Friday Oct 30, 2020
Monster Mash: Zombies, Reanimator, and Other Creepy Crawlies
Faithless Brewing MTG: Modern and Pioneer for the Spike Rogue
A Magic: the Gathering podcast for the spike rogue. Each week, we brew new decks in Modern and Pioneer. We put our creations to the test and share our findings on the air: what worked, what didn’t, and what can be improved for next time. Are you sick of going 0-5? We can help you go 3-2, in style! Created by Dan Schriever (@CavedanMTG), David Robertson (resident brew master), and Damon Alexander (brewer emeritus), and featuring Zach Ryl (@Manacymbal) & Emi Sagasti (@MordeToLight). Whether you’re a jank brewer, Day 2 warrior, FNM hero, or kitchen table end boss, our goal is to inspire your next great Magic deck. Take the Oath of Brewers and join our Discord community at patreon.com/faithlessbrewing, and visit our homepage FaithlessBrewing.com for all of our latest decklists.
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Friday Oct 23, 2020
Friday Oct 23, 2020
Zendikar Rising, Episode 8: Rogues Week
Thieves' Guild Enforcer doesn't look like much, but the sneaky 1-drop has begun to prove its chops across Magic's formats. What began as a mini renaissance for delver strategies has blossomed into full-on Rogues tribal with the advent of Zendikar Rising. So what exactly is a Rogues deck, and which Rogues are strong enough to make the cut? We've got a few different builds for Modern and Pioneer, so let's find out in the queues!
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Decklists for Episode 77
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Zendikar Rising, Episode 7: Luminarch Aspirant
Alright, we admit it: we've been known to bag on the color White in the past. We called it the worst color for constructed, and even dedicated a whole episode to seven bad white cards from Core 2021. Wizards vowed to improve the color's fortunes, even promising that Zendikar Rising would contain powerful White cards. And you know what? They delivered!
With Skyclave Apparition currently the darling of Modern, we're taking a week to highlight another strong creature that is still mostly flying under the radar. Luminarch Aspirant may not look like much, but it is quietly putting up 5-0s in both Modern and Pioneer. This is perhaps the largest standalone 2 drop White has ever seen, and it synergizes with +1/+1 counters and Human tribal to boot. Don't sleep on it!
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Decklists for Episode 76
New articles this week:
From the Ashes: Magmatic Channeler and the Return of Izzet Phoenix
Daily Brew: Ninja Rogues in Modern
Daily Brew: Mardu Vampire Channeler
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Friday Oct 09, 2020
Zendikar Rising, Episode 6: Magmatic Channeler
For months we've been trying to break the curse of Dreadhorde Arcanist: a red creature that you can add to any deck, no matter how powerful, and immediately go 2-3 in a league. Is Magmatic Channeler the one we've been waiting for? David thinks so, but his colleagues will need some convincing. The only way to find out is in the queues!
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Decklists for Episode 75
New articles this week:
Cryptic Musings: Why 1UUU Is Worth Paying by Zach Ryl
Daily Brew: Jeskai Tribal Flames by David
Daily Brew: Historic Omnath Ramp by Jaren “jayw” White
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
Zendikar Rising, Episode 5: Cleansing Wildfire
New this week:
"Inside the Artificer's Workshop: Astrolabe Knock-Offs and When to Play Them" by Brian Madden
"10 Cards I'd Love to See in Old Border in Time Spiral Remastered" by Zach Ryl
"A Brief Introduction to Canadian Highlander, Format of Kings" by Damon Alexander
"Daily Brew: Sea Gate Stormcaller in Neoform Combo" by David Robertson
"Daily Brew: Omnath Ramp in Historic" by Jaren "jayw" White
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Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Zendikar Rising, Episode 4: Omnath, Locus of Creation
You know his name. Four colors, four abilities, no problems -- unless you're sitting on the wrong side of the battlefield. Omnath, Locus of Creation has already proven so explosive that there are murmurs of impending ban action in Standard even before Zendikar Rising is available in paper. This is a remarkable card, poised to leave a remarkable footprint on both Modern and Pioneer. Let's see what Omnath can do!
Roundup: Zendikar Rising Week 1 Results
Flashback: Scourge of the Skyclaves
Brew Session: Omnath, Locus of Creation
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More featured articles:
Weathering the Storm: How to Stay Positive about Magic in 2020
Brewer's Guide to Zendikar Rising: Top 8 Build-Arounds for Modern
Daily Brew: Cleansing Wildfire in Modern
Daily Brew: Brought Back in Modern
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Friday Sep 18, 2020
Friday Sep 18, 2020
Zendikar Rising, Episode 3: Scourge of the Skyclaves
Big update: we now have a website! Check out our new home, faithlessbrewing.com, for more original MTG content. We have articles, podcasts, videos, and brand new merchandise featuring stunning pieces from the art of Whistler. Stop by while it still has that new website smell and tell us what you think!
Here are two articles to help get the creative juices flowing:
Brewer's Guide to Zendikar: Top 8 Build-Arounds in Modern
Sketches: Forsaken Rock (Pioneer)
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Decklists: Scourge of the Skyclaves
Sketch 1: Rakdos Prowess (Modern)
Sketch 2: Death's Shadow Zoo (Modern)
Sketch 3: Mono-Black Demon (Pioneer)
Sketch 4: Rakdos "Combo" Demon (Pioneer)
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Friday Sep 11, 2020
Zendikar Rising, Episode 2: Zendikar Rising Full Set Review
Even more card analysis can be found in the extended show notes, available to all of our Patreon members. Sign up at patreon.com/faithlessbrewing for bonus content, Discord access, and more!
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Timestamps
5:45 Heuristics for Evaluating MDFCs
11:32 Turntimber Symbiosis // Turntimber, Serpentine Wood
15:22 Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
17:38 Emeria's Call // Emeria, Shattered Skyclave
18:41 Agadeem's Awakening // Agadeem, the Undercrypt
21:18 Tangled Florahedron // Tangled Vale
23:29 Silundi Vision // Silundi Isle
24:52 Jwari Disruption // Jwari Ruins
27:42 Hagra Mauling // Hagra Broodpit
32:20 Akoum Hellhound + Brushfire Elemental
35:23 Wayward Guidebeast
40:30 Skyclave Pick-Axe
43:35 Valakut Exploration
47:20 Kazandu Mammoth // Kazandu Valley
48:10 Scute Swarm
50:43 Felidar Retreat
56:00 Feed the Swarm
56:43 Skyclave Shade
59:54 Thwart the Grave
1:02:51 Tajuru Paragon
1:06:02 Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
1:08:50 Luminarch Aspirant
1:10:21 Nullpriest of Oblivion
1:12:14 Resolute Strike
1:13:03 Kor Blademaster + Fireblade Charger
1:14:02 Thieving Skydiver
1:16:53 Shatterskull Charger
1:19:28 Nighthawk Scavenger
1:23:06 Soaring Thought-Thief
1:25:59 Anticognition
1:29:07 Blackbloom Rogue // Blackbloom Bog
1:30:15 Sea Gate Stormcaller
1:33:16 Magmatic Channeler
1:36:21 Scourge of the Skyclaves
1:41:08 Cleansing Wildfire
1:43:14 Yasharn, Implacable Earth
1:46:13 Wrap-Up: Our Top Picks for Modern and Pioneer
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Friday Sep 04, 2020
Zendikar Rising, Episode 1: Zendikar Rising First Look
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Zendikar First Look
21:47 Spell lands
26:17 Pathway lands
29:04 Omnath, Locus of Creation
32:31 Lotus Cobra
34:11 Nissa of Shadowed Boughs
38:20 Ruin Crab
40:41 Coveted Prize
46:50 Archpriest of Iona
48:48 Acquisitions Expert
51:17 Zareth San
55:14 Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
1:00:48 Jace, Mirror Mage
1:06:35 Bloodchief's Thirst
1:10:10 Confounding Conundrum
1:13:58 Skyclave Apparition
1:18:00 Legion Angel
Brew Review: M21 Edition
1:21:25 4c Kinnan Emry by Jiggywiggy [Modern]
1:28:54 Blue Karn by Grixisism [Modern]
1:33:33 Thran Rock by Been 395 [Pioneer]
Additional decklists
Mardu Kroxacopter by Simon DS [Modern]
Temur Fevered Fog by Redsocks [Pioneer]
Mono-Black Lurrus Vampires by Auralox [Modern]
A Bone to Pick by KilgoreTrout503 [Modern]
Bant Kinnan Urzablade by illsicknasty [Modern]
8675309 Lives by KilgoreTrout503 [Modern]
Temur Terror by Alex K [Pioneer]
Grixis Taters by redsocks [Standard]
URTransmogrify by BromatCourier [Standard]
