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Competitive Pioneer made its return to Paper Magic in the USA at the Star City Games Open and 5k and The First Pioneers wanted to have a good look at all the decks that were being played at the event. While it was part of a team event, Pioneer fans should still get a lot of great data and information about the format from the results. We also took a look at the 5K event the following day as well. Aside from the results, last weekend we also got a chance to see what the format was like without its good friend Lurrus. How did those decks that had Lurrus  previously change their style, their gameplay, and their sideboard? We took a look at some of the newest post Lurrus decklists as well as described how the metagame has changed without it. If your Lurrus deck took a hit, be sure to check out how to go about fixing it!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer  

Grab your pickaxes and shovels and join Dana and Franky as they put standard out to pasture and venture forth into the uncharted territories of Pioneer. On this episode they briefly discuss the state of standard and its effect on magic as a whole before setting off on the trail and diving into Pioneer for the first time. All that and more on top of the deck this week on, The Top Deckers Podcast. Modern Openhttp://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Open/2019-10-26_modern_Atlanta_GA_US/1/Modern Classichttp://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Classic/2019-10-27_modern_Atlanta_GA_US/1/Standard Classichttp://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Classic/2019-10-27_standard_Atlanta_GA_US/1/NRG CThttps://nerdragegaming.wpengine.com/decklists-archive/pioneer-nrg-ct-november-2019/?fbclid=IwAR11KeV5bvUspKu4-2SbV4ukCO0P-8uiTqJdHfXSh3MKtKETuyyFnqAkGJw

The boys chat about the past week in Magic, the Legacy MOCS, Quarterly, and what's to come in the future Legacy Mocs https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/legacy-mocs-2019-10-17 Legacy quarterly https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/legacy-format-playoff-2019-10-14 6-2 More and more stifle rug Modern Open http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Open/2019-10-12_modern_Indianapolis_IN_US/1/ Storm likely being the best deck is indicative of bigger issues within legacy Stryfo pile primed to crush? Surgical much less common Sperlings resp to the ari lax tweet wrt taking the draw Twitter questions https://twitter.com/ThirstForCast/status/1184253979359887360 Discord questions Steve S-Do you think Wizards is pushing the power level of cards not just because of Standard but because it encourages Modern and Legacy players to buy singles, driving sealed product sales? Dylan H-When w6 was printed many people were thinking that it would best fit in a “lands” style deck weather it is aggro Loam, lands, or a KOTR deck. Like deathrite shaman it found its best home in blue decks. Do you think the ability to put cantrips around powerful cards is going to end up putting pressure on WOTC to ban a blue card like ponder, daze, or brainstorm? Especially if they keep their current design strategy up. https://twitter.com/atoglord/status/1183774107994918914 This is great!!!!!Our discord is a great open environment Shoutouts Colors of magic-https://twitter.com/ColorofMTG Community Legacy League Plug the community Legacy league https://twitter.com/MTGLegacyLeague Community Legacy League Discord https://t.co/vA0cIqWh8C?amp=1 New Patron Shoutout Anders T Elliot F If you’re a patron and not in our discord then Social Media Steve https://twitter.com/raistlinim Lawrence https://twitter.com/LawrenceHarmon Kwame https://twitter.com/TripodGunn ThirstforKnowledgeCast https://twitter.com/ThirstForCast

Dana and Franky discuss Franky’s recent “Legacy Trip” to SCG Syracuse (where he finished in the Top 64) and MF Atlanta. They also go over Dana’s Tucson Legacy City Championship and  touch on the Throne of Eldraine Deluxe Edition.SCG Syracusehttp://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Open/2019-09-14_legacy_Syracuse_NY_US/1/MF Atlantahttps://coverage.channelfireball.com/event/33

Andy and Brian return to talk Magic the Gathering! This time the boys talk Throne of Eldraine Spoilers, Arena Historic Format updates, GP Gent & Star City Games Open, the Ravnica story, plus everyone's favorite segment.... Unnecessary Flavorship. Also the boys butcher another beloved song, what 80's pop tune do the guys attempt to sing? Tune in to find out! Music Credit to Jahzzar (Comedie, & Please Listen Carefully)

