This week we brought on James Hsu, the host of the amazing podcast Humans of Magic. James and I spoke at length what it's like to start up a podcast, and the different trials and tribulations we've gone through as content creators.
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Part 2 of Andy Zupke's massive Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate covers the planeswalkers and two or three color Commanders.
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Battle for Baldur's Gate is a huuuge set - so much so that Andy Zupke needs more than one article to cover everything. First up: Mono-colored Commanders and backgrounds!
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Ben Fischer joins the Battle for Baldur's Gate with the latest Commander Legends draft experience!
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This week we brought on Beth the Queen of Cardboard. Beth is known for her EDH Streams and various contributions to charities. We discussed her start into Magic content creation and then her newly formed Community of Cardboard! Please help me in welcoming Beth to the show!
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Right out of the gate with a super fun decklist for one of Commander Legends 2: Battle for Balder’s Gate new Commanders, Andy Zupke gets busy with Jan Jansen, Chaos Crafter.
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This week we brought on the amazing, the wonderful, the fantastic, Radical Mari! She comes back this time as her awesome vTuber avatar! We discuss a little bit of magic and a whole lot of everything else. Warning: It does get weird.
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Summer's a great time for chilling. So why let FOMO make you all anxious? Cliff Daigle has some tips for living through the constant release cycle without losing your mind.
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Andy Zupke gives us the goods on his top 10 picks for Commander from the Streets of New Capenna main set and Commander precons.
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Be ready to climb up the ladder (either in Limited or the family business) with these 5 tips from NicolaiBolas.
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After a week of New Capenna limited, a few decks stand out from the rest. Gather your throng and grab your Brass Knuckles - with this info, you'll be all set for a Big Score!
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This week we brought on Baerthe, who is a MTG proxy artist and we dived into the world of Magic Proxy and Altering. Later we get into some Final Fantasy XIV talk! Please help me in welcoming Baerthe to the show!
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Andy Zupke shares a review of the Streets of New Capenna, from the best bosses to the greatest goons. Check out these predictions on which cards will soon be played at your Commander tables!
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Cliff Daigle runs some numbers around The List changes introduced in Streets of New Capenna. Will prices flatten over time for the chase cards? And what about even Stranger Things?
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It's that most wonderful time of the quarter: Prerelease time! And that means lots of new cards to trade, decks to build, and sets to collect! Here's a rundown of where to find the cards you're looking for on Cardsphere.
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This week Zuby welcomes Michael Mapson of the Dark Depths podcast to discuss all things organized play and competitive Magic.
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How do you know if you've received a counterfeit card when print variance is higher than ever? Ted discusses this and the ways Cardsphere helps protect you.
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The Cardsphere community has come together to produce the first Cardsphere API (finally). Read all about The Multiverse Bridge in this article!
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After a great run with VOW, Ben Fischer's record went down a bit with NEO. That's all right -- variance happens.
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We all know Commander players jump into previews when the legends start dropping. Andy Zupke jumps on Xander and builds a solid deck for this 7 drop you don;t want to miss.
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We all lose games of Magic sometimes. But what you do with those losses and how you want to win can have a huge impact on how much actual fun you have.
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Part three of Chris Martin's 2021 in review has been released from Patreon jail!
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The combined forces of a global pandemix and project booster fun have required sharp speculators to adopt a new rule in order to maximize gains. Are you buying this smart?
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This week we brought on Billy Mitchell, the co-host of the Dark Depths Podcast, which is a Modern/Legacy Podcast. We discussed a LOT of how Modern and Legacy has changed over the years and I pick Billy's brain about both formats
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Andy Zupke's Esika deck is built to surprise, with a secretly rotating cast of creatures and no cards that reveal the deck contents during play. Check out this unique way to keep a deck fresh.
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This week we brought on the host of the MTG in Quarantine podcast, MJ! We discussed what it's like setting up a podcast, go really deep into EDH discussion and much more! Please help me in welcoming MJ to the show!
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Pixie Kitten Plays.... organize all your Magic: the Gathering gear. She's found solutions large and small in all price ranges, so check it out!
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We can learn a surprising amount about Neon Dynasty limited by first understanding the difference between... a bug and a puppy.
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A new feature rolling out will grant some users the ability to self-resolve condition disputes.
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Andy is back with a budget commander deck tech for the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty legend Kodama of the West Tree.
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Part 2 of Chris Martin's financial review of 2021 continues the deep dive into last year's best opportunities.
