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Griffin Fly MTGGriffin Fly MTG Card Gauntlet #11Join a Magic-loving son and his beginner dad as they dive into a series of fast-paced, brain-bending MTG challenges. From "13 Questions" to guess the mystery card, to "Last Card Standing" elimination battles, and "What EDHREC Got Wrong", we test deep card knowledge, color mastery, and deckbuilding instincts — all with a fun family twist!💬 Think you could do better? Play along let us know how you did!01:03 - Game 1 - 13 Questions05:19 - Game 2 - Pass, Pay or Proxy - Jeskai Commanders07:23 - Game 3 - Last Card Standing - Mardu Commanders10:15 - Game 4 - What...2025-06-1020 minGriffin Fly MTGGriffin Fly MTG Card Gauntlet #10Join a Magic-loving son and his beginner dad as they dive into a series of fast-paced, brain-bending MTG challenges. From "13 Questions" to guess the mystery card, to "Last Card Standing" elimination battles, and "What EDHREC Got Wrong", we test deep card knowledge, color mastery, and deckbuilding instincts — all with a fun family twist!00:30 - Game 1 - 13 Questions05:24 - Game 2 - Pass, Pay or Proxy - Mardu Commanders08:46 - Game 3 - Last Card Standing - Jeskai Commanders12:15 - Game 4 - What EDH REC Got Wrong - Golgari Edition16:22 - Game 5...2025-05-2525 minGriffin Fly MTGMTG Weekly Card Challenge - #9Each week we set up a few MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! #mtg #magicthegathering 01:38 Game 1: 13 Questions07:15 Game 2: Pass, Pay or Proxy - Simic Commanders12:21 Game 3: Last Card Standing - Bant Edition18:34 Game 4: What EDH REC Got Wrong- Orzhov Edition23:05 Game 5: Pass, Pay or Proxy - Temur Commanders27:14 Game 6: Last Card Standing Game - Abzan Commanders31:40 Game 7: What EDH REC Got Wrong - Izzet Edition2025-04-2235 minGriffin Fly MTGMTG Weekly Card Challenge - #8Each week we set up a few MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up!01:24 Game 1: 13 Questions02:48 Game 2: Pass, Pay, or Proxy - Izzet Commanders05:54 Game 3: What EDH REC Got Wrong - Selesnya Edition11:41 Game 4: Last Card Standing - Jund Commanders15:43 Game 5: What EDH REC Got Wrong - Gruel Edition19:52 Game 6: MTG March Madness Bracket23:13 Game 7: Pass, Pay or Proxy - Boros Commanders26:16 Game 8: Last Card Standing - Naya Commanders#mtg #magicthegathering #mtgcards #commander #tcg #e...2025-03-2830 minGriffin Fly MTGMTG Weekly Card Challenge - #7Each week we set up a few MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up!01:07 Game 1: 13 Questions06:47 Game 2: Pass, Pay, or Proxy - Selesnya Commanders11:37 Game 3: Pass, Pay or Proxy - Orzhov Commanders15:39 Game 4: Last Card Standing - Esper Commanders15:39 Game 5: Last Card Standing - Grixis Commanders24:06 Game 6: What EDH REC Got Wrong - Rakdos Edition2025-03-1729 minGriffin Fly MTGMTG Weekly Card Challenge - #6Each week we set up at least a few MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up!00:21 - Game 1 - 13 Questions01:35 - Game 2 - Pass, Pay or Proxy - Tutoring Cards05:00 - Game 3 - Last Card Standing - Tutoring Cards07:41 - Game 4 - What EDHREC Got Wrong - Dimir Commanders13:51 - Game 5 - Build, Save or Trade - Boros Edition#magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcards #edh #tcg2025-03-1019 minGriffin Fly MTGMTG Weekly Card Challenge - #5Each week we set up at least six MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! #mtg #magicthegathering 00:28 - Game 1 - 13 Questions05:02 - Game 2 - Pass, Pay or Proxy - Gruul Commanders10:28 - Game 3 - Last Card Standing - Golgari Commanders15:19 - Game 4 - Build, Save or Trade - Simic Cards20:07 - Game 5 - What EDHREC Got Wrong - Azorius Commanders24:35 - Game 6 - 13 Questions25:56 - Game 7 - Pass, Pay or Proxy - Dimir Commanders29:31 - Game 8 - La...2025-03-0335 minGriffin Fly MTGMTG Weekly Card Challenge - #4Each week we set up at least six MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! #mtg #magicthegathering 01:11 Game 1: 13 Questions04:09 Game 2: 13 Questions06:45 Game 3: 13 Questions10:25 Game 4: Pass, Pay, or Proxy - Aether Drift Commanders14:17 Game 5: Pass, Pay or Proxy - Azorius Commanders18:08 Game 6: Last Card Standing Game - Izzet Commanders21:30 Game 7: Impromptu Deck Building - Edgar Markov26:50 Game 8: Build, Save, or Trade - Aetherdrift2025-02-2432 minGriffin Fly MTGMagic: the Gathering Card Challenge #3This week we set up six MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgcards #magicthegatheringcards 00:25 Game 1: 13 Questions01:49 Game 2: 13 Questions09:09 Game 3: Pass, Pay or Proxy: Mono Red Commanders13:23 Game 4: Pass, Pay or Proxy: Colorless Commanders17:36 Game 5: Last Card Standing: Dimir Edition21:07 Game 6: Last Card Standing: Gruel Edition2025-02-1726 minGriffin Fly MTGMTG Weekly Card Challenge - #2Each week we set up six MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! #mtg #magicthegathering 00:19 Game 1: 13 Questions01:55 Game 2: 13 Questions07:05 Game 3: Pass, Pay or Proxy: Mono Blue Commanders09:30 Game 4: Pass, Pay or Proxy: Mono Green Commanders12:29 Game 5: Last Card Standing: Orzhov Edition17:48 Game 6: Last Card Standing: Selesnya Edition2025-02-0921 minGriffin Fly MTGMagic: the Gathering Card Challenge - Episode #1In this episode Griffin and Greg shift to longer-form episodes featuring more in-depth MTG card challenges and discussions about Magic: the Gathering. They commit to playing six games per week and sharing both long-form and short-form content across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.The duo start with '13 Questions,' a guessing game about Magic cards, moving on to 'Pass, Pay, or Proxy,' where Griffin decides which mono-colored commanders to add to his collection, and finally 'Last Card Standing,' focusing on Simic and banned commander cards.Throughout, Griffin shares insights into the...2025-01-3037 minGriffin Fly MTGGreek Mythological Inspirations Behind Theros Gods in Magic: The GatheringDrawing from his background in Greco-Roman studies, Griffin aligns each god from Theros to their possible Greek myth counterparts.He discusses Athreos (Charon), Ephara (Athena), Erebos (Hades), Heliod (Apollo), Iroas (Athena and Ares), Karametra (Demeter), Keranos (Zeus and Poseidon), Kruphix, Mogis (Ares), Nylea (Artemis), Pharika (anti-Asclepius), Phenax (Hermes), Purphoros (Hephaestus), Thassa (Poseidon and Amphitrite mix), and Xenagos (Dionysus).Griffin provides his interpretation of their abilities and invites viewers to share their thoughts and interpretations in the comments.00:03 Exploring Theros: Gods and Inspirations01:03 Athreos, God of the Passage01:31 Ephara, God of the...2025-01-0811 minGriffin Fly MTGBuilding My Dad's First Magic: the Gathering DeckIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin and Greg discuss the creation of a Battlecruiser-style deck for Greg, who is new to Magic: The Gathering. The video covers deck mechanics, including key cards like Kamahl, Heart of Krosa and Sakashima of a Thousand Faces, and explains concepts such as trample, cloning, ramp, and alternate win conditions.The pair further discusses the roles of different colors in the game, specifically focusing on green and blue, and emphasize the importance of using genuine Wizard of the Coast cards. Viewers are invited to follow along and offer their advice...2024-12-1023 minGriffin Fly MTGBattle Of The Fantasy MTG Decks!In this episode, we try out a game called 'Battle of the Decks,' where we draft imaginary Magic: The Gathering decks using a limited budget of 15 imaginary dollars.We pick cards from four categories: land, enchantment/artifact, instant/sorcery, and commander. Each card is valued between one to five dollars, and we discuss our choices and strategies to build the best deck possible.Griffin harshly critiques the card pricing and suggests Greg gets some help before trying this game again!00:00 Introduction to Battle of the Decks00:10 Setting Up the Rules00:39...2024-12-0106 minGriffin Fly MTGGreen MTG Commanders BattleIn this episode, Griffin is forced to pick commanders in a 'winner stays' format, focusing solely on mono-green commanders. Initially, choices bounce between Ezuri, Renegade Leader, and Titiana, Voice of Gaea, with Titiana emerging victorious. The selection quickly narrows, with commanders like Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma, and Selvala, Heart of the Wilds showcasing their strengths and unique advantages in gameplay.Discussions on the strategies, strengths, and weaknesses of various green commanders such as Ghalta Primal Hunger, Kona, and Ayula, Queen Among Bears, keep the debate lively and informative. Listen in to hear who stands as the...2024-11-2507 minGriffin Fly MTGGriffin Fly MTG AMA #1 - Ask Me Anything, MTG RelatedIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin Fleischaker and his dad, Greg, explore various aspects of the Magic: The Gathering card game. They delve into the concept of tokens, discuss whether there's a 'best' color in the game, and consider the connection between neurodiversity and a love for MTG.The conversation also touches on the differences between sorcery and instant cards, the merits and drawbacks of