Podcasts about rptq

KYT, Elliot, Derek, Andy, and Jonathan talk about their experiences at Magic Fest Toronto, the Modern metagame, and a Prerelease as a Grand Prix??? (00:01:20) Andy played Izzet Phoenix to great results on both Friday and Saturday of MF Toronto, and Elliot rode the Phoenix to top 8 of the Sunday MFQ. Is it the best deck in Modern? But can the Whir Prison deck lose to anything? What cards in Modern can beat it? (00:15:16) Why did Derek wear chainmail all weekend at MF Toronto? Is Burn well- or poorly-positioned in Modern right now? Why Burn will never be broken. (00:21:08) Are pros less likely to attend Magic Fests? Are the Pro Tour Qualifiers a better event to play? Are the events softer as a result? (00:25:48) How is the Standard Mythic grid going for Derek on MTGArena? Why is Sultai not good on MTGArena, even though it's great in paper? Why Jonathan thinks White-Blue Aggro is well-placed going into his RPTQ this weekend. What would Derek play in the RPTQ this weekend, if he weren't already qualified? How do you predict the metagame? (00:39:04) Prerelease Grand Prix at Magic Fest London! Reactions? Is this an amazing opportunity for the players or just a grab by CFB for money from local stores? (00:48:54) KYT was providing independent coverage of the Magic Fest for Face to Face Games this weekend. Is the trade off of less official coverage for more Magic Fest events worth it? Is third-party coverage the right move in an MTGArena future? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firststrike/support

This week we talk about James's experience at the last of the RPTQ's.  He discusses what to expect when you go to an event, what to bring and how to make sure it is happening when scheduled.  We also take a trip to your sideboard.  We discuss what you should be thinking about when you build a sideboard, what kind of cards to include and what cards you should take out.  Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTGTwitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com  Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/casual-try-hard-283498489/rptq-sideboarding You can find us on the Apple podcast app, just search casual try hard Music by Juan Rodriguez II ZeeManlove.com

We're back! Through the magic of the internet, Skullcraic has been reborn and will be back giving your weekly dose of Magic news and tournament report through the lens of three spikes from Ireland (via Vietnam). This week we're talking about the newest spoilers from Ravnica Allegiance including our own personal Top 3's of the set. Our Tournament Report is a quick rundown of the team RPTQ that Ciaran and Alan were preparing for when last we left them, as well as a warning to the listeners to check your travel documents before you go to the airport! Our deck of the week is a spicy Grixis Control list that David has been playing to great effect in Arena ranked Bo1! There's a great write-up on the deck in the Sikes subreddit here. Tweet us @Skullcraic Check us out on Facebook Email us at skullcraicpodcast@gmail.com "Skullcraic Theme" composed and performed by Barry Cannon. Barry's YouTube Barry's Twitter

We return from our extended holiday break with a ton to talk about: an RPTQ, multiple GPs, a whole mess of spoilers, and of course Amulet Titan. We also introduce our new Patreon and Discord chat.

This week on Even Odds we discuss the different ways to prepare for a rptq alone or with a team!

Click here to learn how to join the First Strike Nation! KYT, Andy, Derek, Elliot, and Jonathan celebrate Elliot’s top 4 Modern victory at the RPTQ to earn a spot in the very first Mythic Championship. (00:02:54) Elliot top 4’d his RPTQ to qualify for the very first Mythic Championship! How much experience did he […] --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firststrike/support

Whether you're playing an RPTQ, #SCGINVI, or GP Portland, it's going to be a Modern weekend. Fair decks were out in force last weekend at #SCGBALT, but Arclight Phoenix took the top two spots. Did the Modern metagame suddenly shift? Is Jeskai Control good again? Gerry shares his experience with EdB's Mono-Red Hollow Phoenix, while Bryan goes over his prep with Amulet, and why they're likely going to register those decks this weekend. Gerry and Bryan's question of the week is a can't miss either. Music: Intro music Mario Kart 64 "Dreaming Racing" (OC Remix #396) • ReMixer: prozax | Composer: Kenta Nagata Outro music Super Smash Bros. Melee "Choose Your Destiny" (OC Remix #3734) • ReMixer: DaMonz | Composer: Hirokazu Ando Timestamps: SCG Baltimore - 6:51 Bryan's deck for GP Portland - 24:30 Arclight Phoenix decks - 36:59 KCI - 57:08 Question of the Week - 1:09:28 Contact and Support: https://twitter.com/g3rryt https://twitter.com/bryango https://twitter.com/TheGAMPodcast thegampodcast@gmail.com Patreon.com/thegampodcast

This week, Ian & John talk about Ian’s ULTIMATE experience, John’s prep for the RPTQ on Sunday, and Richard Garfield’s new game Artifact.   Arifact Guide by Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa https://drawtwo.gg/articles/the-magic-players-guide-to-artifact   As always, you can reach Ian on Twitter @dixonij and on Twitch at twitch.tv/dix. You can find John on Twitter @jwiley129 and on Twitch at the same handle.  You can reach the podcast directly over at @eyesonthemise and by email at eyesonthemise@gmail.com.   Music by: Can't Stop Won't Stop - Scrape The Sky (feat. Fresh Big Mouf) Download the song: http://lstnto.me/ijp5t6mw6 Check out Can't Stop Won't Stop: http://lstnto.me/ag6ryvspm License music for your own videos: https://usemysongs.com/cswsmusic

