Best Phil Kaplan Podcasts (2024)

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[Video] Maxtortion's Early Picks for MH3 & a BOLD CLAIM 1:14:12

6h ago1:14:12

1:14:12

Zac invites Max to discuss the ban & restricted announcement, the future of the game, and the impact of Universes Beyond releases. They also touch on the release cadence of Magic sets, the effects of December's layoffs on the game, and the importance of maintaining a competitive aspirational story. Max shares his thoughts on the banning of Sticker …

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Maxtortion's Early Picks for MH3 & a BOLD CLAIM 1:14:11

6h ago1:14:11

1:14:11

Zac invites Max to discuss the ban & restricted announcement, the future of the game, and the impact of Universes Beyond releases. They also touch on the release cadence of Magic sets, the effects of December's layoffs on the game, and the importance of maintaining a competitive aspirational story. Max shares his thoughts on the banning of Sticker …

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[Video] BIG NEWS as The Legacy Gambit Strikes Back 1:19:55

4d ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Sahar and Sarah discuss their plans for expanding their Legacy Gambit content creation. They mention their A to Z series, where they explore different Legacy decks, and their desire to showcase more current and popular decks. Sarah also reveals her plan to start Twitch streaming, focusing on educational content and reviewing gameplay. They discuss …

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BIG NEWS as The Legacy Gambit Strikes Back 1:19:55

15h ago1:19:55

1:19:55

Sahar and Sarah discuss their plans for expanding their Legacy Gambit content creation. They mention their A to Z series, where they explore different Legacy decks, and their desire to showcase more current and popular decks. Sarah also reveals her plan to start Twitch streaming, focusing on educational content and reviewing gameplay. They discuss …

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From Start to Finish: Zac Hill's Design Story 45:32

4d ago45:32

45:32

Zac Hill and Zac Clark discuss their experiences in Magic: The Gathering, including playing the game, writing articles, and game design. They talk about the evolution of Magic media and how it has changed over the years. They also touch on the different aspects of Magic design and the challenges of creating cards for various formats. They highlight…

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[Video] From Start to Finish: Zac Hill's Design Story 45:32

2d ago45:32

45:32

Zac Hill and Zac Clark discuss their experiences in Magic: The Gathering, including playing the game, writing articles, and game design. They talk about the evolution of Magic media and how it has changed over the years. They also touch on the different aspects of Magic design and the challenges of creating cards for various formats. They highlight…

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[Video] The State of Vintage before the NYSE Championship w/ David Kaplan 27:52

1h ago27:52

27:52

Zac and Dave Kaplan discuss the upcoming NYSE vintage event and the current metagame in vintage. They cover topics such as the hack to getting around the high cost of entry for NYSE, the strong Vintage community, the different archetypes in the metagame. They also touch on the power of Orcish Bowmasters, the rise of blue control decks with Lurrus a…

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The State of Vintage before the NYSE Championship w/ David Kaplan 27:52

12h ago27:52

27:52

Zac and Dave Kaplan discuss the upcoming NYSE vintage event and the current metagame in vintage. They cover topics such as the hack to getting around the high cost of entry for NYSE, the strong Vintage community, the different archetypes in the metagame. They also touch on the power of Orcish Bowmasters, the rise of blue control decks with Lurrus a…

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[Video] TonyScapone Brings Saga Storm to Light! 42:06

6h ago42:06

42:06

Zac and Tony discuss the Black Saga Storm deck and its success against Rescaminator. Tony shares his journey as a Magic player and his progression into playing Storm. They also talk about different versions of Black Saga Storm, including the mono black version, the fetchland version, and the Beseech the Mirror version. Tony also introduces his Para…

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TonyScapone Brings Saga Storm to Light! 42:05

6h ago42:05

42:05

Zac and Tony discuss the Black Saga Storm deck and its success against Rescaminator. Tony shares his journey as a Magic player and his progression into playing Storm. They also talk about different versions of Black Saga Storm, including the mono black version, the fetchland version, and the Beseech the Mirror version. Tony also introduces his Para…

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[VIDEO] Bryant Cook schools us in Storm, Tutoring, and the SECRET ORIGINS of Eternal Glory 1:01:32

