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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

01:45:13

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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01:13:52

Elspeth's Big Day Out

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/01/24

Well, Elspeth's Big Day Out is here! Theros was released and we want to talk about it all. We talk about our first impressions of the format. Then we get into the cards that impressed us that let us down. We touch on some Standard brews that we have seen or have been working on since the set has come out. The format is the normal wild place that it always in after a new set. We talk about how we approached the new set on Arena to maximize our collection of the set. Finally, we talk about

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02:51:08

This is Theros!

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/01/16

This week we take a deep dive into Theros Beyond Death. First, we get everyone on the same footing by discussing the mechanics of the set. Then we breakdown the interesting constructed cards in each color. At the end, we briefly talk about our plans for SCG Richmond at the beginning of February. We then talk about the Modern Ban announcement and how this will effect the format going forward. We then check in on Arena and discuss and a certain email that is coming. Theros set mechanics - 2:10 Set

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01:02:54

The Calm Before Theros

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/01/10

This week we talk about why you should head out to prerelease and what to expect when you are there. We make some Magic resolutions for the new year. We want to be more organized this year. Then we talk about the state of Modern and how there seems to be an elk problem. Then we touch in with Arena to discuss what happened with the standard shake-up, Dominara drafts and how to get the most out of your prerelease on Arena. Prerelease Schedule - 3:19 Why Prerelease - 4:48 What to expect when

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01:52:12

Your Questions, Our Answers

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2020/01/02

This is an entire Question and Answer Podcast. Our listens sent us questions and we worked through them. This is a great way to learn more about the hosts both in and out of magic. About the hosts - 3:21 What Accessories do you use - 10:03 Sideboarding - 16:38 Thoughts on Historic and eternal formats on Arena - 23:22 Live Performances in 2020 - 34:50 Best Beers - 37:55 Why does White Suck - 42:24 Brawl Ideas - 54:02 Other Tabletop Games - 103:33 How to build a collection - 1:10:58 Coping with fun

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02:51:44

The Casual Try Hard Guide to Playing in Paper

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/12/29

This is a very special episode of the Casual Try Hard Podcast. We have compiled all of parts of the "Playing in Paper" series that we covered into one podcast for you. This is a great episode to share with new players or players transitioning from Arena. Part 1: How to play in paper - Where to Play - 2:07 Part 2: How to play in paper - Accessories - 18:40 Part 3: How to play in paper - Getting a Deck 36:43 Part 4: How to play in paper - Getting to your first turn - 48:18 Part 5: How to play in

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01:18:03

Jargon Head

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/12/26

This week, we add the final touch to the playing in paper series. We discuss the common Magic slang that you will hear during a game so that you are in the loop when you play in paper. Then we discuss some MTG finance developments. Why tell you why now is a both a good time to sell your standard cards and to buy some high-end cards. Speaking of high-end cards, we go into what a cube is and why you should be playing or at least watching the vintage cube. Finally, we check in with Arena and

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01:14:48

Double Secret Probation

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/12/19

WOTC has done it now! They have introduced Double Secret Probation......I mean suspensions. So we talk about the cards that have been suspended in Arena's Historic format. Hint, it is all the stuff that is too good to play anywhere. Then we talk about the pioneer bans that happened Monday as well. Next up, we talk about small field tournaments and why they have different meta games than larger events. Speaking of small field events, we discuss GP OKC. This week, we finish up the playing in

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01:25:31

Your Go!

Casual Try Hard MTG ·

2019/12/12

This week, we talk about MC 7 where emote master Kanister won. We discuss the ramifications on the MPL, Rivals and Worlds that this tournament had. We then talk about the removal of GP byes and how that is disappointing for players like us. We then touch on the changes made to the MTGO PTQ system. Next, we touch on pioneer and discuss what has been performing well post ban and where the format seems to be. Finally, we jump into Arena. MC 7 - 6:51 MPL 2020 - 20:57 Rivals 2020 - 28:50 Worlds

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