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Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGThe Billion Dollar ChadThis week is all about Chad's area of expertise.  We are talking about hte Arena economy after the long awaited "Economy Stream."  The stream upset a lot of people so we recap what was said and talk discuss whether the upset was warranted. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You...2022-03-251h 44Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGBack in My Day: Khans of TarkirWe take a walk down memory lane and talk about Khans of Tarkir.  The first set that Bryan and James were both playing Magic after taking long breaks.  It is one of the best limited environments ever and one of the best Standard formats since we both returned to the game.  We talk about the cards, hype and fun. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/cas...2022-03-181h 25Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGNo More LivesLurrus has run out of lives.  We talk about the ban of Lurrus in multiple formats and what that means going forward.  Then we get into the pauper changes that happened as well. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Pla...2022-03-101h 10Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGIs this a good format?Bryan and James answer the question "Is this a good format?"  We talk about what makes a good format and if NEO standard is a good format. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Play, Podbean, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher or Yo...2022-03-041h 08Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGDown with the SweetnessWith Kamigawa Neon Dynasty being so sweet in limited, we decided to talk about the sweet decks that the set has spawned.  We talk about almost all the formats Standard to Legacy.  We even find a cool pauper deck. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find us on...2022-02-251h 12Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGPlaying KamigawaThis week, we talk about playing with the new Kamigawa set.  Since most of our time is with limited we talk about the format.  We have some thoughts on the format that will hopefully help you.  We also talk about some of the constructed decks we have seen or are excited to try.   To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: Casu...2022-02-181h 56Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGKamigawa Preview EpisodeThis week is all about the cards that all of us think are interesting from the new set.  We had our list and you gave us yours.  See what we think will have an impact or just be fun from Kamigawa Neon Dynasty. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You...2022-02-113h 19Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGLearn the Ways of KamigawaLet us be your sensei as your enter combat in Kamigawa Neon Dynasty.  We spend this week going over the mechanics of the new set so you are ready to win. Wizard's article - https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/kamigawa-neon-dynasty-mechanics-2022-01-27 Ninjutsu tricks - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWLMpwd73Ng To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.c...2022-02-041h 16Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWe Talkin’ BansWe are talking bans again.  This time WOTC came off the top rope to smack down cards across four formats.  See what we have to see about the changes and what we think will happen next. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find us on the Apple pod...2022-01-282h 08Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTG2(Magic^3)We are coming back to cube draft.  We talk about some basic archetypes, ways to navigate your first cube experience and what to expect. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Play, Podbean, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher or YouTube just search ca...2022-01-212h 07Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGYear 3 Story TimeThis marks three years of podcasts.  We take some time to talk about are history planning Magic then get into the developments in the Pauper community. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Play, Podbean, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher or YouTube ju...2022-01-142h 03Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGMagical ChangesThis week we are talking about changes that are coming to the world of Magic this year.  MTGO has someone new in charge, OP has a new leader and a fixture in the Magic community has left their job.  Things are changing and we talk about what we know and do some baseless speculation. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG...2022-01-061h 38Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGThe Try HardsIt is the end of the year and that means awards.  We are giving out the Try Hards, our new awards for the year in Magic. Sadly, we did not come up with the name of the award until after the podcast. We cover a wide range of topics, so there is plenty to tell us we got wrong. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/c...2021-12-312h 37Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGMagic^3This week, we are talking about Cube.  It is a draft format that you can customize to give your playground a unique experience.  You can do almost anything when building a cube.  We talk basics and then go over some of the choices in Bryan's cube. Here is a link to the cube if you want to take a look.. https://cubecobra.com/cube/overview/1cs3c To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @cas...2021-12-242h 07Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGAn Uncommon Show About CommonsThis week, the guys welcome Brad from the "Common Knowledge" podcast to talk about Pauper.  This format lets you play commons from across Magic's history.  It is a powerful and interesting format and Brad is an expert.  Here is where you can find him and his podcast... Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/common-knowledge-a-magic-the-gathering-podcast/id1263653568 Discord: https://discord.gg/27VGGGKwuW Twitter: @pauper_b & @ckpodcasmtg Here is where you can find us.... To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com F...2021-12-1758 minCasual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGLead to RoleThis week we are turning lead into gold or at least Magic into Hearthstone.  That is right, we talking about Alchemy.  