KYT, Andy, Derek, Jonathan, and Elliot explore what impact general entry fees might have on Grand Prix attendance, what deck to play in Modern for the upcoming RPTQs, the state of Standard, and a DQ at Grand Prix Warsaw. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/firststrike/support

Josh Collier is headed off to his first Pro Tour after qualifying through the RPTQ system. Fun fact, he's a proud owner of a foil pauper cube. Josh lives in Davenport, Iowa. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Josh Collier when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep303 First Set Gatecrash Favorite Set Kaladesh Favorite Card Ongoing Investigation Early Challenge Josh picked one standard deck and would play it the whole season. He learned that in standard, what worked for him, was playing the best deck. Worst Magic Moment At an Eternal Masters sealed event, Josh was playing in the finals and missed a line of play. He learned to know the rules better. Proudest Magic Moment Qualifying for his first Pro Tour via an RPTQ. What Have You Learned From Magic Be persistent. Results take time. Deck Selection Josh reviewed the best decks and chose one similar to a play style he knew from a previous season. Biggest Mistake Players Make Players put cards in the sideboard or in their decks and they don't know why. Parting Guidance Conscious beating. Magic Resource Constructive Criticism, LR Cast, GAM Podcast Connect With Josh Collier Twitter:@agent_of_blight  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  

Nils Gutierrez has been playing competitive Magic since he was 16. He's made top 16 at 2 Grand Prix and just made his first top 8 when he got 6th place at GP Brussels 2018. Nils lives in Maià de Montcal, Spain. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Nils Gutierrez when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep302 First Set Lorwyn Favorite Set Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Cabal Therapy Early Challenge Nils' first GP was hard because he wasn't used to 9 rounds in one day and he didn't have anyone to give him advice. Worst Magic Moments Missing day 2 over and over again after making top 16 of a Grand Prix for the first time. Nils felt like he didn't have what it takes. He kept going to local events as well as competitive. Proudest Magic Moment Qualified for Pro Tour 25, Nils was on a team that did really well at an RPTQ. What Have You Learned From Magic Nils has learned critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Best Format Standard Tips To Get Better Play Magic Online. It helps you improve because the players online are really good. Biggest Mistake Players Make Players over sideboard. They'll bring in too many cards and ruin their decks' core plan. Parting Guidance When going to a Grand Prix look at the metagame first and choose your deck accordingly. Magic Resource Magic Online Connect With Nils Gutierrez Nils 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  

#Jointheclub this week as Alex & Cam invite Andrew to the show to discuss standard and his RPTQ win this past weekend. If you want to support the DWC Podcast, check us out below at: https://www.patreon.com/dwcpodcast https://www.facebook.com/DWCPodcast/ https://twitter.com/DWCPodcast1

Brad was one more game win from the Pro Tour! Losing in the Quarterfinals of an RPTQ is always tough - Brad & Matt discuss what went wrong, as well as recommendations for next week's round of RPTQs and Modern PPTQs. Also, what the heck is going on with all this Pro Tour Hall of Fame drama? * Link to Brad's sideboard guide for R/B Aggro: https://docs.google.com/document/d/146lAIwIN47zIUtgJRZv9HQE0HdUyFSPOtPRRC6mVEpw/edit?usp=sharing Queued! on Twitter: twitter.com/queuedpodcast Queued! on Instagram: instagram.com/queuedpodcast Shawn on Twitter: twitter.com/bustedsleeves

Despite having to drop out of Grand Prix Los Angeles due to a migraine, Gerry learned two key secrets to winning in Standard. While it might be too late for him to utilize that knowledge, it’s perfect timing for those trying to win an RPTQ in the coming weeks. Even Bryan is on board! For those playing Modern this weekend, Bryan shares his perfect metagame deck. Oddly enough, Gerry agrees with him! The GAM Podcast is in perfect harmony this week. Music: Starcraft Protoss Victory Theme Timestamps: GPLA - 2:02 Sorcerous Spyglass - 10:16 R/B - 21:34 Grixis - 38:22 Modern - 44:54 Contact and Support: twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango twitter.com/TheGAMPodcast thegampodcast@gmail.com www.patreon.com/thegampodcast

