We are back from another event, one that was very different from Magic 30. Magic Summit was incredible and in this episode we talk about the pros and cons of the event and ask the question is this what Magic events should be going forward? Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK 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 Want to pick up any of new car...
Nov 22, 2022•55 min•Season 3Ep. 84
We're back from Magic 30 in Vegas! In part two of this MMCast review we breakdown the event from our perspective and try to determine what worked and what didn't? Were you there? Let us know what you thought of Magic 30! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK 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 Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this ...
Nov 10, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 83
We're back from Magic 30 in Vegas! In part one of the special MMCast recap we talk about the Magic 30 packs and the Secret Lair drama. Were you lucky enough to grab a Secret Lair? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK 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 Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over t...
Nov 08, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 83
People talk about power creep a lot in Modern. This week we took a look at several cards that were once considered cornerstones of the format and ask the question, are these still playable? Do you agree with our conclusion? Let us know! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK 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 Want to pick up any of new cards ...
Oct 25, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 82
It finally happend, Yorion is banned! In the wake of this announcement we are joined by money pile expert Mason Clark to talk about what Modern looks like now that the sky noodle is no more. What is good now and what was only good because of money pile? What do you think of the banning let us know! ~ Guest info~ Mason Clark https://twitter.com/masoneclark_ Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter ...
Oct 19, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 81
For a long time Modern was considered a deck brewers format. But with the printing of Modern Horizons and the rapid release of new Magic sets is that still the case. This week we are joined by friend of the cast Rene Grano to discuss whether you can still brew in Modern and be find success. ~ Guest info~ Rene Grano Twitter: @rene_the_great Linktree: https://linktr.ee/halfstepdownpod Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK If you want to customize you deck eve...
Oct 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 80
It's a one man show this week. Because of that, we are taking a look at a few Modern and Pioneer decks and breaking them down for you! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/h2z9ZPPZ 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 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...
Oct 04, 2022•41 min•Season 3Ep. 79
DMU has given us so many new legendary options many of which are Uncommon. With that being the case Marshall is back to talk about which cards from Dominaria United we think are going to make a splash in Artisan Commander. Are you going to build any of these commanders? Let us know in comments. Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/h2z9ZPPZ If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://a...
Sep 27, 2022•1 hr 43 min•Season 3Ep. 78
What would happen if new cards from supplemental sets were added to Modern? Following last week's discussion of Pioneer we look ahead to what Modern could look like if these sets were added and Modern became what Legacy was when Modern began. Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK 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 Looking to pick up some of ...
Sep 20, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 77
Dominaria United is out and the reprint of Liliana of the Veil means she is now legal in Pioneer! This week we are joined by Jonathan Young to discuss where Pioneer is as a format right now and what kind of splash the new DMU cards are making in the format. ~ Guest Info~ Jonathan Young Linktree: https://ffm.bio/jonathanyoung @Jonathan Young In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage everyone to donate to charities that help support those most affected by this ruling. Below is a link...
Sep 13, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 3Ep. 76
Dominaria United prerelease was this past weekend. With the set officially out we take a look at what cards we believe will make a splash in Modern. Are there any cards you think we missed? If so let us know in the comments! In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage everyone to donate to charities that help support those most affected by this ruling. Below is a link where you help support. https://events.softgiving.com/donate/WeWontGoBackMarathon Join in the conversation on our Dis...
Sep 06, 2022•2 hr 17 min•Season 3Ep. 75
This week we are joined by long time friend for the pod Josh Kim to discuss the growing divide between casual and competitive Magic. ~ Guest Info ~ Josh Kim Linktree: https://linktr.ee/itsxell Drop Dot D20 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dropdotd20/drop-dot-d20-jumbo-dice In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage everyone to donate to charities that help support those most affected by this ruling. Below is a link where you help support. https://events.softgiving.c...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 74
Wizards has announced their Magic 30 kick off event in Vegas. This week we discuss Magic 30 and how we feel about its execution. Plus later in the show we are joined by Amanda Stevens to discuss feeling around Magic 30's New Perspective Grant Program. ~ Guest Info ~ Amanda Stevens Twitter: @AmandaTNStevens Drop Dot D20 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dropdotd20/drop-dot-d20-jumbo-dice In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage everyone to donate to charities that h...
Aug 16, 2022•2 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 73
It is a Kess one man show this week as we breakdown Maro's State of Magic Design article. What did he have to say about the last year in design and do we agree with his assessment? Want to read the article for yourself? Link below! https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/state-design-2022-2022-08-01 Drop Dot D20 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dropdotd20/drop-dot-d20-jumbo-dice In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage everyone to donate to char...
Aug 09, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 72
****MASSIVE STORY SPOILERS AT 01:09:03!!!!!!**** We are back and taking a look at the big news coming out of SDCC regarding Unfinity and Dominaria. We also delve into the big plot points that were leaked so be warned. Also we're doing a kickstarter and we're so excited to tell you about it!! Drop Dot D20 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dropdotd20/drop-dot-d20-jumbo-dice In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage everyone to donate to charities that help support tho...
