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For the first time in podcast history, we are going to be doing an actual draft in our episode! See how we evaluate cards and read signals. Plus afterwards we play through the games, but that's for a separate video. https://youtu.be/Gd4zN1Jeo2c Follow us on: Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregularspodcast Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7 Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@arenaregularspodcast⁩  Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ 00:00:00 - Podcast Intro & Episode Overview 00:01:09 - What's on Tap? 00:03:56 - Magic: The Gathering Arena News 00:18:27 - Competitive Brawl Banned & Restricted Announcement 00:23:29 - Pre-Draft Strategy & Game Plan 00:27:35 - Pack 1 00:36:00 - Pack 2 00:42:35 - Pack 3 00:48:12 - Deck Building 00:52:41 - Final Deck Rating & Name 00:55:43 - Last Call 00:58:32 - Closing Time

We've been playing Reality Fracture for the last week so it's time to see what archetypes are rising to the top in Limited. Plus we try something brand new for the very first time on the show... Follow us on: Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars ⁠⁠Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7 Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠ Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ 00:00 Introduction & What's on Tap? 02:52 Magic Arena News 08:43 Secret Achievements in Reality Fracture 13:35 First ever Crack a Pack (Pack 1, Pick 1) 33:06 Jeff's Arena Direct 7-0 Run 43:12 Archetype Review & 17Lands.com Tier List Debate 52:34 Evaluating Card Synergies & Play Patterns 01:00:49 Format Strategy: Navigating the De Facto Best Colors 01:21:03 Card Lore & Flavor Impressions 01:26:57 Last Call: Beer Rating (Red Hook Stout) 01:32:47 Closing Time

It's that time again, Reality Fracture is officially live on MTG Arena which means it's time for Jeff and Zach to tell you which cards they think are Worth a Slot in your Standard decks! Follow us on: Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social ⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7 Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠ Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ 00:00:15 - Intro 00:01:00 - Beer Review: Fixed Gear "Glowride" 00:04:29 - Magic News: Reality Fracture Live & Arena Direct 00:08:52 - Defining the MTG "Hat-Trick" 00:17:34 - Pre-Release Recap & Busted Combos 00:28:56 - Worth a Slot: The Rules 00:32:25 - Layups 00:47:40 - 3-Pointers 01:01:47 - Half-Court 01:12:01 - Overrated 01:23:22 - Underrated 01:37:47 - Last Call: Official Beer Ratings 01:42:55 - Closing Time

Magic's newest set Reality Fracture is almost here! Before the big party we gotta have a pregame! Let's look at cards on our No Pass List for draft as well as which Commons we think will be the best in the draft format. Follow us on: Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars ⁠⁠Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠ Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠

Reality Fracture's release is coming up fast! Time to say goodbye to The Hobbit and remember all the good times we had with it. Plus there are some major changes happening in Arena so let's unpack them together shall we? Follow us on: Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7 Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠ Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ 00:00:15 - Introduction & Beer talk 00:03:56 - Magic News: The Death of Alchemy 00:15:01 - New Arena Formats: Pauper, Commander, & Modern 00:24:42 - Arena Direct & Reality Fracture Spoilers 01:07:23 - The Hobbit Happy Hour 01:38:07 - Looking back at Worth a Slots: Layups, 3-Pointers, & Overrated Cards 01:49:32 - Last Call: Beer Ratings

This week we've got some thoughts about Standard, or at least some thought around it. Hold on tight because we go a bit off the rails more than usual! Follow us on: Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7 Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠ Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ 00:00:15 - Introduction & Weekly Beer Reveal (0:15) 00:05:16 - Secret Lair Drama & MTG Arena Economies (5:16) 00:08:05 - Best-of-One Standard & The "Getaway Barrel" Disaster (8:05) 00:17:36 - Using AI for Magic Deck Building (17:38) 00:24:20 - MTG Art Overload & Banning Non-English Cards (24:24) 00:30:06 - The Role of Flavor: From Chess to Blind Magic (29:59) 00:40:47 - Navigating the Stale Post-Ban Standard Metagame (40:38) 00:50:22 - Jeff's "Cards I Like" Standard Speed Build (50:22) 01:05:08 - How Arena Punishes Brewers & A Fix for Starter Decks (1:04:58) 01:17:59 - Talent vs. Work Ethic in TCGs & Music (1:17:53) 01:28:21 - The Legend of Azorius Momo (1:28:14) 01:31:30 - Theory Crafting Through Quick Iteration (1:31:30) 01:37:10 - Last Call: Beer Review & Sign-Off (1:37:04)

We are a podcast that focuses specifically on MTG Arena, however a huge Magic event was in our area so of course we had to go and talk about it. What's commander like at big events and how does it differ from your home play groups? Plus what the hell is Precon Commander Grand Melee and should you ever try it out? Will a Getaway Barrel deck ever be viable for Standard? All this and much more! Follow us on: Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7 Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠ Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠

Time to look at what the best cards and archetypes are in The Hobbit draft! What is the best color and are there ways we can abuse this knowledge?Follow us on:Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠Wanna support the show even more?Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠

We took a break for the summer but WE ARE BACK BABY! Let's jump in to our First Sips (or first thoughts) on Magic's take on The Hobbit. What cards are worth a slot in your Standard decks?Follow us on:Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠Wanna support the show even more?Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠

As MTG x Marvel Superheroes spoilers start rolling in, it is time for us to say goodbye to Secrets of Strixhaven. Let's take some time to look back on the good things with this set as well as check up on our Pack 0 Pick 1's and Worth a Slots from our Pregame and First Sips episodes! Who was more right? WE ARE TAKING A SUMMER BREAK! There are some big things happening in our lives this summer and we have decided that it's best if we take a break till we get everything back in order. Don't fear we are not gone forever, just a sunny intermission! Follow us on: Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7 Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠ Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠

It's been awhile since Secrets of Strixhaven came out so let's check in on the Limited format and see how things have changed. Perhaps what should you be thinking about if you're headed into some competitive Sealed events before SOS "rotates out". Follow us on: Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7 Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠ Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠

Our beer brewing friend Ryan comes back onto the show to discuss his exploration into Pauper and Artisan on Arena. Learn what the best decks are and how to get involved with these exciting (and cheap) Magic formats! MTGA Pauper Discord : https://discord.gg/2mPEVKAsSB MTGA Artisan Discord: https://discord.gg/9ttCvKbqTA Arena Regulars Discord: https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7 Follow us on:Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠ Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠

Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven is in the books as well as our winner for the MTG Pro Tour Fantasy Team Challenge! This last weekend had A LOT of stuff going on so let's break some of it down and talk about some new cards that look pretty great (and some that are disappointing). Follow us on: Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠ Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠

Need some tips on how to draft Secrets of Strixhaven? We have a couple things to say....but mostly we will keep you company while you're drafting! Follow us on: Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7 Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠ Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠

These are our First Sips (or first thoughts) on the new Magic set Secrets of Strixhaven! Plus we tell you which cards we think are Worth a Slot in your Standard decks.Also don't forget that the Pro Tour for Secrets of Strixhaven is coming up fast! If you'd like to participate in some MTG PT Fantasy Draft then pick your team officially in the link below! MTG PT Fantasy Form: https://forms.gle/WhN7oBYChmB2qTPi9 Follow us on: Bluesky:⁠ ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/arenaregulars.bsky.social⁠⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠ Discord:⁠⁠ https://discord.gg/9nFCN4bhJ7 Youtube:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCecowxVAsrSHCMLBUedouAw⁠⁠ Zach's Stream:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/regular_zach⁠⁠ Wanna support the show even more? Patreon:⁠⁠ https://www.patreon.com/arenaregulars⁠⁠