With the RPTQ this weekend, the big question many of us are asking: who has the best Red/Black Chainwhirler list? Brad, Shawn and Matt dive into this question this week. Logan Nettles aka Jaberwocki might have more games with Red/Black under his belt than just about anybody, so is his list a good place to start? * Link to Logan's stream with great Red/Black content: https://www.twitch.tv/jaberwocki * Link to Corey Baumeister's leagues with Red/Black: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2SUvsuZ4mk (post Dom) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djbvTYUziLw (pre Dom PT) * Link to Owen Turtenwald's "Mulligan Exercise" Red/Black article: http://www.starcitygames.com/articles/37425_Mulligan-And-Sideboard-Exercises-With-RB-Midrange.html * Link to Sam Black's article "R/B At and After the Pro Tour" http://www.starcitygames.com/articles/37566_RB-At-And-After-The-Pro-Tour.html Queued! on Twitter: twitter.com/queuedpodcast Queued! on Instagram: instagram.com/queuedpodcast Shawn on Twitter: twitter.com/bustedsleeves

This week Ian is on a cross-country drive, so John brings back Vinny and new guest Doug Harrelson to talk about their testing and play at the RPTQ   John’s Mono-Red Deck Vinny’s Green-White Midrange Deck Doug’s Esper Control Deck   As always, you can reach Ian on Twitter @dixonij and on Twitch at twitch.tv/dix. You can find John on Twitter @jwiley129 and on Twitch at the same handle.  You can reach the podcast directly over at @eyesonthemise and by email at eyesonthemise@gmail.com.   Music by: Can't Stop Won't Stop - Scrape The Sky (feat. Fresh Big Mouf) Download the song: http://lstnto.me/ijp5t6mw6 Check out Can't Stop Won't Stop: http://lstnto.me/ag6ryvspm License music for your own videos: https://usemysongs.com/cswsmusic

Episode 149: Jeff and Donald discuss the lessons learned from their recent RPTQ trip to San Diego (1m45s), future PPTQ seasons (11m39s), and the Silver Showcase at Pro Tour 25th Anniversary (16m25s). They move on talk about the Core 2019 stories including the nature of dragons (23m07s), the fissure between Nicol and Ugin (29m26s). After storytime Jeff and Donald wade through the entire visual spoiler to talk about the Core 2019 cards that catch their eye (36m29s). Lastly they wrap up with a chat about Fantasy Movie League (1h18m09s).

This week we've got a bunch of new M19 cards to talk about, and Ciarán and Al go over their plans for the team unified RPTQ. In our Deck of the Week, we have a very surprising appearance of a certain Goblin... Tweet us @Skullcraic Check us out on Facebook Email us at skullcraicpodcast@gmail.com "Skullcraic Theme" composed and performed by Barry Cannon. Barry's YouTube Barry's Twitter

Despite so many different events happening at the same time, The GAM Podcast aims to cover them all! Hear Gerry’s take on the B/U Midrange deck he played at the SCGINVI and his thoughts on Mardu Pyromancer leading up to Grand Prix Las Vegas. There’s also the RPTQ metagame and some talk about the first batch of cards previewed from the return to core sets.

Another Pro Tour has come and gone.  PT Dominaria was a decent production overall but we can't help feeling apathetic.  We ask the question what's wrong with the Pro Tour?  MTG Arena has a big update on June 7th and some changes behind the scenes with Lee Sharpe leaving Magic Online.   The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com PT Dominaria - 1:37 RPTQ outrage - 17:33 Team Series update - 23:30 Battlebond & Lee Sharpe leaving MTGO - 29:01 Arena update - 35:00 Cardhoarder After Dark - 46:50 Worlds 2011: Conley Woods vs Craig Wescoe Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea    

This week, we're talking all about Pro Tour Dominaria, and the fact that Goblin Chainwhirler is EVERYWHERE! We start to discuss Team Alan's plans for the team unified standard RPTQ, and give a bonanza of tournament reports, including two modern tournaments and a team draft! Our Deck of the Week is UG Karn! Womp Womp. Tweet us @Skullcraic Check us out on Facebook Email us at skullcraicpodcast@gmail.com "Skullcraic Theme" composed and performed by Barry Cannon. Barry's YouTube Barry's Twitter

Episode 142 of Two in the Queue - Jeff shares his thoughts on Dominaria standard walks you through his preparation for the upcoming standard RPTQ. Jeff talks about the return of Team Dreamcrush and the origins of Team Bazinga! facebook.com/2intheQ twitter.com/fallfromhell twitter.com/ackir

Samuel Ihlenfeldt has just started making a name for himself by busting onto the Magic scene when he made Top 8 at Pro Tour Ixalan. Sam lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Samuel Ihlenfeldt when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep253 First Set 7th Edition Favorite Set Innistrad/Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Pirate's Cutlass Early Challenge Sam used to be afraid of big tournaments. But by going over and over again he got past that feeling. Worst Magic Moment Sam made it to the top 8 of an RPTQ and lost. He recognizes he made mistakes but in the match that mattered he mentally confounded himself and beat himself up. Proudest Magic Moment Top 8 at PT Ixalan. But also, when Sam learned that two of his closest friends were going to PT Rivals of Ixalan. Sam made top 8 he knew he'd be going with his friends. What Have You Learned From Magic Breathing will help many situations. Biggest Mistake Players Make Not breathing. You need oxygen. Write down a reminder and breathe. Parting Guidance Anyone can do it. Sam knows that with persistence you can make it. Connect With Samuel Ihlenfeldt Twitter:@ihlenfeldt 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

Chris and Steven review their RPTQs on opposite ends of the US. The gang talks about the triple standard GP weekend and review some Unstable spoilers!