We are not doing card by card breakdowns, instead we are talking about the impact on Arena and Magic as a whole. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You...2021-12-101h 24Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGToUnfinity and BeyondThis week we talk about the new set Unfinity that had some details released.  They are doing some interesting things with this new Un-product.  Then we talk a little bit about speculating on Secret Lair Drops. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find us on the Apple pod...2021-12-031h 20Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGThanksgiving DinnerThis week, we bring the preshow to the main show.  We have a laid back conversation that touches on Magic and life.  Think of it as a relaxed conversation after enjoying your Thanksgiving dinner.  We hope you enjoy this change of pace. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can...2021-11-251h 32Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGYou Skipped the Local Game StoreThis week's episode is inspired by a listener email.  A listener jumped from the kitchen table to a large event.  They had mixed results and wants some insight on what to do the next time.  Also we talk Crimson Vow limited. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find...2021-11-181h 16Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGCrimson Vow ReviewIt is time for another set review.  We talk about all of the cards that we found interesting in the new set, Crimson Vow.  We hope that we help you find the powerful, fun and overlooked cards in the set. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find us...2021-11-122h 44Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGFinancial PlanningThis week, we have a double feature.  First, we go over the new mechanics in Crimson Vow.  We break them down, so you are ready for the set review next week.  Then, we go over how to speculate with power creep and frequent reprints. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   Yo...2021-11-051h 45Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGTeaching MagicThis week, we talk about tools and strategies you can use to teach new players Magic. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Play, Podbean, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher or YouTube just search casual try hard. Music by Juan R...2021-10-291h 23Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGTurn in your homeworkThis week we go over the homework from last week.  The article by Seth from MTG Goldfish talking about power creep in Magic. https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/power-creep-spectral-bears-and-alrund-s-epiphany Then we talk about the new secret lairs that are coming out. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79  ...2021-10-221h 29Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGAs the Worlds TurnsThis week we do something we have not done in a long time....we talk about a tournament.  Worlds was this past weekend and Bryan actually watched a lot of it.  It was a small field tournament and illustrated some principles about metagames and deck choice so we thought we would talk about it. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG...2021-10-151h 14Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGStonksWe are talking Magic finance today.  First up, the value or lack there of in Midnight Hunt as a set.  This gets us talking about how investing in magic has changed over the last few years.  Multiple versions, tons of releases and Secret Lairs have changed the game.  We then walk through some of Bryan's recent card sales. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg 2021-10-081h 16Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGSideboards and MoreThis week goes over the basics of sideboarding.  We talk about having a plan when building your sideboard and then executing that plan.  We then talk about netdecking and what a Meta game is.  Finally, we have a few more thoughts on the limited Metagame for Innastrad Midnight Hunt. Deck - Legacy Depths September 2019 - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c4hxr4l4TAKj5rLh4MFcibN3dsDrezpCcNaNxi3IWJk/edit?usp=sharing Sideboard Guide Example - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KquAcOdyWM6NXNDlbnjS4SJRzjk_PXIRCeI0_Efrqxw/edit?usp=sharing To help support the...2021-10-011h 33Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWhy We Do ThisThis week we are taking a second to talk about the podcast.  We just wanted to check in with where we are with Magic and the podcast.  We talk about how Magic has changed and how that how impacted us, our motivations and the show.  Don't worry the show is not going anywhere.  Then we talk a little about Midnight Hunt limited. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patr...2021-09-241h 31Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWho Let the Wolves Out?This week we go LONG on the new set.  We talk about the cards that we think will have an impact on constructed formats.  We also talk about play patterns for some of these cards.  The set looks fun and we had fun talking about them. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79  ...2021-09-174h 15Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGGlitch MobThis was a rough weekend at Casa da Try Hard, so the guys decided to have a relaxed episode.  They fill you in on the Bread vs Keto discussion from Limited Resources and then talk about glitches and bugs in Arena. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can fi...2021-09-101h 33Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGLimited TimeThis week we are talking all about limited.  We are focusing on how to draft and think about limited as a format. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Play, Podbean, Soundcloud, Spotify, Stitcher or YouTube just search casual try ha...2021-09-031h 22Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGBluff MentalityThis week we are talking about the mental game.  We talk about dealing with variance, what to do when you make a mistake, sticking to your plan and bluffing. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Google Play, Podbean, Soundcloud, Spotify, St...2021-08-271h 34Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGBuild-A-Collection WorkshopThis week we talk about how to build your collection on Arena and in paper.  We have some suggestions on who to maximize your Arena dollars.  We ask that you do as we say, not as we do with our paper collections.  We both have bought a lot of cards we have not played. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG ...2021-08-201h 23Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGShortcuts to SuccessThis week we talk about common shortcuts used in paper events to help you get through your turns faster. We also talk about the importance of communication to help prevent issues with in the game.  Finally, we spend some time talking about how to track things that happen in game. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://d...2021-08-131h 15Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGTurn UpIt's time to Turn Up for all the parts of a turn.  We break down priority, some timing issues and all the little things that Arena does for you that you will need to know how to do when you play in paper. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   Yo...2021-08-051h 05Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGTournament TimeThis week we talk all about tournaments.  We go over how things work from the players meeting to turning in your match slip.  Then Bryan makes an impassioned plea to have WOTC focus on making paper Magic the best it can be instead of making Arena bad Hearthstone. Tournament Structure - 3:50 Jumpstart Historic Horizons 56:06 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg...2021-07-291h 44Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGKnow Your FormatThis week we are going over all of the formats that you can play.  We talk about the various ways that you can play limited and give a brief description of them.  Then we go into constructed.  We go over all the paper formats and the Arena ones so when you walk into your game store you will know what is going on. Finally, we talk a little about the rules enforcement levels. Limited 7:16  Constructed 36:24 Rules Levels 1:31:05  To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.c...2021-07-231h 41Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGAdventures in PreviewsThis week we talk all about the new Dungeon and Dragons Adventures in the Forgotten Realms cards.  We go over the mechanics and some of the more interesting cards for Standard and older formats. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com Patreon: Patreon.com/casualtryhardmtg Youtube: CasualTryHardMTG Discord: https://discord.gg/6uCuW79   You can find us on the Apple podcast app, Go...2021-07-162h 45Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWhatcha Talkin' 'Bout, Wizard?This week we are focused on magic slang and helping you know how and when cards are released.  We start by going all of the slang that you would hear and use when you sit down to play a match.  Then we talk about how new cards are released and when to expect them.  Finally, we help you learn to to make sense of these new cards by talking about deck building tools. The Review 5:19 Magic Slang 6:40 The Color Pie 48:19 Set Releases 54:05 Deck Building Resources 1:14:02 To help sup...2021-07-091h 23Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWhat is in your bag?This week we talk about how to find an LGS, what to do when you are there and what you need to bring.  We have you covered from your door to registering for the tournament.   Pro/Con Recap - 5:21 Transitioning from Arena to Paper - 6:37 How do Arena and Paper decks differ - 7:42 Cost Arena vs Paper - 17:18  Don’t Chase the Meta - 26:11 Can’t move arena cards to paper - 30:04 Finding an LGS - 32:37 Be on time - 43:05 What...2021-07-021h 06Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWhere are my pants?!?!?!?!?Like the "Lego Movie" we are asking "Where are my pants?!?!?"  This week we start the playing in paper series and start with selling you on paper play.  We go over all the ways to play magic and remind you that playing in paper with other humans is best. How to play Magic Pros and Cons Paper - 4:23 Arena - 28:04 MTGO - 58:16 The others - 1:11:07 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MT...2021-06-251h 16Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGA Quick Modern AsideThis week, we get pulled into a Modern after the shake-up from Modern Horizons 2.  Along the podcast, we keep getting distracted by other things and going off on various asides.  So we talk about a lot of things.   We talk about some LGS operations and the crazy prices around this set.  Then we get into the cards that are impacting the format.  We then talk more spoilers and ways that cards will be coming to us.  Finally, a little bit about Arena. Quick Asides - 4:37 Prize Support - 11:38 Prices are crazy - 14:46 Urza’...2021-06-181h 27Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGAnother HorizonSo this week, we go through the cards from  Modern Horizons 2.  We look at the interesting commons and uncommons.  Then work through the rares and mythics to see what might shape the format.  We then work through some cycles and new archetypes that were put into the format. MH2 Commons and Uncommons - 5:24 MH2 Rares and Mythics - 58:53 Suspend cycle - 1:39:53 Elemental cycle - 1:47:53 Enchantress - 1:58:37 Reanimaor - 2:06:31 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Fa...2021-06-112h 16Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWhere is Modern?With Modern Horizons 2 on the way, the guy check in to see where current Modern is.  They go through the pillars of the format and give a quick breakdown of how each deck operates.  They then try to figure out what type of cards of MH2 could have an impact on the format. Modern Check in 4:45 Big Mana Pillar - 7:14 Control Decks - 18:23 Aggro Deck - 26:42 Combo Decks - 40:23 Other decks - 57:14 What is missing ? 1:07:24 What should we looking for in MH2? 1:17:51 ...2021-06-041h 33Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGModern Horizons 2 Called ShotsThis week is all about Modern Horizons 2.  Specifically, what cards we hope to see reprinted into the Modern.  We go through our lists of cards and talk about why we hope the cards show up and what archetypes we think they will support.  At the end, we take a second to talk about how you should try to evaluate the new cards coming to Modern and how to avoid getting lost in the commander cards. Modern is at a higher power level - 5:47 Modern Horizons 2 Called Shots - 12:51 Evaluation Modern Horizon’s 2 - 1:13:12 2021-05-281h 23Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGNo More ProsThis week we talk about the changes to Pro magic and what that could mean for the game and players like us.  Then we talk about the new cards coming to Historic with Historic Anthology 5.  