Faithless Brewing MTG: Modern and Pioneer for the Spike Rogue

Eight New Capenna Staples for Modern and Pioneer (Week 1 Roundup)

Season 14, Episode 8: Weekly Roundup
 
The first week of New Capenna is in the books, and the new technology is taking to the streets. In this episode of Faithless Brewing we take a look at the breakout cards from week 1 of the latest release.
 
In Modern, Shadow of Mortality helped Calibrated Blast decks put up their best results ever, with multiple top finishes in Challenges, while Vivien on the Hunt exceeded expectations with multiple successful combo shells. Tainted Indulgence put up solid results in both Reanimator and Control strategies, while Ob Nixilis, the Adversary popped up in any decklist that could afford it.
 
For Pioneer, the talk of the town is Ledger Shredder, which has put up results as far back as Legacy and Vintage. The bird has the right stats to make an impact, but it remains to be seen how it stacks up to other threats that xerox-style blue decks might play. Giada, Font of Hope and Topiary Stomper pushed their respective strategies up a notch, while Ob Nixilis, Tainted Indulgence, and the new Triomes showed promise.
 
This is sure to be an exciting season of brewing. Who knows what the next week will bring?
 
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Oh, the Calamity! Dangerous Brews with Invoke Calamity in Modern and Pioneer

Season 14, Episode 7: Brew Session (Invoke Calamity)On today's episode Cavedan and Morde take their first steps into the iterative brewing pool with a close look at Invoke Calamity, the winning card from our monthly project vote.
We start with an analysis of the card's strengths and weaknesses, drawing inspiration from previous posted results in various formats. Invoke has already made inroads into Pioneer in the Neoform Velomachus Turns deck, and in Standard it powers an intriguing one-shot combo with Body of Research and Kazuul's Fury. Can either of these concepts translate to higher powered formats?
Then, we develop our first concepts and ideas for brand new brews playing to Invoke Calamity's advantages. Morde explores Collected Conjuring in Modern, while David is interested in copying ritual effects and Cavedan has his eye on land destruction. Can they crack Invoke Calamity before the return of the Serum Visions gang? Tune in to find out.Happy brewing!
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Timestamps
 
[2:31] Housekeeping
[5:20] Invoke Calamity - Rules notes[25:25] Musings from the Faithless Family
[28:35] (Standard) Izzet body of research[30:45] (Pioneer) Body of Research[36:36] (Pioneer) Neoform Velomachus[40:50] (Modern) Temur Collected Calamity[53:38] (Pioneer) Irencrag Calamity

Never Look a Gift Sword in the Mouth: 10 Ways to Play Luxior, Giada’s Gift

Season 14, Episode 6: Brew Session (Luxior, Giada's Gift)
On today´s episode, we witness the return of Daniel Schriever, better known as Cavedan online. Alongside Morde they will explore the limits of his favorite card from New Capenna, Luxior, Giada´s gift. We will look into its potential not only in Modern combos, but also in Pioneer, where the card might find a house that´s a lot more fair than its modern Counterpart. Will be able to find this beautiful gift a spot?
 
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First Brews with New Capenna: Ob Nixilis, Vivien on the Hunt, Luxior and More

Season 14, Episode 05: First Brews with New CapennaThe time of brewing is upon us. With the release of New Capenna in just a few days there is nothing to do but take a seat and commence the Brewing. David has gone deep into the Ob Nixilis tank, pushing forward 3 different concepts, ranging from more down on Earth, to the most dreamiest scenarios possible (involving a black legendary creature from Dominaria). On the other hand, Morde went for some broader strokes, providing sample builds for 3 different cards that he hopes will have an effect in modern.Happy brewing, and hope you enjoy the show
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Top 10 cards from New Capenna

On tonight´s episode, David and Morde discuss their top 10 picks from New Capenna. As David makes a deep analysis of how it might affect Pioneer, Morde focuses on the more Modern side of things. Some new brews ideas start to emerge as they analyze the impact their favorite (or at least most interesting) cards will have in their format of choice. Will they agree on most cards? Will the ripples caused by New Capenna be completely different in Modern and Pioneer? Will Morde ever stop loving ETB effects and putting them on every list he makes? Can David stop claiming 2/1s that loots is one of the best cards in each set? Tune in to find out, hope you enjoy this iteration of Faithless Brewing,Morde
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Timestamps
[1:50] Housekeeping
[5:58] Weekly roundup
[13:04] Pioneer top 10
[13:16] Actual Factual great cards for Pioneer
[21:03] Interesting cards for Pioneer
[44:17] Closing thoughts regarding Pioneer
[46:54] Modern top 10
[47:07] Great cards for Modern
[56:58] Interesting cards for Modern
[1:03:49] Closing thoughts

A New Brewing Project (ft. Serum Visions)

Season 14, Episode 3: Serum Visions x Faithless Brewing Monthly Project #1
 
The Brewer's Choice Poll is back, with a twist! This episode kicks off a new collaboration with our friends at the Serum Visions Podcast, in which we spend a month testing and iterating on a spicy new card. What card will be brew around first? That's up to you! Patrons of Faithless Brewing get to vote on the card we will feature next. 12 cards are on the ballot this time around. What will you choose?
 
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Set Review, Part 2: The Best of New Capenna for Modern and Pioneer

Season 14, Episode 2: Brewer's Guide to New Capenna, Part 2
Cavedan and Morde look at 30 New Capenna cards that might hit in Modern and Pioneer, from combos with Vivien on the Hunt and Riveteers Ascendancy to new Pioneer staples.
 
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Set Review: The Best of New Capenna for Modern and Pioneer, Part 1

Season 14, Episode 1: Brewer's Guide to New Capenna, Part 1
 
Streets of New Capenna is right around the corner, which means it is Christmas once again for us brewers. This set brings intriguing new mechanics and the return of shards, alongside their respective Charms and Ascendancies. Riveteers Ascendancy is an efficient engine alongside evoke elementals and Seasoned Pyromancer seems like the Riveteers (Jund for the boomers) dream. Obscura Charm seems built for Esper control, threatening to instantly reanimate a Teferi, Time Raveler – even more so with the aid of Tainted Indulgence, one of the best cards we have seen of its kind thanks to instant speed.But more importantly than any spell, the Triomes (even if not called Triomes) are back to finish one of the most important cycles in the last couple of years. Will UW finally splash green now that a Bant triome exists? Is Esper going to make a comeback as the new Charm and Triome push it forward? Only time will tell.Finally, we can’t forget some of the most powerful Planeswalkers we have seen in a while. Ob Nixilis, the Adversary is a nightmare for control. The capability of playing it on curve and presenting two planeswalkers seems like something most UW decks will struggle to beat. Vivien on the Hunt brings a new Pod chain into Modern thanks to Felidar Guardian. We can dream of Planebound Accomplice allowing for instant turn two wins.With all of these and more, this is certain to be a fun season of brewing as the formats adapt around the new guests. So, what do you think of New Capenna? Is the power level good enough for our formats? Will it make big waves, or just small fading ripples? No one can say for sure, but it certainly won’t be boring!
 
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Decklists and Timestamps
 
[4:20] Housekeeping
[6:10] Luxior, Giada's Gift
[20:00] Errant, Street Artist[22:16] Unlucky Witness
[24:48] Witness Protection
[27:31] Knockout Blow
[30:26] An Offer You Can't Refuse
[34:23] Strangle
[37;08] Courier's Briefcase
[39:53] Tainted Indulgence
[43:43] Aven Heartstabber
[54:42] Raffine's Informant
[49:07] Shadow of Mortality
[55:08] Gala Greeters
[56:50] Unlicensed Hearse
[1:02:09] Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
[1:13:51] Extraction Specialist
[1:21:14] Tolus, Clever Conductor
[1:26:53] Professional Face-Breaker
[1:30:01] Void Rend
[1:34:05] Closing thoughts regarding New Capenna