Each week Jennifer, Athena, and Jamie talk about the newest things happening in the Magic: The Gathering. This week we talk about Athena’s controversial Twitter polls, Unstable spoilers, a true angel investor, and Alex Bertoncini’s recent game loss. ** Clarification: Alex Bertonicini was allegedly issued a game loss during a LCQ for an RPTQ not...

In this week's episode the group talks about Pro Tour Ixilan and the health of standard as a whole. Chris and Steven also talk about how they plan to prepare for the upcoming RPTQ weekend.

The crew discusses the two early Rivals of Ixalan (official) spoilers, the new RPTQ and GP promos, and Pro Tour Ixalan!

The crew discusses the two early Rivals of Ixalan (official) spoilers, the new RPTQ and GP promos, and Pro Tour Ixalan!

The crew discusses the two early Rivals of Ixalan (official) spoilers, the new RPTQ and GP promos, and Pro Tour Ixalan!

Kris McCord is a Magic grinder from Switzerland who currently lives in Auburn Alabama (attending Auburn University). He’s reaching for Silver or better by the end of the 2017/18 season and is off to a good start with one Grand Prix top 8. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Kris McCord when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep235 First Set Champions of Kamigawa Favorite Set Time Spiral Favorite Card Cryptic Command Early Challenge Losing. Kris learned that you can't win every time. He realized he wasn't having fun anywhere and decided to focus on having fun and accepting the variance. Worst Magic Moment Top 8 of a PTQ when Kris felt favored but choked and took it hard. He decided to play more casually and reconnected with the fun of Magic. Proudest Magic Moment Top 8 at GP Indianapolis 2017 and qualifying for his first Pro Tour through an RPTQ earlier in the year. What Have You Learned From Magic Accepting that things don't always pan out as planned. Make the best of every situation given to you. Magic Mentors Kris observed all the top players and learned from them. Success Habits Read articles, discuss Magic with friends. Biggest Mistake Players Make Mulligan decisions. How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event For Limited, Kris practiced with a team and drafted a lot.  What's in Your Tournament Bag Kris takes a carry on so he doesn't have to check in the bag. Deck box, life pod, pen, dice, water, snacks Parting Guidance Stay positive. Negativity serves o one and has a poor effect on your game. Positive attitudes help you whether many bad situations. Connect With Kris McCord Kris 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

Training A Newbie For An RPTQ Part 1 • Can You Spike an RPTQ With a Sweet Brew?

Special guest Alex Sheftel joins Ben as they review the new mechanics and rules changes incoming with Ixalan, and they discuss the process of getting into Modern for a Limited player that qualified for a Modern RPTQ with no Modern experience. Modern Ban List: http://magic.wizards.com/en/gameinfo/gameplay/formats/bannedrestricted To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future streams: twitch.tv/themmcast...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Following his victory at the recent RPTQ, outer-Melbourne-all-star Trent Clarke joins the cast to give his thoughts on standard and making the tour (of professionals). Official: @tmkncast Trent ‘King in the North’ Clarke: @xxdarkhorsex Chifley ‘Breaker of Chains’ Cole: @chifleycole Maitland ‘Sand Snakes’ Cameron: @maitlandcameron Music Credits: Guided by Voices – Twilight Campfighter Guided by […]

Dave shares his London RPTQ performance.  We discuss the evolution of the current Standard format and how the decklist posting change has affected the metagame.  Brad Nelson and his brother Corey Baumeister continue their hot streak by placing 1st and 3rd at Grand Prix Denver.  Lee Sharpe shared a few new updates for Magic Online.  Most notably Vintage leagues coming August 30th.  Other topics include made up house rules, Team Cardhoarder updates, MTGO bugs, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Made up house rules - 1:52 Dave's RPTQ - 3:15 GP Denver - 18:07 Team Cardhoarder achievements & updates - 23:55 Vintage Leagues finally on MTGO - 32:19 Latest MTGO bugs - 40:00 Team Cardhoarder roster for 2018 season 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

Meghan Top 8’s an RPTQ!

Meghan Top 8's an RPTQ!

In Episode 3 of Think Twice, Ali and Justin discuss the shadow that loomed over SCG Atlanta. They dive into the new RPTQ and Team PT changes as well as PT Hour of Devastation itself. We finally get to see Bolas in action as the Elder Dragon confront the Gatewatch. Justin tries to sell Ali on his Death-o-Meter when they talk Game of Thrones. 00:51 - Weekend Recap 13:45 - Recent Magic News 33:17 - Magic Story 57:44 - Game of Thrones Discussion 1:15:00 - Wrap up Find us at: twitter.com/thinktwicemtg Twitter.com/jparnell1 Twitter.com/AliEldrazi Email us at: thinktwicemtg(at)gmail.com Think Twice is a weekly vodcast hosted by Ali Aintrazi and Justin Parnell that looks at a variety of topics from dual and occasionally opposing points of view. Ali and Justin primarily discuss the world revolving sound Magic; the Gathering, but touch on movies, music, other games, general pop culture, and personal musings. Think Twice is directed and produced by Jonathan Choi, with additional direction from Justin Parnell and additional producing from Ali Aintrazi. Theme Music: "Megolovania" - Undertale Remixes by VideoGameRemixes Additional Music: "Main Theme" - Undertale Remixes by VideoGameRemixes, "Death by Glamour" - Undertale Remixes by VideoGameRemixes, "Bonetrousle" - Undertale Remixes by VideoGameRemixes, "Hopes and Dreams (instrumental)" - Undertale Remixes by VideoGameRemixes.