There is also some nonsense about video game design that we know nothing about. Changes to Pro Magic - 5:08 Local Focus - 16:58 Casual Players - 27:45 Magic Customers - 33:02 Another Messed up Event - 38:47 We are not hackers - 45:51 Historic Anthology 5 - 49:17 Stifle in Modern - 1:11:47 To he...2021-05-211h 22Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGSummer of LegendThis week, we go over the Summer of Legend announcement.  We talk about Modern Horizons 2 which is right around the corner and the new card Urza's Saga.  Then the summer set Adventures in Forgotten Realms.  In store play is coming back and they are sending out more mystery boosters to celebrate.  Finally, we check in with Arena and talk about events coming to the platform. The Summer of Legend - 8:04 Modern Horizons 2 - 9:17 Resleevables Ad - 24:25 More MH2 - 27:45 Adventures in Forgotten Realms - 38:39 Secret Lair - 51:10 2021-05-141h 15Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGManifesto FalloutToday's show is brought to by member of the Discord, Squerp.  He proposed a way an idea that would make digital only cards for Arena by fixing existing cards.  This lead to a discussion of how this could be implemented and what would have to change about Arena.  This somehow got us to a discussion of what the impact of getting all formats on Arena.  Finally, we talk about the rise of flash decks. Squerp’s Manifesto - 5:39 Historic as Digital Only Magic - 7:10 How to do digital only cards - 17:52 Digita...2021-05-071h 18Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGEcon 101This week is all about the economy.  We first talk about the economy on Arena and how it be keep people out of the format.  We also touch on how big content creators might not be the best messengers for this.  Second, we talk about changes happening at Channel Fireball and how it could be a sign of things to come.  Finally, we talk about possible changes in organized play when you start to look at all the changes coming from wizards.  Through the podcast we come back to the idea of who are cards designed for now and how t...2021-04-301h 33Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGThe First Week of SchoolThis is our first episode with Strixhaven out in the world.  Since we spent most of our time playing limited to build our collections we start there.  Then we look at how the mystical archives have impacted historic.  Next, we see if standard has changed.   Finally, we talk a little finance about when to buy your mystical archives. Strixhaven Limited - 9:37 Mystical Archives in Historic - 47:53 Strixhaven in Standard - 1:06:05 Strixhaven Finance - 1:12:08 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com 2021-04-231h 24Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGLotus Field is Our Only HopeThis week the guys talk buyouts.  They go over some of the causes of the increasing cost of reserve list cards and the creation of the list.  More importantly, they provide some ideas for how you can play Legacy with your friends.  Then Bryan goes nuts and "designs" some almost reserve list cards to maybe allow people to play the format competitively. Magic as a collectable - 3:38 The reserved list - 12:04 Evil Investors - 22:47 How to play legacy going forward - 34:08 Almost Reserved List - 47:55 Death of Leg...2021-04-161h 18Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGStrixhaven Orientation DayWe are coming up on the first day of class at Strixhaven (not Hogwarts, we swear) and the guys want to get you ready for the new set.  We have go over the mechanics then go color by color to discuss some of the cards in the set. Start 2:43:03 Mechanics - 5:05 White - 23:46 Blue - 39:12 Black - 49:10 Red - 56:25 Green - 1:00:53 Gold - 1:10:39 Lands - 1:54:49 Colorless - 1:58:34 MDFC - 2:02:54 Bonus Gold card - 2:14:51 T...2021-04-082h 23Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGMystical Historic ArchiveThis week is all about the new cards being injected into Historic from the Mystical Archive.  There are cards that are powerful, cards that will do nothing and cards that make no sense.  We try to help you determine which cards are which. What is the mystical archive? - 7:48 White - 17:08 Blue - 27:06 Black - 43:57 Storm cards - 53:40 Red Cards - 1:02:28 Art on Faithless Looting - 1:08:17 Back to Red Cards - 1:11:00 Green and gold Cards - 1:13:19 The plan for Hi...2021-04-021h 35Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGHistorical SolutionsSo we were not thrilled with Historic Anthologies 4, so we decided to suggest some cards.  We went through Magic to try to find some interesting cards that would spice up the Historic format.  We also asked our listeners to do the same.  We have some interesting things to talk about. James and Bryan’s historic picks - 8:18 Discord picks for historic - 58:27 Brainstorming some cards - 1:15:25 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitt...2021-03-261h 27Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGThe Shadow Over HistoricThis week we have two very different topics.  First, we talk about the changes to LGS owners and in-store players that will be happening with the release of Modern Horizons 2. We ask the hard questions like "What is spelltable?" Then we get into what we think is the best thing to be doing in historic which is casting Death Shadow.  We talk about what we have tested, seen and what could be shells to look it for one of the most powerful cards in the format. What should be in the next historic anthologies - 5:39 WP...2021-03-191h 25Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGThe One About NothingSeinfeld got tons of seasons from being a show about nothing so why not us.  We started off with not a lot but ended up having a ton of thoughts on Time Spiral Remastered and the new Historic Anthology. Listener check in - 6:29 Time Spiral Remastered - 11:27 Old border cards - 25:17 Historic Anthology -41:40 Historic Championship shake up - 1:24:12 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod 2021-03-121h 54Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGOk BoomerThis week we start off by talking about the Hasbro investor call and then move on to how the game is changing.  We talk about feeling left behind by the direction of the game.  Then we talk about how the introduction of outside IP will change the game.  