Intro-Lawrence Introduce BBD BBD’s Thoughts on the unban Where Modern Ins Where Modern is going? BBD’s Recommendations Modern-references for the weekend. Feel free to not go in depth SCG Dallas Open http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Open/2019-08-31_modern_Dallas_TX_US/1/ SCG Classic http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Classic/2019-09-01_modern_Dallas_TX_US/1/ Modern MCQ MTGO https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-mcq-2019-09-02 Modern Challenge https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-challenge-2019-09-01 Thoughts on other formats? Thoughts on Ildrane?-http://mythicspoiler.com/ New Mechanic? How does it work?https://dotesports.com/mtg/news/mtg-throne-of-eldraine-adventure-mechanic-explained The future of magic? MPL Next year etc? Initial reaction to the 2020 lineup? Theros Beyond Death Ikoria-Lair of behemoths----new super secret mechanics? Make monsters? BBD makes B.F.M. Core set 2021 Teferi4president Thoughts on core sets in general Thoughts on core sets being walker themed? Zendikar Rising What are your favorite decks per format? How has that shifted as the years have gone by? A word from our sponsor Listener Questions Eric Vergo-You’re known for putting a ton of hours and “out working” people. Many people have a limited amount of time they can devote to the game. How would you suggesst maximizing that time in order to produce results? Robert Wilson-Can Hate mail for this episode also be directed to shaheenmtg? Dylan Hovey-What Legacy Decks are worth playing in front of the dumpster vs behind the dumpster Luke Strasler-Can I get an updated list and sb guide for Legacy esper Hero? NotSoSilentBob1-If you’re going to play a constructed trios event what decks would you press your teammates to play in each format Lawrence Harmon-Is it true that being bald makes you better at magic because you spend less time on your hair and more time grinding? Do you think shaving your head is the secret tech? Real question: Lawrence-How do you feel about your scg years? Do you look back at them fondly? How do you feel they shaped you as a player? Will we see the return of the iconic pink sleeves? BBD outtro-Has to go knife fight a toddler in the streets of bangkok Lawrence & Steve talk about legacy from here after bbd leaves Patreon Approved https://www.patreon.com/ThirstForCast Social Media Steve@raistlinim Lawrence@lawrenceharmon Kwame@tripodgunn BBD@brianbraunduinit https://www.twitch.tv/mtgbbd

In this episode, Franky and Dana take a deep dive into the recent tournament results since the modern banned and restricted announcement and talk on the importance of diversity and representation in the magic community. AUGUST 26, 2019 BANNED AND RESTRICTED ANNOUNCEMENThttps://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/news/august-26-2019-banned-and-restricted-announcement-2019-08-26SCG Openhttp://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Open/2019-08-31_modern_Dallas_TX_US/1/SCG Modern Classichttp://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Classic/2019-09-01_modern_Dallas_TX_US/1/MTGO Modern Challengehttps://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-challenge-2019-09-01Modern MCQhttps://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/modern-mcq-2019-09-02The Lady Planeswalkers Societyhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/LadyPlaneswalkersSociety/

Andrew, Gary and Joe discuss what's popular on Magic Online's metagame and in the MTG community. Follow us on Twitter at @MTG_BrewCrew and subscribe to us on iTunes and SoundCloud! Intro and outro song by Ryan Ricigliano. Intro-monologue background music is Final Fantasy 7 Prelude by composer Nobuo Uematsu. Standard MOCS results: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/standard-mocs-2019-07-14 SCG Worcester: http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Open/2019-07-13_standard_Worcester_MA_US/1/ Gary's Jeskai Control, currently ranked #326 on Magic Arena: 4 Teferi, Time Raveler (WAR) 221 2 Search for Azcanta (XLN) 74 3 Teferi, Hero of Dominaria (DAR) 207 4 Narset, Parter of Veils (WAR) 61 4 Glacial Fortress (XLN) 255 3 Cleansing Nova (M19) 9 4 Hallowed Fountain (RNA) 251 3 Clifftop Retreat (DAR) 239 1 Prison Realm (WAR) 26 4 Opt (XLN) 65 4 Sacred Foundry (GRN) 254 2 Temple of Triumph (M20) 257 2 Plains (RIX) 192 2 Island (RIX) 193 2 Seal Away (DAR) 31 2 Chandra, Awakened Inferno (M20) 127 2 Ixalan's Binding (XLN) 17 2 Finale of Glory (WAR) 12 2 Temple of Epiphany (M20) 253 1 Dovin's Veto (WAR) 193 2 Deafening Clarion (GRN) 165 3 Lightning Strike (XLN) 149 2 Steam Vents (GRN) 257 3 History of Benalia (DAR) 21 2 Cavalier of Dawn (M20) 10 3 Legion Warboss (GRN) 109 4 Aether Gust (M20) 42 1 Deafening Clarion (GRN) 165 1 Dovin's Veto (WAR) 193 1 Solar Blaze (WAR) 216