Teresa Pho is a data analyst who just qualified for her first Pro Tour by making top 4 of a Regional Pro Tour Qualifier. Teresa lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Teresa Pho when she shared her story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep221 First Set Avacyn Restored / M13 Favorite Set Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Squee's Toy Early Challenge Catching up to the new rules. Damage not going on the stack. Magic Milestone Teresa won a Grand Prix Trial and got 2 byes for her first Grand Prix. Worst Magic Moment At GP Pittsburgh 2016, Teresa lost her win-and-in to day 2. Proudest Magic Moment Top 4 of an RPTQ and qualifying for the Pro Tour. Making day 2 at GP Pittsburgh 2017. What Have You Learned From Magic Magic is a lot of strategies and resource management. That helps a ton at work. Tournament Day Tips Teresa takes Advil to relieve a headache at tournaments. Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself Teresa sees she's the type of person who is competitive and can dedicate time and energy to what she loves. Biggest Mistake Players Make Players are bad at combat.  Look at the mana your opponent has up, think of what you've seen, cover how you think they'll block. How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event Teresa studies the meta and decides the best build to go with. Then, she tweaks the sideboard for herself.   Parting Guidance Watch coverage and really analyze what's going on. Magic Resource CFB Connect With Teresa Pho Twitter:@teresapho ‏  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

Dave is qualified for Pro Tour Hour of Devastation in Kyoto Japan!  He shares his long journey of near misses and the details of his RPTQ.  Aetherworks Marvel is banned in Standard and we all rejoice.  Metamorphosis 2.0 article was released by Mark Rosewater.  Huge shakeups to the game with Core sets returning in the summer and draft formats will now all be large draft alone sets.  Other topics include Pro Tour Hall of fame changes, Magic Digital Next update, Magic getting a MMORPG, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Dave qualifies for Pro Tour HOU - 2:48 Aetherworks Marvel banned in Standard - 22:26 Metamorphosis 2.0 - 30:46 Pro Tour Hall of Fame changes - 52:02 Magic Digital Next update - 1:00:52 MTGO 15th anniversary - 1:15:05 Todd Stevens Twitch stream 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    

Matthew Pope started playing Magic during Scars of Mirrodin and his first Launch Party was Magic 2012. Innistrad was the first pre-release he attended (and ran) at his local game. He was taught by a friend in college (the last 2 years of high school) and has come a long way with 1 Grand Prix Top 8 which was a 2nd place finish at Grand Prix Barcelona 2017. Matthew lives in the United Kingdom. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Matthew Pope when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep202 First Set Scars of Mirrodin Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Geist of Saint Traft Early Challenge Mulligan decisions. Matt noticed that even as he got better at mulligan decisions, he would revert back in high stakes games. Worst Magic Moment Matt attended a PPTQ and went 4-0-1. He wins the quarter finals and plays the best player in the room in the semi-finals. In game 3, Matt chokes and he missed the RPTQ invite. It was so close and the burn was real. Matt didn't attack based on a bluff from his opponent. Matt learned to play around what he should and ignore what he can't play around. Proudest Magic Moment Top 8 at Grand Prix Barcelona 2017. Biggest Mistake Players Make Playing around cards when it doesn't matter/wont make a difference. Also, deck selection without enough time to get good at it. Parting Guidance Don't let circumstance affect your fundamentals. Mulligan decisions are huge, so practice, practice, practice and don't forget what you've learned. Connect With Matthew Pope Twitter:@immagicmatt 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

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Nathaniel is back just in time for Wizards releasing numerous Organized Play announcements.  Dave rants about the changes to RPTQs and the PPTQ system in general.  Is the system broken and can it be fixed?  The Magic World Championship was moved closer to release week while Pro Tour Ixalan is pushed back a month.  Other topics include Nationals update, Throwback Standard Gauntlet reactions, and our favorite/least favorite cards spoiled from Amonkhet. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Changes to the Pro Tour - 3:44 Nationals update - 20:16 RPTQ changes - 29:13 Throwback Standard Gauntlet reactions - 48:02 Favorite and least favorite cards spoiled from Amonkhet - 55:20 Organize play announcement from Wizards Lee Sharpe Tumblr post 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 David's Twitter: @DavidSea89 | Twitch: davesea