With everything being a cash grab from Hasbro where does this leave players. Magic News - 3:52 Are we left behind? - 24:09 Tearing down our world - 38:30 Cash grab - 49:53 Magic Movie - 1:03:00 Jumping the shark - 1:06:43 To hel...2021-03-051h 14Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGBarry BotterThis week we are talking Strixhaven previews.  That's right Strixhaven.  We are still covered in snow from  Kaldheim but it is on to the next set.  We cover the announcement of Strixhaven as a wizard school that is not at all like another wizard school you may know.  Get into the spoiled cards and the new premium cards coming in that set. Magic Manager - 5:22 2021 Challenger Decks - 8:10 Arena Open - 13:44 Strixhaven World Preview - 19:27 New Command Cycle - 31:40 Mystical Archives - 1:01:47 Wild Stryxhaven Speculation - 1:2...2021-02-261h 37Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGThe Nuclear OptionWOTC decided to take the nuclear option.  They banned multiple cards in historic, modern and legacy all at once.  This will change the formats, but how.  The guys discuss the decks that are impacted and what kinds of decks will be good in the future. Historic Bans - 5:34 Pioneer Bans - 21:32 Modern Bans - 30:57 Magic decks from the internet - 55:44 Legacy Bans - 57:57 Vintage Unban - 1:08:11 Cascade Change - 1:09:00 Fire Design - 1:15:07 Arena Open - 1:28:44 To help support the pod...2021-02-191h 44Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGSnow BlindBryan and James try to get a handle on Kaldheim limited.  This is the first set in a while where both of us don't feel like they are blind and can't see what is going on in the set.  We first talk about the complexity of the set, then work through the archetypes and then sum up our thoughts. Kaldheim Complexity - 7:01 Kaldheim Archetypes - 23:21     Snow - 23:21     Three Color - 27:47     UW flier - 40:59     BW - 46:11     RW - 51:17     GW - 57:04     UB - 1:00:58     UR - 1:05:292021-02-121h 37Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGA New ChallengerThis week is a little different.  We are having the guys from Casual Try Hard Legends of Runeterra on the podcast.  We have Anthony (a.k.a. RicoPlay1723 @ElCharruaRico) and returning guest Kristos (@kristosiiVEVO) on to talk about their new podcast and the game Legends of Runeterra.  After we give you all the Runeterra you can handle, we share some stories from MTG events of the past.  Then we end on a brief set of Parenting Facts. If you like what you hear, check out their podcast by searching Casual Try Hard LOR where you listen.  We ar...2021-02-051h 22Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGLand of the Ice and SnowThis week Kaldheim, the land of the ice and snow, has finally arrived.  We go through the cards that look interesting to us and our listeners in constructed.  Then we talk about some synergies in the set that might help push a deck over the top. Kaldheim Cards White - 3:43 Blue - 35:23 Black - 1:00:33 Red - 1:05:50 Green - 1:07:46 Gold - 1:19:22 Listener requests - 1:32:14 Synergy Cards - 1:41:11 Listener Questions - 2:01:02 To help support the podcast, please consider going to...2021-01-292h 10Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGThe Secret of ManaThis week we discuss the secret of mana.  No, I don't mean the 1993 SNES classic.  I mean, how mana has changed in modern magic.  We discuss all of the playable mana doublers that have defined standard and some older formats.  We come to the idea of calling this new archetype the snowball.  We go into how you battle this archetype and what you need to do.  We then get into why these cards are getting made.....commander.  Finally, we get back to thinking about the newest mana doubler, Jorn. Changing mana rules - 3:54 Mana doublers - 13:13...2021-01-221h 25Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGKaldheim Quick Cold BrewsSpoilers are coming out fast and we wanted to plant a flag with some ideas we had.  We throw together some deck ideas with the new cards and try to figure out where they will fit in standard.  This leads us to talk about the power of snow-lands and how they might take over for the rotation. Vorinclex - 4:31 Awaking of Trolls - 12:27 Jorn and Snow - 20:24  Tibalt - 57:17 Treasure Decks - 1:00:14 Toralf - 1:07:21 Arena - 1:16:26 To help support the podcast, please consider goi...2021-01-151h 22Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGKaldheim Tune UpThis week, we get under the hood of Kaldheim and talk mechanics.  We work through everything we currently know about about the new mechanics in the set and make some wild predictions.   Kaldheim - 2:50 Mechanics      Snow - 5:17     Changeling - 17:36     Boast - 26:39     Saga - 33:07     MDFC - 39:05     Foretell - 46:32     Rune - 58:59 Predictions sure to be wrong - 1:04:09 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twit...2021-01-071h 14Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGThe Year of ProductsThis week, we look back on 2020 in Magic.  The main take away from the year is that there are a ton of products.  We will start by taking about talking about all of the various products that happened and if they were good or bad.  Then we will talk about the move to Arena and Arena opens followed by the fallout from no in-person play.  Next, we discuss the year of commander and some of the issues with commander being Magic's most played format.  Finally, we look forward to what we expect and want from 2021. The year of pr...2021-01-011h 31Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGIt's a Magical LifeThis week we look at how magic fits into our lives.  We discuss how we find time to play in both digital and paper.  Then we talk about how our content consumption as changed over the year.  Finally, we talk about some cards you should spend your holiday cash on.   How does Magic fit into our lives? - 2:30 How does Paper play fit in? - 8:49 Content Consumption - 12:48 Finance in the new world - 35:37 Target Cards - 46:39   To help support the podcast, please consi...2020-12-241h 26Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGThen and NowThis week  is our 100th show!  We take time to look back on what was going on in the world of magic and in our lives around episode 1 and compare them to what is going on at episode 100.  Needless to say, a lot has changed. Magic Around Episode 1 - 5:50 Magic at Episode 100 - 26:02 How cards have changed - 1:13:55 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email: casualtryhardmtg@gmail.com ...2020-12-181h 35Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGA History LessonThis week we are joined by Kristos @kristosiivevo, a local player and streamer.  