GerryT Podcast With Dave Shiels

Dave is back from family vacation and it's time to catch him up on what he missed. How strong is Lost Jitte in Standard? Are Birds (Aven Interrupter and Slickshot Show-Off) about to take over? Is Duelist of the Mind actually mid in Standard? *** Check out our sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card gaming accessories brand, with innovative takes on playmats, deck boxes, and sleeves. Most notably, their products feature their EquipMAG System, which you allows you to magnetically attach your deck box, dice tray, and playmat to each other. Gerry and Dave are both accessory snobs, but love HeavyPlay's stuff, will happily be using it at their future events, and wouldn't have accepted the sponsorship (or used their products) if they didn't. You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Follow them on socials to see their cool products, how they work, and see what they come up with in the future! Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi *** patreon.com/gerrytpodcast twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon

Dave is out in the world doing rad things, so we've got Matt Costa this week! Since they forgot to review the Big Score sheet last week, Matt is here to provide his input and catch us up on all things Magic-related. *** White Collector’s Cage Grand Abolisher Black Greed’s Gambit Red Generous Plunderer Green Omenpath Journey Multi-Colored Loot, the Key to Everything Colorless Lost Jitte Sword of Wealth and Power *** Check out our sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card gaming accessories brand, with innovative takes on playmats, deck boxes, and sleeves. Most notably, their products feature their EquipMAG System, which you allows you to magnetically attach your deck box, dice tray, and playmat to each other. Gerry and Dave are both accessory snobs, but love HeavyPlay's stuff, will happily be using it at their future events, and wouldn't have accepted the sponsorship (or used their products) if they didn't. You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Follow them on socials to see their cool products, how they work, and see what they come up with in the future! Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi *** patreon.com/gerrytpodcast twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon

They've done 40 episodes without ever talking about preview cards, but that ends now! Gerry forces Dave to evaluate cards he's never seen before and certainly has never played with. Unsurprisingly, Dave is quite good at it. *** White Aven Interrupter Dust Animus Blue Duelist of the Mind Jace Reawakened Seize the Secrets Black Forsaken Miner Red Demonic Ruckus Magda, the Hoardmaster Slickshot Show-Off Stingerback Terror Gold Akul the Unrepentant Kellan, the Kid Oko, the Ringleader Pillage the Bog Seraphic Steed Colorless Arid Archway *** Check out our sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card gaming accessories brand, with innovative takes on playmats, deck boxes, and sleeves. Most notably, their products feature their EquipMAG System, which you allows you to magnetically attach your deck box, dice tray, and playmat to each other. Gerry and Dave are both accessory snobs, but love HeavyPlay's stuff, will happily be using it at their future events, and wouldn't have accepted the sponsorship (or used their products) if they didn't. You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Follow them on socials to see their cool products, how they work, and see what they come up with in the future! Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi *** patreon.com/gerrytpodcast twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon

Gerry and Dave have a laundry list of Magic topics to discuss! There's Pioneer RCQ season, LMS Prague, Frank Karsten's incredible article on how many surveil lands is correct to play in Modern, and more. *** Frank's article: https://www.channelfireball.com/article/How-Many-Surveil-Lands-Should-You-Be-Playing-in-Modern-MTG/34e0ac98-3ef3-4e13-8ab4-5421124c07c4/ *** Check out our sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card gaming accessories brand, with innovative takes on playmats, deck boxes, and sleeves. Most notably, their products feature their EquipMAG System, which you allows you to magnetically attach your deck box, dice tray, and playmat to each other. Gerry and Dave are both accessory snobs, but love HeavyPlay's stuff, will happily be using it at their future events, and wouldn't have accepted the sponsorship (or used their products) if they didn't. You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Follow them on socials to see their cool products, how they work, and see what they come up with in the future! Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi *** patreon.com/gerrytpodcast twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon

Gerry finally played Magic for the first time in a while and might have accidentally broken Modern? Was it because Dave's incessant nagging finally paid off? (Spoiler: No, no it was not.) Hear all about the legendary 24 person 15K held at Galaxy Con, what led to Gerry shuffling Zoo and Goryo's together, and what he thinks about the deck going forward. *** Gerry's Galaxy Con decklist: https://x.com/G3RRYT/status/1769173338725704077?s=20 *** Check out our sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card gaming accessories brand, with innovative takes on playmats, deck boxes, and sleeves. Most notably, their products feature their EquipMAG System, which you allows you to magnetically attach your deck box, dice tray, and playmat to each other. Gerry and Dave are both accessory snobs, but love HeavyPlay's stuff, will happily be using it at their future events, and wouldn't have accepted the sponsorship (or used their products) if they didn't. You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Follow them on socials to see their cool products, how they work, and see what they come up with in the future! Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi *** patreon.com/gerrytpodcast youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon

The new B&R announcement is verrrrrry interesting. Gerry Thompson and Dave Shiels talk about the specific cards, but also the announcement itself. Plus, both of them have tournaments this weekend to prep for. *** Check out our sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card gaming accessories brand, with innovative takes on playmats, deck boxes, and sleeves. Most notably, their products feature their EquipMAG System, which allows you to magnetically attach your deck box, dice tray, and playmat to each other. Gerry and Dave are both accessory snobs, but love HeavyPlay's stuff, will happily be using it at their future events, and wouldn't have accepted the sponsorship (or used their products) if they didn't. You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Follow them on socials to see their cool products, how they work, and see what they come up with in the future! Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi *** patreon.com/gerrytpodcast twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon

Dave finally broke his RCQ curse and cruised to the Top 8 with Standard Dimir Midrange. He loved the deck, but hated one of Gerry’s favorite cards. He shares his matchups, what he’d change going forward, and whether or not he’d run it back. Plus, Gerry has SCG Philly this weekend, which means he’s thinking about Modern. This time, it means getting brain wormed by a deck that is currently .1% of the Modern metagame. Surely this will end well… *** Check out our sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card gaming accessories brand, with innovative takes on playmats, deck boxes, and sleeves. Most notably, their products feature their EquipMAG System, which allows you to magnetically attach your deck box, dice tray, and playmat to each other. Gerry and Dave are both accessory snobs, but love HeavyPlay's stuff, will happily be using it at their future events, and wouldn't have accepted the sponsorship (or used their products) if they didn't. You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Follow them on socials to see their cool products, how they work, and see what they come up with in the future! Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi *** patreon.com/gerrytpodcast twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon

Gerry and Dave break down everything from MC Chicago, including the Pioneer Pro Tour and Standard 75K! Is a new deck enough to sway their opinion on Pioneer? Does Vampires even count as "new?" Plus, how do the wild Standard results affect Dave's RCQ aspirations? Is he going to become a Splendid Reclamation gamer? *** Check out our sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card gaming accessories brand, with innovative takes on playmats, deck boxes, and sleeves. Most notably, their products feature their EquipMAG System, which allows you to magnetically attach your deck box, dice tray, and playmat to each other. Gerry and Dave are both accessory snobs, but love HeavyPlay's stuff, will happily be using it at their future events, and wouldn't have accepted the sponsorship (or used their products) if they didn't. You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Follow them on socials to see their cool products, how they work, and see what they come up with in the future! Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi *** patreon.com/gerrytpodcast twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon

While Dave was busy acclimating back to normal life, Gerry and Matt were putting in work — Both of them won RCQs, and so did Dave’s brother Brian! To top it off, all three of them did it with different decks. Hear about how Gerry ended up on Boros Convoke, how Matt may have ruined Standard with Azorius Control, and what their recommendations are going forward. *** Check out our sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card gaming accessories brand, with innovative takes on playmats, deck boxes, and sleeves. Most notably, their products feature their EquipMAG System, which allows you to magnetically attach your deck box, dice tray, and playmat to each other. Gerry and Dave are both accessory snobs, but love HeavyPlay's stuff, will happily be using it at their future events, and wouldn't have accepted the sponsorship (or used their products) if they didn't. You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Follow them on socials to see their cool products, how they work, and see what they come up with in the future! Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi *** HUGE thanks to our sponsor of the podcast, HeavyPlay! You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! patreon.com/gerrytpodcast youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon

Why is Magic so hard? Gerry and Dave went to the Regional Championship in Denver, but neither won a match! Hear about their deck of choice, what happened, and whether they’d do it all over again. Plus, they talk Standard for the remaining RCQs. *** Check out our sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card gaming accessories brand, with innovative takes on playmats, deck boxes, and sleeves. Most notably, their products feature their EquipMAG System, which allows you to magnetically attach your deck box, dice tray, and playmat to each other. Gerry and Dave are both accessory snobs, but love HeavyPlay's stuff, will happily be using it at their future events, and wouldn't have accepted the sponsorship (or used their products) if they didn't. You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Follow them on socials to see their cool products, how they work, and see what they come up with in the future! Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi *** HUGE thanks to our sponsor of the podcast, HeavyPlay! You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! patreon.com/gerrytpodcast youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by: twitter.com/conorpodonnell

If there's a big tournament in Hartford, Matt Costa will be there. He'll also be here to tell you about his weekend playing Golgari Yawgmoth in both events. In the meantime, Dave might be putting down Indomitable Creativity for the time being. Another friend of the show, Adam Snook, took Grixis Death's Shadow into Sunday's Top 8 and he might have converted his friends. We talk all things Death's Shadow, but then Matt brain wormed us toward the end. RC Denver is next weekend and now we're all in danger. *** Check out our sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card gaming accessories brand, with innovative takes on playmats, deck boxes, and sleeves. Most notably, their products feature their EquipMAG System, which you allows you to magnetically attach your deck box, dice tray, and playmat to each other. Gerry and Dave are both accessory snobs, but love HeavyPlay's stuff, will happily be using it at their future events, and wouldn't have accepted the sponsorship (or used their products) if they didn't. You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Follow them on socials to see their cool products, how they work, and see what they come up with in the future! Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi *** HUGE thanks to our sponsor of the podcast, HeavyPlay! You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! patreon.com/gerrytpodcast youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon

After the recent Modern bannings, the format was in upheaval, but seemed to have settled into a fairly stable space. Or did it? Despite the metagame having every macro archetype represented and nothing seeming too strong, nearly the entire format revolves around creatures. We don't have Fury anymore, but we do have Seismic Assault! Incredible deck-builder cftsoc3 rocked Gerry and Dave's world with a take on their beloved Indomitable Creativity list, now with Seismic Assault and Life from the Loam. The boys are in love, but will it lead to heartbreaks or a happy ending? Plus, we have a new sponsor, HeavyPlay! They're a card gaming accessories brand, with innovative takes on playmats, deck boxes, and sleeves. Most notably, their products feature their EquipMAG System, which you allows you to magnetically attach your deck box, dice tray, and playmat to each other. Gerry and Dave are both accessory snobs, but love HeavyPlay's stuff, will happily be using it at their future events, and wouldn't have accepted the sponsorship (or used their products) if they didn't. You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! *** Gerry's version of Assault Creativity 3 Archon of Cruelty 4 Indomitable Creativity 4 Fable of the Mirror-Breaker 4 Seismic Assault 4 Wrenn and Six 3 Life from the Loam 3 Lightning Bolt 3 Fatal Push 2 Terminate 3 Thoughtseize 1 Ziatora’s Proving Ground 2 Stomping Ground 2 Blood Crypt 2 Mountain 4 Dwarven Mine 3 Forgotten Cave 1 Boseiju, Who Endures 4 Wooded Foothills 3 Scalding Tarn 3 Bloodstained Mire 2 Arid Mesa Sideboard 2 Boseiju, Who Endures 2 Brotherhood’s End 3 Pick Your Poison 2 Legion's End 2 Veil of Summer 1 Forest 1 Thoughtseize 2 Terastodon *** Gerry's version of Gruul Assault/Loam 4 Tarmogoyf 2 Seasoned Pyromancer 4 Wrenn and Six 3 Life from the Loam 4 Seismic Assault 4 Fable of the Mirror-Breaker 4 Unholy Heat 1 Flame Slash 1 Lightning Bolt 2 Dead//Gone 2 Magmatic Insight 2 Mishra’s Bauble 1 Conflagrate 2 Gemstone Caverns 2 Boseiju, Who Endures 2 Fire-Lit Thicket 3 Stomping Ground 2 Mountain 2 Forest 4 Wooded Foothills 2 Misty Rainforest 2 Scalding Tarn 4 Forgotten Cave 1 Tranquil Thicket Sideboard 3 Pick Your Poison 3 Veil of Summer 1 Gemstone Caverns 2 Boseiju, Who Endures 3 Chalice of the Void 2 Endurance 1 Cursed Totem *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi *** HUGE thanks to our sponsor of the podcast, HeavyPlay! You can find them at heavyplay.com or on any social media site @HeavyPlayLLC. Use code "G3RRYT" for 10% off! patreon.com/gerrytpodcast youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by: twitter.com/heresasianjon The GOAT brewer: twitter.com/cftsoc3

With SCG Hartford and RC Denver on the horizon, Gerry and Dave's attention turns to Modern. The metagame is solidifying, but is there any way to truly exploit that? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/gerrytpodcast youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Dave is back, but Matt Costa is still here too! Hear about Matt's RCQ Top 8 with Domain Ramp, the cool deck that knocked him out, why Dave hates Ramp, and how aggro is taking over Standard. Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/gerrytpodcast youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/mattccosta twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t Edited by Jonathan Choi twitter.com/heresasianjon

Last week, Gerry and Matt provided a couple decks that are great against Domain Ramp, but Matt is still going to play Ramp for his first RCQ. He talks about why, how he's broken away from the MTGO decklists, and where he thinks his decklist will end up for the tournament. In the meantime, Gerry further explored Rakdos Reanimator and likes what he found. Plus, big news for StarCityGames and Regional Championships! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/gerrytpodcast youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/mattccosta twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

