GerryT Podcast With Dave Shiels

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

The last of the Aftermath previews are here, and Gerry and Bryan found plenty of little tidbits to love… but maybe only in small doses. How did Magic’s wildest Standard experiment yet work out? 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

The boys are wrapping up spoiler season the only way they know how—by going back to spoiler season! With the vast majority of March of the Machine: Aftermath leaked, it’s time to hear what Gerry and Bryan think of one of the oddest sets in Magic’s storied history. 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

March of the Machine is here, and Gerry and Bryan are ready to present their Top 10 cards alongside Gerry’s experiences from SCG Richmond. Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi 23:01 - Close Cuts 30:52 - HM: Invasion of Kaldheim 34:27 - Scorn-Blade Berserker 39:30 - Bloated Processor 42:59 - Kogla and Yidaro 46:46 - Invasion of Gobakhan 51:47 - Invasion of Tarkir 56:35 - Invasion of Alara 1:02:57 - Phyrexian Censor 1:09:40 - Knight-Errant of Eos 1:14:13 - Wrenn and Realmbreaker 1:20:11 - Rona, Herald of Invasion arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

While the boys can’t agree what part of their set review they’re on, they do agree that there are plenty more March of the Machine cards to talk about! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi Bloodfeather Phoenix - 4:35 Into the Fire - 10:20 Invasion of Kaldheim - 12:29 Invasion of Karsus - 18:34 Invasion of Tarkir - 20:17 Nahiri's Warcraft - 23:12 Urabrask - 27:30 Volcanic Spite - 31:52 Atraxa's Fall - 34:34 Cosmic Hunger - 35:38 Deeproot Wayfinder - 36:40 Invasion of Ikoria - 37:57 Invasion of Ixalan - 45:02 Invasion of Shandalar - 46:52 Polukranos Reborn - 49:50 Vorinclex - 52:41 Djeru and Hazoret - 55:10 Invasion of Amonkhet - 1:00:12 Invasion of Azgol - 1:04:03 Invasion of Pyrulea - 1:06:36 Kroxa and Kunoros -1:08:26 arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

More new cards are on the docket today, as Gerry and Bryan continue their set review. March on! Music: Mega Man 2 "Ending theme" Remix by zookun | Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi 8:41 - Dusk Legion Duelist 14:34 - Elesh Norn 20:28 - Invasion of Gobakhan 23:12 - Invasion of Theros 33:07 - Projenitor Exarch 34:41 - Phyrexian Censor 37:47 - Sunfall 40:59 - Artistic Refusal 44:06 - Invasion of Segovia 48:48 - Rona, Herald of Invasion 56:04 - Bloated Processor 58:10 - Invasion of Fiora 1:01:40 - Sheoldred arenadecklists.gg patreon.com/arenadecklists twitch.tv/arenadecklists youtube.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/arenadecklists twitter.com/g3rryt twitter.com/bryango

Preview season is here in earnest, and Gerry and Bryan are running through the latest reveals from March of the Machine. Listen in for their thoughts on Battles, Team-Ups, and everything else in Magic's next set! 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

After weeks of teasing, Gerry is finally ready to spill the beans on his new Modern list. Join the boys as they go card by card to get you up to speed on what happens when one of the best deck tuners in the history of Magic decides he’s had enough of a popular archetype being poorly built. 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

Gerry and Bryan are off to Middle Earth, and they’re not even stoping for Elevenses! Find out whether cards from Magic’s first Modern-legal Universes Beyond set have them running to the store to snatch up lottery tickets… I mean packs. 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

In a very novel and exciting turn of events, Bryan found time to play actual games of Magic. Hear him and Gerry muse on their experiences in the Arena Open and with ONE limited in general. Plus a trip around the globe to check in on Standard in the APAC region. 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

On a very special episode, not only are Gerry and Bryan bringing you the hottest tech from the most recent Modern deck dump, they’re also bringing you the latest news from the garbage dumps of Texas. Find out which dump your favorite cards will show up in! 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

New cards are here, and there’s no question that March of the Machine kicked off with a bang. Join Gerry and Bryan as they do their best to decipher which cards they’re supposed to be reviewing! 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

Some members of the podcast found themselves glued to the Pro Tour throughout its runtime. Other members found themselves trapped in a never ending purgatory above international waters. But all the members have plenty of opinions on the Pro Tour's return, the state of the Pioneer metagame, and when it's appropriate to forgive and forget. 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