using proxies, and Griffin's personal experiences with high-level play and deck-building.The episode culminates with Griffin sharing his favorite card from his collection and reflecting on the significance...2024-11-1938 minGriffin Fly MTGMy Dad Is Getting Nervous About His First Game Of Magic: the GatheringIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin discusses preparing for a first game of Magic: The Gathering. Topics include building a straightforward mono-green Kamal Heart of Kroza deck for his dad's first game, the importance of sufficient mana and ramp, mulligan rules, and the significance of understanding your deck and asking questions.They also emphasize finding a healthy playgroup, recognizing game stages like early, mid, and late-game, the role of interaction and politics in gameplay, and the mental intricacies of playing Magic. Griffin offer practical tips on how to approach the initial games and encourage new...2024-11-1120 minGriffin Fly MTGUnderstanding Proxies in Magic: The GatheringGriffin Fleischaker discuss the use of proxy cards in Magic: The Gathering to his father who is just learning the game, especially in light of recent card bans and market changes.They explain the concept of proxies, their benefits and drawbacks, and the community's acceptance of them, particularly in non-sanctioned events. The conversation covers how proxies can make the game more accessible and less financially burdensome, while also highlighting the importance of supporting local game stores.They also touch on the legality and ethical considerations surrounding the use of proxies.00:00 Introduction to Griffin...2024-11-0413 minGriffin Fly MTGMastering MTG Combos and Tier Systems: Strategies and InsightsIn this episode of Griffin Fly, MTG, Griffin explores the complexities and impacts of combos in Magic: The Gathering (MTG) and tries to explain it to his dad. They discuss various types of combos, such as infinite and two-card combos, and analyze their effects on power levels and deck efficiency.Key points include the roles of card synergy and tutors, thematic deck-building, and the significance of combos in pre-constructed decks. The episode also covers a new and upcoming tier system for deck rankings, using examples like Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy and Basalt Monolith, and Marvin and Sakashima, to...2024-10-2716 minGriffin Fly MTGDeck Teching Strategies and Insights for Magic: The GatheringIn this episode Griffin explore the various aspects of building and tweaking Magic: The Gathering decks and tries to explain it all to his dad. They provide insights into knowing when it's time to build a new deck, the financial considerations of acquiring cards, and the effects of bans on deck value.Griffin provides practical tips for beginners, discuss the importance of enjoying one's deck, and address the process of optimizing decks through 'deck teching.' Additionally, they share their approach to balancing card trades while creating Rakdos Commander variants, which is Griffin's favorite.https...2024-10-2017 minGriffin Fly MTGLearning the Art of Tutoring in Magic: The GatheringIn this comprehensive episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin dives deep into the concept and strategies of tutoring in Magic: The Gathering with his dad. They explain that tutoring involves searching your library for specific cards using spells like Vampiric Tutor or Enlightened Tutor..The discussion covers different types of tutors, their strategic implications, and how they can enhance deck consistency and power. The episode also explores advanced counter strategies, including the decision to counter the tutor card or the card being tutored for, and the role of instant versus sorcery speed tutors.They highlight...2024-10-1717 minGriffin Fly MTGUnderstanding Interaction Packages in Magic the GatheringIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, we explore the concept of 'interaction packages' in Magic the Gathering. While maybe not an official term, interaction packages are crucial for gameplay, referring to the collection of cards in a deck designed to interact with opponents, such as counter spells and removal actions.We discuss the importance of having 10 to 15 interaction cards to both protect one's own win conditions and disrupt opponents' strategies, using examples like Heroic Intervention and Swords to Plowshares. We also explain the concept of 'the stack' where players can respond to actions, stressing the need...2024-10-1308 minGriffin Fly MTGMastering MTG Threat AssessmentIn this episode