With Dave still on baby alert, Gerry is joined by Matt Costa this week. They sat down to figure out if Domain Ramp was beatable in Standard and thankfully the answer is a resounding YES! Not only that, but they were able to do it with two different decks. Before all that, they talk Pioneer and Modern ahead of SCGCIN because Gerry is back on the grind this weekend. Their decklists: Deck 4 Spyglass Siren (LCI) 78 3 Swamp (IKO) 266 4 Subterranean Schooner (LCI) 80 3 Make Disappear (SNC) 49 4 Tishana's Tidebinder (LCI) 81 2 Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel (LCI) 63 4 Deep-Cavern Bat (LCI) 102 4 Island (IKO) 263 1 Otawara, Soaring City (NEO) 271 2 Cut Down (DMU) 89 1 Kitesail Larcenist (LCI) 61 2 Bitter Triumph (LCI) 91 2 Go for the Throat (BRO) 102 3 Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor (BRO) 95 3 Ertai Resurrected (DMU) 199 1 Takenuma, Abandoned Mire (NEO) 278 2 Mirrex (ONE) 254 4 Darkslick Shores (ONE) 250 4 Underground River (BRO) 267 3 Shipwreck Marsh (MID) 267 4 Restless Reef (LCI) 282 Sideboard 2 Cut Down (DMU) 89 2 Duress (MID) 98 2 Unlicensed Hearse (SNC) 246 1 Negate (ZNR) 71 1 Gix's Command (BRO) 97 2 Kaito Shizuki (NEO) 226 1 Kitesail Larcenist (LCI) 61 2 Path of Peril (VOW) 124 1 Negate (ZNR) 71 1 Memory Deluge (MID) 62 *** Deck 4 Swamp (IKO) 266 2 Bitter Triumph (LCI) 91 2 Anoint with Affliction (ONE) 81 2 Go for the Throat (BRO) 102 3 Brotherhood's End (BRO) 128 2 Cavern of Souls (LCI) 269 4 The Cruelty of Gix (DMU) 87 1 Breach the Multiverse (MOM) 94 2 Virtue of Persistence (WOE) 115 4 Mountain (IKO) 269 4 Big Score (SNC) 102 2 Burn Down the House (MID) 131 4 Trumpeting Carnosaur (LCI) 171 3 Etali, Primal Conqueror (MOM) 137 2 Chandra, Hope's Beacon (MOM) 134 2 Blackcleave Cliffs (ONE) 248 4 Haunted Ridge (MID) 263 4 Sunken Citadel (LCI) 285 4 Field of Ruin (MID) 262 3 Demolition Field (BRO) 260 1 The Irencrag (WOE) 248 1 The Celestus (MID) 252 Sideboard 2 Cut Down (DMU) 89 3 Duress (MID) 98 2 Lithomantic Barrage (MOM) 152 2 Sheoldred, the Apocalypse (DMU) 107 1 Breach the Multiverse (MOM) 94 3 Preacher of the Schism (LCI) 113 2 Extract the Truth (SNC) 78 *** Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/gerrytpodcast youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/mattccosta twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Standard RCQ season is about to begin! Gerry and Dave have been trying all the decks out there and are ready to break down the pros and cons of each. But first, Dave has some updates for Indomitable Creativity in Modern. It's not getting much attention, but maybe it should? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/gerrytpodcast youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Gerry and Dave are joined by Pro Tour Top 8er Matt Costa, who successfully won a Last Chance Qualifier with his Izzet Drakes deck. They chat about their history together, why Matt would fly to an RC he wasn't qualified for, and his experience with Izzet Drakes in the new Pioneer format. Regional Championship decklists: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/sat-9-30-am-u-s-regional-championship-dreamhack-atlanta-2023#paper Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Gerry has been going deep on Smuggler's Copter brews ever since the unban. Find out has merit, what didn't cut it, and how many cards Gerry has in his decks that Dave has never heard of. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Gerry tricked Bryan into doing a podcast! Get updates on his life, then stick around for nonsense, just like old times. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

An exciting B&R change means an emergency episode! Gerry and Dave dive into the changes, how they feel about them, and how Modern and Pioneer will look going forward. The Smuggler's Copter unban is a surprise that very few people saw coming and one that creates serious ramifications. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

All it took for Gerry to win an RCQ was flying to Boston (and listening to Dave)! They also played the Arena Open, Legacy Showcase, and a Pioneer Challenge. Also, changes are coming to Pioneer and Modern, but what are they? Gerry's RCQ winning decklist: https://x.com/G3RRYT/status/1728558723931812003?s=20 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

We've got a little bit of everything this week. Modern, Limited, Legacy, AND Vintage. It was so much that they forgot to talk about how Pioneer was broken over the weekend.