-Daniel Cathro is a newcomer to the competitive Magic scene as he only started playing competitively with Dragons of Tarkir. He qualified for his first Pro Tour at Eldritch Moon through an RPTQ and just qualified for Pro tour Aether Revolt to make 3 Pro Tours in a row. Daniel lives in Provo, Utah. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Daniel Cathro when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep165 First Set 4th Edition Favorite Set Magic Origins Favorite Card Goblin Rabblemaster Early Challenge Constructed specifically sideboarding. Daniel read a ton of sideboard guides to flesh out his knowledge. Level Up Moment Round one of his first Pro Tour, Daniel played against Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa and won! Worst Magic Moment At his second Pro Tour, Daniel didn't earn a Pro Point and felt really bad - since his first PT he did very well. Proudest Magic Moment 2016 has been amazing. Danny feels very validated. Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself Danny is able to see odds not pan out and not be upset. Biggest Mistake Players Make Many [layers will over think a situation or give their opponent too much credit. Play your game plan. Best Format Modern Advice for Beginner Modern Player Pick a deck and learn it inside and out. Activity that Leads to Success Play and testing with friends have been invaluable. Improvement Suggestions Stick to your guns. Learn a deck or strategy and double down on it. Magic Resource Limited Resources, CFB, SCG, Event coverage Connect With Daniel Cathro Twitter:@djcathro 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

Rob Pisano was a finalist at Grand Prix Indianapolis and made top 8 at Grand Prix Denver. He’s a Silver level pro soon to be Gold. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Rob Pisano when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep160 First Set Mirage Favorite Set Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Jace, Vryn's prodigy What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? Rob loves the challenge of deck building and high-level play. Early Challenge Learning how to lose. Be social at the table and you'll develop a good relationship with your opponent. This will help take the sting of losing. Magic Mentors David Williams Worst Magic Moment Second Pro Tour, Rob lost two win and ins to the top 8. Proudest Magic Moment Qualifying for the Pro Tutor for the first time. Rob made top 4 of an RPTQ and was so excited. Best Format Modern Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself Rob learned how persistent he can be.  Biggest Mistake Players Make Getting discouraged when odds are in your favor. Stay focused and keep your head in the game. Always ask "how can I win this?" How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event In modern, you need to ask "What's changed since the loss of big event?" In Standard, you need to test a lot. It's tedious but the results will come. Advice to Yourself 5 Years Ago Play Magic! Go to as many competitive events as possible. Daily Actions Play Magic often. Leagues help. Improvement Suggestions Take loss as a challenge. Be friendly with everyone, Magic is the best game. If you're not having fun, make it fun. Innovate and come up with your own ideas. Connect With Rob Pisano Twitter:@Rob_Pisano 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

Zachary Kiihne is a 19 year old Computer Science major at Umass Amherst. Grand Prix Providence 2016 was his first Grand Prix Top 8. Previously he had top 64ed two GPs and top 8ed the last RPTQ. This is his first time breaking through to the Pro Tour. Zachary lives in Amherst MA. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Zachary Kiihne when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep152 First Set Eventide Favorite Set Khans of Tarkir Favorite Card Archangel Avacyn, Pyromancer Ascension What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? The challenge of stay focused and then the reward of winning. Early Challenge Side boarding and multi-gaming in constructed. Level Up Moment It was summer before college when Zach became top 8’d in a limited PPTQ. In the semi-finals, he lost due to getting warnings. He learned that cold streaks end. Worst Magic Moment Shuffled in a card to his deck and lost because of game rule violations. Zach learned to slow down and clean up his play. Proudest Magic Moment Grand Prix Providence, 5TH  place Underplayed Card in Standard Westvale Abbey in W/U Flash Mentors Noah Walker Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself Zach has learned that he likes to focus and he likes to compete. Biggest Mistake Players Make People don’t break down why they lose. Think about what you could have done differently whether or not your opponent got lucky. How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event Zach made the decision to play whatever deck went 9-1 at the Pro Tour. What's in Your Tournament Bag Deck box, Paper, Pencil, Water Improvement Suggestions Look back and evaluate each match and each game. Magic Resource CFB, SCG, SCG Premium Connect With Zachary Kiihne Twitter:@ZKiihne 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

Ali and Frank discuss whether Standard is stale or not, along with what they could possibly play in Modern this weekend at an RPTQ and the SCG Invitational. Bant Spirits Domain Aggro U/B Metallurgic Summonings Support Freshly Brewed on Patreon! Freshly Brewed on Twitter: @FreshBrewedMTG | @FrankLepore | @AliEldrazi Freshly Brewed email: freshlybrewedmtg@gmail.com

This week, we take a look at the new GP and RPTQ promos you'll be seeing soon and review the upcoming Commander 2016 set. Looks to be amazing! Follow us on all our social media channels!YouTube | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Twitch Music by Bensound You can find more episodes and articles on our website, PowerNinePodcast.com.