Griffin delves into the critical skill of threat assessment in Magic: The Gathering and tries to explai the concept to his dad. They discuss how to evaluate potential threats on the board, focusing on cards that could allow opponents to win quickly, or grant significant advantages.The conversation highlights the importance of politicking, recognizing potential combo threats, and understanding when player removal is necessary. They also touch on the need to maintain interaction within decks and the strategies for identifying and neutralizing threats.Discussing examples like the Niv-Mizzet Parun card and curiosity...2024-10-0911 minGriffin Fly MTGUnderstanding Power Levels in Magic: The GatheringIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin tries to explain the concept of power levels in Magic: The Gathering to his dad, who is just learning how to play. They discuss the challenges of categorizing decks on a one-to-ten scale due to the game's vast variety of over twenty-seven thousand cards, which makes a universal scale impractical.Instead, Griffin recommends describing how decks function in terms of strategy and typical win conditions, like combat or combos, rather than assigning numeric values. He then elaborates on the classification of decks from low-power battle cruisers to competitive EDH...2024-10-0610 minGriffin Fly MTGImpact of Recent Ban List Changes on MTG Commander FormatIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin tries to explain the recent changes to the Magic: The Gathering (MTG) Commander format ban list to his non-playing dad.They dive into the consequences of banning four significant cards - Nadu Winged Wisdom, Jeweled Lotus, Mana Crypt, and Dockside Extortionist. The discussion covers both economic and gameplay impacts, the method of ban implementation, and the broader implications for player trust and strategic planning.They also reflect on personal experiences, community reactions, and possible future directions for the handling of competitive and casual Commander formats.2024-10-0232 minGriffin Fly MTGBuilding MTG Battlecruiser Deck in CommanderIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin and Greg Fleischaker dive into the fundamentals of constructing a Battlecruiser deck for the MTG Commander format. They discuss the essential components needed, including choosing a commander, determining the ratio of lands, ramp cards, and creatures, and the importance of interaction cards.Griffin emphasizes the significance of understanding color identity and suggests green as a primary color for a Battlecruiser deck due to its ramping capabilities and big creatures. Useful resources like EDHREC and Moxfield are recommended for new players to explore viable deck options and strategies....2024-09-2917 minGriffin Fly MTGUnderstanding MTG Pre-Release Events And New SetsIn this episode, Griffin Fleischaker explains various aspects of Magic the Gathering releasing new sets as part of teaching his dad how to play the game. They discuss the significance of the pre-release and official release dates for the new set 'DuskMourn: House of Horrors,' the annual release schedule, and the excitement within the Magic community around these events.Griffin walks through the recent sets released in 2024, touches on the issues of oversaturation by Wizards of the Coast, and delves into the Universe Beyond sets, such as 'Fallout' and 'Assassin's Creed.' The duo also talk...2024-09-2530 minGriffin Fly MTGEnd Game Strategy For Battlecruiser Level MTGIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin and his dad dive into strategies for the late game at the Battlecruiser power level in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the transition from mid to late game, the importance of removing opponents, the role of politics in gameplay, and the risks of over-committing resources.They also explain the progression of a game from early to late stages and compare turn lengths between different levels of play. The episode concludes with encouragement to revisit previous episodes for a comprehensive understanding of the game's phases.00:00...2024-09-2209 minGriffin Fly MTGA Beginner's Guide Mid-Game Strategies in MTG Battlecruiser DecksIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin Fleischaker teaches his father about the mid-game strategies in a Battlecruiser-style Commander deck. Topics discussed include card advantage, resource management, attacking strategies, politicking, and understanding creature stats for effective blocking and attacking.The goal is to help beginners understand how to play efficiently and set themselves up for victory in the mid-game phase of Commander. The concept of Battlecruiser level play is also explained as combat-focused gameplay, with hints on advancing to more efficient and synergy-driven strategies.00:00 Introduction to Griffin Fly MTG00:25...2024-09-1811 minGriffin Fly MTGUnderstanding the Early Game For Magic: The Gathering BeginnersIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin and Greg Fleischaker delve into the early game strategy for playing Magic: The Gathering, focusing on battlecruiser, lower-powered decks.They discuss the importance of ramping, or building mana resources, between turns one and four, and how to set up a solid board presence. The episode also touches on concepts like mulliganing, mana curves, and the minor significance of early-game attacks at this power level, aiming to help new players like Greg grasp the basics and prepare for smoother gameplay transitions.00:00 Introduction to Griffin Fly...2024-09-1509 minGriffin Fly MTGMastering the Politics of Magic: The GatheringIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin and Greg Fleischaker delve into the nuanced world of Magic: The Gathering politics, particularly within the Commander format.They discuss how players can negotiate and make deals to influence game outcomes, and explain how these interactions can serve as a tool for social practice, especially for those with neurodivergence or social anxiety.The episode covers the importance of trust and honesty in politicking, even in a competitive setting, and touches on how the dynamics shift in a tournament environment. They conclude by talking about maintaining healthy and...2024-09-1212 minGriffin Fly MTGDeck Building Basics for Beginner Magic: The Gathering PlayersIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin and Greg Fleischaker introduce viewers to the basics of deck building in Magic: The Gathering. The discussion targets beginner players, explaining the primary archetypes - Timmy, Spike, and Johnny - and their deck preferences.They also outline strategies for choosing a commander, considering themes, and exploring online resources to help build the best deck possible within your available card pool. Emphasis is placed on testing decks online before purchasing cards, ensuring proper card protection, and adapting decks based on gameplay experiences.The episode concludes with an overview...2024-09-0838 minGriffin Fly MTGMTG Cards: Buying And Selling ConsiderationsIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, hosts Griffin and Greg Fleischaker dive into various considerations for buying and owning Magic: The Gathering cards. They discuss whether to collect broadly or target specific cards, the economic advantages of buying singles, and the importance of understanding card conditions and rarities.The conversation also covers potential budget impacts, navigating the reserve and banned lists, and the nuances of trading and selling cards at local game stores or online marketplaces. Finally, they touch upon the dynamics of community play and the strategic considerations of card selection.For more...2024-09-0130 minGriffin Fly MTGMTG Fundamentals: How To Play And Other BasicsIn this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin Fleischaker introduces his father Greg to the basic elements of Magic: The Gathering, focusing on the Commander format.They cover key topics such as the different card types (lands, creatures, instants, sorceries, artifacts, enchantments), the concept of Commanders and their relevance, various win conditions, and a detailed breakdown of the turn structure, including phases and steps.The episode aims to prepare new players for building and playing a basic MTG deck, addressing common beginner questions and misconceptions about gameplay mechanics, rules, and card interactions.For...2024-08-231h 02
Griffin Fly MTGIntroducing Griffin Fly MTG PodcastIn the inaugural episode of the Griffin Fly MTG Podcast, Griffin and Greg Fleischaker introduce their project aimed at having an avid playing son teach his complete newbie father how to play Magic: The Gathering.Griffin shares his journey of discovering and playing the game over the past twelve years, starting in middle school, through high school, college, graduate school and hopefully for many years to come.The episode also tackles common preconceptions and misconceptions about Magic: The Gathering, particularly from a parent's perspective. Greg expresses his initial concerns and eventual acceptance of the game...2024-08-1730 min