5d ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Zac and Bryant discuss various topics related to Magic: The Gathering, including Storm decks, tutoring sessions, and the Eternal Glory podcast. They delve into the current state of Storm decks in the format, the impact of cards like Beseech the Mirror and Orcish Bowmasters, and the importance of practice and work ethic in becoming a successful Magi…

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Bryant Cook schools us in Storm, Tutoring, and the SECRET ORIGINS of Eternal Glory 1:01:32

15d ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Zac and Bryant discuss various topics related to Magic: The Gathering, including Storm decks, tutoring sessions, and the Eternal Glory podcast. They delve into the current state of Storm decks in the format, the impact of cards like Beseech the Mirror and Orcish Bowmasters, and the importance of practice and work ethic in becoming a successful Magi…

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Phil Dudman / maximising space, growing from seed, pests, the discipline (and joy) of gardening 48:37

15d ago48:37

48:37

Buckle up ya'll, it's the final episode for Season 2 and we're welcoming one of the nicest blokes in gardening to the microphone, Mr Phil Dudman. With a diverse and colourful career that extends from touring with an 80’s rock band, to hosting garden tours in Italy, an epiphany when Phil was 27 sent him down the literal and metaphorical garden path …

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[Video] BuildorBurn Goes 5-0's with JewelStorm #MTGLEGACY 32:39

18d ago32:39

32:39

Preslav aka buildorburn discusses the Grixis Jewel deck in Legacy. The deck aims to establish an infinite turn loop with Emrakul, the Aeons Torn using Coveted Jewel. Its got it all! Card advantage, mana advantage, stack superiority, and time & life total management. It has multiple versions, but the fetchland version with surveil lands and dual lan…

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BuildorBurn Goes 5-0's with JewelStorm #MTGLEGACY 32:39

11d ago32:39

32:39

Preslav aka buildorburn discusses the Grixis Jewel deck in Legacy. The deck aims to establish an infinite turn loop with Emrakul, the Aeons Torn using Coveted Jewel. Its got it all! Card advantage, mana advantage, stack superiority, and time & life total management. It has multiple versions, but the fetchland version with surveil lands and dual lan…

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[VIDEO] HE Wrote a BOOK about MIRACLES! #mtglegacy 30:43

26d ago30:43

30:43

Zac and Wenxuan Jia discuss the Miracles. Wenxuan shares his love for the Miracle mechanic and how it got him into the game. Wenxuan explains the evolution of Miracles in the current meta and how it has shifted from the use of Sensei's Divining Top to cards like Scroll Rack. They also discuss the challenges and intricacies of playing Miracles and t…

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HE Wrote a BOOK about MIRACLES! #mtglegacy 30:43

24d ago30:43

30:43

Zac and Wenxuan Jia discuss the Miracles. Wenxuan shares his love for the Miracle mechanic and how it got him into the game. Wenxuan explains the evolution of Miracles in the current meta and how it has shifted from the use of Sensei's Divining Top to cards like Scroll Rack. They also discuss the challenges and intricacies of playing Miracles and t…

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Thunder Junction WHATS YOUR FUNCTION? 2:10:08

19d ago2:10:08

2:10:08

Zac and Special guest Sahar Mirhadi discuss The Legacy offerings from Thunder Junction. They explore the possibilities of these cards in various archetypes and evaluate their impact in the format. Cards Another Round Aven Interrupter Claim Jumper Final Showdown Fortune, Loyal Steed High Noon Double Down Requisition Raid Duelist of the Mind Fblthp, …

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[Video] Thunder Junction WHATS YOUR FUNCTION 2:10:08

20d ago2:10:08

2:10:08

Zac and Special guest Sahar Mirhadi discuss The Legacy offerings from Thunder Junction. They explore the possibilities of these cards in various archetypes and evaluate their impact in the format. CardsAnother RoundAven InterrupterClaim JumperFinal ShowdownFortune, Loyal SteedHigh NoonDouble DownRequisition RaidDuelist of the MindFblthp, Lost on th…

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Rodney Dunn / The Agrarian Kitchen, no dig gardening, favourite books, last meal requests 58:56

