Cardhoarder Podcast

Pro Tour Amonkhet Champion Gerry Thompson joins the show this week to share his extensive journey in the game of Magic.  We touch on his Reddit post dealing with depression, his drive to get better at Magic, and how his Magic career got started.   Other topics include problems with MTGO, Magic content, and memorable games of Magic. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Gerry's Reddit post - 2:00 Gerry's early career in MTG - 5:36 Gerry's Pro Tour career - 14:35 Making a living off MTG - 25:23 MTGO & digital gaming - 37:15 Gerry's take on MTG content - 47:18 Memorable games of MTG - 57:00 Humans of Magic Podcast Gerry's Twitter: @G3RRYT Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

Dave shares his London RPTQ performance.  We discuss the evolution of the current Standard format and how the decklist posting change has affected the metagame.  Brad Nelson and his brother Corey Baumeister continue their hot streak by placing 1st and 3rd at Grand Prix Denver.  Lee Sharpe shared a few new updates for Magic Online.  Most notably Vintage leagues coming August 30th.  Other topics include made up house rules, Team Cardhoarder updates, MTGO bugs, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Made up house rules - 1:52 Dave's RPTQ - 3:15 GP Denver - 18:07 Team Cardhoarder achievements & updates - 23:55 Vintage Leagues finally on MTGO - 32:19 Latest MTGO bugs - 40:00 Team Cardhoarder roster for 2018 season Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder D

This week we catch up on Magic Online news and the changes to the Pro Club.  Magic Online Player Rewards now gives out one card packs that can be traded.  Dave continues his success in Modern with a 32nd place finish at Grand Prix Birmingham.  Other topics include Ravnica Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists, Starcraft Remastered, a new position at Cardhoarder, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Dave's GP Birmingham 32nd place finish - 3:30 Magic Online Player Reward changes - 8:50 New flashback events announced - 24:23 Pro Club changes - 37:45 Community Manager position at Cardhoarder - 1:06:07 Worlds 2007: Dragonstorm Mirror - Patrick Chapin vs Gabriel Nassif Ravnica Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dav

We are back!  Dave has returned from playing in his first Pro Tour.  Conor is back from Dreamhack Atlanta.  A lot to catch up on!  Dave recaps his tournament experiences at GP Kyoto and Pro Tour Hour of Devastation.  We discuss Yam Wing Chun's unfortunate punt on the big stage against PV.  Was game 5 an all time memorable Magic moment?  Wizards made changes to the Pro Tour in 2018.  We catch up on the changes and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Dave's Pro Tour preparation - 2:33 Dave at GP Kyoto - 9:27 Dave's experience at PTHOU - 17:31 Semifinals match between PV and Yam Wing Chun - 33:07 Health of current Magic formats - 46:23 Changes to the Pro Tour for 2018 - 49:14 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: da

Last episode before Dave leaves for Japan to battle at GP Kyoto and Pro Tour Hour of Devastation!  We share our thoughts on the In-Store play changes by Wizards of the Coast.  With the Pro Tour approaching, we share our top 5 decks Dave needs to test against in preparation for PTHOU.  A pack is also cracked to jump start our thoughts on the HOU draft format.  We will be on hiatus for the next 2 weeks.  Stay tuned for our return! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com In-Store Play Evolves - 6:14 Top 5 decks to look out for at PTHOU - 19:31 Honorable mentions & what Dave might play at PTHOU - 39:20 Crack a pack & HOU draft update SCG Cincinnati decklists Magic Online PTQ decklists Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: d

Reigning SCG Players' Champion Joe Lossett joins the show and shares how much has changed in his Pro Tour preparation.  Dave struggles in his week 1 testing for Pro Tour Hour of Devastation.  We discuss the recent change by Wizards to decrease the number of league decklists posted everyday in half.  Other topics include HOU limited impressions, the health of Legacy, and stories of getting lost in Japan.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Joe's journey in competitive Magic - 4:57 Wizards hiding more data - 11:57 Initial impression of HOU limited - 35:57 Over and under performers - 42:52 Joe's thoughts on Legacy - 53:31 Contact Joe Lossett on Twitter @oarsman79 or check out his Twitch stream here Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89

The full spoiler for Hour of Devastation is out now!  We go over our favorite and least favorite cards from the set.  Conor shares an important entry to the Magic Online Wishlist.  Other topics include the SCG Invitational, LRR Pre-Prelease, 1v1 Commander bans, and MTGO Challenge decklists. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Magic Online Wishlist - 1:30 LRR Pre-Prelease & SCG Invitational - 16:15 1v1 Commander banned update - 27:27 Magic Online Challenge decklists - 30:48 Favorite Hour of Devastation cards - 37:00 Least favorite Hour of Devastation cards - 42:47 Death, Taxes, and Trophies! Winning the SCG Invitational - SCG article by Brian Coval Magic Online Challenge decklists: Modern | Legacy Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveS

It's time for an update on the MTGO economy.  We look at what cards have spiked and which have fallen drastically.  Members of Team Cardhoarder just missed the top 4 of GP Cleveland with the narrowest of tiebreaks.  Naturally we talk about intentional draws for the game of Magic.  Other topics include Battle of the Planes win percentages, Michael Majors working for Wizards, and review our past thoughts on the MTGO redemption cycle. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com GP Cleveland and IDs - 6:36 Battle of the Planes win percentages - 18:57 Michael Majors working for Wizards - 20:50 Which cards on MTGO have spiked and which have fallen? - 26:46 Reviewing the MTGO redemption cycle - 51:52 Rocket League grand finals last second goal Men from Modo podcast Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardho

Grand Prix Vegas seemed to be a resounding success.  Dave had major problems with coverage however.  First time since 2006, there will be a trio Team Pro Tour in 2018 during the new core set release.  Has Wizards gone too far with team events?  Other topics include the 25th anniversary announcements, Battle of the Planes, extra prizes for MTGO, Hour of Devastation spoilers, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Magic Online Wishlist - 1:16 Grand Prix Vegas discussion - 8:32 The problem with Vegas coverage - 18:11 Team Pro Tours - 29:04 25th Anniversary announcements - 38:00 Magic Online announcements - 54:44 HOU spoilers - 1:03:09 Windmall Slam YouTube channel Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea

Dave is qualified for Pro Tour Hour of Devastation in Kyoto Japan!  He shares his long journey of near misses and the details of his RPTQ.  Aetherworks Marvel is banned in Standard and we all rejoice.  Metamorphosis 2.0 article was released by Mark Rosewater.  Huge shakeups to the game with Core sets returning in the summer and draft formats will now all be large draft alone sets.  Other topics include Pro Tour Hall of fame changes, Magic Digital Next update, Magic getting a MMORPG, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Dave qualifies for Pro Tour HOU - 2:48 Aetherworks Marvel banned in Standard - 22:26 Metamorphosis 2.0 - 30:46 Pro Tour Hall of Fame changes - 52:02 Magic Digital Next update - 1:00:52 MTGO 15th anniversary - 1:15:05 Todd Stevens Twitch stream Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathan

Wizards announced constructed online PTQs will be changed back to the old system.  Conor adds a suggestion to the ongoing Magic Online Wishlist.  Dave and Conor face off in the thrilling conclusion of the Lets Stump Vargas game.  This time there is a winner.  Other topics include Mirrodin Throwback Standard Gauntlet, MTGO Challenge decklists, and the Team Draft Super League.  The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Magic Online Wishlist - 5:24 Changes to online PTQs - 14:23 Mirrodin Throwback Standard Gauntlet - 26:41 MTGO Challenge decklists - 36:12 Team Draft Super League - 47:45 Lets Stump Vargas game - 53:26 Magic Online Challenges decklists: Modern | Legacy | Pauper Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

Dave finished 13th at GP Copenhagen.  We go over his deck choice and future plans for his quest to qualify for the Pro Tour.  AmazHS, a popular Hearthstone streamer, received a special invite to Pro Tour Hour of Devastation.  Are special invites good for the game?  We end the show with an intense 3 rounds of Let's Stump Vargas (game played on LR cast testing LSV's knowledge of old cards).  Other topics include Throwback Standard Gauntlets, Magic Online Challenge decklists, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Dave's GP Copenhagen tournament report - 1:10 AmazHS receives a special invite to PTHOU - 16:45 Throwback Standard Gauntlet thoughts - 40:49 Magic Online Challenges decklists - 48:11 Let's Stump Vargas game - 52:55 Dave's detailed tournament report Magic Online Wishlist Early 2000s Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists Magic Online Challenges decklists: Pauper | Modern Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Co

This week we discuss fraud and theft on Magic Online.  Recent cases have popped up so we share our stories and suggestions on how to avoid theft to your Magic Online account.  In other Magic Online news, we discuss the health of the 1v1 Commander format.  Last weekend was also the first weekend of the new Magic Online Challenges.  We take a look at the Magic Online metagame for each Challenge.  Other topics include Helene Bergeot leaving WOTC, Gerry Thompson selling his Pro Tour trophy for charity, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Magic Online fraud & theft - 2:26 1v1 Commander format discussion - 30:02 Magic Online Challenges metagame - 34:51 Helene Bergeot leaving WOTC - 52:42 Gerry selling his PT trophy for charity - 58:57 Magic Online Wishlist Magic Online Challenge decklists: Modern | Pauper | Legacy | 1v1 Commander | Vintage Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wri

