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Eternal Durdles

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Eternal Durdles is a weekly Magic: the Gathering podcast focusing on the Legacy format. Hosted by long-time MTG veterans Zac Clark and Phil Blechman.

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All Episodes

00:29:49

How to Pick the Right Deck for MCCHICAGO Legacy Cup

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/02/12

Zac and Phil discuss their upcoming participation in the Legacy Cup in Chicago. They delve into the complexities of deck selection, weighing the pros and cons of various strategies, and share insights on the current meta. The conversation highlights the importance of playing to one's strengths and adapting to the evolving landscape of competitive Magic.

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00:40:14

What Makes Pre-Modern Magic So ADDICTIVE?

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/02/06

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, host Zac Clark and guest Michael Arnold delve into the world of Pre-Modern Magic: The Gathering. They explore the reasons why long-time players, affectionately dubbed 'Magic Boomers', are drawn to community-run formats. The conversation covers the appeal of stability in deck building, the nostalgia associated with original printings, and the vibrant community that fosters casual play and memorable experiences. They also discuss the joy of participating in

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00:40:14

What Makes Pre-Modern Magic So ADDICTIVE?

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/02/06

In this episode of Eternal Durdles, host Zac Clark and guest Michael Arnold delve into the world of Pre-Modern Magic: The Gathering. They explore the reasons why long-time players, affectionately dubbed 'Magic Boomers', are drawn to community-run formats. The conversation covers the appeal of stability in deck building, the nostalgia associated with original printings, and the vibrant community that fosters casual play and memorable experiences. They also discuss the joy of participating in

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00:28:49

This Aetherdrift Mythic WILL Save a Dying Archetype

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/02/04

Zac and Phil delve into the new card Last Ride, a one mana artifact that offers unique mechanics for the Death Shadow archetype in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss its potential impact on the legacy metagame, exploring its synergy with existing cards, strategic implications, and innovative deck-building ideas. The conversation highlights the importance of card advantage and the potential for Last Ride to revitalize the Death Shadow strategy, while also considering its role in control shells and

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00:28:49

This Aetherdrift Mythic WILL Save a Dying Archetype

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/02/04

Zac and Phil delve into the new card Last Ride, a one mana artifact that offers unique mechanics for the Death Shadow archetype in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss its potential impact on the legacy metagame, exploring its synergy with existing cards, strategic implications, and innovative deck-building ideas. The conversation highlights the importance of card advantage and the potential for Last Ride to revitalize the Death Shadow strategy, while also considering its role in control shells and

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00:45:15

Mastering Control: The Jeskai Approach

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/30

Zac and Phil invite FenrusCloud to delve into the intricacies of control decks in Magic, particularly focusing on Jeskai Control. They discuss the evolution of control strategies, the significance of key cards like Tamiyo, and the nuances of deck construction in relation to the current meta. The conversation also highlights the differences between paper and online play, emphasizing how these environments can drastically affect deck performance and player strategy. In this conversation, Sam Dams

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00:45:15

Mastering Control: The Jeskai Approach

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/30

Zac and Phil invite FenrusCloud to delve into the intricacies of control decks in Magic, particularly focusing on Jeskai Control. They discuss the evolution of control strategies, the significance of key cards like Tamiyo, and the nuances of deck construction in relation to the current meta. The conversation also highlights the differences between paper and online play, emphasizing how these environments can drastically affect deck performance and player strategy. In this conversation, Sam Dams

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00:37:27

MIRACLES EXPERT ABANDONS TERMINUS: Shocking Reveal

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/28

Zac and Phil discuss the evolving landscape of control decks in legacy, focusing on the declining viability of Terminus in the current meta. They explore alternative strategies, including the use of Dress Down and the potential pivot to Dreadnought as a response to the changing dynamics of the game. In this conversation, Zac and Phil delve into the intricacies of building and adapting control decks in Legacy, particularly focusing on the role of Mystic Sanctuary, sideboarding strategies, and the

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00:37:27

[VIDEO] MIRACLES EXPERT ABANDONS TERMINUS: Shocking...

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/28

Zac and Phil discuss the evolving landscape of control decks in Legacy, focusing on the declining viability of Terminus in the current meta. They explore alternative strategies, including the use of Dress Down and the potential pivot to Dreadnought as a response to the changing dynamics of the game. In this conversation, Zac and Phil delve into the intricacies of building and adapting control decks in Legacy, particularly focusing on the role of Mystic Sanctuary, sideboarding strategies, and the

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00:41:13

THEORYCRAFTING CONTROL in LEGACY

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/23

Zac and Phil delve into various themes including capitalism, personal experiences with Magic Mind, and the current state of control decks in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the evolution of the meta, the challenges faced by control decks, and explore the idea of building a low-curve control deck that can function effectively in a fast-paced environment. The conversation highlights the importance of development and compression in the game, and how these factors influence deck

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00:41:13

[Video] THEORYCRAFTING CONTROL in LEGACY

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/23

Zac and Phil delve into various themes including capitalism, personal experiences with Magic Mind, and the current state of control decks in Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the evolution of the meta, the challenges faced by control decks, and explore the idea of building a low-curve control deck that can function effectively in a fast-paced environment. The conversation highlights the importance of development and compression in the game, and how these factors influence deck

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00:35:40

DELVER-PILLED AGAIN, AND I WON'T APOLOGIZE!

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/21

Zac and Phil dive deep into the current state of the Legacy metagame, focusing on the Delver archetype. Zac shares his personal journey of returning to Delver after a long hiatus, discussing the deck's strategies, card choices, and the evolution of gameplay. The conversation also touches on the effectiveness of various cards, including Questing Druid and the debate between Counterbalance and Power Balance. www.magicmind.com/DurdlesJan

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00:35:40

[Video] DELVER-PILLED AGAIN, AND I WON'T APOLOGIZE!

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/21

Zac and Phil dive deep into the current state of the Legacy metagame, focusing on the Delver archetype. Zac shares his personal journey of returning to Delver after a long hiatus, discussing the deck's strategies, card choices, and the evolution of gameplay. The conversation also touches on the effectiveness of various cards, including Questing Druid and the debate between Counterbalance and Power Balance. www.magicmind.com/DurdlesJan

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00:30:44

New Tech Insights That Will CHANGE Your Deck

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/16

Zac and Phil delve into the evolving landscape of Legacy Magic, discussing the impact of old tech like Suppression Field. They explore ongoing debate about the necessity of fetch lands in competitive play. The conversation highlights the importance of adapting to a fast-paced metagame and the potential for new control strategies without relying on traditional fetch land mechanics.www.magicmind.com/DurdlesJan

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00:30:44

[VIdeo] New Tech Insights That Will CHANGE Your Deck

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/15

Zac and Phil delve into the evolving landscape of Legacy Magic, discussing the impact of old tech like Suppression Field. They explore ongoing debate about the necessity of fetch lands in competitive play. The conversation highlights the importance of adapting to a fast-paced metagame and the potential for new control strategies without relying on traditional fetch land mechanics.www.magicmind.com/DurdlesJan

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00:40:32

[Video] Is Massive Change Necessary or Is This Legacy...

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/14

Zac and Phil delve into the need for change in gaming formats, particularly in the context of competitive gaming and the influence of content creators. They discuss the current state of Legacy, the impact of data on decision-making regarding bans, and analyze the current meta. The conversation also touches on the evolution of deck strategies and the historical shifts in gameplay dynamics. In this conversation, Phil and Zac explore the evolving landscape of Legacy Magic: The Gathering, discussing

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00:40:30

Is Massive Change Necessary or Is This Legacy Now?

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/14

Zac and Phil delve into the need for change in gaming formats, particularly in the context of competitive gaming and the influence of content creators. They discuss the current state of Legacy, the impact of data on decision-making regarding bans, and analyze the current meta. The conversation also touches on the evolution of deck strategies and the historical shifts in gameplay dynamics. In this conversation, Phil and Zac explore the evolving landscape of Legacy Magic: The Gathering, discussing

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00:48:44

The Dynamics of Acceptable Strategies

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/09

Zac and Phil delve into the complexities of gameplay tactics, discussing the nuances of acceptable versus unacceptable strategies in the context of the legacy format. They explore the cultural implications of various tactics, the impact of specific cards like Nadu and Grief, and the community's response to evolving gameplay dynamics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of player agency, the thresholds of acceptable play patterns, and the need for a clear philosophy within the legacy

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00:48:44

[Video] The Dynamics of Acceptable Strategies

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/09

Zac and Phil delve into the complexities of gameplay tactics, discussing the nuances of acceptable versus unacceptable strategies in the context of the legacy format. They explore the cultural implications of various tactics, the impact of specific cards like Nadu and Grief, and the community's response to evolving gameplay dynamics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of player agency, the thresholds of acceptable play patterns, and the need for a clear philosophy within the legacy

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00:40:51

The FUTURE of Control is in JEOPARDY

Eternal Durdles ·

2025/01/07

Phil and Zac delve into the challenges faced by control players in the Legacy format of Magic: The Gathering. They discuss the lack of respect for control strategies, the need for a mentality shift among players, and the importance of adapting play styles. The conversation also highlights the necessity for better card design that provides effective answers to the increasingly powerful threats in the game. Ultimately, they call for a change in how control is perceived and played in competitive

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