Faithless Brewing MTG: Modern and Pioneer for the Spike Rogue

The Top Innovations from Week 1 of Strixhaven (ft. Zach Ryl)

Strixhaven, Episode 7: This Week in Brewing (April 23, 2021)
 
Zach Ryl aka ManaCymbal makes his triumphant return to break down the first week of Strixhaven results in Modern and Pioneer. Among the top tier decks, Dredge got a new toy and Prowess got a new color, but there were also a few surprises in the 5-0s. The crew also lends a critical eye to two different listener takes on Galazeth Prismari in the Brew Review.
 
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Real Ultimate Power: Planeswalker Combo with Kasmina, Enigma Sage

Strixhaven, Episode 6: Kasmina, Enigma Sage
What if every planeswalker had an extra +2 loyalty ability, and a powerful -8 ultimate? For some, it would make no difference at all. For others, these new abilities would be a game changer. Teferi, Master of Time would gain loyalty at a frightening rate. Many walkers would now be able to ultimate the turn after coming into play. For others, such as Narset, Parter of Veils, the bonus +2 could fuel even more activations of a powerful minus. On top of all that, every planeswalker now gets a wonky ability to make tokens, if push comes to shove.These are just some of the riddles posed by Kasmina, Enigma Sage. On the surface Kasmina is an underpowered card, barely giving you back a full card worth of value unless you happen to reach her -8. Everything depends on the synergies that Kasmina unlocks. But there's no denying some of these combinations are powerful. We're pushing Fractals to the limit this week with a half dozen new takes on Kasmina in Modern and Pioneer. Let's see what she can do!
 
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Strixhaven 101: Codie, Emergent Sequence, and Ecological Appreciation

Strixhaven, Episode 5: This Week in Brewing + Brew Review
Some sets have blue chip brew-arounds, cards that everyone is clamoring for, cards that shatter download records as soon as our new episode drops. Other sets have... Codie, Vociferous Codex? We asked our listeners which Strixhaven cards they most wanted to see in action, and the #1 request was the Curious Codex. A bold choice to be sure -- suffice to say, there's a reason we skipped this card during our preview episodes!
Meanwhile, we check in on the state of Modern and tweak out Narset's Undoing to keep crushing in Pioneer. After that, the Brew Review returns with a look at two spicy lists submitted by listeners, featuring Emergent Sequence and Ecological Appreciation. This is going to be a wild season, let's start brewing!
 
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Brewer's Guide to Strixhaven, Part 3: Creatures and MDFCs

Strixhaven, Episode 4: Full Set Review, Part 3 of 3
 
The full set of Strixhaven has been revealed and that means it's time for our comprehensive Set Review! This episode completes our Brewer's Guide with a look at the creatures and MDFCs that hold the most promise for brewing in Modern and PIoneer.
 
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Brewer's Guide to Strixhaven, Part 2: Instants and Sorceries

Strixhaven, Episode 3: Full Set Review, Part 2 of 3
 
The full set of Strixhaven has been revealed and that means it's time for Part 2 of our comprehensive Set Review! This episode tackles the Lesson mechanic and the most important spells. On Sunday we'll cover the best creatures and MDFCs.
 
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An Abundant Harvest of Brews: Alrund's Epiphany, the Mystical Archive, and Narset Bring to Light

Strixhaven, Episode 2: The Mystical Archive + Kaldheim Potpourri
 
Strixhaven's Mystical Archive is not coming to Pioneer or Modern, but at least one card that we know of will be included in Modern Horizons 2. What does the future hold for Abundant Harvest? Meanwhile, Faithless Looting is back in the headlines, for all the wrong reasons.
 
On the Flashback, we tested some truly speculative builds with Peace of Mind and "Oops All Legends." The good news is that Alrund's Epiphany has been stronger than anticipated, and David's Narset Bring to Light deck might be just be the best deck in Pioneer.
 
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Brewer's Guide to Strixhaven, Part 1: Recruitment Week

Strixhaven, Episode 1: Week 1 Previews
 
It's Recruitment Week at Strixhaven University and the previews are coming fast and furious. New double face cards, a cycle of Elder Dragons, turn 2 kills with "super-prowess," and a mechanic that tutors from the sideboard are just some of the early highlights. There's plenty of juicy cards to brew around, so let's dive in!
 
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Keeping the Blade: Brewing in the Age of Legends

Kaldheim Season, Episode 21: Hero's Blade, Vorinclex, Dream Devourer, Egon, God of Death
 
While Strixhaven previews are roaring, we're still a few weeks away from actually getting to play with these cards. But that's fine because we still have plenty of unfinished business with Kaldheim. In this "last call" episode, we tackle a potpourri of interesting cards that didn't manage to land starring roles in their own dedicated weeks.
Hero's Blade has quietly become a card to watch as we enter the Age of Commander, where each set has 20+ new legendary creatures (Kaldheim had a whopping 33!) at all spots on the mana curve. Vorinclex has proven itself in Green devotion but might also function in a nontraditional ramp shell. Egon and Dream Devourer haven't made a big splash yet, but each bring unique skill sets to the table. Which of them can give Kaldheim a proper send-off with one last 5-0?
 
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