend, then they dive into which modern deck you should be playing in the Super Qualifier. Spoiler alert, it's probably Chokeboil Folk.
Today we're talking modern after the massive 10 round MTGO Modern Champs event. We dispel the rumors of Mono White Tokens being payable and discuss how the meta is shaping up and our deck recommendations moving forward. Goblins https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3222100#paper Temur Scapeshift https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3222105#paper
Today we talk modern! Why E-Tron is back to being a top dog, how the metagame got Harlan'd, and that Uro is still Uro.
The guys talk about how the recent ban update affects Modern and Pioneer, and Zach gives everyone a little insight into #MTGfinance
The guys breakdown what Zach has been playing in standard and then discuss their opinions on the upcoming ban announcement!
Gavin Bennett joined the podcast this week to talk the Lotus box invitational and M21 Standard
Today we briefly run through all the formats before diving deep into Modern Goblins and a new Modern brew from Zach!
Mason from Constructed Criticism joins the show to talk the online PT with Harlan
Zach and Harlan present their finalized PT decks and why they came to those conclusions and then talk about what could improve standard as a format going forward
Harlan and Zach return to discuss PT results and what it means for their events this weekend!
Harlan and Zach discuss the B&R announcement and what that's going to mean for standard!
Harland and Zach discuss the upcoming bannings and begin to lay out how to test for upcoming standard events in a post banning world!
Harlan and Zach touch on legacy briefly then get into the beginnings of PT prep.
Harlan and Zach discuss the Lotus box modern event and if their testing process was effective, then hop into a debate on whether Arcum's Astrolabe should've joined Lurrus and Zirda on the ban list. Be sure to enter to retweet the episode to enter the Ikoria Box Giveaway!
Harlan and Zach break down Modern and the Lurrus Vs Yorion Meta that has evolved. Will either of them avoid playing a companion this week? Can either break free of Hallowed Fountains chains? (Unlikely)
Harlan and Zach talk some new comers to the Modern format, then get into a knock down drag out brawl on if Counterbalance is a playable card in the modern format.
Harlan and Zach discuss if their process for predicting the pioneer meta on Friday actually worked, and what they could have done better. Then they discuss modern and why Primeval Titan Yorion decks are the future of the format! Let's flicker some Golos's!
Harlan and Zach predict the meta for the Lotus Box pioneer event this weekend and detail how they came to their deck choice
Zach and Harlan continue their prep for the Lotus Box Pioneer Open this weekend by looking at some under the radar decks. Also big F in chat for Harlan's 4th place near miss on qualifying for the PC. Please remember to send him condolences
Harlan breaks down the pioneer meta for Zach as he tries to figure out a deck for the Lotus Box Pioneer Extravaganza this weekend
Detailing standard tiers and what to play in the MFO this weekend
Understanding Companion's impact on Deck Building by Up2DateMTG
Harlan was unavailable today, so week 1 Ikoria Standard tournament winner Robert Stanley stopped by to give the low down on Lurrus Sacrifice decks!
What card's wowed the Up2Date team on the first day of Ikoria being legal? How is companion actually playing out? All you need to know about Ikoria contained within!
Will Lurrus of the Dream-Den turn every format into commander? by Up2DateMTG
Zach and Harlan introduce you to the cast, then go over some new modern technology!
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