20d ago58:56

58:56

Rodney Dunn's excitement when talking about gardening is like a kid in a candy store. Fuelled by a 'quest for flavour' and inspired by The River Cottage UK, Rodney and his wife Severine moved to Tasmania in 2007, opening The Agrarian Kitchen, a cooking school and garden that has grown to become an institution itself. In 2017 they added a restaurant…

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[Video] All the Flavors of Dredge! 41:34

1M ago41:34

41:34

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, host Zac Clark interviews Mahfuz Van Gogh, a well-known dredge player, about the different builds of the dredge deck in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the current state of dredge, including the manaless dredge and rainbow dredge builds. Mahfuz explains the unique mechanics and strategies of each build, highli…

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All the Flavors of Dredge! 41:34

1M ago41:34

41:34

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, host Zac Clark interviews Mahfuz Van Gogh, a well-known dredge player, about the different builds of the dredge deck in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the current state of dredge, including the manaless dredge and rainbow dredge builds. Mahfuz explains the unique mechanics and strategies of each build, highli…

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[Video] Talking bout Lands and Practice w/ Dark Depth Podcast #mtglegacy 40:22

28d ago40:22

40:22

The hosts of the Dark Depths podcast, Michael Mapson and Billy Mitchell, join Zac Clark on the Eternal Durdles podcast to discuss the differences between lands and turbo depths decks in Legacy Magic: The Gathering. They explain that traditional lands decks are slower and more focused on grindy control strategies, while turbo depths decks aim to win…

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Talking bout Lands and Practice w/ Dark Depth Podcast #mtglegacy 40:22

1M ago40:22

40:22

The hosts of the Dark Depths podcast, Michael Mapson and Billy Mitchell, join Zac Clark on the Eternal Durdles podcast to discuss the differences between lands and turbo depths decks in Legacy Magic: The Gathering. They explain that traditional lands decks are slower and more focused on grindy control strategies, while turbo depths decks aim to win…

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[Video] DOOMSDAY: How Long is Too Long w/ Eric Ratkowski 34:46

1M ago34:46

34:46

Zac Invites Eric Ratkowski to discuss the position of Doomsday in the meta. They cover topics such as how long is too long to during a Doomsday player's pile making, Doomsday's performance against different deck archetypes, and the potential impact of new cards from Thunder Junction. Eric shares his insights as a Doomsday player and discusses the f…

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DOOMSDAY: How Long is Too Long w/ Eric Ratkowski 34:46

1M ago34:46

34:46

Zac Invites Eric Ratkowski to discuss the position of Doomsday in the meta. They cover topics such as how long is too long to during a Doomsday player's pile making, Doomsday's performance against different deck archetypes, and the potential impact of new cards from Thunder Junction. Eric shares his insights as a Doomsday player and discusses the f…

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Legacy State of the Union: MAVERICK w/ Douges & Strassdaddy 1:15:29

2M ago1:15:29

1:15:29

Zac, StrassDaddy, and Douges discuss Maverick deck in the Legacy format. They talk about the different versions of Maverick, its strengths and weaknesses, and its matchups against other decks.They also discuss their experiences as content creators and the importance of community engagement and constructive feedback. They reflect on mistakes and lea…

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[VIDEO] Legacy State of the Union: MAVERICK w/ Douges & Strassdaddy 1:15:29

2M ago1:15:29

1:15:29

Zac, StrassDaddy, and Douges discuss Maverick deck in the Legacy format. They talk about the different versions of Maverick, its strengths and weaknesses, and its matchups against other decks.They also discuss their experiences as content creators and the importance of community engagement and constructive feedback. They reflect on mistakes and lea…

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Sam Vincent / My Father and Other Animals, regenerative farming, figs, akubras 1:03:41

1M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

We've both been obsessed with My Father and Other Animals for some time now, so when author and accidental-farmer Sam Vincent said yes to being interviewed we were quietly nervous. He joined us from his family's farm in the Yass Valley that he shares with his partner Lauren and daughter Orlando. This land has traditionally been inhabited by the Ngu…

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Dominating the Rescaminator Match-up #mtglegacy 36:29

2M ago36:29

36:29

The guys discuss strategies for beating the rescaminator in Legacy. They emphasize the importance of understanding the different axes of the deck and choosing tools that can combat those axes. They also discuss the concept of playing 4D chess and adapting to the metagame. Zac and Phil encourage players to not get attached to specific adaptations an…

