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Magic Mics Podcast

Magic Mics is a weekly Magic: The Gathering podcast focusing on the community, current events, and fun topics each and every week. You can catch the show live at twitch.tv/magicmics or subscribe to us here and ensure you never miss an episode!

Copyright: © Copyright Evan Erwin, All Rights Reserved

Latest Episodes:

Fantasy Becomes Reality - Final Fantasy Arrives, TCC Raises Over $500K, Gamestop FNMs & More! Feb 20, 2025

Show notes

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First Pick

Final Fantasy:

https://www.ign.com/articles/magic-the-gathering-final-fantasy-commander-deck-reveal-spoilers

https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social/post/3lifb46fass2l

https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social/post/3life27okic24

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-final-fantasy

Gather the Townsfolk

TCC's Fundraiser for Trans Lifeline $540K total!

https://bsky.app/profile/tolariancommunitycollege.com/post/3lhzlyi3goc2s

https://bsky.app/profile/germangaryoak.bsky.social/post/3li6kva5gzc2h

https://bsky.app/profile/tolariancommunitycollege.com/post/3li6lui2tz22v

https://bsky.app/profile/tolariancommunitycollege.com/post/3liagcgeyjs2y

Rachel Weeks Reworks Commander Brackets:

https://bsky.app/profile/rachelweeks.bsky.social/post/3liaihvemes2m

Kai Budde Not Attending PT Chicago:

https://bsky.app/profile/kaimbudde.bsky.social/post/3lihrz7lmvc26

Desperate Ravings

Gamestop Hosting FNM:

https://www.gamestop.com/fridayNightMagic.html

The Finisher

Final Fantasy is finally reality, and so is a universe beyond our own coming to Standard legality. So tell me: what U.B. I.P. are you rooting for to come to Type 2 next?

Change The Game - CMDR Brackets, Aetherdrift Reactions, Friday Nights is Back & More! Feb 13, 2025

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First Pick

It's Time for a Game Changer! (I've Been Here the Whole Time!):

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1338935512068653196/image.png?ex=67ad8d1e&is=67ac3b9e&hm=3c7564916359fd1e534c87dd4bbc6656b73b22581d1b71b4a6341704be8bf788&

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https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/introducing-commander-brackets-beta

https://youtu.be/Wa4u8cLWMSs?si=zC6qw5QXvpAQ_wDP

https://edhrec.com/articles/wotc-introduces-new-bracket-system-for-edh

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1338985798032162816/Screenshot-2025-02-11-095859.png?ex=67adbbf3&is=67ac6a73&hm=d465a9fb67cac83654256a3555acd6a8fb85350bfe34325f5d38859f927fde95&

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Gather the Townsfolk

Aetherdrift Feedback;

Evan's Thoughts From Preview Event:

https://youtu.be/_Tp_UVdgQVw

Arena Announcements:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/mtg-arena/announcements-february-10-2025

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1338946605264539719/Screenshot_2025-02-11_at_18.54.31.png?ex=67ad9773&is=67ac45f3&hm=72e6d39cec34abe8f9d2c0ffa0656f788a3dfba58b058348bccddf877b0cb455&

Year of the Snake Promos:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/earn-sweet-year-of-the-snake-promos-at-your-local-game-store

Mtg.wiki:

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1ifhrna/the_mtg_wiki_is_now_at_mtgwiki_hosted_by_scryfall/mag7fn9/

Prof's Masters Masters:

https://bsky.app/profile/tolariancommunitycollege.com/post/3lhynomnofk2s

Affinity Errata:

https://old.reddit.com/r/magicTCG/comments/1io4epd/gate_colossus_now_has_affinity_for_gates/

Friday Nights Premiere:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUvPa6gKE2s

Desperate Ravings

Brandon Sanderson Talks MTG's Storytelling:

https://www.wargamer.com/magic-the-gathering/brandon-sanderson-hat-sets

Going Infinite

Mana Dorks in Red?:

https://www.tumblr.com/markrosewater/774068709766594560/howdy-mark-question-about-red-mech-color-pie-i?source=share

The Finisher

Well that's it for today's episode of Game Changer. So with the new bracket system, what are you looking forward to being added to the system next?

TOP TEN - Aetherdrift Cards! Feb 07, 2025

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Gotta Go Fast - DFT Previews, New Event Rules, CMDR Updates and More! Jan 30, 2025

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First Pick

Aetherdrift Roundup

Day 0 Errata:

https://bsky.app/profile/wotcmatt.bsky.social/post/3lgtcsrc4e22y

PowrDragn

Regal Imperialsaur

Spectacular Pileup

Reuben

Afterburner Expert

Demonic Junker

Evan

Radiant Lotus

Salvation Engine

Gather the Townsfolk

RC Portland Will Not Include Aetherdrift:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1332366264840224780/Screenshot_20250124-0906242.png?ex=679b95c7&is=679a4447&hm=b05d63c4b683b21e4ca91b236785acc283f37a066bc7845c49ed7edceedd5cda&

Commander Check-In on Feb 11th:

https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social/post/3lgt6nxzhgc2o

Desperate Ravings

Someone's Selling Registrant Details for MC Chicago:

https://bsky.app/profile/hobbesq.bolasgang.com/post/3lgpy2gawcs2g

https://bsky.app/profile/hobbesq.bolasgang.com/post/3lgpz7lerik2g

Splash Damage

Marvel Snap Compensation for "The Blip":

https://bsky.app/profile/nicknprince.bsky.social/post/3lgjms433c22l

The Finisher

Aetherdrift has 2 new commander decks which are focused on zombies and energy. But there's so many more themes and choices we can choose for the greatest speedrace in the multiverse, so tell me: what commander concepts would you pitch for the second lap when we come back to the race in a few years?

Start Your Engines! - Aetherdrift Revs Up, New Manabase Tool, VML Cut & Much More! Jan 23, 2025

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First Pick

Aetherdrift Roundup

Trailer:

https://youtu.be/YK3X8zCIFKI

Events & Promos Overview:

https://wpn.wizards.com/en/news/aetherdrift-events-and-promos-overview

Mechanics:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/aetherdrift-mechanics

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1331763196750462987/473786459_1129286495530519_3630362391122436417_n.png?ex=6792cca1&is=67917b21&hm=f7783b9c6f153caeead15bb24e380b1d4ea8c6ff1bae29bfbd5f21abeea3b2a7&

Gather the Townsfolk

Salubrious Snail's Manabase Tool:

https://www.salubrioussnail.com/manabase-tool

Desperate Ravings

WotC Cuts Support for VML:

https://bsky.app/profile/vmlmtg.bsky.social/post/3lg6zejwvss2l

https://bsky.app/profile/nilejoan.com/post/3lg72u63qbs2y

https://bsky.app/profile/magicmishamigo.bsky.social/post/3lg73ghhvxs2w

https://bsky.app/profile/niphette.bsky.social/post/3lgbfx2yifs2o

CubeCon's Statement:

https://bsky.app/profile/cubecon.org/post/3lg7i37no722g

Splash Damage

TCG Card Shop Simulator x Ultra PRO:

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3070070/view/738127762059952303?l=english

TikTok Ban Roundup

Marvel Snap Caught Up:

https://bsky.app/profile/wario64.bsky.social/post/3lg3253fnn42d

https://bsky.app/profile/dixonij.bsky.social/post/3lg34j3fg5k26

https://bsky.app/profile/benbrode.bsky.social/post/3lg35u52bxs2c

https://bsky.app/profile/benbrode.bsky.social/post/3lg7txo2bcc2j

TikTok's Confidence:

https://bsky.app/profile/bobbyallyn.bsky.social/post/3lg2xj5lmec2v

The Finisher

We're ready for the set to go! The race is on, so tell me: what are you rooting for in the coming expansion?

Tick Tock - Secret Lair to Stores, Chaos Vault Debuts, New Artwork Rules & More! Jan 16, 2025

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First Pick

Secret Lair Test Coming to WPN Stores: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/a-secret-lair-test-is-coming-to-your-local-wpn-game-store https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/earn-d-and-d-themed-promo-cards-with-magic-presents-spring-flourishes

Gather the Townsfolk

Secret Lair Chaos Vault: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/what-is-the-secret-lair-chaos-vault https://bsky.app/profile/vorthosmike.bsky.social/post/3lfftnho4xk2s

Desperate Ravings

Changes to Preliminary Work for Art: https://bsky.app/profile/hobbesq.bolasgang.com/post/3lfggyrlays2j https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1327436170635776160/14427fa8-df1b-4dff-887f-67661466eeee.png?ex=6788fd85&is=6787ac05&hm=08d1c0980abefce2e40c2e8fabb5cc94e8b37a1a6271f85984b9ec08640a98f0&

Going Infinite

Edge of Eternity's Mythic Land Cycle: https://x.com/saffronolive/status/1877117406411169924

Splash Damage

TikTok, and why you should care

The Finisher

Times, they are a-changin'. It's a new year, the United States is trading in leadership, and soon formats will be experiencing turnover. So tell me: what cards that are leaving soonish are you most looking forward to hitting the dusty trail in 2025?

In-nistrad - INN Remastered, Cube 4 Charity Success, Avatar in MTG and Much More! Jan 09, 2025

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First Pick

Innistrad Remastered

https://magic.wizards.com/en/products/innistrad-remastered/card-image-gallery

Gather the Townsfolk

Cube 4 Charity

https://bsky.app/profile/jimdavismtg.bsky.social/post/3lejuvnjj3c2v

Desperate Ravings

Spotlight Foundations:

https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/169951

Going Infinite

Is Unannounced UB Set Avatar: The Last Airbender?:

https://bsky.app/profile/amytheamazonian.bsky.social/post/3lf3k2aux2s2m

https://bsky.app/profile/dustycupboards.bsky.social/post/3lf3kejvxrk2p

Film Delayed:

https://x.com/DiscussAvatar/status/1780976462352220380

D&D Slots:

https://igamingbusiness.com/company-nehttps://mktg-assets.tcgplayer.com/content/magic/2025/01/06/mtg-best-decks-magic-spotlight-series-foundations-atlanta.jpgws/games-global-unveils-exciting-partnership-with-hasbro/

The Finisher

Welcome to 2025! So fellas: what are your MTG New Year's resolutions?

The 2024 Magic Micsies! Jan 02, 2025

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It's the 2024 Magic Micsies!

#1 WotC Best Move (last year's winner: GenCon 3-year Announcement Day)

Sheldon's Spellbook
Foundations Beginner Box
Ravnica: Clue Edition
Learning from Aftermath
Foundations Era changes
Getting rid of Stickers & Attractions in Constructed formats

#2 WotC Worst Move (last year's winner: D&D Open Gaming License 1.1)

Murders at Karlov Manor
Commander Bans for Jeweled Lotus, Mana Crypt and Dockside Extortionist
A.I.-generated Ravnica Remastered ads
Too Many Products!
Whatever Happened with Nadu

#3 Hashtag / Trend of the Year (last year's winner: #mtgambassador)

#mtgbooty return in April
#Ward3 Voja debate
The rockin' mouse on Valley Questcaller
Humans Of Magic: "The mob won"
#mtgdrip

#4 In Memoriam (no "winners"; all announced)

COMMUNITY MEMBERS (REUBEN)

Alex Hon, GP Richmond '18 champ
Greg Hidebrandt (MTG artist)
Akira Toriyama (Manga artist)
Massimilano Frezzato (MTG artist)
Jonathan "TeamJBro" Brostoff (CubeCon creator, Milwaukee alderman)

POWRDRAGN

Magic Spellslingers
CRC and CAG
The "ordering blockers" step
Mana Crypt, Jeweled Lotus, Dockside Extortionist, Nadu in Commander
Prebans in Historic: Mana Drain Commandeer Force of Vigor Reanimate

ERIN

Every Sticker and Attraction card in Legacy, Vintage, and Pauper
All That Glitters, Cranial Ram in Pauper
Violent Outburst, Nadu & Grief banned in Modern. Amped Raptor, The One Ring, Jegantha banned in Modern.
Amalia & Sorin banned in Pioneer. Jegantha banned in Pioneer.

EVAN

Grief banned in Legacy. Psychic Frog and Vexing Bauble banned in Legacy.
Urza's Saga Restricted & Vexing Bauble Restricted in Vintage
Galvanic Discharge + Guide of Souls + Ocelot Pride rebalanced in Arena
Leyline of Resonance banned in Bo1 Standard, suspended in Alchemy
Jegantha banned in Explorer

#5 Most Hated Card (last year's winner: Orcish Bowmasters)

The One Ring
Heartfire Hero
Leyline of Resonance
______ Goblin + "Mind" Sticker (Unfinity)
Writhing Chrysalis (MH3)
Nadu, Winged Wisdom (MH3)
Psychic Frog (MH3)

#6 Most Loved Card (last year's winner: Syr Ginger, The Meal Ender)

The Wise Mothman
Caretaker's Talent
Psychic Frog
Three Tree City
Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Sheldon, the Commander (alt Ruhan from Secret Lair)
Loot, the Key to Everything (OTJ)

#7 Drama of the Year (last year's winner: D&D's OGL 1.1 debacle)

Fay Dalton "Trouble in Pairs" plagiarism
Dave Rapoza leaves WotC due to AI usage
Universes Beyond in Standard
Commander Banning Drama
Cubecon-troversy
A.I. "art"
Humans Of Magic: "The mob won"

#8 Artwork of the Year (last year's winner: TARDIS border cards in WHO)

Storm, Force of Nature (Marvel Secret Lair) (Magali Villeneuve)
Inkshield (Sheldon Secret Lair) (Donato Giancola)
Doubling Season (Foundations Extended Art) (Kawasumi)
Detective's Phoenix (MH3) (Deruchenko Alexander)
Tamiyo, Seasoned Scholar (MH3 Extended) (Evyn Fong)
Psychic Frog (MH3 Extended) (Chuck Lukacs)
Stargaze (BLB) (Serena Malyon)
Damnation (DSK Special Guest) (Masahiro Ito)
Time Sieve (SLD) (Peach Momoko)
Insidious Roots (MKM) (Jeremy Wilson)

