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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This week we cover questionable political card sleeves, vaccine experiences, Dungeons & Durags, MTG Forgotten REalms release, a lego pistol, players leaving World of Warcraft, and the racial controversy with an MTG personality
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All the info you need to start trading Adventures in the Forgotten Realms on Cardsphere.
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Class is back in session! Today, we will learn how to apply Vector Theory to improve our draft picks thanks to... Newton’s Laws?
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This week we brought on Jim from The Spike Feeders! Jim is also a member of the CAG (Commander Advisory Group) and works closely with the EDH Rules Committee. We discussed a lot on the philosophy of EDH and a whole heck of lot of Legend of Zelda. Please help me in welcoming Jim to the show!
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This week we talk about shadow bannings, Storybook Brawl, pandemic impacts on games, proper abbreviation of Japanese, Audacity sharing your info, WotC giving back World Champ money, Flesh and Blood events, and black people sounding like Obama.
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Brian Allen talks about the history and the return of The Hunter Burton Memorial Open.
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Andy Zupke talks about the history of modal cards in Magic and how the different varieties of modal cards can fit into your commander deck.
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This week we brought on the amazing Twitch streamer MTGNerdgGirl! NerdGirl is best known for streaming Magic but is also an accomplished Limited Magic player as well. We discuss a lot about her career in streaming and magic and much more. Please help me in welcoming NerdGirl to the show!
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Cliff Daigle shares his advice on smart pickups across multiple formats, as Magic approaches the return of in-person play, Standard rotation, and strong supplemental products.
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This week we brought on Joseph Johnson, aka Blackneto of I Hate Your Deck fame! Joseph Johnson is also an actor and has starred in such series like The Orrville, and Criminal Minds. Please help me in welcoming Blackneto to the show!
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Excited to have returning players Barry Ksido and his son David Rincon-Ksido. Both of the guest join Lynch and Joseph the co-hosts of I Hate Your Deck, to go head to head in this multiplayer game!
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After a long year and half things are getting back to normal. For Cardsphere users, this means finally returning to our original shipping timelines.
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Playing around opponents transforms Magic from a game of chance to one requiring incredible skill to play masterfully. NicolaiBolas discusses the finer points of "playing around" cards.
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This week we brought on returning guest Chase! Probably better known as Manacurves. We discussed her rise in content creation and talked a LOT of commander. Please help me in welcoming back Chase to the show!
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Andy Zupke adds a fun, if not super-powered, 99 to Captain Ripley Vance. Check out the list using this sole uncommon legend from Modern Horizons 2.
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Modern Horizons II is here! Efren takes you through where to find all variants and special treatments from the latest expansion set.
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Excited to have 8 year NFL Vet Cassius Marsh and Award winning science educator and entertainer Kyle Hill on our show today to play two games in one episode! Both of the guest join Lynch and Joseph the co-hosts of I Hate Your Deck, to go head to head in this multiplayer game!
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This week we brought on MTG personality Emma Skyeward! She is Twitch Partnered and streams mainly Magic Arena. I had an amazing time talking with her and I hope you all enjoy this episode as well! Help me in welcoming Emma to the show!
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Guillaume Robert comes roaring back with a brand new modern metagame to examine. What's Modern Horizons II doing to the format? All the data is here.
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This week we brought on the wonderful Jana Amari! Jana Amari is a Magic the Gathering cosplayers, twitch streamer, and youtuber. Please help me in welcoming Jana to the show!
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These are unprecedented times for Magic Finance, as we see chase cards and special treatments with higher scarcity than ever before. Cliff Daigle discusses lessons learned in this new era.
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This week we welcome back Cardsphere power user Barry Ksido along with Aaron David Dafzyo. Both of the guest join Lynch and Joseph the co-hosts of I Hate Your Deck, to go head to head in this multiplayer game!
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This week we brought on the awesome Twitch streamer, Adrea aka UnicornFluff! We discussed her start into streaming and why she went from Arena to just EDH and so much more. Help me in welcoming Adrea to the show!
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Nothing gets people talking rule zero like a hate card being printed that nerfs their pet deck. Andy Zupke's no exception.
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NicolaiBolas breaks down the three Arena draft modes, discussing the appeals and challenges of each. Which way will you play?
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On this week's episode we talk about: Ohio offering lottery to get people vaxx'd, A new BIPOC scholarship, WotC removing the MPL, NVidia making it easier to get their graphics card, and casual always being a strong part of gaming culture.
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This week we brought on the amazing Twitch Streamer Garbage Andy! He is an amazing person and MTG streamer and we discussed starting out in content creation to everything in between. Please help me in welcoming Andy to the show!
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Andy Zupke's back with another hot new decklist. This time around we have Galazeth Prismari, where X marks the spot for all the Treasures.
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Brain Allen talks about the 2021 Magic the Gathering Content Creator award nominees, including the Color of Magic podcast.
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This episode brings us rockstar CAG member Rachel Weeks and Aaron David Defazyo. Both of these guests join Lynch and Joseph the co-hosts of I Hate Your Deck, to go head to head in this multiplayer game!
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This week we brought on Magic's IT guy Logan, aka Seraph Six! We talked a lot about technology with some Magic mixed in. Please join me in welcoming Logan to the show!
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This week we talk about: Players griping about gripes about worldwide organized play, Texas denying racism, Nintendo Switch calculators, YouTube copyright claim process, Twitch removing race positive categories, having a black Superman, Arena servers breaking down, and more!
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DeQuan Watson has some thoughts about the evolution of Magic Organized Play based on comments we've already heard from WotC, and his own personal hopes.
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See the episode that was too salty for Youtube! Formerly a Patreon exclusive, it's Kalamax, The Stormshire vs. Daretti, Scap Savant vs. Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy vs. Aroma, Angel of Fury
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We're back! After months of real life forcing us off we are back with the amazing Kurohitsuki a Magic the Gathering Twitch Streamer and Magic Judge! Please help give a warm welcome to Kuro on the show
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This week DeQuan and Brian talk about players griping about WotC/Game Knights sharing Post Malone stuff, Southlake not acknowledges racism, DeQuan having his thumbnails stolen by another creator, and more!
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Doug Switzer hit the books and came back with two solid Standard decks made possible by new Strixhaven cards.
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This week it's Scion Of The Ur Dragon vs. Edgar Markov vs. Obuun, Mul Daya Ancestor vs. Kamahl, Heart of Krosa & Jeska, Thrice Reborn Whose deck will we hate most?
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Cliff Daigle opens up the Mystical Archive, discussing both the wide variety of printings and how pack collation impacts availability of certain cards.
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Zuby narrows down the very large list of Cube playables in Strixhaven to his top 10. Check out what makes the cut for which archetypes, and which are strict upgrades to cards you run today.
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Andy Zupke goes over the Commander 2021 decks, and discusses the can't-miss cards and strategies you'll be building around this year.
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Cardsphere staff and community pick their favorite cards in Strixhaven. This time around, we invited sponsored creator Mythic Mikaela and longtime user B Ray / David Rincon Ksido to share their thoughts.
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NicolaiBolas talks about what you need to change in your approach when drafting a five archetype Magic set like Strixhaven.
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This episode brings us Beky Bear and returning guest David Ksido. Both of these guests join Lynch and Joseph the co-hosts of I Hate Your Deck, to go head to head in this multiplayer game! Akiri, Fearless Voyager vs. Rielle The Everwise vs. Anowon, The Ruin Thief vs. Phenax, God of Deception
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Andy Zupke introduces us to the Founders and Staff of Strixhaven: School of Mages, speculating on Commander builds and key synergies you don't want to miss!
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Zuby's got two new cubes inspired by crossover play between Magic: the Gathering and Dungeons and Dragons, and they come with suggestions on how to D&D the experience.
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Brian Allen talks about his experience with COVID vaccination. We all want to get back to in-person play, and this is the only way we can do so.
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THE REMATCH! Rachel Weeks and Krissie Lynch are back to join Lynch and Joseph, the co-hosts of I Hate Your Deck, to go head to head in this multiplayer game! Revenge is on the plate today!
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Andy Zupke describes his nasty, nasty Commander deck led by powerful partners Kodama and Tevesh Szat.
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Cliff Daigle amends his rules, adapting to scarcity designed into recent Magic sets like Time Spiral Remastered.
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BadMoonMTG answers a question about beating Sultai, and makes a few predictions for Strixhaven.
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It's Orvar, The All-Form vs Kaalia of the Vast vs Gishath, Sun's Avatar vs Trostani, Selesnyas Voice Whose deck will we hate most?
