If you love Commander and are looking for a little challenge, Artisan may be just what you are looking for. Using the same rules as traditional Commander, Artisan challenges you to build without any rare or mythic cards - and ultimately provides a format that is often more strategically deep and fulfilling than 'full power' Commander provides. Plus, your deck is still legal to play at the regular Commander tables. Marshall is joined this week by Veil of Death MTG (https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 355
After we called that Lurrus would be banned last week WotC finally pulled the trigger. Now that Lurrus is banned do we see other companions take their place? Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves....
Mar 15, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 54
In the Modern Super Qualifier every deck in the top 4 was Grixis. Is it the best deck in the format? Is modern diverse? Does it need a ban? This week we try to answer all these questions and more. Modern Super Qualifier Decklists: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-super-qualifier-12392317#paper Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit....
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr 9 min
This week we finish up our set review for Kamigawa Neon Dynasty. This set is incredible! Did we miss any cards? If so let us know. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves.com/themmcast Opening anima...
Mar 01, 2022•2 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 52
Ben is back just in time for the Kamigawa Neon Dynasty set review. Today we talk about the white and blue cards that we think will show up in modern. Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments. Part 2 coming next week. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link...
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 3Ep. 51
Jim Lapage from The Spike Feeders and member of the CAG joins us this week to talk all things EDH and cEDH. We hope you in enjoy this XL edition of The MMCast Follow Jim @JimTSF and @TheSpikeFeeders on Twitter. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV ---- Contents ---- 00:00:00 - Start 00:12:34 - cEDH as a Format 00:34:43 - cEDH's Plac...
Feb 15, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 50
Michelle Rapp knows a thing or two about Magic Lore, and is also a fan of 8-Rack, the classic Modern discard deck. So we brought Michelle on to talk about both! Follow Michelle @KilnFiendPotter on Twitter and @KilnFiendPottery on Instagram Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV Join The MMCast Patreon https://www.Patreon.com/TheMMCast...
Feb 08, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 349
Have you ever wondered how you could own a unique piece of Magic art for your office or game room? Well, this week we are joined by our special guest Vorthos Mike. Mike is here to talk all things art, artists, and bit about him being an Infect player. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV Guest Info: Vorthos Mike Twitter: @vorthosmik...
Feb 01, 2022•1 hr 37 min
Previews for Kamigawa start this week which got us thinking. What are some of the planes in the Modern era that we haven't revisited yet? This week we discuss what the likely hood for is for returning to each Plane. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV ---- Contents ---- 00:00:00 - Start 00:10:34 - Lorwyn/ Shadowmoore 00:23:30 - Ala...
Jan 25, 2022•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 47
Almost 2 years after they were release in Ikoria Companions are still running wild in Modern. With that in mind we ask the question are Companions a problem for the format? Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV ---- Contents ---- Join The MMCast Patreon https://www.Patreon.com/TheMMCast Discord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwS MMcast Twit...
Jan 18, 2022•1 hr 14 min
We are a few weeks away from Kamigawa Neon Dynasty! With that in mind we look back at one of the most historically divisive blocks in Magic history. Was Kamigawa block really as underpowered as people believe it to be? Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV ---- Contents ---- 0:00 - Intro 00:21:16 - 10 00:24:49 - 9 00:29:58 - 8 00:35:...
Jan 11, 2022•1 hr 36 min
Happy 2022! This week Ben is back and we look back our favorite cards from 2021 for the Modern format. We also look ahead to 2022 and ponder what is to come this year. What were some of your favorites from 2021? Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV ---- Contents ---- 0:00 - Intro 06:44 - Kaldheim 16:26 - Strixhaven 25:30 - Modern Ho...
Jan 04, 2022•1 hr 2 min
With paper events back the NRG Series held a massive modern tournament. This week we are joined my NRG Series caster and self professed colorless player Beky Bell to talk about the ins and outs of casting events, interacting with your real life opponent, and the diversity we see in the modern metagame. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3...
Dec 21, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 43
The last several years have seen a marked change in Magic design & development philosophy, so we've got friend-of-the-pod and Play Design lead Andrew Brown here to answer some burning questions about what Magic's play design is like these days. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV ---- Contents ---- 0:00 - Intro 8:01 How Does De...
Dec 13, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 342
Was EDH better before the precons existed? Is Modern a better format post MH2? This week we are joined by Carson Massey to talk about boomerism in Magic. ~Guest Info~ Carson Massey Twitter: @cmassive13 How To Play Battle Bosses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zU1sjWj9ms&t=98s Join the Kess Friends Discord! https://discord.com/invite/kwVj2c7x Small business owners and soon-to-be-owners! Sign up for the 5 Day Legalpreneur Challenge here for only $19: https://thecontractvault.com/the-5-day-leg...
Dec 07, 2021•1 hr 53 min•Season 3Ep. 41
Fresh off MTG Las Vegas we are joined by 9th place finisher Mason Clark to go over the event as a whole. What did we learn about the modern format from this event? ~Guest Info~ Mason Clark Article - https://blog.cardkingdom.com/modern-deck-guide-four-color-yorion Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/3L5hFjPnq4aJ3zgvApyOSa?si=a84334f50f3e44d4 Twitter- @masoneclark DeckTech - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksFi0vo8K9M&ab_channel=TheMMCast Small business owners and soon-to-be-owners! Sign u...
Nov 30, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 40
Ben is back! This week we take a look at what cards from Crimson Vow will make a splash in modern. Did we miss any of your picks? Let us know in the comments below! Small business owners and soon-to-be-owners! Sign up for the 5 Day Legalpreneur Challenge here for only $19: https://thecontractvault.com/the-5-day-legalpreneur-challenge/ref/120/ Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com Want to pick up Battle Bosses? Click the link for more ...
Nov 23, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 39
This week we are joined by another Merfolk specialist. Nikachu is here to talk all things fish. Where does it fit in the current meta game, how has the deck evolved, and will Nikachu be bringing it to MTG Vegas? Small business owners and soon-to-be-owners! Sign up for the 5 Day Legalpreneur Challenge here for only $19: https://thecontractvault.com/the-5-day-legalpreneur-challenge/ref/120/ Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com Want to ...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 38
This week we are joined by MMCast's man on the floor Corbin Hosler to talk about all things Magic coverage and what you can expect to see from us at Magic The Gathering Las Vegas! Want to pick up Battle Bosses? Click the link for more details: https://www.kess.co/battlebosses Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV SCG Invitational Top...
Nov 08, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 37
Continuing from last week we welcome Michael back to the show to discuss the various entry points to modern. Everything from pure budget to semi budget decks with upgrade paths. Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com Want to pick up Battle Bosses? Click the link for more details: https://www.kess.co/battlebosses Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! I...
Nov 01, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 36
This week we are thrilled to have Tolarian Community College's own The Professor join us to, hopefully, answer the biggest question new players face. Many Magic the Gathering players ask the question, how do I get into Modern? Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com Want to pick up Battle Bosses? Click the link for more details: https://www.kess.co/battlebosses Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over ...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 35
Rotation has just happened, paper modern events are coming back, and you need cards. This week we take a look at what cards seem like good pickups for those who want to get into modern. Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com Want to pick up Battle Bosses? Click the link for more details: https://www.kess.co/battlebosses Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link...
Oct 18, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 3Ep. 34
This week we are joined once again by Zach Allen to talk about all things graveyard in Modern. What kind of splash has Faithful Mending made in the format and what can you do to fight against all the new graveyard strategies? You can follow Zach at: Twitter: @A22en YouTube: https://t.co/m3u1WbrtRu?amp=1 Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com Want to pick up Battle Bosses? Click the link for more details: https://www.kess.co/battlebosse...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 33
This week we finish off the set review for Innistrad Midnight Hunt. Looking specifically at enchantments, walkers, instants, and sorceries. Did we miss any of your favorites? Let us know in the comments below! Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com Want to pick up Battle Bosses? Click the link for more details: https://www.kess.co/battlebosses Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com ...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 32
Midnight Hunt is here! This week we take a look at some of the creatures and artifacts that they believe will make a splash in modern. What cards do you think we missed? Comment them below. Part 2 coming next week. Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com Want to pick up Battle Bosses? Click the link for more details: https://www.kess.co/battlebosses Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer...
Sep 27, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Season 3Ep. 31
Which Planeswalker would win in a 1-on-1 fight to the death? Alex set up a 64 seed battle royale and put this question to the Twitter Magic crowd. This week, the guys go over the results and argue who they think would win. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV ---- Contents ---- 0:00 - Intro14:07 - Bracket 134:01 - Bracket 246:32 - B...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 330
Midnight Hunt spoilers have started and this week the guys look at Innistrad as a whole. The conclusion is simple Innistrad really is the best Magic Plane of all time! Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com Want to pick up Battle Bosses? Click the link for more details: https://www.kess.co/battlebosses Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 29
The 2022 Product Release schedule has dropped and our favorite game as a lot of exciting stuff dropping, and some controversial items as well. What will this mean for our favorite game and formats?! Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV ---- Contents ---- 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:43 - Trivia 00:17:52 - Kamigawa Neon Dynasty 00:28:07 - ...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Season 3Ep. 328
This week the guys finish off their review of the modern banlist. They debate which cards could come off and which ones will stay there until the end of time. They also discuss what if cards came off the banlist on a probation period and what that would do to the the format! Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com Want to pick up Battle Bosses? Click the link for more details: https://www.kess.co/battlebosses Want to pick up any of new ...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 3Ep. 27
In response to the discussion about modern bannings the guys take a look at the current modern banlist and debate whether certain cards could come off and not wreck the format. Part 2 coming next week! Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com Want to pick up Battle Bosses? Click the link for more details: https://www.kess.co/battlebosses Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using ou...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 3Ep. 26