He has been grinding the historic ladder and spent all weekend watching the Zendakar Rising Championship.  We discuss the best decks from the weekend, what he is seeing on ladder and his general impressions on the format.  We also talk about the upcoming roll out of Pioneer on Arena and if that will save the format. Kristos on twitter - @kristosiivevo Kristos on Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/kristosii Zendikar Rising Championship Metagame - 4:25 New and Interesting His...2020-12-111h 52Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWhat does fun cost?This week is all about Arena.  First, with members of the community talking about the Arena economy, we wanted to talk about our experiences.  How we build collections, how many manage our Arena funds and what would be nice to see changed.  Then we talk about how to have fun on Arena.  We know that not every format or way to play is for everyone so we talked about what things we like to do. Arena Finance - 3:04 Need Sets keep Arena Fresh - 51:11 The Fun on Arena - 56:24 To help supp...2020-12-041h 21Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWhat's in the Box?This week is all about our collections.  We first talk about all of the sealed product that we have decided to collect.  We talk about why to keep product sealed and what products you should keep.  Then we talk about what singles we buy.  Finally, we get into how to store and protect these cards.  With all this knowledge, we give you some suggestions as to what you should buy from the new Commander Legends set. Next, we talk about Kaladesh Remastered drafts.  We talk about what archetypes and single cards are better than you think.  Sealed Product...2020-11-271h 40Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGHistoric Vs. PioneerThis week, we discuss the pros and cons of Historic and Pioneer.  We talk about what which format brings to Magic and why they both need to exist.  They we talk about a Mardu vehicles list we found on Twitter.  Then we talk about how to draft Kaladesh Remastered. Historic vs Pioneer - 8:13 Why do we need Historic - 10:17 Why do we need Pioneer - 27:33 Mardu Vehicles - 54:23 Kaladesh Remastered - 1:01:41 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com ...2020-11-201h 07Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWe Don'tNeed No Stinking LandsThis week we wander around the world of Modern.  Not to talk about the top tier decks, but to talk about some budget options.  We discuss the many flavors of no land combo decks that are in the format.  Each of these decks plays out differently and can have room for you to tailor it to your play style.  Since these decks have no lands, they avoid the cost of the fetch-shock mana base and can provide a much cheaper entry point for Modern.  The complete decks are cheaper than the lands found in the top tier Modern decks.  With b...2020-11-131h 28Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGGet EnergizedThis week is all about new cards.  First, we talk about some Commander Legends cards that could impact legacy.  Then we get into the new Arena set Kaladesh Remastered.  We talk about the cards that did not make the list and the most impactful cards from the set for Historic.  Commander Legends cards in Legacy - 8:28 Kaladesh Remastered - 33:36 Kaladesh cards that missed the cut - 42:22 Kaladesh cards that made it - 54:26 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Fa...2020-11-061h 29Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWalk the PlanesThis week, we talk all about planeswalkers.  We start with broadly why planeswalkers are good.  Then discuss the designs that see play and why.  We then work down a list of all of the various types of planeswalkers and highlight what makes them succeed or fail.  Our hope is to help give you the tools to evaluate planeswalkers during next spoiler season.  We then talk about the all-time great planeswalkers.  The planeswalker discussion ends on what types of decks want to play this card type and why.  The podcast ends with some nonsense and a discussion of events coming to Aren...2020-10-302h 00Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWhich Card Do I Pick?These week, we walk through common card choices in standard.  We talk about one version of a card is better than another.  We go through what aspects of the card and format can lead you to pick one card over another.   Card choices - 4:17 Ramp spells - 5:28 Burn spells - 28:10 Black Removal - 43:53 Counter Spells - 1:02:09 Protection spells - 1:21:27 Lands - 1:29:57 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try...2020-10-231h 52Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGBan FinalsThis week we have more bans.  Omnath has been sent away from all Arena formats and we have new formats to talk about.  We start off with bans.  The basic who, what and why.  The we talk about the grand finals and what happened and what decks were good.  That lead us into talking about what decks are still worth thinking about in standard and historic going forward.  Then we got excited about getting to play with cards from Kaladesh.  Finally, we circle back to the grand finals to talk about the player who went from banned to champ in less...2020-10-161h 45Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWild GuessesThis week, we play RR and discard a card as an additional card to cast Wild Guess.  We are taking some guesses at what types of mechanics are coming for the next year.  A listener asked and we delivered! Guess the upcoming mechanics - 7:58 Kaldheim - 8:34 Snow specs - 18:48 Back to Kaldheim - 26:20 Strixhaven - 32:46 Forgotten Realms - 43:23 Return to Return to Innistrad - 56:07 Arena time - 1:07:52 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.ca...2020-10-091h 23Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGBan Ban Ban BanWell, we are back to ban talk again.  Standard did not even make it a full week before something had to go.  We discuss sending Uro to the Shadow Realm.  Then we get into what should have been banned and why this keeps happening.  Then, the "Walking Dead" is coming to Magic and we wonder if this is a good thing?  Since Standard is a bit of a dumpster fire, we have spent most of our time in Zendikar limited and talk about what we have noticed and how the metagame has shifted.  Finally, Bryan goes off on an unsche...2020-10-021h 43Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWelcome to ZendikarThis week we give our first impressions of Zendikar Rising for both constructed and limited.  