#9 Coverage Moment of the Year (last year's winner: Post Malone Buys The One Ring for $2.3M)

MF Chicago sells out
Dwayne the Rock commentator (April Fools)
Kai Budde POY Announcement
Live coverage returns for SCG events
Great Foundations Build-Off

#10 Format of the Year (last year's winner: Commander)

Commander
Modern
Standard
Mystery Booster 2

#11 Set of the Year (last year's winner: Lost Caverns of Ixalan)

UB: Fallout
Outlaws of Thunder Junction + Big Score
Bloomburrow
Duskmourn
Modern Horizons 3
Foundations

#12 Card of the Year (last year's winner: The One Ring)

Sheldon, the Commander (SL)
Nadu, Winged Wisdom (MH3)
Psychic Frog (MH3)
Caretaker's Talent (BLB)
Simulacrum Synthesizer (BIG)
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber (DSK)

The Finisher

We've come to the end of yet another year, and yet another Micsies. So as we look forward to the TENTH annual Magic Micsies in 2025, what do you predict we'll be talking about at this time next year?

It Is Done - BIG Banlist Shakeups, Foundations Build-Off, 2024 #MagicMicsies Voting, and more! Dec 19, 2024

Show notes

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First Pick

PATRONS VOTE IN THIS YEARS' MAGIC MICSIES!

Magic Micsies Historical Spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZMxGvirMZzvTJlH2Ena2AWngVqTFKnJWwoosiwIIIE4/edit?usp=sharing

B&R Announcement:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/banned-and-restricted-december-16-2024

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1318246683527741580/image.png?ex=67644365&is=6762f1e5&hm=d762daca4270ec18d673dc35c533ad18f44ca8f4150998cf9e838b83ef63ce46&

https://fxtwitter.com/mtgaaron/status/1868713590498500764

https://x.com/bmkibler/status/1868690918305619989?s=46&t=w6yY2RAvHBdTT7CeON2H5w

MTGO Prices for The One Ring:

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1318330758556811316/image.png?ex=676491b2&is=67634032&hm=3b6b89b3111be3e7c3313ed0c9b7e515dfb7187448f673b792437af4d5e46cd7&

Gather the Townsfolk

Status of Standard:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/769962950395101184/last-october-there-was-an-article-on-the-website

The Great Foundations Build Off:

https://bsky.app/profile/magic.wizards.com/post/3ldgz6ti6ud2w

https://youtu.be/kqJTmZMGHKw

Desperate Ravings

Serial Cheater Caught Cheating, More at 11:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elBM5LmSkYo

The Finisher

Magic: The Gathering has launched their latest creative endeavor, The Great Foundations Build-Off. Featuring 8 of Magic's most popular content creators, the YouTube series sees the contestants in a Great British Bake-Off style competition. I love a homey friendly competition show as much as the next guy, so tell me: what is the next challenge you'd like to see presented?

Ghostride the Drift - Aetherdrift updates, Pioneer Masters Out and About and Much More! Dec 12, 2024

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First Pick

PATRONS IN ON MAGIC MICSIES - JAN 1st

Aetherdrift Roundup

Avishkar:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/avishkar-why-we-changed-the-name-of-a-plane

https://bsky.app/profile/shivambhatt.bsky.social/post/3lcxvzfm6ic22

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/410942703623208960/1316118617393336380/Screenshot_2024-12-10_at_19.04.42.png?ex=675b33fa&is=6759e27a&hm=910435d2ff86353f1360622ef4f88289e58fa5332d8103892450fc25b0a600d7&

Collecting Aetherdrift:

https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/feature/collecting-aetherdrift

Familiar Announcer:

https://bsky.app/profile/vorthosjay.bsky.social/post/3lcxwf6tfrs2l

Gather the Townsfolk

Pioneer Masters thoughts

Rarity Shifts in Pioneer Masters:

https://x.com/bsweitz123/status/1864155952569843895

https://bsky.app/profile/bsweitz123.bsky.social/post/3lchb5iccsc2a

Old Deck Names:

https://bsky.app/profile/gavinverhey.bsky.social/post/3lcbkvxc3qs2h

Going Infinite

Standalone Commander Video Game:

https://www.wargamer.com/magic-the-gathering/digital-commander-new-game-collectability

Splash Damage

Project K:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1j7zvA3Sy0

https://x.com/bmkibler/status/1864824523356295593?t=yaxiTpe_M4QZalIs849JdQ&s=19

The Finisher

Aetherdrift is coming, and the race is on! I love a good race as much as the next guy, so give me a joke in 3, 2, 1… go!

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