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[Video] Dominating the Rescaminator Match-up #mtglegacy 36:29

2M ago36:29

36:29

The guys discuss strategies for beating the rescaminator in Legacy. They emphasize the importance of understanding the different axes of the deck and choosing tools that can combat those axes. They also discuss the concept of playing 4D chess and adapting to the metagame. Zac and Phil encourage players to not get attached to specific adaptations an…

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Sneak Peaking 3 Thunder Junction Cards 31:40

2M ago31:40

31:40

Phil and Zac discuss Jace Reawakened, Tinybones, the Pickpocket, Insatiable Avarice, and Fblthp, Lost of the Rnage from Thunder Junction. They analyze its abilities and potential uses in different decks. They also touch on the mechanics of plot and crime. Phil highlights the mana-fixing aspect of Jace's second ability. They also discuss the timing …

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[Video] Sneak Peaking 3 Thunder Junction Cards 31:40

2M ago31:40

31:40

Phil and Zac discuss Jace Reawakened, Tinybones, the Pickpocket, Insatiable Avarice, and Fblthp, Lost of the Rnage from Thunder Junction. They analyze its abilities and potential uses in different decks. They also touch on the mechanics of plot and crime. Phil highlights the mana-fixing aspect of Jace's second ability. They also discuss the timing …

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[Video] Did the Banned List Announcement COME TOO EARLY? 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

Zac wonders if Legacy just needs its own timeline for B&R announcements. In the last couple of years Legacy has been experiencing an influx of cards on the same level with Standard thanks to the increased product cycle of EDH products that skip over Modern/Pioneer/Standard. The hosts discuss the dominance of the Scaminator deck in Legacy and the ne…

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Did the Banned List Announcement COME TOO EARLY? 36:47

2M ago36:47

36:47

Zac wonders if Legacy just needs its own timeline for B&R announcements. In the last couple of years Legacy has been experiencing an influx of cards on the same level with Standard thanks to the increased product cycle of EDH products that skip over Modern/Pioneer/Standard. The hosts discuss the dominance of the Scaminator deck in Legacy and the ne…

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Introduction to Competitive Pauper Commander #PcDH w/ CLAY! 31:34

2M ago31:34

31:34

This conversation provides an introduction to the PDH (Pauper EDH) format. It covers the philosophy and unique features of the format, including the deck-building rules and format staples. The conversation also discusses the top decks in the format and the average deck costs. It concludes with information about upcoming PDH tournaments.TakeawaysPDH…

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[VIDEO] Introduction to Competitive Pauper Commander #PcDH w/ CLAY! 31:34

2M ago31:34

31:34

This conversation provides an introduction to the PDH (Pauper EDH) format. It covers the philosophy and unique features of the format, including the deck-building rules and format staples. The conversation also discusses the top decks in the format and the average deck costs. It concludes with information about upcoming PDH tournaments.TakeawaysPDH…

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Sophia Kaplan / Floristry, running away to Paris, Indoor Plants 53:08

2M ago53:08

53:08

Plantlovers, let us welcome Sophia Kaplan to the microphone. What a bloody treat to interview Sophia about all things floristry, moving to Paris, Indoor plants, and what she's growing at her place. Sophia's eponymous studio specialises in botanic set design for stills photography, floral styling for events, editorial and commercial projects. She's …

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DRACO BEANPACT?! Top 4 AT SCGPHILLY, Amy Altman BREAKS IT DOWN 51:45

2M ago51:45

51:45

Amy Altman discusses her deck choices and experiences in the SCG Philly tournament. She explains the power of Leyline of the Guildpact and the importance of having the correct amount of blue and white cards in the deck. Amy also shares her matchups against various decks, including Mono Black Reanimator, Mono Red Prison, Cephalid Breakfast, Boros Pa…

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[VIDEO] DRACO BEANPACT?! Top 4 AT SCGPHILLY, Amy Altman BREAKS IT DOWN 51:45

2M ago51:45

51:45

Amy Altman discusses her deck choices and experiences in the SCG Philly tournament. She explains the power of Leyline of the Guildpact and the importance of having the correct amount of blue and white cards in the deck. Amy also shares her matchups against various decks, including Mono Black Reanimator, Mono Red Prison, Cephalid Breakfast, Boros Pa…

