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It's hard to think that Mardu vehicles from Kaladesh block standard could get any better, but that's exactly what it did in Frontier. In this show Kevin and I interviewed another player from the online Frontier community to talk about not only his top 8 Mardu Vehicles deck, but also the various Black/Red/White Mardu archetypes. We discussed what was viable in the format as well as which cards in those colors stood out the most. A great in-depth talk for people that want to explore what the Frontier format was like, as well as the possibilities of Historic if it goes back to Kaladesh block or earlier.
#31 - Mardu or Mardon't: Mardu Vehicles with Loop
On this very special episode, Maria and Meghan welcome friend of the show and newly minted Top 4 competitor from Pro Tour Ixalan, Sam Ihlenfeldt! Sam is a member of the MtA FrienDraft Squad and had an absolutely mind-blowing run in his first ever PT. Our hosts chat with Sam about how he managed to 3-0 his first PT draft, what it was like selecting a Standard deck (Sam dishes about his cool Mardu Vehicles tech), and what it feels like to be on the game's biggest stage playing against the game's biggest names. During the Pro Tour, the fans came to love Sam for his obvious love of the game, his friendly attitude, and his underdog run for the top spot. You'll love him too after you hear him describe what it's like to have your dreams come true in the most spectacular way. Follow Sam on Twitter: @ihlenfeldt Help us reach 600 patrons: http://www.patreon.com/mtacast Sub to our epic vids: http://www.youtube.com/mtacast The best place to buy cards: http://www.cardkingdom.com/mtacast Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mtacast Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/mtacast Throw down with our playmats: http://www.magictheamateuring.com/shop Watch us stream: http://www.twitch.tv/magictheamateuring
MTG Pro Tutor - Insights, Tips & Advice from Magic: The Gathering Pros
Ross Broxup is the English Nationals 2017 finalist and rounds out the World Magic Cup team that will be representing England this year. Ross lives in Durham, England. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Ross Broxup when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep250 First Set Duels of the Planeswalkers(2008) Favorite Set Dragons of Tarkir/Hours of Devastation Favorite Card Master of the Pearl Trident Early Challenge Ross had a mental block that whenever he sat across a good player he would lose. He had to get to the point where he understood he had a chance. This came through practice. Worst Magic Moment At UK Nationals 2017, Ross picked the wrong strategy in a matchup and lost. The issue was he switched his plan midway through. If you have a plan make sure you have a good reason to switch. Proudest Magic Moment Being a finalist at English Nationals 2017. What Have You Learned From Magic How to deal with stress. Shortcomings Ross is working on his technical gameplay. Sequencing and lines of play. Biggest Mistake Players Make Playing the opponent instead of the game. Learn to focus on the game regardless of who you're playing against. How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event Ross felt confident with Limited and focused on Constructed. He considered a few options and settled on Mardu Vehicles. He felt good about Limited because he practiced a lot. Parting Guidance Don't be intimidated or underappreciate who you're playing against. Connect With Ross Broxup Ross can be found in the MTG Pro Tutor Facebook group. Check Out Magic Story Magic Story brings the lore of the Multiverse to life in an audio presentation never before heard in the Magic community. Listen to Episode 1 here or on www.magicthestory.com Sponsors
Will and Kevin talk the latest standard top 8, and one of us finds their goal card!
An emergency ban in Standard came out of nowhere. Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave share their frustrations with the constant tinkering with Standard. Fingers are crossed that the format will be improved moving forward. Andrew Jessup won SCG Atlanta with Mardu Vehicles. Other topics include deck of the week, deck names, and Dave trying to get Trogdor over. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Addendum to latest B&R announcement - 0:50 SCG Atlanta Standard Open - 38:14 Deck of the week: G/R Monsters - 47:22 Standard PTQ decklists Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea
Whether you're playing with or against Mardu Vehicles, it's important to know what's going on with Standard's best deck. In this deck tech episode, G&M go over the history of the deck, why it's built the way it is now, and how to tweak it to great success in the future. With Grand Prix New Jersey on the horizon, you can't miss this episode!
So, yeah. We're doing English now. Hurray! To mark this new beginning of sorts, we are resetting our episode count and starting anew. And while we're not exactly pack fresh anymore when it comes to podcasting, this is definitely a new experience for us. Alright, let's talk Shop(s): This week, we are bringing you a whole bunch of Standard talk. Why was Mardu Vehicles so dominant at Pro Tour Aether Revolt, and why haven't we seen it all that much after the Pro Tour? We're also taking a close look at a deck that's been putting up very good results against the Vehicle Menace: UR Emerge.Listen here:If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element Youtube: Soon!Links:Modern Masters 2017 & Amonkhet PackagingUR EmergePlayEDH Discord ServerLaboratory Maniacs on YouTubeMagic Taverne on FacebookMagic Taverne on TwitterMagic Taverne on YouTubeMagic Taverne FeedBurner Feed