In this episode, TrainmasterGT and Usman Jamil reflect on the year 2025! They discuss the design and mechanics of the new sets, cover the coolest cards, and share what developments influenced their thoughts and feelings the most. Did any sets prove themselves to be a cut above the rest? Which sets are destined for the dustbins of history? Was 2025 even a good year for Magic? Stay tuned to find out! All Aboard!
Timestamps
3:19:00 Aetherdrift: The First Set of 2025!
22:46:00 Tarkir: Dragonstorm
39:34:00 Final Fantasy
56:18:00 Edge of Eternities
1:07:06:00 Spooder Man
1:18:48:00 ATLA
1:21:46:00 Hits and Misses for the Year
1:26:53:00 Cards of the Year
1:30:40:00 Magic in 2026
1:38:25:00 Conclusion
Show Notes
Usman’s 2025 Cube Cards: Set Overview Article
Shoebox 2026 (Also Listen: Interview with Shoebox Organizer Dinrovahorror!)
Cards Discussed
Locust Spray
Marauding Mako
Monument to Endurance
Vanilla and Vanilla Matters in Aetherdrift
Spikeshell Harrier
Stock Up
Thunderous Velocipede
Vigean Hydropod
Marketback Walker
Hangarback Walker
Walking Ballista
Statute of Denial
Troll Scavenger (Legends of Runeterra)
Sagu Wildling
The Siege Cycle
Boulder Dragon
Dragonstorm Globe
Embermouth Sentinel
Dragon’s Play
Cori-Steel Cutter
Frostcliff Siege
Quantum Riddler
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Twinmaw Stormbrood
Roast
The Spirit Dragons
The Dragonlords
Summon: Primal Odin
Summon: Brynhildr
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
Commune with the Beavers
Clive, Ifrit’s Dominant
Buster Sword
Garland, Knight of Cornelia
Yuna’s Whistle
Cecil, Dark Knight
Gran-Gran
Death’s Shadow
Mulldrifter
Bonecrusher Giant
Smuggler’s Copter
Kavaron, Memorial World
Bygone Colossus
Monoist Sentry
Consult the Star Charts
Icetill Explorer
Crucible of Worlds
Anticausal Vestige
Siege Rhino
Spider-Man UK
Ultimate Green Goblin
Scarlet Spider, Ben Reilly
Badgermole Cub
City Pigeon
Momo, Playful Pet
Spectacular Save
Secret Identity
Fire Nation Occupation
Abandoned Air Temple
Mai, Scornful Striker
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
Marang River Regent
Casey Jones, Jury-Rig Justicar
Thank you for listening, and for an excellent 2025!
