Despite already having his invite, Gerry hit the road to observe a few Pioneer PTQs this week. Hear what underappreciated tool he built his deck around as the boys weigh in on all the best decks in Pioneer. And this time around, they're reading the front AND THE BACK of their cards!

Timestamps:
Bryan's RCQ - 3:20
Mono Green - 19:17
Rakdos Sacrifice - 28:46
Judges at PTQs - 42:58

Music:
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A Pioneering Podcast

As the qualifying season continues, Gerry and Bryan continue to keep tabs on all of the most important news and formats. This week, the boys are talking about Modern, Magic’s 30 anniversary celebration, and their favorite genres of music.

Music:
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RCQs March On!

After missing last week, Gerry and Bryan have plenty of Dominaria United previews to catch up on. There's not one, but two cards Gerry thinks were made just for him, and that's just in the first half of the set!

Music:
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Timestamps:
Serra Paragon - 8:09
Valiant Veteran - 11:33
Leyline Binding - 12:36
Danitha, Benalia's Hope - 15:19
Anointed Peacekeeper - 16:36 
Defiler of Faith - 18:39
Guardian of New Benalia - 22:45
Aether Channeler - 26:33
Vodalian Hexcatcher - 28:36
Haughty Djinn - 30:03
Vodalian Mindsinger - 32:08
Defiler of Dreams - 33:37
Founding the Third Path - 35:28
Joint Exploration - 38:30
Protect the Negotiators - 40:44
Tolarian Terror - 41:34
Liliana of the Veil - 44:06
Sheoldred the Apocolypse - 45:53
Drag to the Bottom - 47:59
Defiler of Flesh - 49:19
Stronghold Arena - 51:05
Braids, Arisen Nightmare - 54:41
Sheoldred's Restoration - 56:12
Pilfer - 57:52
Cut Down - 1:01:15
Writhing Necromass - 1:03:59

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Will Dominaria United Bring Back Standard?

Dominaria United is a difficult set to evaluate, but Gerry and Bryan are going to try. With several cards on the Top 10 list that are either busted or unplayable, it's an episode that's... interesting.

Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"  
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Timestamps:
Honorable mentions - 3:18
10 - 15:06
9 - 17:12
8 - 20:39
7 - 24:31
6 - 25:56
5 - 27:15
4 - 29:30
3 - 31:07
2 - 33:11
1 - 38:10

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Dominaria United Top 10

Week 1 of Magic’s newest set is in the books, and the boys are hard at work reviewing the results. Find out what’s impressed so far in Standard, Pioneer, and even get a quick check in on Modern!

Music:
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Dominaria United First Results

The boys are doing their best to diversify. Obviously there are post-Dominaria check-ins on Standard, Modern, and Pioneer. But would you believe the boys find the time to talk Limited and gasp Legacy this week!!?? Find out what's got the guys waxing on every format in Magic, and why Scarwood hag is way closer to a masterpiece than a disaster.

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/event-coverage/video-draft-tech-mill-yourself-gerry-thompson-2011-11-18

Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"  
Remix by zookun |  Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi

Timestamps:
Legacy - 1:20
Black Midrange in Standard - 19:10
Pioneer - 34:51
Design question for Bryan - 39:46
Throwing shade at Andrew Brown - 52:26
Modern - 1:01:04

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Every Format in Magic

Strap in. The boys have opinions. $250 dollar booster packs stuffed with cards you can't play anywhere, one of the worst designs in Magic history, the foretold Post Malone Secret Lair, and, of course, Transformers... It's been a heck of a week. And it's got one of the hosts contemplating a move they've never considered before. Did we just reach Magic's tipping point? Also, how about another preview season!?

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The Straw that Broke the Podcast's Back

And Modern too! The boys weigh in and early reviews say... not bad! Find out what Gerry has been crushing Arena with, where Modern goes from here, and get the details on a special event Gerry is playing that uses the greatest ban list of all time--all supplemental products!

Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"  
Remix by zookun |  Music composed by Manami Matsumae & Takashi Tateishi

Timestamps:
Legacy Tournament - 1:23
B&R - 14:38
Which companion is next? - 21:03
Standard - 34:45

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Ach! Bans, Run! It's a New Standard!

Standard has a new look and… oh wait, it’s still Jund dominating events. But Jund’s performance in the first week post-bans only tells part of the story. Jund lists continue to evolve and cards like The Kami War and Plaza of Heroes are starting to flex their muscles. Find out where the boys see Standard heading in the coming weeks!

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/standard-challenge-2022-10-16

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/standard-challenge-2022-10-17

Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"  
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Timestamps:
0:40 - Legacy tournament 
16:14 - Standard Arena PTQ
20:54 - Standard MTGO challenges
1:02:03 - Bryan's cat situation

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Look How They Massacred My Standard

Never-ending preview season kicks off again, and after a peak in at the Magic World Championships, it's time to look at new cards from The Brothers' War. Find out what Gerry and Bryan think of this absolute gaggle of Mishras and Urzas. All this, and a catastrophic conclusion to CatWatch 2022.

Music:
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Timestamps:
1:11 - Cat update
10:49 - Worlds
22:43 - Mishra, Excavation Prodigy
31:26 - Mishra, Tamer of Mak Fawa
33:32 - Urza, Prince of Kroog
38:01 - Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
40:58 - Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
45:16 - Titania, Voice of Gaea
53:06 - Phyrexian Fleshgorger

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The Brothers' War is Underway

With the boys hitting levels of pre-release excitement not seen for quite some time, they're queuing up a new approach for their review of the "best" cards in The Brothers' War. Hear, in no particular order, the 10ish cards that got their creative juices flowing and have them stoked to play with Magic's latest set!

Music:
Mega Man 2 "Ending theme"  
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Timestamps:
Blanchwood Prowler - 6:00
Fortified Beachhead - 10:49
Hostile Negotiation - 17:17
Lay Down Arms - 27:07
Obliterating Bolt - 31:24
Arcane Proxy - 38:44
Third Path Iconoclast - 44:55
Bladecoil Serpent - 49:22
Citanul Stalwart - 53:58
Phyrexian Fleshgorger - 1:02:08

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