Andrew, Gary and Joe discuss what's popular on Magic Online's metagame and in the MTG community. Follow us on Twitter at @MTG_BrewCrew and subscribe to us on iTunes and SoundCloud! Intro and outro song by Ryan Ricigliano. Intro-monologue background music is Final Fantasy 7 Prelude by composer Nobuo Uematsu. SCG Syracuse Decklists: http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Open/2019-05-18_standard_Syracuse_NY_US/1/ MPL Decklists: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/competitive-gaming/mpl-spark-split-week-3-decklists-2019-05-22?fbclid=IwAR2SkTGjafxQxdLCbBpgL-u5Gfipz-gNwYX5m1Wi5NtvfSnxLOxQNTpsz00 https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/competitive-gaming/mpl-spark-split-week-4-decklists-2019-05-29 Gary's Craterhoof: 4 Stitcher's Supplier (M19) 121 7 Forest (RIX) 196 5 Swamp (RIX) 194 1 Command the Dreadhorde (WAR) 82 2 Liliana, Dreadhorde General (WAR) 97 3 End-Raze Forerunners (RNA) 124 3 Bond of Revival (WAR) 80 1 Casualties of War (WAR) 187 3 Assassin's Trophy (GRN) 152 4 Wildgrowth Walker (XLN) 216 4 Merfolk Branchwalker (XLN) 197 4 Jadelight Ranger (RIX) 136 4 Llanowar Elves (DAR) 168 1 Bone Dragon (M19) 88 2 Field of Ruin (XLN) 254 4 Woodland Cemetery (DAR) 248 4 Overgrown Tomb (GRN) 253 1 Golgari Guildgate (GRN) 248 1 Vivien's Arkbow (WAR) 181 2 Twilight Prophet (RIX) 88 3 Duress (XLN) 105 2 Ashiok, Dream Render (WAR) 228 2 Thrashing Brontodon (RIX) 148 1 Command the Dreadhorde (WAR) 82 2 Moment of Craving (RIX) 79 2 Kraul Harpooner (GRN) 136 2 Cast Down (DAR) 81 1 Massacre Girl (WAR) 99

Support YMTGT on Patreon!This week, Joey and bigheadjoe discuss why the most recent Banned and Restricted Announcement was mostly a non-event (unless you play Pauper), and discuss why Standard is currently a "Brewer's Paradise." Finally, they run out of time for Modern Horizons spoilers, and decide to dedicate the entire next episode to them! May 20, 2019 Banned and Restricted Announcement #SCGNY Standard Decklists! Featuring music by Spruke Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Follow us on Twitter! @yomtgtaps (bhj and Joey) @affinityforblue (Joey) @bigdeadjoe (bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! Follow Yo! MTG Taps! on Twitch! Thanks for listening!

In Our Main Phase: In this weeks episode we talk about War of the Spark, and the new Standard format that we are coming into. This Episode’s Links: SCG Open (new standard) http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Open/2019-05-04_standard_Richmond_VA_US/1/ http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Classic/2019-05-05_standard_Richmond_VA_US/1/ YouCrew News: More videos coming soon Article of the week: None this week Video(s) of the week: 50 Pack War of ... Read more MTGYou #214 – New Standard (WAR)

This week Joey and bhj discuss the results of #MythicChampionship2 London, including the London Mulligan, Yuuya Watanabe's DQ, and Neoform combo. BHJ vents about the power of the Gods in #MTGWAR Sealed. Then they talk about the results of #SCGRich and their Standard brews so far! LINKS: Yo! MTG Taps! is proudly sponsored by CoolStuffInc.com! Use Promo Code "YO5" to receive 5% off your purchase! Support YMTGT on Patreon!Riki Hayashi on Yuuya Watanabe's DQ Neoform combo in Modern! YUCK! SCG Richmond Standard Decklists! Featuring music by Spruke Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Follow us on Twitter! @yomtgtaps (bhj and Joey) @affinityforblue (Joey) @bigdeadjoe (bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! Follow Yo! MTG Taps! on Twitch! Thanks for listening!

Cyrus Corman-Gill is an above-average Magic player. He is an Eternal Weekend Finalist, Star City Games Open champion, Vintage Super League quarterfinalist, online grinder (of the card game variety), and Twitch streamer. Cyrus also enjoys sending out cool tweets and acting as the wrestling heel of the Magic world. Humans of Magic is sponsored by CardBoard Live. CardBoard Live revolutionizes card & board game streaming by providing you with dynamic real-time information for games like Magic: The Gathering.

Hey everyone! Welcome to another episode of your favorite Legacy podcast. This week Jerry recaps his experience at SCG Syracuse, we recount the highest finishing decks and shout out some new Legacy content creators. Don't miss this one folks! https://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Open/2019-03-02_Legacy_Syracuse The Legacy Pit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDY7jFj6yalCZk1WoVOyGLw?fbclid=IwAR25lJ0esaHRLYsbO5SUJcq0h_AsxZkzrx-OfdBR-LGBpDpYLSTH5fhWvQA Don’t forget to Like/Follow/Subscribe to all the stuff that we do. Thank you for your support! @jmee3rd @pateuglow http://twitch.tv/leavingalegacy Support us on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com/leavingalegacy http://www.patreon.com/hipstersofthecoast Find us on Hipsters! http://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/leaving-a-legacy/ Join the Facebook Group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/leavingalegacymtg/ leavingalegacy@hipstersofthecoast.com Special Thanks to: Justin Lutz. Our audio technician & sound engineer. Flipping the switches and twisting the knobs so we sound so crisp and so clean

Another weekend chock full of results and the guys can' t wait to dive in and analyze the results from the Open! Brad walks us through the new metagame, Corey talks about his MOCS finish, and BBD entails how he'd like to start from the bottom up with some old goodies. SCG Dallas Standard Open: http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Open/2019-02-09_standard_Dallas_TX_US/1/ SCG Dallas Standard Classic: http://www.starcitygames.com/decks/Star_City_Games_Classic/2019-02-10_standard_Dallas_TX_US/1/ Standard MOCS Qualifier: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/standard-mocs-11794017#paper Corey's Decklist: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1656866#paper Interested in supporting the show? Leave a review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and here on Podbean! Or visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/bashbrospodcast   Follow us at: https://twitter.com/bashbrospodcast Brian: https://twitter.com/BraunDuinIt Brad: https://twitter.com/fffreakmtg Corey: https://twitter.com/CoreyBaumeister  

Joey and bigheadjoe discuss the dea(r)th of Limited Grand Prix coverage at #GPNJ, their #MTGRNA Prerelease experiences, the importance of holding priority on #MTGArena, and our first impressions of Standard, including the results from #SCGINDY #HASHBROWN LINKS: Grump Prix Drama Coverage from Hipsters of the Coast Check Out This Mono Red Phoenix Deck by Paul Spears from #SCGINDY #SCGINDY Decklists The New Home of Magic Storyline Content (but bring back the novels pls) Featuring music by Spruke Contact us at yomtgtaps [at] gmail [dot] com Follow us on Twitter! @yomtgtaps (BHJ and Joey) @affinityforblue (Joey) @bigdeadjoe (Bigheadjoe) Become a fan of Yo! MTG Taps! on Facebook! Follow Yo! MTG Taps! on Twitch! Thanks for listening!

Kevin Jones has been playing magic since Urza's Saga and has been playing competitively since Onslaught. He has 10 Star City Games Open top 8s, 1 Grand Prix top 8, is a 3 time SCG Player's Championship Competitor, has 2 Pro Tour Appearances AND is the Co-host of The Weekly Ward Wednesdays on Twitch.tv/kirwansgamestore. He is also a writer for MTGCardmarket.com. Kevin lives in Kingston, NY Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Kevin Jones when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep213 First Set Urza's Saga Favorite Set Innistrad Favorite Card Snapcaster Mage Early Challenge Kevin has always been competitive and his play group was too. He watched his younger friends get really good he wondered why he wasn't improving. Kevin expanded himself by playing new decks and learning different archetypes.  Magic Milestones Kevin made top 8 at States in 2004. Worst Magic Moment At his first Pro Tour, Kevin built his deck the night before the event. He failed to make day 2 and was really taken aback by it. Proudest Magic Moment Winning a Grand Prix. What Have You Learned From Magic Math :). Magic also changes the way you think as far as values and risk. Biggest Mistake Players Make Caring so much that it pains you to lose. Young players tend to lose sight of the big picture and get torn up when they lose. To overcome this, your mindset / approach to Magic needs to evolve to where you enjoy the game and understand that it is a game and how lucky you are to fuel your competitive drive through a complex hobby. Parting Guidance Don't lose sight of yourself and don't let loses define who you are. Connect With Kevin Jones Twitter:@kjvsthehighway 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

