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Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast

Raise the Standard

Raise the Standard is a Magic: the Gathering podcast hosted by local game store manager and #1 supporter of constructed 60-card formats Kira, and Meia, an L1 judge looking to get more involved in all things competitive MTG. With a focus on Standard, Modern, and 7-Point Australian Highlander, Kira and Meia will tackle meta analysis, previews and spoilers for new sets, tournament breakdowns, and more!Looking to get more involved in competitive Magic? Wondering where to start your 60-card journey

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16:19

Time in the Round - Jace Has A Smooth Brain...& more!

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/09/08

Oracle Text: For this installment of Time in the Round, we laugh at Vryn's most sopping wet meow-meow, discover exactly how tall Tezzeret is, and discuss the merits of Blood Moon in other formats. Time in the Round is a sub-series where we have a laugh and share outtakes from the main episodes. While we endeavour to stay on track and on topic...we may occasionally get distracted. It's been known to happen! So grab a cuppa, tuck in, and have a laugh on us!| This episode of Raise the Standard was

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28:12

EP. 31 - Vivi On My Mind

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Oracle Text:Hold our hands. It's going to be okay. I promise it's going to be okay. This is the inevitable Vivi episode where we commiserate about Standard's worst Black Mage.We don't need to talk about if Vivi is bad/bad for the format. We know it is, and we can see from the results that Izzet Cauldron is putting up that the deck is a real force in the format. But the way that Vivi is homogenizing Standard as a competitive format is something to turn a critical eye towards.So let's chat about

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EP. 30 - In Vivi We Trust

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/08/25

Oracle Text:Today, we bring to you a the start of a new series within the Raise the Standard playbill: Deck Spotlight! Pulling from the Standard metagame, we will break down popular and played decks and go over their playstyles, deck construction, strengths and weaknesses, sideboard, and more!And we must, of course, start with the villain of the Standard format: Vivi Cauldron.Izzet Cauldron (largely referred to as Vivi Cauldron for the eponymous Vivi Ornitier) is a dominant and oppressive force in

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32:19

EP. 29 - You, Me, & an RC

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Oracle Text:Congratulations! You've qualified for a Regional Championship event--an RC, similar to the PTQ's of old--and now it's the night before the event. How can you best prepare? What should you be doing?We've previously touched on your first competitive event, back in ⁠Episode 17⁠, and we're continuing to follow the thread of increasing competition, going from your RCQ (your qualifying event) to the RC itself. What is different? What is the same? You're going to be playing how many rounds of

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EP. 28 - Post-Rotation First Impressions

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/08/11

Oracle Text:It's a whole new Standard format! Or...is it? What's happening in Standard now that we've completed our first rotation since the 3-year extension? Which decks have risen in popularity? Which decks have we lost to rotation? Let's discuss!| This episode of Raise the Standard is sponsored by Wizards of the Coast. You can collect your Play Season Rewards by participating in eligible events through participating ANZ WPN stores. This Play Season lasts from July 25th to September 18th. Rewards

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EP. 27 - Edge of Eternities Early Access!

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Oracle Text:We went to space!...And it was awesome! While we did spend some time playing draft, we're here to talk about--to nobody's surprise--Standard! This was the first chance that we had to play in a post-rotation Standard universe, and WOW! The playing field for Standard is wide-open following rotation and a sweeping set of bans in Standard.Today, we're talking about which decks we played, which decks we liked, which decks we want to play in paper, and which decks we played against that we

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EP. 26 - One Out, One In

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/07/28

Oracle Text:We've completed our Standard planetary rotation! Ahem--Standard has rotated, and we leave behind several more sets for the eternal formats to make room for the latest, shiniest Magic: the Gathering set: Edge of Eternities. With rotation, we've lost some key cards that were crucial to the Standard format as we knew it; so what cards are we going to replace them with?Today, we're looking at cards that appear to be 1-for-1 replacements of Standard cards we've known and loved. From Temporary

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24:00

EP. 25 - Standard...in Space!

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/07/25

Oracle Text:Countdown has been initiated, and the launch sequence is activated. Edge of Eternities is rocketing to your LGS today for pre release! Today, we're chatting about new EOE cards that we think are going to find their way through the galaxy and make their way into the Standard Meta. [This is not a financial advice podcast!]What cards do you have your eyes on? Which cards are going to be the best of the galactic best? You can find out from today onwards because Edge of Eternities pre release

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24:40

EP. 24 - Rotation, Ro-tah-shun

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/07/21

Oracle Text:Every three years, the Standard format goes through a spin cycle in the wash--it's rotation season! We're cleaning out our older Standard sets to usher in a new era of Standard play. Fare thee well to: Dominaria United, The Brothers' War, Phyrexia: All Will Be One, March of the Machine, and March of the Machine: Aftermath. You will be...missed? Join us today as we talk about rotation, what it is and why it happens, as well as a discussion focused on the key cards we're losing in this

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32:12

EP. 23 [Part 2] - Special Guest Slot: Jennifer-Rose...