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Sooner or later, almost all Magic players at least think about selling their collection. Cliff Daigle talks about times he's done so, and understanding which approach is best for you.
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NicolaiBolas is back with 5 tips to help you perform while drafting Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, and even ninjas in a bonus tip right at the end.
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Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty includes a treasure trove of cards with which to make new decks and improve on old favorites. Andy Zupke talks about how much potential this set has for Commander.
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In the first part of his 3-part series, Chris Martin shares which cards printed in 2021 you should buy, sell, or hold.
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Zuby talks about everything that is in store for the podcast in 2022.
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The holidays have passed, but it’s still the most wonderful time of the year- spoiler season! Let’s take a first look at some of the limited archetypes we’ll be seeing in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.
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What's better than completely wrecking 3 of your besties in a game of Commander? Doing it with a 50 dollar deck. Andy Zupke explains why now is the time.
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Cliff Daigle shares a hierarchy of formats and explains how they relate to price movement or staleness, especially over the last two years.
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Zuby welcomes back TotalMTG to the cast to kick off 2022!
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How do you prep for a new Limited format? NicolaiBolas offers some solid advice to help get you ready for Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.
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Continuing her series on budget picks, Triple Mango Threat shares some picks in Black.
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Neon Dynasty's version of Hidetsugu gives Andy Zupke some ideas. Come and check out the deck tech!
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Not every set is a Standard powerhouse, so the trick is in knowing how and when to react to them. Chris Martin shares his thoughts on Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.
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With so many Commanders released in 2021, it's no surprise that there remains some unexplored territory. Andy Zupke takes a closer look at some of the year's hidden gems.
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NicolaiBolas shares some great tips for upping your cube game just in time for its return to Arena!
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Happy New Year! Limited players were treated to some challenging, fun, and unique sets this year, and I’m already looking forward to our return to Kamigawa. Start off the New Year the right way with some simply uncounterable resolutions!
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Secret Santa 2021 has been a massive success and a lot of fun for everyone. Hope to see you all next year!
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As well all begin to yet again watch another curve that has nothing to do with mana, Cliff Daigle reflects back on what the pandemic has meant for Magic: the Gathering.
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Wrap up 2021 with Andy Zupke's look at the best cards for Commander released this year!
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Pixie shows off her first and only Gruul deck to go along with her new pin from Pinfinity.
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Pixie Kitten gets festive on Scryfall looking for the elves most likely to be working with Santa in his workshop. Come check out what the funniest woman in Magic thinks!
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Efren is here with his wishlist for the next four Universes Beyond crossovers from Wizards of the Coast.
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Andy Zupke pulls out five guests from the wedding of the centuries to lead new Commander decks. Or... maybe four guests, one frog?
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The title of this article is NOT a typo. I need your help with something that we limited players tend to love: analyzing the living daylights out of a corner case. It involves going against one of the most fundamental limited heuristics of all time: don't trade two cards for one!
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Zuby welcomes members of the Magic community back to discuss a recent controversy over what makes a "casual" commander deck.
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Continuing her series on budget cards you might want to pick up for Commander Deck, Triple Mango Threat takes a look at what Red has to offer.
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Zuby welcomes members of the Magic community to the cast to discuss Unfinity, Crimson Vow, and more!
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NicolaiBolas shares his thoughts on how you can still have fun and get results in a bomb-heavy environment like Innistrad: Crimson Vow.
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Cliff Daigle is back with another rock solid evaluation of product EV for current Secret Lair drops, and talks about the introduction of "mega-rare" variants.
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With a dire wedding march playing in the background, Andy Zupke takes us through the best cards in Crimson Vow for your commander decks.
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Please read this important announcement about a change to our trade fees beginning December 1st, 2021.
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Back with another decklist that's we're dying to try out, this time Andy Zupke is back with a Dorothea, Vengeful Victim list!
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Triple Mango Threat takes a look at some of the budget Blue cards that often get a spot in her Commander decks.
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This week Zuby discusses the more recent mechanics in Magic the Gathering and whether or not the mechanics developed in the age of Arena have made the game too complex.complex.
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Happy Halloween(ies)! White got something very unique in Midnight Hunt limited: card advantage. I’d like to take a look at some of the best white common creatures of not only the set, but of recent memory. Mmmmmm... I can already smell the hot dogs.
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Andy Zupke thought that Gnostro was a no-go. Good thing he gave this underused Commander a chance, because this list is hot!
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Cliff Daigle takes a look at some cards worth picking up as in person play begins to pick up across multiple formats.