In this week's episode, we discuss the recent bannings in standard, and the first Star City Games Open of this standard season. We give the lowdown on the dramatic finals of our local league, as well as a Chaos Draft which we all participated in. Our Deck of the Week this week is a very sweet B/W zombies deck by Zac Caudillo which placed 14th at the SCG Open. "Skullcraic Theme" composed and performed by Barry Cannon. Barry's Soundcloud Barry's Twitter

“When I get a challenge, I really just want to be the best at what I do.” Michael Bonde is a fixture in the Danish Magic scene, and one of the game’s most outgoing personalities. He created Magic history by becoming the first European player to win a Star City Games Open. He has also enjoyed two Top 4 finishes in Grand Prix events, along with a 17th place finish at Pro Tour Madrid. Through skillful play and collaboration with the game’s top talent, Michael has become a powerful force to be reckoned with. In this no-holds-barred conversation, I speak to Michael about his lifelong passions for learning, teaching, and competition. He shares his earliest childhood memories, and explains how joining the military contributed to his personal and Magic development. Michael also talks openly about staying true to his goals, and the dedicated life of the grind. The overarching theme is that of self-improvement — Michael is constantly looking to raise the bar, both for himself and others. Tune in for an inside look at one of the game’s fiercest competitors. Time stamps: [4:20] Introduction [7:15] The Pro Tour grind [9:18] Childhood and family background [11:15] Sibling rivalry and love of sport [14:11] Rifle skills // The art of the grind [17:20] Earliest Magic memories [21:22] Discipline and the Danish military [26:33] The power of routine // New experiences [30:28] A burgeoning military career // Learning to lead [35:29] Kosovo [41:11] Transitioning back to civilian life [43:20] Adjusting to the academic world [48:02] Balancing life priorities [49:55] Leveling up in competitive Magic // Love of the game [55:53] Thomas Enevoldsen, Martin Dang, and the Secret Society of Good Magic Players [1:01:07] American life and the allure of the Pro Tour [1:07:26] Playing all the time and its positive impacts [1:09:32] Magic goals [1:11:06] Breakthrough: 17th place at Pro Tour Madrid [1:14:56] How Michael plans to further improve his game [1:17:35] Preferred style of play [1:20:02] Helping friends succeed [1:22:40] Detrimental effects of being committed to the game [1:26:25] “Magic is the place where I want to be” [1:28:58] Gratitude // Conclusion

  Robert Santana is an up and coming star who made top 16 at the Star City Games Open in Las Vegas in 2014 and is the Grand Prix Portland 2016 Champion. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Robert Santana when he shared his story on #MTGProTutor! Listen here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep129 First Set Lorwyn Favorite Set Worldwake Favorite Card Primeval Titan and Ishkanah Underplayed Card in Standard Call the Bloodline What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? The competitive scene drew him in. Early Challenge Creature combat. Robert played more control decks to get around not playing creatures. Worst Magic Moment SCG Las Vegas 2014. Robert dropped from the Invitational and joined the open. Playing win and in for top 8. Robert played against Steve Robin and got demolished. This led Robert to really doubt his ability to play. He forced himself and asked "is this something I really want to do ?". Once he committed he went all in. Proudest Magic Moment Champion of GP Portland 2016. Level Up Moment Started attending a competitive FNM. Associating with better players really helped. Deepest Thing You've Learned About Yourself Robert felt like he hit a wall. Tournament result were stagnant. Connecting with other players is key to his success. Biggest Mistake Players Make Players have deck ADD. Stick to a certain deck and get to know it really well. How to Effectively Prepare for a Big Event Find a group of like minded individuals. Build the gauntlet and attend PTQs and GPQs together. What's in Your Tournament Bag Clothes and Magic Cards Daily Rituals Hard work Improvement Suggestions Get on MTGO ; Reach out to players, connect and ask for advice. Mentor Brian Kibler Advice to New Players Go to LGS and get Intro decks, augment those and more up. Magic Resource MTGO Cockatrice SCG Premium CFB r/spikes Connect With Robert Santana Twitter: @itsRobbSon 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