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[VIDEO] SCG PHILLY: What MTG Events are now? 1:11:23

2M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

The hosts discuss their experiences at SCGCon and the challenges they faced. They also review their predictions for the top eight and analyze the metagame. The conversation highlights the frustration of limited space and the impact it had on the event. The hosts share their tournament experiences and interview other players. Overall, the episode pr…

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SCG PHILLY: What MTG Events are now? 1:11:23

2M ago1:11:23

1:11:23

The hosts discuss their experiences at SCGCon and the challenges they faced. They also review their predictions for the top eight and analyze the metagame. The conversation highlights the frustration of limited space and the impact it had on the event. The hosts share their tournament experiences and interview other players. Overall, the episode pr…

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[VIDEO] Rebutting Eternal Durdles' Unban Legacy Cards Episode | Discussion with Eric Ratkowski and Doola 24:09

2M ago24:09

24:09

Join us for a compelling discussion as Eric Ratkowski and Doola offer their rebuttal to Eternal Durdles' recent episode on unbanning Legacy cards! Delve into the nuances of Legacy format dynamics as we analyze and critique the arguments presented in the episode.Explore differing perspectives on Legacy card bans and unbans, as Eric and Doola provide…

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Rebutting Eternal Durdles' Unban Legacy Cards Episode | Discussion with Eric Ratkowski and Doola 24:09

2M ago24:09

24:09

Join us for a compelling discussion as Eric Ratkowski and Doola offer their rebuttal to Eternal Durdles' recent episode on unbanning Legacy cards! Delve into the nuances of Legacy format dynamics as we analyze and critique the arguments presented in the episode.Explore differing perspectives on Legacy card bans and unbans, as Eric and Doola provide…

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The True Story Behind WHO'S THE BEATDOWN 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

Join us for an insightful discussion on the origins and impact of thedojo.com and the groundbreaking article 'Who's the Beatdown' in Magic journalism! Dive deep into the early days of online Magic content creation as we explore the creation of thedojo.com and its influence on the Magic community.Discover the transformative impact of Michael Flores'…

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[VIDEO]The True Story Behind WHO'S THE BEATDOWN 27:25

2M ago27:25

27:25

Join us for an insightful discussion on the origins and impact of thedojo.com and the groundbreaking article 'Who's the Beatdown' in Magic journalism! Dive deep into the early days of online Magic content creation as we explore the creation of thedojo.com and its influence on the Magic community.Discover the transformative impact of Michael Flores'…

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Charles Dowding / Biodynamics, Politics of Allotments, The Fast Five / Part 2 40:05

2M ago40:05

40:05

In this episode, we return for part 2 of our conversation with Charles Dowding, the guru of no dig gardening. If you haven't listened to Part 1, feel free to go back and brush up on the basics of no dig, composting and weeding, before diving head first into this episode where we explore planting by the moon, biodynamic, gardening with intention and…

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Let's GET READY for SCGCON Philly #mtglegacy 39:04

3M ago39:04

39:04

Summary The hosts discuss their preparation for the upcoming tournament and the local metagame. They also explore different deck choices and sideboarding strategies. They discuss specific decks and how to deal with them, as well as the potential impact of new strategies. Finally, they make predictions for the top 8 of the tournament. In this conver…

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[VIDEO] Let's GET READY for SCGCON Philly #mtglegacy 39:04

3M ago39:04

39:04

Summary The hosts discuss their preparation for the upcoming tournament and the local metagame. They also explore different deck choices and sideboarding strategies. They discuss specific decks and how to deal with them, as well as the potential impact of new strategies. Finally, they make predictions for the top 8 of the tournament. In this conver…

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[Video] MTGLEGACY Set Review on FALLOUT 1:28:18

3M ago1:28:18

1:28:18

Join us as we explore the hidden potential of Cards from the Universes Beyond Fallout Set for Legacy. It explores the complexities of rad counters and their interaction with other cards. The discussion also delves into the playability of various cards, including Pre-War Formal Wear, Pipboy 3000, Curie Emergent Intelligence, and James Wandering Dad.…

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