Spoiler: Gerry had medium results, but learned a ton about Beans, Scam, and Modern in general. He shares all of it, plus some of the promising ideas he hasn't been able to test yet. Friday decklist: 4 Omnath, Locus of Creation 4 Solitude 4 Shardless Agent 1 Eagles of the North 3 Ardent Plea 4 Up the Beanstalk 4 Leyline Binding 2 Fire // Ice 2 Dead // Gone 2 Time Warp 1 Jace, Wielder of Mysteries 1 Murderous Cut 1 Set Adrift 2 Teferi, Time Raveler 1 Force of Negation 1 Xander's Lounge 1 Jetmir's Garden 1 Sacred Foundry 1 Watery Grave 1 Breeding Pool 1 Steam Vents 1 Hallowed Fountain 1 Temple Garden 1 Forest 1 Plains 1 Island 3 Windswept Heath 4 Flooded Strand 4 Misty Rainforest 2 Lórien Revealed Sideboard 3 Leyline of Sanctity 1 Set Adrift 1 Dead // Gone 1 Time Warp 2 Endurance 2 Force of Vigor 2 Force of Negation 3 Commandeer Saturday decklist: 4 Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer 4 Orcish Bowmasters 4 Dauthi Voidwalker 3 Fable of the Mirror-Breaker 2 Seasoned Pyromancer 4 Fury 4 Grief 2 Lightning Bolt 2 Terminate 1 Molten Collapse 4 Thoughtseize 4 Not Dead After All 2 Undying Evil 1 Agadeem's Awakening 3 Blackcleave Cliffs 4 Blood Crypt 2 Bloodstained Mire 2 Marsh Flats 3 Verdant Catacombs 3 Swamp 2 Polluted Delta Sideboard 2 Blood Moon 1 Alpine Moon 2 Bonecrusher Giant 1 Chalice of the Void 2 Engineered Explosives 1 Hidetsugu Consumes All 3 Leyline of the Void 2 Sheoldred, the Apocalypse 1 Feed the Swarm Sunday decklist: 4 Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer 4 Orcish Bowmasters 2 Fable of the Mirror-Breaker 4 Seasoned Pyromancer 4 Fury 4 Grief 1 Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger 1 Unholy Heat 2 Lightning Bolt 2 Terminate 1 Molten Collapse 4 Thoughtseize 4 Not Dead After All 2 Undying Evil 1 Agadeem's Awakening 1 Shatterskull Smashing 2 Blackcleave Cliffs 1 Blightstep Pathway 2 Blood Crypt 1 Godless Shrine 1 Sacred Foundry 4 Bloodstained Mire 4 Marsh Flats 1 Verdant Catacombs 2 Swamp 1 Mountain Sideboard 2 Blood Moon 1 Sheoldred's Edict 1 The Filigree Sylex 2 Engineered Explosives 1 Hidetsugu Consumes All 3 Leyline of the Void 3 Wear // Tear 2 Roiling Vortex Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Gerry is ready for Pittsburgh! Or is he? More Bean nonsense, more excuses for not playing Scam, and likely more losses are heading his way. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

What's a boy with no weekend plans to do? Play an ungodly amount of Magic in order to share what he learned. Why did Rakdos Scam risk giving Gerry a heart attack? What are the updates to Cascade Beans? How many times did Gerry queue into Mono-Black Coffers round 1? All these questions answered and more! Friday Challenge decklists (9th): https://www.mtgo.com/en/mtgo/decklist/modern-challenge-2023-10-2712589120 Sunday Challenge decklists (27th): https://www.mtgo.com/en/mtgo/decklist/modern-challenge-2023-10-2912589160 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Dave won the Standard event at SCG Dallas, and while he didn't go back-to-back that weekend, it did mark his third Top 8 in a row! With a family and a demanding job, how does he do it? Turns out, he might have a secret weapon... Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Bonus episode! Gerry has local game store owner Stu Somers on the podcast to explain the ramifications of play boosters. If you've ever wondered how a store makes money, what their relationship is like with WotC, or how play boosters are going to affect you or your LGS, this is the episode for you. Stu answers all your burning questions! Find Stu on Twitter: twitter.com/ssomers55 Visit Stu's store: vaultgamestore.com 5274 State Route 30 STE 18-B Greensburg, PA, United States, 15601 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Spoiler: Gerry and Dave didn't break anything, but they have good versions of good decks and are (mostly) ready for SCG Dallas. They share their new technology, potential audibles, and growing fear of Three Blind Mice. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

