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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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23:29

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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EP. 16 - Cutting Through Standard

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/05/05

Oracle Text:There's been a massive shake-up in the Standard format, and it's in the form of one particular card that is absolutely cutting through the competition. We are, of course, talking today about Cori-Steel Cutter.This 2-mana equipment is a force to be reckoned with! Join us as we chat about what makes this card so powerful, which decks it's popping up in, and why we're seeing it cut and slice through our beloved Standard format.Topics include:The Cori-Steel linguistic challengeTemporary

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17:19

Time in the Round - Sideboards, Thoughtseize, & more!

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/04/28

Oracle Text:Sometimes, we here at Raise the Standard can go on a bit of a tangent. Perhaps more than sometimes...frequently, we go on a bit of a tangent. And rather than let perfectly good audio go to waste, we bring to you Time in the Round, a series dedicated to all of the rants and bits that didn't quite make it into the main episodes.These pieces are taken from across numerous episodes that have already come out, but we wanted to give them their own special place in the Raise the Standard

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EP. 15 - Early Access! Tarkir Limited

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/04/14

Oracle Text:Today we bring you another episode courtesy of our experience during Early Access Tarkir: Dragonstorm on the MTG Arena client! Thank you to Wizards of the Coast for inviting us to participate in the early access streamer event for Tarkir--we had an amazing time and are so grateful that we got to experience Tarkir cards first hand so that we can bring you today's episode focusing on Tarkir Standard! We're chatting about Tarkir cards we think will make an impact on the format as well as

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EP. 14 - Early Access! Tarkir: Dragonstorm Limited

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/04/12

Oracle Text:A huge thank you to Wizards of the Coast for giving us the chance to participate in Tarkir: Dragonstorm Early Access on the MTG Arena client! This episode would not be possible without that support, and we are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have streamed and played Early Access Tarkir: Dragonstorm.Today, we're bringing you a special BONUS episode! We played a bit of Tarkir: Dragonstorm limited/draft during Early Access, and so today, now that TDM has officially released, we

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27:15

EP. 13 - A Chat with Ben Tudman

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/04/07

Oracle Text:Put on a jumper, grab a cup of tea, and join us for a chat with Australian Pro Player and Melbourne Magic stalwart, Ben Tudman. After our Tarkir discussion, we settled in for a casual conversation with Ben, discussing:Orzhov Pixiethe Standard MetagamePredicting the playing field| You can find and follow Ben across social media @⁠bentudman⁠ and you can follow Team Bus Stop's progress on social media @⁠busstop-mtg⁠.| This episode of Raise the Standard was recorded at the State Library of

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EP. 12 - Staying Strictly Standard

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/04/01

Oracle Text:⁠Standard, formerly known as Type 2 or Type II, is a ⁠rotating⁠ ⁠constructed⁠ play ⁠format⁠ for ⁠Magic: The Gathering⁠, that was created on January 10, ⁠1995⁠.⁠[1]⁠⁠[2]⁠ It is the most widely sanctioned constructed format at all levels of organized play.⁠[3]⁠ Standard matches are ⁠best-of-3⁠, so this format is called Traditional Standard on ⁠Magic: The Gathering Arena⁠.Standard ⁠decks⁠ must contain a minimum of sixty cards. There is no maximum deck size; however, one must be able to

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EP. 11 - Special Guest Slot: Ben Tudman [Discussing...

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/03/31

Oracle Text:Joining us in the studio today is none other than legendary and iconic Melbourne Magic player, Ben Tudman!It can be daunting when a new set releases to understand which cards are good, which ones might be good, and which ones are...well, let's say not as good. So, we've brought in Ben as our expert, as a member of Team Bus Stop and a 3-time Pro Tour player, Ben knows his Magic cards.Today, Ben is going to challenge us to dissect cards at their core, from casting costs, to benefits and

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23:12

EP. 10 (Part 2) - Control and Midrange | The Reactive...

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Oracle Text:We're back! Today we're wrapping up our discussion on common deck archetypes and we're focusing on the reactive archetypes today, the decks that are looking to mitigate threats and "answer questions" rather than pose them.Topics Include:How many deck archetypes can you fit in a single deck?Playing in the Overlord's arenaWhat is aliens?| 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

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28:20

EP. 10 - Aggro, Combo, Tempo | The Proactive Archetypes

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/03/24

Oracle Text:This is Part One of our deck archetypes duology! There are many different types of decks across all of Magic's formats--what are they, and what is the difference between them? Today, we're talking about the proactive deck archetypes, the foot-forward, asking questions decks that seek to play ahead and stay ahead.We'll dive in to the way these decks combine with one another, differentiate from one another, and ultimately how they stand out in the playing field.Topics include:Combo aggro ≠

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29:26

EP. 09 - JUDGE!