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Oracle Text:We're picking right up where we left off on Monday and diving straight back in with Jennifer-Rose Holloway, winner of Regional Chapmionship 9 Melbourne! Join Meia and Jennifer-Rose as they continue to discuss prepping for the RC, the good matchups and the bad, and what it takes to go from playing your first RC to winning your first RC in just two days! (Results may vary.)A huge thank you to Jennifer-Rose for taking the time to join us on the podcast and talk about her competitive play

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24:36

EP. 23 - Special Guest Slot: Jennifer-Rose Holloway

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/07/14

Oracle Text:This episode was recorded shortly after Jennifer-Rose Holloway took down the win at Regional Championship 9 - Melbourne! Shocking the then-current meta (pre-Final Fantasy) of Omniscience Combo, Izzet Prowess, and Orzhov Pixie, Jennifer-Rose won on Dimir Midrange. Today, we bring you this conversation hosted by Meia as she and Jennifer-Rose discuss prepping for the RC, choosing to play Dimir against the then-current metagame, and Jennifer-Rose's plans for future competitive play!A huge

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EP. 22 - Aaand You're Banned

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/07/07

Oracle Text:Cori-Steel Cutter? ❌ Monstrous Rage? ❌ Heartfire Hero? ❌ Up the Beanstalk? ❌ Hopeless Nightmare? ❌ This Town Ain't Big Enough? ❌ Abuelo's Awakening? ❌It might feel like the right question to ask is: what didn't get banned?? Today, we're talking about last week's inevitable Standard bans. We're breaking down the ethos behind the bans, the benefit of "early rotation", and celebrating the inevitable departure of Sheoldred, the Apocalypse.Almost all of the Tier 1 Standard metagame decks were

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17:31

Time in the Round - Kicker or Horsemanship...& more!

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/06/30

Oracle Text:On the heels of the Finalest of Fantasies, we bring you another episode of Time in the Round, where our audio gets a second chance at life, liberty, and the pursuit of having a good laugh. These episodes are a supercut of outtakes from our main series; bits and gags that weren't quite up to snuff but are too good to let go of!Sit back, relax, and laugh along with us!| This episode of Raise the Standard was recorded at Plenty of Games. Raise the Standard and its hosts would like to

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EP. 21 - Early Access! Final Fantasy Constructed

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Oracle Text:A huge thank you to Wizards of the Coast for giving us special early access through the MTG Arena Client for the preview of FINAL FANTASY x Magic: the Gathering! This episode would not be possible without their support, and we are so grateful to have been invited back to participate in another Early Access event. Today we're talking about the cards we loved most from Final Fantasy and the cards that perhaps weren't as good as we were hoping. From Tifa to Vivi, this set has some standout

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EP. 20 - It's Final(ly) Fantasy Time! [Part 2]

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/06/13

Oracle Text:Welcome back, Standard friends! Today, we resume our discussion about FINAL FANTASY x Magic: the Gathering cards that we think are going to find their place in the Standard meta. From Summon creatures to everybody's friend Bob, we're taking you through Part 2 of our FF picks! As this is Magic's first-ever Standard-legal Universes Beyond set, there was a lot of content to get through! How much will Final Fantasy affect the Standard meta? Will we see cards in other constructed formats

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EP. 20 - It's Final(ly) Fantasy Time! [Part 1]

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Oracle Text:The most anticipated and best-selling set in Magic: the Gathering history is finally here! Saddle up your chocobos, because today we're talking about our Standard picks for FINAL FANTASY.This is Magic's first-ever Standard-legal Universes Beyond set, so we're bound to see an impact on the format. Join us today for part one of our long discussion about what cards and archetypes we think will emerge with the release of FINAL FANTASY!| This episode of Raise the Standard was recorded at the

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19:29

Time in the Round - Down with Cori-Steel Cutter...&...

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Oracle Text:All audio is good audio! We're back with another episode of Time in the Round, where we bring you the tangents, discussions, and chats that didn't quite make it into the main podcast series. So sit back, relax, and laugh with us through the rants and bits that exist in the space between regular episodes!| This episode of Raise the Standard was recorded at the State Library of Victoria. Raise the Standard and its hosts would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land we

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EP. 19 - Standard on the Fringe

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Oracle Text:We've talked a lot about Tier 1 and Tier 2 decks, their place in the meta and how they define the Standard meta--but what about fringe decks? What about those strange 1- or 2-ofs in a tournament that barely see any play?Today we're talking about Fringe Decks, or more frequently understood as the "Other" category when looking at a tournament meta breakdown. What are fringe decks? Why do they exist? And why should you play them?| This episode of Raise the Standard was recorded at the State

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EP. 18 - 'Tis the (Competitive) Season!

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/05/19

Oracle Text:We're smack-dab in the middle of the competitive season, so today we're talking about the innovation that we see in the format during RC/RCQs! What makes the competitive season interesting? How does the format change during this time? And why should you participate in these events?Topics Include:'Tis the season to not get copyright struckCori-Steel Cutter is a good cardMagic is an endurance sport| This episode of Raise the Standard was recorded at the State Library of Victoria. Raise the

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27:15

EP. 17 - Standard Competition

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/05/12

Oracle Text:Congratulations! It's your first ever competitive REL event!...What happens now?Fresh of the heels of RC 9 in Melbourne, today we're talking through competitive MTG events: what to expect, how they differ from FNM and weekly events, and how to prepare for your first attendance. Competitive events come in all flavours, from qualifying events to regional championships and beyond!Topics include:- The Not-So-Scary Infraction Procedure Guide- Warnings, Game Losses, & DQ's- The Beloved

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