The Violent Outburst ban is shaking up Modern ahead of MH3. Meanwhile, Standard continues to evolve with new additions from MKM as RCQ season chugs along and RC’s arrive on the horizon. The boys break down what you should be doing in both formats.

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Episode Links:

-Standard Metagame: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/metagame/standard#paper

-New Modern Metagame: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/metagame/modern#paper

Show Notes:

Nathan is back from the Pro Tour and is ready to talk about his World Champion card, Duelist of the Mind. Learn about how this card was created and how it will fit into constructed formats. We also dive into a recap of PT MKM and what decks ruled the weekend.

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We’re thrilled to partner with Heavy Play to share their lineup of high-quality card gaming accessories. Check them out at https://heavyplay.com and use code BTB10 at checkout for a 10% discount!

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Episode Links:

-Nathan’s PT Phoenix Deck: https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/370995

-Duelist of the Mind: https://scryfall.com/card/otj/45/duelist-of-the-mind

Show Notes: 

With Nathan deep in PT testing, Cody is joined by a SPICY guest this week, Ev, the founder of Spicerack.gg. He talks all about building software for Magic players and unveils details about the new Spicerack tournament app. 

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Episode Links: 

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Follow Ev on Twitter: https://twitter.com/evan_mtg