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/03/17

Oracle Text:Today we ask important questions: what is a judge? who are judges? why judges?We're dipping our Standard toes into the deep, deep pool of judging: what is a judge's role? how can I find a judge? what are judges? Think of this a primer to judges for those of you who may never have interacted with a judge and/or are not familiar with the role judges play in Magic. Rest assured we will be going into much, much more detail about judges in the future, and perhaps we'll even have a special

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34:21

EP. 08 - The Overlord You Know

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/03/10

Oracle Text:It's post-ProTour season! Domain Overlords swept the competition away and Matt Nass is your new ProTour Champion! So...now what? Today we're discussing:What did the meta look like at PT Chicago?Standout decks & familiar facesWhat will Standard look like going forward?A huge congratulations to Matt Nass and his victory at ProTour Aetherdrift! You can find Nass's list and all of the Top 8 decklists from PT Aetherdrift here at magic.gg. You can read Nass's article about preparing for

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16:26

EP. 07 - Building Standard

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/03/03

Oracle Text:I'm ready to start playing Standard!...Where can I find decklists? How can I buy cards for my deck? What cards are legal in the format? All of these questions and more answered in today's episode, where we dive in to building your Standard deck!Topics include:Popular places to find decklistsWhere you can buy cards (both local and online)the 7-Point Highlander Committee Foundation TM TM LTD R Copyright 2025| This episode of Raise the Standard was recorded at the State Library of Victoria

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EP. 06 - A Standard FNM

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/02/24

Oracle Text:Pack your bags and head to your local game store--it's time for FNM!* Today, we're straying a bit away from strictly Standard (shocking, we know!) and taking you through the motions of an FNM, including:What is FNM?What can I expect at FNM?Is FNM constructed, limited, or both?Grab your playmat, check the MTG Companion app for your nearest FNM, and let's go!| This episode of Raise the Standard was recorded at the State Library of Victoria. Raise the Standard and its hosts would like to

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33:11

EP. 05 - Windy City Standard

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/02/21

Oracle Text:We bring you a special BONUS EPISODE this week as we sit down to talk about the Standard Pro Tour that's happening this weekend at MagicCon Chicago! Topics of choice include:How has Standard changed since the last Pro Tour in Vegas?What decks do we think will dominate Chicago's PT?Just exactly how good is Sheoldred, the Apocalypse?Join us as we speculate on this weekend's upcoming tournament, talk synergies and combos, and eagerly await the results of the event.| This episode of Raise

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EP. 04 - The Foundations of Standard

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/02/17

Oracle Text:It's been three months since the release of Magic: the Gathering Foundations, a set designed to give Standard a, well...strong foundation to stand on! Today, we're looking at some of the most impactful cards from Foundations and discussing:When will we see Foundations hit its peak?Will more Foundations cards see Standard play?Why have these cards in particular seen such success in the current Standard meta?As a 5-year non-rotating core, we haven't yet had the chance to see Foundations

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EP. 03 - A Standard for All

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/02/09

Oracle Text:We bring you a bit of a shorter episode today, but one that is no less important! Who is Standard for? And why should you play it?The audio for this episode is a bit up and down, and we apologise for that! There was an issue with the levels in the studio that went unnoticed until it was time to edit. Bear with us as we have a quick chat about the Standard format--it's for you! It's for us, it's for everyone. So grab your 60+15 and remember: this game is yours!| This episode of Raise the

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EP. 02 - Racing Into Standard

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/02/06

Oracle Text:3...2...1...GO!It's time to Start Your Engines because today is Aetherdrift pre-release and we're here to share with you Meia's Top 5 Speculative picks for Aetherdrift Standard. This aether-boosted set has it all: new mechanics, busted card draw, and a homunculus host to boot! We'll break down the cards we think are going to have a sizeable impact on the format and reflect on the well-known sentiment that Bloodghast = Good.| This episode of Raise the Standard was recorded at the State

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EP. 01 - Setting the Standard

Raise the Standard: an MTG Podcast ·

2025/02/02

Oracle Text:Today, we raise our Standard flag! In this inaugural episode of Raise the Standard, Kira and Meia set out to explore the dynamic world of the Standard format. Tackling core concepts ranging from metagame diversity to dollar dollar bills, Kira and Meia seek to "Set the Standard" for their discussions going forward.Today we're untapping, moving to our main phase, and asking:What is Standard?Why Should I Play Standard?Is Standard Good?| This episode of Raise the Standard was recorded at the

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