  Brandon Pascal is a professional Magic: the Gathering grinder who has qualified for the Pro Tour three different ways! He won a Regional PTQ for Pro Tour Atlanta, a MTGO PTQ for Pro Tour Sydney and top 8'ed Grand Prix Indy for Pro Tour Hawaii. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Brandon Pascal when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep138 First Set Kamigawa Favorite Set Scars of Mirrodin Favorite Card Blade Splicer What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? The competition and the people. Early Challenge Changing deck types. Brandon was set on his elf deck but eventually had to move on. Level Up Moment Last year (2015). Brandon gained a new perspective. Worst Magic Moment SCG Event. Brandon was one round off of making top 8. In game 3, Brandon misplayed and lost his win and in. He realized his mistake as soon as he passed the tournament.Brandon learned to slow down and think through plays. Proudest Magic Moment Regional PTQ. Brandon traveled over an hour for a PPTQ. He barely squeaks a win in the final. Then he drove 4 hours for the RPTQ. Pro Player You Look Up to Kevin Jones Biggest Mistake Players Make Tapping mana wrong. What's in Your Tournament Bag Magic back pack, binder, decks, spare cards Advice to new players Don't let price scare you. Trade with people. Magic Resource Twitch "When you watch magic you learn so much more." CFB Gathering Magic SCG Connect With Brandon Pascal Twitter: @bmppwns 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

Julien Henry started playing Magic in Shards of Alara but has been playing competitively for only 2 years. He made it to the Finals of Grand Prix Manchester and qualified for Sydney which is going to be his 2nd Pro Tour. He’s a member of MTG Mintcard and he lives in Paris. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Julien Henry when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Click here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep118 First Set Shards of Alara Favorite Set Shards of Alara Favorite Card Nissa, Vastwood Seer What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? Trying to find interactions between cards. Winning is also very fun and keeps Julien going. How to have Fun and be Competitive Focusing on improving keeps Magic fun. Level Up Won a RPTQ for Pro Tour Atlanta. Julien played a lot with the same deck in preparation for the event and it paid off. Worst Magic Moment Modern Grand Prix in Madrid. Julien played a TON and fine-tuned his deck. He even gave his list to friends who also tweaked it slightly and took it to the GP. His friends did really well but he didn't make day 2. To practice so hard and then fall short is very frustrating. You have to practice so when luck hits you can grab it. Proudest Magic Moment Grand Prix Manchester 2016. Julien had a huge win streak and made Silver pro when he made Top 8. Best Format Standard Players You Respect Pierre Dagen Louis DelTour How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event What's in Your Tournament Bag Deck Spare cards Improvement Suggestions Wait until the Pro Tour to invest in a Standard deck (if you're new). They'll do all the heavy lifting for you. Magic Resource Star City Games ChannelFireball MTG Goldfish MTG Top 8 Connect With Julien Henry Twitter: @Lyserg42 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