While Dave was on vacation, Gerry was rekindling his love for green cards. He catches Dave up on his controversial Modern decklist and valiantly tries to convince him that Golgari is playable in Standard. Modern decklist: 4 Omnath, Locus of Creation 4 Fury 4 Solitude 1 Endurance 4 Up the Beanstalk 4 Wrenn and Six 4 Expressive Iteration 2 Fable of the Mirror-Breaker 4 Leyline Binding 2 Prismatic Ending 2 Fire//Ice 1 Lorien Revealed 1 Teferi, Time Raveler 2 Boseiju, Who Endures 1 Zagoth Triome 1 Stomping Ground 1 Steam Vents 1 Sacred Foundry 1 Temple Garden 1 Hallowed Fountain 1 Breeding Pool 1 Forest 1 Island 1 Plains 3 Misty Rainforest 4 Windswept Heath 4 Flooded Strand Sideboard 1 Kaheera, the Orphanguard 1 Boseiju, Who Endures 2 Chalice of the Void 2 Force of Negation 1 Force of Vigor 2 Narset, Parter of Veils 2 Celestial Purge 2 Alpine Moon 2 Leyline of Sanctity Standard decklist: 1 Duress (MID) 98 3 Forest (IKO) 272 3 Cut Down (DMU) 89 4 Go for the Throat (BRO) 102 2 Tenacious Underdog (SNC) 97 3 Liliana of the Veil (DMU) 97 3 Sheoldred, the Apocalypse (DMU) 107 1 Takenuma, Abandoned Mire (NEO) 278 3 Virtue of Persistence (WOE) 115 4 Mosswood Dreadknight (WOE) 231 6 Swamp (IKO) 266 3 Blossoming Tortoise (WOE) 163 2 Boseiju, Who Endures (NEO) 266 4 Glissa Sunslayer (ONE) 202 4 Deathcap Glade (VOW) 261 4 Llanowar Wastes (BRO) 264 4 Restless Cottage (WOE) 258 2 Mishra's Foundry (BRO) 265 2 Lord Skitter, Sewer King (WOE) 97 1 Wrenn and Seven (MID) 208 1 Outland Liberator (MID) 190 Sideboard 3 Duress (MID) 98 1 Cut Down (DMU) 89 2 Rankle's Prank (WOE) 102 1 Tear Asunder (DMU) 183 1 Sword of Once and Future (MOM) 265 2 Path of Peril (VOW) 124 1 Wrenn and Seven (MID) 208 1 Obstinate Baloth (BRO) 187 2 Breach the Multiverse (MOM) 94 1 Gix's Command (BRO) 97 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

They missed last week, so Gerry and Dave are back this week with a MASSIVE episode! Why Gerry skipped Vegas, some WOE limited, Worlds results, Modern metagame updates, upcoming tournaments, which Standard cards to buy, and... relationship advice? Since Gerry explicitly said people shouldn't read his early writing, Dave made sure to dig up his first article for SCG. DEFINITELY DO NOT READ THIS https://articles.starcitygames.com/articles/feature-article-ten-things-you-need-to-know-about-pre-hollywood-standard/ Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Omnath won a massive Modern tournament online this weekend sporting an equally massive maindeck of 75 cards. Thanks to Up in the Beanstalk, we've returned to the discourse about playing more than 60 cards in Modern's favorite midrange pile. Modern Super Qualifier: https://www.mtgo.com/en/mtgo/decklist/modern-super-qualifier-2023-09-1012578844 Modern 96: https://www.mtgo.com/en/mtgo/decklist/modern-challenge-96-2023-09-0912578877 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Dave crushed Columbus so hard that even Gerry is an Indomitable Creativity main now. They both recap their weekends before going deep on Modern's former boogeyman, pointing out why it's great right now and where it should go moving forward. Dave's decklist: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/5842699#paper Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Columbus is this weekend and neither Gerry nor Dave have locked in their Modern decks. Gerry has been grinding leagues to no avail while Dave was busy with having a life, so now they're both in trouble... Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Gerry spent the weekend in North Carolina playing Modern and he's got a lot to say about it. He crushed the first day, but failed to make Top 8. Is Omnath worth running back? Plus, some very bad Pioneer ideas. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Last weekend was a great time for Modern players, which means Gerry and Dave have a pile of decklists to analyze. Did anything new rise to the top? Was Tron sufficiently hated out? Was Rakdos able to keep its top spot in the format? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

In a shocking twist, Preordain and Mind's Desire are unbanned! Gerry and Dave examine their history and speculate on where they'll make an impact. They also talk about their recent experience in Pioneer, Modern, and Explorer. Plus, they've booked for their next tournament... Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Gerry and Dave go over their favorite parts of the first Modern Pro Tour in four years. Did the PT play out the way they thought it would? How do the results influence what Gerry's going to play at his next tournament? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Gerry and Dave follow the ever evolving Modern metagame and make their predictions for the first Modern Pro Tour in four years. Is Modern simply The One Ring vs everything else? Are there any good choices against Rakdos Scam? Is Indomitable Creativity playable? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Nobody gets sick of hearing about white guys failing upward, so there's no excuse to miss this episode! Gerry, Dave, and his brother Brian had a great showing in Cincinnati despite their best efforts and now it's time to share exactly how. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Gerry and Dave are headed for Cincinatti! They've put in the work and are sharing everything, including how they're leaning for Pioneer, Modern, and Legacy. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt https://twitter.com/_DaveShiels twitch.tv/gerry_t

Love it or hate it, this is one of the most exciting times in Modern's history. Lords of the Rings was an incredibly impactful set and The One Ring has dramatically altered the Modern landscape. Gerry is happy to see Four-Color Omnath back on top and Dave, previously a Creativity main, might have to reconsider his deck of choice.

Bryan's successor has been chosen! Get to know Dave, his impressive Magic resume, and how he's already getting Gerry to play more Magic. If you wanted the cast to focus more on weekly strategy, you have your wish. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi patreon.com/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitch.tv/gerry_t

Real life has officially taken over and Bryan has to step down from the cast. With over 300 episodes under his belt, this podcast wouldn't be where it is today without his massive contributions. In his final regular appearance, Gerry and Bryan talk missed opportunities, regrets, and how they got together in the first place. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

With Gerry headed to Baltimore this weekend and a plethora of events to choose from, which decks has he settled on playing? Bryan is somehow surprised by Gerry's rational and level-headed decision making process. Plus, very important MTG discourse and Pioneer RC results. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

With a huge weekend of Pioneer in the books, the boys are combing through the data, figuring out who the contenders and pretenders are after one of Pioneer’s biggest metagame shake ups in a very long time. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

With a dramatic shakeup going down in Standard, it's time to check in with the boys and see what they think of the new format. Do they approve of the changes... or were they looking for something more? Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Even though Pioneer and Standard are more relevant this weekend, Gerry and Bryan take a look at one of the recent Modern leagues. Both MTGMOM and Aftermath added some cool toys to the format and the MTGO hivemind never fails to disappoint. (Don't worry, none of the decks are "literally Hogaak.") https://www.mtgo.com/en/mtgo/decklist/modern-league-2023-05-23 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

With Pioneer back at the forefront of everyone’s mind for the latest RCQ season, it’s time for the boys to see what’s going on in the Magic Online Pioneer leagues. https://www.mtgo.com/en/mtgo/decklist/pioneer-league-2023-05-18 Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

With a bold new plan for rotation, can Standard capture our hearts once more? Gerry and Bryan are laying out what they want to see from the Magic's latest effort to revive their previous flagship format. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango