First Strike

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From Team Trios Energy To The Magic Cup Curse Dec 05, 2017

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KYT is joined by Andy Peters and Alex Bianchi, who after figuring out the best deck in Standard and Modern, they tackle the mystery of why Team Canada can't do well at the World Magic Cup. Then Jonathan Medina shows up for the last half of hour of the show to debate the financial merits of Iconic Masters over Unstable.

Ya Gotta Love a Lava Spike Nov 28, 2017

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Michael J Flores might just have an opinion on what decks are best in Modern and Standard.

From Energy in Portland to One Year of First Strike Nov 22, 2017

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KYT, Rob Lombardi, and Bryan Gottlieb mark ONE WHOLE YEAR of the podcast by looking at Standard decks, Modern RPTQ results, and reflect on the lessons that one year of First Strike has helped them learn.

From Grixis in Atlanta to Setting Smart Goals Nov 14, 2017

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KYT, Rob Lombardi, and Vince D'Agostino welcome special guest First Strike Nation member Sergio Ferry, who made 9th place at last weekend's Grand Prix Atlanta playing Grixis Midrange in Standard!

From Extended Souls To Playing Control Nov 07, 2017

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KYT and Rob Lombardi get all the details from Pro Tour Ixalan, as Team First Strike 9-7 member Doug Potter and ever-popular guest Shaheen Soorani, Pro Tour Control Club member, share their experiences.

From Colourless Legacy to Capacity for Change Oct 31, 2017

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KYT, Bryan, and Vince are joined by Seth Black and Chantelle Campbell to discuss Legacy, Modern, and a better community.

From Legacy Weekend To The Pro Tour Prep Oct 24, 2017

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KYT, Doug, and Robert are joined by special guest Matthew Diltz, winner of the Legacy showdown at Canadian Nationals, to compare Legacy/Modern, and how to prepare for the Pro Tour.

From Becoming the Champ To Making the Best Deck Worse Oct 17, 2017

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KYT and Robert get to chat with 2017 Canadian champ Kale Thompson, along with Andy "FOOTBALL" Peters, about Temur Energy, the Nationals format, and how Kale once got "Lombardied".

From Canadian Nationals to the World Championship Oct 11, 2017

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KYT, Robert, and Vince are joined by Kelly Ackermann from Face to Face Games Toronto, host of the 2017 Canadian Nationals.

First Strike #46 – From Drafting for Science To Standard for Nationals Oct 03, 2017

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KYT and Bryan have returned from Grand Prix Providence, and are joined by Rob to discuss the usual variety of topics.