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NicolaiBolas shares some key advice about keeping your edge in a solved Limited format.
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Wizards announced more cards coming to Historic in Magic Arena with the Historic Anthology IV. What does this mean for our Arena Peasant Cube?
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Continuing his series on building Commander decks, Andy Zupke explains various deckbuilding resources available to novice and expert alike.
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Zuby picks through Kaldheim and finds several cards that make the cut for his Peasant cube.
5 Min Read
BadMoonMTG is back with a Standard deck tech for Sultai Ultimatum, with play tips to help you pilot it!
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It's Oloro, Ageless Ascetic vs Kaalia of the Vast vs Seton, Krosan Protector vs Pir, Imaginative Rascal and Toothy, Imaginary Friend Whose deck will we hate most?
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Greg from Shipping Shield is under the glaring spotlight to discuss his innovative solution to replace the plastic toploader.
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After 12 months straight of achieving Mythic rank in both Constructed and Limited, Skybilz reflects on her achievement and goal-setting criteria going forward.
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Like so many Cardsphere users and Magic players, Brian Allen went without power this month, and gained an appreciation for Magic: Arena.
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Building a solid Commander deck can be a daunting challehnge, especially for newer player. Andy Zupke provides solid guidance about the structure of a winning deck.
9 Min Read
Cliff Daigle is swapping out his fetches and explains how Cardsphere tags help him find the best way to do so.
4 Min Read
AlbyMTG reviews the recent bannings and rule change by looking at the decks that most win or lose from the changes.
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Doug Lopes stands in for Joseph, battling Lynch, Evan Ferrante and Jeremy Garcia. Which Commander wins -- Ur-Dragon, Syr Konrad, Moldrotha or The Gitrog Monster?
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This week we brought on Twitch Partnered streamer Amy the Amazonian! We discuss her career in Twitch as well as her life before Twitch. What it's like to be a full time streamer and much more!
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Chad Williams and Daniel Sigeunza join hosts Joseph and Lynch going head to head playing Gadrak vs. Obuun vs. Samut vs. Marchesa.
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Andy Zupke's back looking at six new Commanders from Kaldheim, providing those tasty combos and themes you may want to explore for your builds.
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Kaldheim offers a rich Limited environment with enough nuance to keep drafters busy for a while. Here's NicolaiBolas' early thoughts on the format.
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This week we brought on the amazing and radical Mari! She is a Hawaiian Twitch streamer and MTG player. Please help me in welcoming the awesome Mari to the show!
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BadMoonMTG is back with an Angels list leaning heavily on the tribal support in Kaldheim. Lifegain, anthems, and an alternate win condition, too.
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Do you wish you could run your own cube on Magic Arena? Well, you can. And Zuby's here to explain how to get it done.
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Cliff Daigle examines the confluence of events that have led to recent price spikes in the collectibles market. What comes after Wheel?
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This week we brought on Hobbes, one of the hosts of the Goblin Lore Podcast which discusses mental health in Magic as well as a deep look at the Vorthos of Magic.
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Cardsphere invites Lynch and Joseph from I Hate Your Deck and community member PrettyPrincessKitty to join them choosing some picks from Kaldheim.
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Kaldheim is stuffed end-to-end with excellent cards for Commander. Andy Zupke shares his thoughts on cards that will be generally strong in the format here.
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Cardsphere users can now opt-in to making their Haves visible to other users. Details inside.
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Derrick York returns like Kardur to pick cards across the color pie as the starting point for Kaldheim Standard brews.
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This week we brought on Andy and Coyle, the co-hosts of the awesome Guardian Project Podcast. We discuss their beginnings of the show and their love of Magic and DnD and so much more. Coyle also learns that Gandalf is indeed a Maia.
1 Min Read
Josh Moore gets to put away the Secret Santa hat for another year. 2020 was a doozy for sure, but Cardsphere users spread the Yuletide joy in record numbers!
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This time around we point the Glaring Spotlight at Laura Makes Magic, whose stunning art nouveau treaments of planeswalkers are turning heads.
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Welcoming the amazing new Commander show I Hate Your Deck to the Cardsphere team of creators. The most fun you can have without being there yourself!
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This week we brought on Dana Roach of CMDR Central and EDHREC Cast and we discussed Magic, a lot of IT and everything else in between. Please help me in welcoming Dana Roach to the show!
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