Our constructed comments are based on what we have seen on social media, streams and other sources since we focused on limited.  What we do know for sure is YIKES!  The majority of the podcast is focused on limited.  We go over our first impressions, talk about cards that impressed us or disappointed.  We work in a discussion on why draft is "self-correcting" and why this format seems hard to find your lane during draft.    Standard Tier List - 2:12 Avoid...2020-09-251h 24Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGZen-Di-CARDSThis week we get into the interesting cards from Zendikar Rising!  We start out be working through the signpost uncommons to see what you should do in draft and what archetypes might find a place in standard.  We then work through the colors to talk about cards will think will be interesting in constructed from the set.  We then talk about cards members of our discord were interested in. To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod E...2020-09-182h 54Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWhat is a card worth now?This week we use the principles that were discussed last week to look at the banned in standard the last few years.  We wanted to see if there were commonalities among them that would help us find the next broken card.  We take a few minutes to think about how have a history in the game impacts our card evaluations and if people are new to the game have an advantage.  Then we discuss the new Zendikar Rising mechanics and look at cards with the mechanics.  Finally, we talk Arena and answer a listener question. Review of the...2020-09-111h 36Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGWhat is a Card Worth?This week James did has homework and reviewed articles from Magic's history to discuss the worth of a card.  We go through the classic theory laid out in the "Philosophy of Fire", the "Grand Unified Theory" and the "Theory of Everything."  We then look at why flexible cards are so good using some of these principles.  Finally, we look at the new planeswalkers from Zendikar Rising. Philosophy of Fire - 3:46 The Grand Unifying Theory - 14:17 The Theory of Everything - 27:28 Cards I would not get to when I before I was dea...2020-09-031h 26Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGField CommanderThis week is bans and new products.  First, to the surprise of no one Field of the Dead is banned in Historic.  We talk about the why and where the format might go from here.  Then we discuss some new commander products.  We look at them from the prospective more competitive players.  They are a way to get staples you do not have and will introduce powerful cards into legacy.  We then use the example of Jumpstart to think about the finance implications of the set as well.  Finally, Arena time is a little all over the place, part Arena...2020-08-281h 25Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGHistory RemasteredThis week we take a long look at Amonkhet Remastered's impact on Historic.  We go through all of the cards that we think will be important for you to have for Historic from the new set.  That way you know where to spend your wild cards.  Then we talk about the Historic metagame a bit. Amonkhet Remastered sealed 3:38 Amonkhet Remastered - White 5:55 Amonkhet Remastered - Blue - 18:06 Amonkhet Remastered - Black - 41:43 Amonkhet Remastered - Red - 51:00 Amonkhet Remastered - Green - 1:01:38 Amonkhet Remastered - Gol...2020-08-201h 38Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGOnce More into the BansThis week we look back on the bans that happened all across magic.  We talk about why these things happened and what it might mean.  Then we get into how to approach Double Masters from a finance prospective.  Finally, we check in on the Arena State of the Game. The How and Why of the Bans - 3:34 Standard Bans - 7:08 Format Refresh  - 16:59 The Why of the Pioneer Bans - 19:07 The pioneer bans - 26:54 Do these bans matter - 41:50 Historic Bans - 45:13 Banning and...2020-08-141h 53Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGDouble PodcastWe wanted to get in on all the fun of doubling stuff up so in honor of Double Masters, here is a double length podcast.  We start off talking about the new set boosters which leads us into the problem with having a million different Magic products.  Then we talk about our frustrations with current Magic, all the products and how Arena plays a role in all of this.  We try to come up with a way to fix current Magic, so we are trying to be part of the solution.  We then check back in on Double Masters to s...2020-08-032h 33Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGSo you like to gamble?This week we spent some time on the hot topic for Magic, VIP boosters.  What is in them and is it worth it to crack them?  Then we dive into some listener questions about fetch lands and sideboards.  We talk about jumping into Jumpstart on Arena last week.  We go over the format, how the decks play and talk a little about the distribution model for the set.  In historic, James is serving up some spicy brews.  Images for the decks will be on discord and twitter.  Finally, send us your decks you want us to adopt.   Do...2020-07-231h 39Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGBan Ban Ban Ban BanAnother week, another Banned and Restricted announcement for Magic.  Isn't 2020 great?  This week the guys talk about the changes to Historic, Pioneer, Modern and Pauper.  They look at why the cards left and what might happen to the format going forward.  Then they talk about the danger of leaks when it comes to speculating then immediately talk about a leaked card.  Finally, they talk about a new Historic deck built around Song of Creation Link to the deck: https://youtu.be/hr5XFYxck9M Historic Bans - 2:40 Pioneer Changes - 15:35 Modern bans...2020-07-161h 07Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGNew Set Who dis?Well Core 2021 has been out for a little bit and so we look at the various formats where it is making an impact.  First, we talk about the draft format and what we have liked and been drafting.  Then we talk through how and to some degree why Core 2021 has not had a big impact on standard.  James has a spicy brew in historic, while it does not use many Core 2021 cards, he is winning a lot. Then we take a quick run through the rest of the formats and see what cards have been showing up. Cor...2020-07-091h 13Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGJumpstart Your HeartThis week is all about Jumpstart.  