Aug 02, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 3Ep. 71
In the last year we've seen everything from computer chips, mechs, and Tommy Guns to gods from other IPs show up in Magic sets? Is this too much of a departure from the core Magic aesthetic? This week we are joined by Carson Masse and Joe Seip to discuss. ~ Guest Info ~ Carson Masse Twitter: @Cmassive13 Joel Seip Twitter: @LeojPies YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/LeojPies1 In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage everyone to donate to charities that help support those most a...
Jul 19, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 70
Modern has an extensive banlist that houses some of the most powerful cards in Magic's history. But, does everything on that list need to be there? This week we take a look at what we believe can and should come off the Modern banlist. In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage everyone to donate to charities that help support those most affected by this ruling. Below is a link where you help support. https://events.softgiving.com/donate/WeWontGoBackMarathon Join in the conversation...
Jul 12, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 69
Lately it seems as though there is a new product every week. This week we discuss why that is, if it's a good thing, and what should be done about Magic's current release schedule. In the wake of Roe v Wade being overturned we encourage everyone to donate to charities that help support those most affected by this ruling. Below is a link where you help support. https://events.softgiving.com/donate/WeWontGoBackMarathon Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK Be...
Jul 05, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 68
This week we take a look at a version of Canadian Highlander that uses the Modern card pool and discuss what a no reserve list singleton format would look like. Plus early Double Masters previews and MTG Vegas is coming back! Join in the conversation on our Discord! https://discord.com/invite/7zAZV8JK Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really hel...
Jun 21, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Season 3Ep. 66
This week Marshall is back and he is joined by fellow Artisan player Tony Houst to take a look at where the Artisan Commander format is following Baldur's Gate and New Capenna. ~ Guest Info ~ Tony Houst @Houstofcards on insta and twitter Double Midnight Comics @dmcomics on twitter and Instagram Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps supp...
Jun 14, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 3Ep. 66
Commander Legends Baldu's Gate just dropped. With that in mind we take a look at some cards that we think would be great in Modern. Did we miss any? Let us know! Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com 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 Looking to pick up some of the cards we discussed today? Use our link below to help s...
Jun 07, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 65
How diverse is Modern right now? With pro play on the horizon BradenMTG joins us to talk about the 10 best decks in modern at the moment. ~ Guest Info ~ Twitter: @BradenMTG Lutri Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/14GvZAcSeEWExGj59G0OCg 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 Looking to pick up some of the cards we discussed today? Use our link below to help support the show! ht...
May 24, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Last week WOTC gave us the release schedule plus a bunch of previews for some upcoming sets. On today's show we take a look at what we were shown and make some predictions for what we could see in the coming months. 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 Looking to pick up some of the cards we discussed today? Use our link below to help support the show! https://channelfireball.com?r...
May 17, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 63
New Capenna is out and it's already making waves in modern. What cards are you excited to play in modern? Let us know in the comments below! 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 Looking to pick up some of the cards we discussed today? Use our link below to help support the show! https://channelfireball.com?ref=alexkessler Opening animation was done by Geoffrey Palmer. Follow him on...
May 10, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Is commander the face of Magic and if so what does that mean for the game? This week we are joined by Carson Masse (@Cmassive13) to discuss the discourse around the format as well as the upcoming Command Fests. 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 Looking to pick up some of the cards we discussed today? Use our link below to help support the show! https://channelfireball.com?ref=al...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 61
Alex is back this week and we are joined by special guest Aaron Torbin Linde from Dreamhack to discuss the upcoming Magic Showdown and what players can expect from Dreamhack Dallas and Atlanta. 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 Looking to pick up some of the cards we discussed today? Use our link below to help support the show! https://channelfireball.com?ref=alexkessler Opening...
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 3Ep. 60
With Alex's new dad duties keeping him busy, Ben is joined by Card Kingdom writer and money pile player Mason Clark to discuss the Pioneer format. With the upcoming Pro Tour set to be Pioneer what do you expect the top decks to be and what will you be playing? 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 Looking to pick up some of the cards we discussed today? Use our link below to help su...
Apr 19, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 59
With New Capenna on the horizon we take a look at the different factions in this set. What are the mechanics and which of the charms do we think has the best chance in modern? 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 animation was done by Geoffrey Palmer. Follow him on Twitter: @livingcardsmtg @Living Cards MTG Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:11:34 - Obscura 0:24:51 - Maestros 0:34:35...
Apr 12, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 3Ep. 58
Magic Pro play is back! How can you qualify and what do we think about this new system? With us to discuss this news is prolific content creator DeQuan Watson. Let us know what you think in comments below! 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 real...
Apr 05, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 3Ep. 57
While we wait for the Modern meta game to settle following the Lurrus ban a few weeks ago we ponder the question, what is Modern's power 9? We think we have a decent grasp on it but let us know what you thing in the comments below! 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 S...
Mar 29, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 56