  Gabe Carleton-Barnes has played in 13 Pro Tours, with 12 day twos. He has 9 PTQ wins and 1 RPTQ top 4. He just got his first Grand Prix Top 8 in Vancouver 2016. His claims to fame in our Magic: The Gathering Community include founding Draft-PDX, hosting Card Talk: The World’s Greatest MTG Podcast, and Storytelling. Gabe lives in Portland, Oregon. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Gabe Carleton-Barnes when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor today! Click here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep82 First Set  Revised Favorite Set  Odyssey Favorite Card Psychatog What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? Despite taking multiple breaks Gabe has stuck with Magic because he loves games and competition. He feels that playing Magic never gets old because it keeps changing and forces you to continue to learn. Gabe started going to tournaments early in his career and found that he was making friends with adults who treated him as a peer, not as a kid. He now befriends players of all ages and understands that there is always something to be learned from every player he meets. Pro Tour & Grand Prix Experience Gabe made it his goal to qualify for the Pro Tour, so he familiarized himself with the PTQ format. He stayed focused, refined his decks, and was able to regularly get the top spot in PTQs so he could attend the Pro Tour. However, when the Pro Tour came around he struggled to quickly innovate and craft a deck that would work well at the tournament. He didn’t have a lot of help at first, and the time crunch put a lot of pressure on him to familiarize himself with new cards for the format. In terms of GPs, Gabe would attend them intermittently and usually make Day 2, but never quite make it into the Top 8. Changing up his sleeping habits and altering his routine helped him follow through on a good start in order to finally make it to the Top 8 at Grand Prix Vancouver. Heaviest Magic Moment Gabe’s heaviest Magic moment came after he had played about 10 GPs and made Day 2 at all of them. He hit a Limited match at Grand Prix Boston and had a clever plan for how he was going to beat his opponent. With the game pretty much wrapped up, Gabe tried for a play to finish the match, but his opponent had the perfect counter and won on the next turn. After the match a friend of Gabe’s who was less experienced pointed out that Gabe had a card in his hand that would have won the game instantly. This led Gabe to realize that even though he thought he was a really good player, he still made mistakes in how he approached the game. He started to keep an open ear when listening to players of various skill levels so that he could learn from as many players as possible. Proudest Magic Moment While Top 8ing his first Grand Prix is wonderful, the win that stands out to Gabe is making Top 8 at a specific PTQ held by Card Kingdom in Seattle. He made it into the Top 8 without a rare in his deck, and played against Jiachen Tao, who he beat with a subtle side board card choice. He faced off against Brian Wong for the final, and after an epic first match Gabe went on to win the tournament (and a trophy). Draft PDX Gabe founded Draft PDX based on similar groups in New York which were organized by Jon Finkel and other great players. In Portland they’ve formed a group that wants to be competitive, make it to the Pro Tour, and have fun with the game while fostering a healthy community spirit. They travel to events together and look out for one another by buying snacks or coffee for a busy teammate, or even giving them rides home if they miss their flight. Best Format Limited How To Turn Limited From A Weakness To A Strength Diving headfirst into Limited and playing it as much as possible with good players is one of the keys to mastering Limited. When Draft PDX meets they start by drafting the best decks that they can, and then they split into two random teams before they build their decks. They discuss with each other what cards they might use and how to play them before coming together to play the other team. The team that wins the Draft is the team that wins the most matches—this way players get to really learn how their deck performed instead of getting benched after their first loss. With the team setting players are encouraged to play their hardest even after a loss, as their next match matters just as much for the team. Biggest Mistake Players Make One of the biggest mistakes Gabe sees players make is when they let their emotions determine the value of their play. He knows that not blaming losses on luck and variance is great advice, but what he finds more valuable is looking back at matches he won to find the mistakes he made. If you only set out to learn from losses then you are missing out on a lot of opportunities to learn, especially since most wins aren’t achieved in the most optimal fashion. To internalize mistakes you’ve made, realize that you most likely will make the same mistake again. What you can do to prevent that is to care about making the mistake, actively seek to recognize it, and find what mode of thinking led you to that mistake. What Is The Deepest Thing Magic Has Taught You? While Gabe sees himself as a competitive, achievement focused individual, Magic has taught him that he is more of a community focused player. His personal goals are important to him, but they aren’t as important as being good to people and his interactions with a healthy, thriving community of players. What's in Your Tournament Bag Dark Chocolate (for himself and distressed teammates) Deck Box Pens Paper Dice Non-Magic Activities That Make You Better At Magic Gabe plays basketball and finds that aerobic activity measurably affects his mental state and thought processes. Maintaining his physical health helps him from getting exhausted in long tournaments, and he finds that when he feels good he usually plays better. The brain is connected to the body and keeping both in shape is important to performing well in anything. Final Wisdom Gabe’s final advice is to make sure you’re always trying to learn. Magic has taught him that he doesn’t know everything, and it has helped him connect and learn from many different people and situations. Never think you have it all figured out. When you win a big tournament use it as an opportunity to say, “This is a big milestone for me and I have a lot more left to learn.” Magic Resource Card Talk: The World's Greatest Magic: The Gathering Podcast Gabe Carleton-Barnes at Back Fence PDX MTGGOLDFISH Decision Fatigue (New York Times) Decision Fatigue (James Clear) Connect With Gabe Carleton-Barnes Twitter: @uncle_gcb Like What You Hear? If you like the show, head on over to iTunes and leave an honest Rating & Review. Let me know what you like and what I can do better so I can make the show the best it can be and continue bringing you valuable content. I read every single one and look forward to your feedback. (Here's a 1.5 minute tutorial on how to leave a review if you don't already know. THANK YOU!) Sponsors

In this episode of #02drop, Adrian shares his Jeskai Black list from the RPTQ in the Weekly Brew, Ed interviews TJ from Geekfortress in the Community Spotlight, and William rants about sideboarding in the Soapbox. This week's links:http://www.twitch.tv/geekfortressReddit: /u/RedBaron MTGTwitter: @RedBaronMTG

Hi There! In this week's Back in't'Day, Rob talks about when Raphael Levy won the second of two consecutive Grand Prixs with the exact same list. You'd have thought they'd see him coming by then. Once again, we take time to reminisce over the glory of the Extended format. Back in't'day: http://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/levy-does-it-again It's games week this week, which brings you a couple of rounds of Spectral Progression and a few decks that have been put through the Nameless Inversion machine. Oh, and we also have some exciting news from the RPTQ... Of course, we also have the usual Trash to Treasure, and Neil's Rigtionary covers draft (and where the word comes from). Trash to treasure: http://www.magicmadhouse.co.uk/magic-the-gathering-c1/birds-of-paradise-p35088 As always, you can also subscribe to our YouTube channel, or find us on Facebook and Twitter. www.facebook.com/tbepodcast www.twitter.com/tbepodcast www.youtube.com/channel/UCRN0xy2Q5wpGVn30Q_kqN_w Oh, and don't forget our lovely sponsors, Magic Madhouse. And if, after that, you have some spare money left over, we'd really appreciate it if you could show us some support through Patreon. www.magicmadhouse.co.uk www.patreon.com/tbepodcast The Blue Envelope team x

Andrew Brown joins Alex and Ben as they go over his recent Top 4 finish at the San Diego Regional Pro Tour Qualifier. Followed by a break down of the new card on everyone's mind, Jace, Vryn's Prodigy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices