Constructed Resources

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Constructed Resources #13 - How to Approach This New (Old) Standard Oct 13, 2020

Show notes

With bans completely changing the Standard landscape, LSV and BK discuss how to approach the wide-open format, and which decks have the most promise.
Timestamps
Standard Bans - 04:10
How to Approach The New Format - 34:00
Initial Metagame List - 51:25
Decks of the Week

Oops, All Spells
Dimir Rogues
Social Media
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

Constructed Resources #12 - Did We Break Standard and Historic? Oct 06, 2020

Show notes

With Grand Finals decklists in, LSV and BK break down both the lists LSV submitted, and go over the full Standard and Historic metagames.
Timestamps
Decks of the Week - 02:00
Standard Metagame - 06:31
Historic Metagame - 35:00
Decklists
Omnath Adventures
4c Turbo-Pig

Constructed Resources #11 - How To Play Like A Pro Sep 30, 2020

Show notes

LSV and BK go deep on gameplay, with tactics on how to improve your in-game decision-making. They talk about leveling, sequencing, and everything from your first land drop to how to close out a game.
Timestamps
Decks of the Week - 02:27
How To Play Like a Pro - 8:28

Decks of the Week

Omnath Adventures https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3432394#online
Modern Mill https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3412920#paper

Constructed Resources #10 - Zendikar First Impressions Sep 23, 2020

Show notes

CR returns, with LSV and BK taking a deep dive on Double-Faced Lands, Zendikar, and how the new cards are impacting various Constructed formats.
Timestamps
Decks of the Week: 02:26
Standard Metagame Overview: 08:26
Zendikar Reviews: 17:27
Decks of the Week
RG Modern Belcher: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3413292#paper
GW Auras Pioneer https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3412855#paper

Social Media
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

Constructed Resources #9 - A Historic Chat About The Invitational Sep 09, 2020

Show notes

With Mythic Invitational decklists in, BK grills LSV on what he's playing, why, and what to expect from the biggest Historic event to date.
Timestamps
Zendikar Previews of the Week - 02:00
Invitational Historic Breakdown - 07:25
Social Media
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

Constructed Resources #8 - Zendikar Previews and Q&A Sep 02, 2020

Show notes

Zendikar previews are popping off, so LSV and BK talk about all the most exciting ones for Constructed before tackling a wide variety of listener questions.
Deck of the Week
Mono-Black God-Pharaoh's Gift
Timestamps
Deck of the Week: 01:48
Zendikar Previews: 06:06
Q and A: 37:55

Social Media
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

Constructed Resources #7 - How to Beat Control Decks Aug 26, 2020

Show notes

In this week's Constructed Resources, LSV and BK go deep on how to play against control decks - they talk gameplay, deck construction, sideboarding, and more.
Timestamps
How to Beat Control Decks - 07:00
Bad Ways to Fight Control Decks - 44:00
Decks of the Week
Rakdos Lurrus
Kiki Yorion
Social Media
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv

Constructed Resources #6 - Double Deep Dive Aug 19, 2020

Show notes

LSV and BK do a pair of deep dives this week, covering everything you need to know about playing Temur Adventures in Standard and Jund Citadel in Pioneer. They talk sequencing, common interactions, sideboarding, and more!
Timestamps
Standard Temur Adventures - 03:00
Pioneer Jund Citadel - 37:17
Links
Temur Adventures decklist
Jund Citadel

Constructed Resources #5 - Mastering Amonkhet Remastered Aug 14, 2020

Show notes

On this week's episode of Constructed Resources, LSV and BK review Amonkhet Remastered, with an eye to which new decks it will create in historic, capped with their top 10 picks from the set.
Timestamps
Decks of the Week - 03:50
Amonkhet Set Review - 07:00
Top 10 AKH Remastered Cards - 55:30

Decks of the Week:

Temur Elementals: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3283113#online

Pioneer Simic Reclamation: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pioneer-wilderness-reclamation#online

Constructed Resources #4 - The Banhammer Drops Aug 04, 2020

Show notes

On this week's Constructed Resources, LSV and BK evaluate the recent bannings, and give a comprehensive list of decks they are looking at for the rebooted Standard and Pioneer formats.
Timestamps
Standard Bans and Decks to Watch - 05:50
Pioneer Bans and Decks to Watch - 32:00
The Historic Arena Open - 53:00

Social Media
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Links
Decks of the Week
Azorious Control: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2714863#paper

Izzet Prowess: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3239161#paper

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