First, we break down what Jumpstart is and why it is.  Then, we go through the decks and all most of the new cards in the set. Next up is the Arena state of the game.  We breakdown the changes coming to the program, how Jumpstart might be brought to arena and talk about a new set on the horizon. What is Jumpstart? - 4:11 Jumpstart Themes - 22:33 Jumpstart final thoughts - 1:04:07 Arena state of the game -  1:07:11 Jumpstart on Arena - 1:19:00 Amon...2020-07-021h 37Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGCore 2021 PreviewThis week we breakdown the cards that look interesting from Core 2021.  We breakdown cards were are excited about and talk about cards listeners have asked us about. Uncommon Limited Signposts - 3:40 Interesting Standard Cards - 19:41 Sublime Epiphany - 19:55 Teferi, Master of Time - 24:28 Teferi’s tutelage - 30:02 Archfiend’s Vessel - 33:03 Kitesail Freebooter - 38:26 Liliana Waker of the Dead - 39:42 Thieves Guild Enforcer - 42:41 Chandra’s Pyreling - 47:52 Conspicuous Snoop - 50:11 Gadrak the Crown Scourge - 54:01...2020-06-251h 54Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGMagic^3This week is a little bit of Players Tour and a whole lot of Arena Cube.  We start be reviewing the metagame this this weekend and discussing how the PT went.  Then we get into a little bit of Twitter controversy over how to count top 8s in these events.  Then we talk about cube!  We go over the basics of cube then get into detail about the Arena cube. We talk about how to draft, how to find an archetype and the little things that can make your deck better.  Finally we talk a little Arena and Jumpstart. 2020-06-181h 41Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGHistoric PioneerThis week marks the start of Core 2021 previews.  We talk about some of the high value reprints that are in this set and discuss the best time to buy.  Then we take a dive into Historic but not just to play historic.  There are a number of decks that have analogues in pioneer.  We talk about those decks and the changes you can make to play them in a paper pioneer event.  Then we check in with the mastery pass during the Arena part of the show. Deck Lists: Standard 4-color Winota Jun...2020-06-111h 43Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGThe Companion NerfThis week we have more bans and rules changes.  First we discuss the changes to companion and if that will be enough to stop every deck from playing one.  Then we discuss the bans in Standard and Historic and try to figure out where the metagame goes now.  We talk about our adopt a deck Simic Mutate.  We have some Arena time and then go totally off the rails.  We get into some leaks and go deep on Visions. Companion Rule Change - 3:39 Bans - 23:02 New standard meta game - 44:16 Adopt a Dec...2020-06-041h 52Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGA Secret Lair in this economy?This week we are talking products, Lots and lots of products.  We start with some finance and discussing the expected value (EV) on a box of Ikoria.  Then we get into all the new products.  We have Double Masters, the double stuff Oreo of MTG sets.  Then we get into all the Secret Lairs that were announced this week. We take a second to see if this is all too much for people to buy.  Then we talk about the goings on in Arena.  We have the Historic format, PT's and drama, so just another week of MTG. A li...2020-05-281h 42Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGArena Is OpenThis week we are news heavy because WOTC made a million announcements on the same day.  First, we talk about the impact of the Banned and Restricted announcement on Legacy, Vintage and beyond.  Next, we talk about the new Arena Open where you can win real world dollaridoos from home.  Wizards also introduced a new Promo to help the LGS that has some nice cards.  Finally, we talk about our adopt a deck, Grixis fires. Quick Finance Minute - 2:52 Banned and Restricted Announcement - 5:44 The Arena Open - 30:21 Love your LGS - 52...2020-05-221h 25Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGThe Great Designer SearchBased on some recent twitter activity, it seems like the creators of Magic are a little lost about where the game is going.  We talk about the fuss on twitter and what it might mean going forward.  Then we get into our adopted deck, Jeskai Cycling.  Finally, we go through some updates coming to Arena and all of the new historic cards. Lost Designer - 4:10 Companions in Standard - 41:13 Adopt a deck - Jeskai Cycling - 43:51 Arena - 1:14:27 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our...2020-05-141h 39Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGStart Your Engines!This week is all about the engines of current standard.  We discuss what the engines are, a little about how they work and compare them to other engines throughout the history of magic.  Then we talk about how this has changed how magic is played and why these engines might not be good for the game.  Then we pitch a new segment idea called "Adopt A Deck" where we play meta decks and give you some insight on how they play and what hands to keep and so on.  If this sounds like a good idea, let us know what...2020-05-071h 29Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGYour Limited CompanionThis week we do something we have never done before....we talk in depth about one limited format, Ikoria.  The advent of player drafts on Arena make it so drafting is great.  Bryan was over 40 drafts deep when we recorded and he had some thoughts on the best archetypes and how to get into them.  Then we talked about the new Companion mechanic and how it impacting limited and constructed.  Then since they seem busted, we discuss their future and how some people have talked about fixing the mechanic.  Then we take a quick trip to Arena. The E...2020-04-301h 40Casual Try Hard MTGCasual Try Hard MTGEnter the Monster ArenaThis week is all about the changes to Arena that were rolled out for Ikoria.  They are monstrous....you see what we did there?  We have focus on the new ways to draft and what that means.  Then we get into the limited environment because Bryan has played too much limited and James too much sealed.  Then we take a quick look at what is going on in constructed. Arena Update 2:29 Ikoria drafts - 39:11 Companions in limited and beyond - 46:32 Ikoria Draft Archetypes - 53:00 Draft Pocket Synergies - 1:02:14 Ik...2020-04-231h 28