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How To Get Into Modern. Feat. Tolarian Community College Oct 25, 2021

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This week we are thrilled to have Tolarian Community College's own The Professor join us to, hopefully, answer the biggest question new players face. Many Magic the Gathering players ask the question, how do I get into Modern?

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---- Contents ----

0:00 - Intro

00:01:04 - What Has Modern Become?

00:14:57 - How To Get Into Modern

00:39:58 - Trivia

00:41:56 - How Does Wizards View Modern?

00:52:45 - Modern Challenger Decks

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Great Cards To Buy Right Now To Get Into Modern Oct 18, 2021

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Rotation has just happened, paper modern events are coming back, and you need cards. This week we take a look at what cards seem like good pickups for those who want to get into modern.

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---- Contents ----

0:00 - Intro

00:06:41 - Trivia

00:10:30 - Lands

00:29:02 - Modern Horizons

00:36:47 - Eldraine

00:44:31 - Theros

00:50:02 - Ikoria

01:01:29 - Time Spiral Remastered

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Has Faithful Mending Changed Modern? with Zach Allen Oct 11, 2021

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This week we are joined once again by Zach Allen to talk about all things graveyard in Modern. What kind of splash has Faithful Mending made in the format and what can you do to fight against all the new graveyard strategies?

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---- Contents ----

0:00 - Intro

00:09:33 - State of the graveyard in Modern

00:23:43 - Esper Reanimator

00:32:52 - Phoenix

00:41:10 - Fighting the graveyard decks

00:47:46 - Top 3 graveyard hate spells in Modern

00:57:26 - Otherworldly Gaze

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Innistrad Midnight Hunt Modern Set Review Part 2 Oct 04, 2021

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This week we finish off the set review for Innistrad Midnight Hunt. Looking specifically at enchantments, walkers, instants, and sorceries. Did we miss any of your favorites? Let us know in the comments below!

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---- Contents ----

0:00 - Intro

00:05:24 - Planeswalkers

00:15:29 - Enchantments

00:20:26 - Instants

00:52:33 - Sorceries

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Innistrad Midnight Hunt Set Review: Part 1 Sep 27, 2021

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Midnight Hunt is here! This week we take a look at some of the creatures and artifacts that they believe will make a splash in modern. What cards do you think we missed? Comment them below. Part 2 coming next week.

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WalkerFight 2021, round 1! Sep 13, 2021

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Which Planeswalker would win in a 1-on-1 fight to the death? Alex set up a 64 seed battle royale and put this question to the Twitter Magic crowd. This week, the guys go over the results and argue who they think would win.

---- Contents ---- 0:00 - Intro14:07 - Bracket 134:01 - Bracket 246:32 - Bracket 359:00 - Bracket 41:12:44 - Lightning Round 2Join The MMCast Patreon https://www.Patreon.com/TheMMCastDiscord: https://discord.gg/fjYdTwSMMcast Twitch: twitch.tv/kesswylieInstagram: @TheMMCastKess:Twitter: @KesswylieInstagram: @Kess_WylieTwitch: Twitch.tv/KesscoBen:Twitter: @benbatemanmediaInstagram: @BenBatemanMediaTwitch: Twitch.tv/BenBatemanStreamsMichael:Twitter @DudarddWebsite: kess.co/themmcastEmail: themmcast@kess.coFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170382890167965/?ref=share Produced by Time Traveler Media - https://www.timetravelermedia.com

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Innistrad is the Best Magic Plane of All Time and It's Not Even Close! Sep 06, 2021

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Midnight Hunt spoilers have started and this week the guys look at Innistrad as a whole. The conclusion is simple Innistrad really is the best Magic Plane of all time!

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---- Contents ----

00:00:00 - Intro

00:14:06 - Trivia

00:18:27 - Innistrad is Super Powerful

00:33:21 - Midnight Hunt Previews

01:04:55 - Boosties

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If You Don't Like It, Don't Buy It - Magic 2022 Schedule Revealed Aug 30, 2021

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The 2022 Product Release schedule has dropped and our favorite game as a lot of exciting stuff dropping, and some controversial items as well. What will this mean for our favorite game and formats?!

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00:00:00 - Intro

00:04:43 - Trivia

00:17:52 - Kamigawa Neon Dynasty

00:28:07 - Licensing in Magic

01:02:46 - New Capenna

01:17:59 - Dominaria United

01:23:10 - The Brothers War

01:28:06 - Final Thoughts

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Would Temporary Unbans Benefit Modern? Plus Banlist Review Pt. 2 Aug 23, 2021

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This week the guys finish off their review of the modern banlist. They debate which cards could come off and which ones will stay there until the end of time. They also discuss what if cards came off the banlist on a probation period and what that would do to the the format!

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---- Contents ----

0:00 - Intro

0:03:30 - Banlist Review Part 2

1:07:45 - Unban Probation

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326 Re-Examining the Modern Banlist Pt.1 Aug 16, 2021

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In response to the discussion about modern bannings the guys take a look at the current modern banlist and debate whether certain cards could come off and not wreck the format. Part 2 coming next week!

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---- Contents ----

0:00 - Intro

00:05:26 - No Banlist Modern

00:21:08 - Banlist Review Part 1

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