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Once a format is solved it's hard to eke out that edge. NicolaiBolas shares some thoughts on delving into "Bad" cards looking for advantages.
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Launching Cardsphere's 5th Annual Secret Santa! All Cardsphere users are welcome and encouraged to sign up to spread the good cheer!
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Zuby's Dungeon and Dragons cube represents the 13 playable classes with a wide variety of MtG creatures that showcase the flavor of the classes, and help establish the D&D feel.
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Andy Zupke talks about which cards are great in the 99 for five new Commanders introduced in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt.
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Love draft? Love Halloween and horror movies? Check out this article pairing some current Limited hits with some of the best spooky movies you can watch this month!
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Magic with Zuby is back with a brand new edition. We are hitting it up a bit old school today with a solo episode and we discussed the recent bannings in EDH and the Magic Arena Matcherino debacle. We also dive in to some Dungeons and Dragons as well as some Final Fantasy XIV! It's great to be back!
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Sometimes we get common and uncommon Magic cards that are a real finance opportunity. Cliff Daigle explains three hot choices from Innistrad: Midnight Hunt.
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Andy Zupke walks among the rows of corn and the pumpkins in the patch to pick out the most exciting Commander cards in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. Lots of tricks and treats in this one, folks!
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Sheepwave explains how she evolved the Shockbox in the Mark 2 design. Lots of fun for makers and commander players!
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Back with his early thoughts on Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Limited, NicolaiBolas shares 5 tips you should keep in mind to increase your wins.
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Ted, Frank's MTG, Pixie and Zuby name their favorite cards in Innistrad: Midnight Hunt.
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Star of Cobra Kai Jacob Bertrand joins comedian and SNL writer Andrew Dismukes on our show today to play some no holds barred commander!
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Triple Mango Threat joins us to talk about budget cards you might be missing for Commander. First up, she lookks at her picks for White.
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We're all excited to be back on Innistrad with new commanders to consider. Andy Zupke digs in on Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver with this awesome deck list.
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As vaccination rates continue to improve, local game stores are opening their doors once again, gracing us with the sweet, sweet smell of freshly cracked packs. That's right: Drafting in person is back!
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Sheepwave provides juicy details on how she designed and assembled the Shockbox! This is seriously one of the best Magic projects ever.
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Grammy award winning rapper Post Malone joins The Professor of Tolarian Community College on our show today to play some no holds barred commander!
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Jaren White's back playing paper magic. Here's his first tournament report for Cardsphere, covering four rounds of Pioneer on Niv to Light.
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Every Commander player should have a few budget decks in their collection. Andy Zupke covers 10 strong budget commanders and pivotal cards in their 99.
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Cliff Daigle examines the latest Secret Lairs with an eye on the finance. Is the Out of Time Superdrop worth it?
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It's an exciting time for Modern players, and Guillaume Robert is back with a look at the packages showing up in winning decklists. Bonus super spicy list as well!
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Evaluating the power vs. flexibity of your picks is a key consideration for careful drafters. NicolaiBolas lays out his thought process when doing so for color, cost and strategic values.
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With prices really settled in and people used to cards from the forgotten realms, Andy Zupke looks at the budget pickups for Commander, and where they might get played.
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The bots have a few loose screws this time around. Join Ben FIscher as he shares some tips and tricks for Adventures in the Forgotten Realms Quick Draft!
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Picking your favorite creatures to copy has never been more fun. Check out Andy Zupke's latest Commander deck tech with Volo, Guide to Monsters at the helm.
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This week we brought on Ashodin, one of the lead developers of the new Magic the Gathering format called Wayfarer. A cooperative Magic the Gathering format you can play with 4 people.
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Every so often it's a good idea to cover some of the finance basics for people just now getting started. Cliff Daigle does so with this month's article.
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Cardsphere's Terms of Service are being updated to better handle disputes where images of cards were shared prior to sending the package out.
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This week we brought on YOUR Commander Mechanic, Chris! We discussed a lot of Commander, DnD, and so much more. Please help me in welcoming Chris to the show!
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Nicolai Bolas ventures into the dungeon armed with his early experiences in Adventures in the Forgotten Realms.
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This week we discuss gamers not appreciating variety, uses for cardboard beds, Magic Legends refunds, Standard 2022, an Overwatch skin whitewashing a character, and relating to minority social issues.
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Andy Zupke visits Baldur's Gate and builds around connecting with Krydle and other creatures. The vorpal blade goes snicker-snack!
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