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Casual Try Hard MTG

CasualTryHardMTG

We are two casual try hard Magic the Gathering players. We are trying to balance jobs, families and other responsibilities while also trying to be the best players possible. We want to help you get from the 1-3 bracket of your FNM to 3-1 or 4-0 then move on to Mythic Qualifiers, Magic Fest and beyond. We will talk about fundamental strategy, Arena, traveling and more.

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All Episodes

01:43:56

Historic Pioneer

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/06/11

This week marks the start of Core 2021 previews. We talk about some of the high value reprints that are in this set and discuss the best time to buy. Then we take a dive into Historic but not just to play historic. There are a number of decks that have analogues in pioneer. We talk about those decks and the changes you can make to play them in a paper pioneer event. Then we check in with the mastery pass during the Arena part of the show. Deck Lists: Standard 4-color Winota Jund Storm Herald

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01:52:13

The Companion Nerf

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/06/04

This week we have more bans and rules changes. First we discuss the changes to companion and if that will be enough to stop every deck from playing one. Then we discuss the bans in Standard and Historic and try to figure out where the metagame goes now. We talk about our adopt a deck Simic Mutate. We have some Arena time and then go totally off the rails. We get into some leaks and go deep on Visions. Companion Rule Change - 3:39 Bans - 23:02 New standard meta game - 44:16 Adopt a Deck - Simic

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01:42:26

A Secret Lair in this economy?

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/05/28

This week we are talking products, Lots and lots of products. We start with some finance and discussing the expected value (EV) on a box of Ikoria. Then we get into all the new products. We have Double Masters, the double stuff Oreo of MTG sets. Then we get into all the Secret Lairs that were announced this week. We take a second to see if this is all too much for people to buy. Then we talk about the goings on in Arena. We have the Historic format, PT's and drama, so just another week of

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01:25:18

Arena Is Open

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/05/22

This week we are news heavy because WOTC made a million announcements on the same day. First, we talk about the impact of the Banned and Restricted announcement on Legacy, Vintage and beyond. Next, we talk about the new Arena Open where you can win real world dollaridoos from home. Wizards also introduced a new Promo to help the LGS that has some nice cards. Finally, we talk about our adopt a deck, Grixis fires. Quick Finance Minute - 2:52 Banned and Restricted Announcement - 5:44 The Arena Open

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01:39:53

The Great Designer Search

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/05/14

Based on some recent twitter activity, it seems like the creators of Magic are a little lost about where the game is going. We talk about the fuss on twitter and what it might mean going forward. Then we get into our adopted deck, Jeskai Cycling. Finally, we go through some updates coming to Arena and all of the new historic cards. Lost Designer - 4:10 Companions in Standard - 41:13 Adopt a deck - Jeskai Cycling - 43:51 Arena - 1:14:27 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG

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01:29:35

Start Your Engines!

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/05/07

This week is all about the engines of current standard. We discuss what the engines are, a little about how they work and compare them to other engines throughout the history of magic. Then we talk about how this has changed how magic is played and why these engines might not be good for the game. Then we pitch a new segment idea called "Adopt A Deck" where we play meta decks and give you some insight on how they play and what hands to keep and so on. If this sounds like a good idea, let us know

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01:40:21

Your Limited Companion

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/04/30

This week we do something we have never done before....we talk in depth about one limited format, Ikoria. The advent of player drafts on Arena make it so drafting is great. Bryan was over 40 drafts deep when we recorded and he had some thoughts on the best archetypes and how to get into them. Then we talked about the new Companion mechanic and how it impacting limited and constructed. Then since they seem busted, we discuss their future and how some people have talked about fixing the mechanic.

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01:28:30

Enter the Monster Arena

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/04/23

This week is all about the changes to Arena that were rolled out for Ikoria. They are monstrous....you see what we did there? We have focus on the new ways to draft and what that means. Then we get into the limited environment because Bryan has played too much limited and James too much sealed. Then we take a quick look at what is going on in constructed. Arena Update 2:29 Ikoria drafts - 39:11 Companions in limited and beyond - 46:32 Ikoria Draft Archetypes - 53:00 Draft Pocket Synergies -

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01:45:13

Monstrous Ikoria Breakdown

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/04/17

This week the guys take a look at the exciting cards from the new set. We revisit the mechanics to make sure we are all on the same page then get into the cards. We work through the colors and talk about where we see the interesting cards finding a home in standard and beyond. Ikoria Set Mechanics - 4:25 Ikoria Set Review White - 8:39 Blue - 13:18 Black - 25:35 Green - 33:10 Gold - 39:55 The Ultimatums - 1:01:43 The Companions - 1:17:38 Colorless - 1:32:13 To help

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01:28:43

Ikoria Mechanic Shop

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/04/09

This week we stop at the mechanic shop. We first talk about the how they are spoiling this set with another set. Then we breakdown all of the mechanics for the new set to the best of our abilities. This gets us to the topic of how this seems to be the first set designed for Arena. Then we answer a listener question about card storage and organization. Then we talk about how during the lock down you can load up on staples for when we play in paper again. Finally we get into Arena cube and other

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01:17:13

Who Wants to Be a Magic Millionare

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/04/03

This week we focus on trying to build your collection during these rough times. We make our way down the mystery booster card file to find the best deals for you. Then we check in on what we are playing on Arena. Here is the link to all of the mystery booster cards we talked about and will talk about...https://tinyurl.com/r3tmjec News - 8:06 Recession Finance - 23:53 Arena - 1:00:24 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual

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01:23:06

One of, Fun of

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/03/26

Week 2 of lock down and we are not dead yet! We one with an idea for a finance section on the show. Let us know if this idea sounds good and we will get our crack research team (James) working on it. This week we cover some of the impacts that Covid-19 has had on the Magic community and us. Then we take a listener question about one there are so many one of's in sideboards. We talk some sideboarding theory and how one of's can be good. We follow that up by Leveling the Battlefield. We discuss

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01:12:30

The Game Must Go On

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/03/20

So the world is on fire, but the game must go on. This week we talk about how Covid-19 is impacting the world of Magic. Then we cover the new Secret Lair product and how to speculate in a world of Secret Lair products. Next, we learn about James's new favorite sets, Mystery Booster. He talks about why he had such a good time with it this last weekend. Our Patrons had a question that we tried to answer for you about budget standard decks. Finally, we do a discussion about the updates to Arena

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01:21:23

Potpourri for 500, Maro

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/03/13

This week we touch on a number of topics. First, we talk the state of the podcast and beg from some interaction. Then we get back to the normal MTG Ban updates because it was a Monday and that is what happens on Mondays now. Someone at WOTC seems to have misplaced some Ikoria cards and we talk about the leaked new mechanic. We talk about the Mystery Boosters coming to stores. We let you know about how the packs are put together and where the value is in the set. Speaking of value, we get into

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01:35:38

A New Challenger 2020

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/03/06

This week, we focus on the new challenger decks. We give you are impressions and tell you how we would upgrade the decks. There is a link to the upgrades below if you want to buy some of the cards. Then we breakdown what you should do with your cards from War of the Spark before rotation. Finally, we get into some Arena data and talk about what is going on. General Challengers Deck Thoughts - 4:24 Allied Fires - 7:24 Final Adventure - 24:35 Cavalcade Charge - 36:24 Flash of Ferocity -

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01:26:29

Psst....Your data is showing

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/02/28

This week is all data all the time. We talk about how Magic handles data now, why it changed and how to find it. Then we talk about what to do with your cards from Ravnica Allegiance before rotation. Then we talk about Arena for the upcoming week. MTG Data - 6:23 Paper Magic Tangent - 45:10 Financial Hot Takes - 54:44 Arena - 1:09:59 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG using our link: tcg.casualtryhardmtg.com Facebook: Casual Try Hard MTG Twitter: @casualtrypod Email:

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01:31:46

Worlds Recap

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/02/21

This week we have three main topics. First, we recap worlds. We talk about the metagame, what happened and what you can take from this event going forward. We next answer a listener question about when you need to win in a format. Then we give you some card by card advice on what you should buy, sell or hold from Guilds of Ravnica. Worlds Recap - 4:48 What turn do you need to win by? - 33:28 MTG Finance Hot Takes - 1:08:27 Arena - 1:22:59 To help support the podcast, please consider going to TCG

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01:27:22

No Table Required

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/02/13

This week there is no table required! We talk about the happenings in the Pioneer format from the events for the previous weekend. We had another PT, a GP and an SCG Open to look at. We then look at the other formats from the SCG open and take some time to talk about Modern and Standard. Next, we talk about a few MTG finance topics. First, we look at the new cards that are hot in Pioneer. Then we look at the price of Theros cards and how collector boosters have impacted them. We then discuss all

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01:32:38

The Dumpster Fire Open

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/02/07

You win some and you lose some and this week, the guys lost a lot. We spend a lot of time reflecting on the SCG Open and how we could have done better. Then we look at the PT metagame and discuss the new hot decks to come out of these events. We talk Arena and the data you helped generate about the standard format. Then we talk about James and his diet. SCG Richmond Format Analysis - 2:54 Player’s Tour Metagame and decks - 19:10 Pioneer Deck Prices - 53:07 The PT decks we plan to play -

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01:24:58

Wild Wild Theros

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/01/31

This week, we talk about James playing a ton a standard. James has been preparing for the standard portion of the SCG team tournament. He has been doing nothing but playing standard and has some insights. We breakdown the format and talk about the pillars of the format. Then you get the pioneer combo deck update. Bryan settled on a deck for the pioneer seat only to find out that it is the deck that everyone is playing. We touch on Modern, but honestly just hope that Cameron has it figured out

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