Magic Online has a greater effect on the Pro Tour metagame with the new release schedule that was introduced for Amonkhet.  We discuss the pros and cons of this new era of Magic.  Gerry Thompson won PTAKH with Mono-Black Zombies.  PV released a vlog going over his testing process for the Pro Tour.  How valid are his concerns?  We also share our biggest punts! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Gerry winning PTAKH - 1:12 PTAKH Standard metagame - 7:18 Progression of the Pro Tour Team Series - 19:02 Paulo Vitor Damo da Rosa's CFB video - 28:11  Most memorable punts - 45:42 Why I Suck at Pro Tours - Gerry Thompson SCG article The Pro Tour is Changing - Mike Sigrist CFB article Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave share their thoughts on the 1v1 commander banned list.  The community was outraged over using the same list for multiplayer Commander.  New tournaments were announced every weekend on Magic Online for eternal formats even Pauper and 1v1 Commander.  The new Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists were revealed.  How broken was Combo Winter? The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com 1v1 Commander banned list - 3:20 Weekly Challenges introduced for all eternal formats - 17:47 Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists: Combo Winter - 37:28 PTAKH predictions - 48:35 Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea  

An emergency ban in Standard came out of nowhere.  Conor, Nathaniel, and Dave share their frustrations with the constant tinkering with Standard.  Fingers are crossed that the format will be improved moving forward.  Andrew Jessup won SCG Atlanta with Mardu Vehicles.  Other topics include deck of the week, deck names, and Dave trying to get Trogdor over. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Addendum to latest B&R announcement - 0:50 SCG Atlanta Standard Open - 38:14 Deck of the week: G/R Monsters - 47:22 Standard PTQ decklists Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave's Twitter: @DaveSea89 | Twitch: davesea

Controversial B&R announcement from Wizards of the Coast this week.  Legacy has its first ban since 2015.  How will the format shape up?  No changes in Standard has the community in a uproar while Commander and Vintage had changes respectively.  We give our first impressions on week one of Amonkhet being online.   Other topics include MTGO exert implementation, Twitch Affiliate Program, rules updates, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com B&R announcement: Legacy - 2:19 Standard no changes - 17:28 Commander bans - 26:02 Combat shortcut rules change - 29:41 Exert implementation on MTGO - 38:06 Amonkhet first impressions - 45:38 Twitch Affiliate Program - 55:02 Joe Losset's thoughts on the Top ban Cardhoarder Magic Online Tutoring - sign up here Dave and Conor's WCW wrestling podcast: Soundcloud | iTunes Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Nathaniel is back just in time for Wizards releasing numerous Organized Play announcements.  Dave rants about the changes to RPTQs and the PPTQ system in general.  Is the system broken and can it be fixed?  The Magic World Championship was moved closer to release week while Pro Tour Ixalan is pushed back a month.  Other topics include Nationals update, Throwback Standard Gauntlet reactions, and our favorite/least favorite cards spoiled from Amonkhet. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Changes to the Pro Tour - 3:44 Nationals update - 20:16 RPTQ changes - 29:13 Throwback Standard Gauntlet reactions - 48:02 Favorite and least favorite cards spoiled from Amonkhet - 55:20 Organize play announcement from Wizards Lee Sharpe Tumblr post Music provided by Terrible Spaceship Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast Alex Ullman joins the show to share his expertise on the Pauper format.  We go over a brief history of Pauper and the evolution of the banned list.  Alex shares his most impactful cards in the format and whether the jump from Dailies to Leagues on Magic Online has been a positive shift for the format.    The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Best aspects of Pauper & downfalls for creating content - 3:39 History of Pauper - 9:43 Origin of the banned list - 11:26 Most impactful cards in Pauper - 16:30 Has leagues helped or diminish the popularity of Pauper? - 23:06 Wizards injecting new Pauper cards with Master sets - 29:09 What card would you downshift to common? - 39:04 Alex's contact info: Twitter: @nerdtothecore | Facebook: nerdtothecore | Gathering Magic articles Information Cascades in Magic - Article by Patrick Chapin Did You Know Pauper? - Gathering Magic YouTube video Music provided by Terribl

This week on the Cardhoarder Podcast we reflect on 49 episodes and the 25th anniversary of Magic: the Gathering.  Randy Buehler created a Patreon for a Team Draft Super league.  How will this be implemented on Magic Online?  With the Aftermath split cards coming into Standard, Wizards decided to refine the rules of the converted mana cost of split cards.  Other topics include Amonkhet spoilers, ranting on the visual template for Aftermath cards, and Dragon's Maze being a bad set. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Reflections on episode 1 - 1:36 Reflections on the 25th anniversary of MTG - 12:18 Team Draft Super League - 24:44 Split card rules change - 34:00 Amonkhet Spoilers - 52:00 Team Draft Super League Patreon Music provided by Terrible Spaceship. Your Hosts: Conor O'Donnell, Nathaniel Buckley-Wright, and David Murphy. Conor's Twitter: @conorpodonnell | Twitch: conor_od Nathaniel's Twitter: @Cardhoarder | Twitch: Cardhoarder Dave