Ross Merriam is a writer for Starcitygames.com and is a Silver Level Pro with 2 Grand Prix Top 8s, 2 Star City Games Invitational Top 8s and 3 Star City Games Open Wins. Ross lives in Connecticut. Click to Tweet: I got a ton of value from Ross Merriam when he shared his story on MTG Pro Tutor today! Click here: http://bit.ly/mtgprotutor-ep36 First Set Odessey Favorite Set Time Spiral Favorite Card Vendilion Clique What makes Magic: The Gathering fun for you? The competitive scene and the people. Being a rather competitive person Ross enjoys the challenge of tournaments and consistently placing in big events. He also appreciates that he's met so many cool people through Magic: The Gathering. Early Challenge Not understanding what cards were good in a competitive setting versus when playing with your friends at home was tough for Ross at first. People at his local game store took him under their wing and taught him the ropes. Level Up Moment The growth and changes he experienced at college greatly contributed to Ross' Magic abilities. Specifically he developed his analytical skills, communication skills and humility. Proudest Magic Moment Going 13-2 with an Elves deck at a Legacy Grand Prix in New Jersey. He navigated a field of decks that should have beaten Elves and got back on the Pro Tour. Favorite Format Pauper Cube How to Choose a Sideboard How your opponent plays is one of the least relevant factors when determining how to sideboard. Ross considers the match up and what their list looks like. Ross has an idea of 2-3 cards he will side board against each match up. Biggest Mistake Players Make Holding lands as a bluff. If you're holding a card in your hand for several turns your opponent will know it's nothing special. Balance the bluff with the benefit of having the card on the field. Card Evaluation Tips For a fall set that initiates a rotation, keep in mind the powerful shells from the previous format and rebuild your understanding from scratch. When evaluating a set that come out in the middle of a format, look for cards that push existing archetypes. Sealed & Draft Tips Sealed: Do cards have more tactical or strategic synergy? Look for cards that lead to an overall goal.Avoid even numbers in your mana base because it causes the most variance in your draws. Tournament Preparation Have friends with similar goals. If your friends want to get cards signed their focus is vastly different than if they want to make a run for day two of the GP. How to Effectively Play Test Always take time to decompress and talk about your play session at the end of the day. Discussion Improvement Suggestions Reading articles and talking about them with others is a great way to improve on a budget, as is watching coverage. Play test on cockatrice. Magic Resource Stat Trek Cockatrice Star City Games Paulo Vitor articles Reid Duke articles Luis Scott-Vargas articles Connect With Ross Merriam Twitter: @RossMBoss 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.

Dan Jordan has 3 Pro Tour top 16s, 4 Grand Prix top 8s, and 4 Star City Games Open wins under his belt. He has also top 75'd another Pro Tour and has cashed in numerous other Grand Prix. Evaluation Tips Dan admits to being a terrible card evaluator but still thinks about cards as they are released and their possible impact on Standard. Limited Tips Sealed: Identify a deck plan and build around that. Draft: Be very mindful of your mana curve. Team Building Find A team. Ideally you'll want a team with Pro players but if you can't find one then just get on A team that play tests regularly. Play Testing Take good notes and don't waste play testing time. Be mindful of "inbred" play testing. Improvement Invest in Standard and stick with your deck as you improve and move up to bigger tournaments. Magic Resource The Elephant Method (you just have to read it for yourself) Connect With Dan @DanJordanMTG 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.

Dan Jordan has 3 Pro Tour top 16s, 4 Grand Prix top 8s, and 4 Star City Games Open wins under his belt. He has also top 75'd another Pro Tour and has cashed in numerous other Grand Prix. First Set  Urza's Destiny    Apacolypse was his first booster pack.   Favorite Set  Ravnica: City of Guilds Dan loved the complexity and depth of the set. Favorite Card Dark Confidant What makes Magic fun for you? The life long friends you make and get to travel the world with is the best part about the game. Early Challenge Due to an early success, Dan struggled with understanding that you're not going to win every tournament. You have to put in effort and stay on top of your game. Level Up Moment Watching the best players in the world and asking "why are they the best?" "What are they doing that I'm not doing?" Proudest Magic Moment Placing in GP New Jersey. Best Format Legacy; casting Brainstorm is so much fun. Biggest Mistake Players Make Not practicing enough. Get on Magic Online and play and play and play. Play with people who are better than you. Connect With Dan @DanJordanMTG 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.