Eternal Durdles

Strixhaven is here… but what actually matters for Legacy?In this episode, we break down the real winners and traps from the new set—cutting through hype to focus on what could actually impact the format.We’re not just talking about the obvious cards—we’re digging into:• Hidden role-players that could shape decks• Why “prepared” might be sneakily powerful• The cards that look busted… but won’t show up• New tools for Storm, Control, and Midrange• Whether Legacy actually changes (or stays the same)We also cover:

Strixhaven is here… but what actually matters for Legacy?In this episode, we break down the real winners and traps from the new set—cutting through hype to focus on what could actually impact the format.We’re not just talking about the obvious cards—we’re digging into:• Hidden role-players that could shape decks• Why “prepared” might be sneakily powerful• The cards that look busted… but won’t show up• New tools for Storm, Control, and Midrange• Whether Legacy actually changes (or stays the same)We also cover:

Zac finally Top 8’d…with SQUEE.In this episode, we break down a Premodern Zombie Infestation and why it might be one of the most underrated strategies right now.We cover the full Top 8, why the Squee + Zombie Infestation engine lines up so well, and key mistakes to avoid. Additionally, we touch briefly on sideboarding and changes for LobsterCon!https://moxfield.com/decks/RvFTkpXNNUCzyTNkAUn7vw

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnZac finally Top 8’d…with SQUEE.In this episode, we break down a Premodern Zombie Infestation and why it might be one of the most underrated strategies right now.We cover the full Top 8, why the Squee + Zombie Infestation engine lines up so well, and key mistakes to avoid. Additionally, we touch briefly on sideboarding and changes for LobsterCon!JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comRiverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07MOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

Miracles Gets NEW Tools… But Is It Enough?

Is Legacy control finally getting real support again?With Strixhaven, two new cards — Flow State and A Road — might completely reshape how Miracles (and control decks) function in Legacy.In this episode we break down:• Why Miracles has struggled in modern Legacy• How Flow State compares to Expressive Iteration• Why Orcish Bowmasters warps card draw decisions• The real problem with Prismatic Ending• Why Wasteland is now mandatory again• Whether Flow State should be preemptively bannedThis isn’t just a deck tech — it’s a deep dive into how Legacy design has changed and what control decks actually need to survive.

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnDandân is blowing up, or rather shared deck 1v1 is booming!So we built Sled Sled! A brand new shared-deck MTG mini-format built around Goblin Rock Sled and design chaos.https://moxfield.com/decks/wEkAgnVZmUefHFwcnlfEfwIn this episode we break down:• What Sled Sled is plus it’s core tension mechanics (mountains, shared deck, graveyard)• Why certain cards were included and what was cut• The philosophy behind building a great Dandân variant• How you can build your own Dandân variationDecklist + article coming soon on EternalDurdles.comhttps://moxfield.com/decks/wEkAgnVZmUefHFwcnlfEfwJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comRiverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07MOXFIELDEterna

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnDandân is blowing up, or rather shared deck 1v1 is booming!So we built Sled Sled! A brand new shared-deck MTG mini-format built around Goblin Rock Sled and design chaos.https://moxfield.com/decks/wEkAgnVZmUefHFwcnlfEfwIn this episode we break down:• What Sled Sled is plus it’s core tension mechanics (mountains, shared deck, graveyard)• Why certain cards were included and what was cut• The philosophy behind building a great Dandân variant• How you can build your own Dandân variationDecklist + article coming soon on EternalDurdles.comhttps://moxfield.com/decks/wEkAgnVZmUefHFwcnlfEfwJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comRiverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07MOXFIELDEterna

10 weeks after the Parallax Tide ban… what does the Premodern meta actually look like?We brought in Cyrus to break down real tournament data and answer the big question:

10 weeks after the Parallax Tide ban… what does the Premodern meta actually look like?We brought in Cyrus to break down real tournament data and answer the big question:

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnThe March 23, 2026, Banned & Restricted announcement had three paragraphs for Legacy that didn’t really tell us anything meaningful.In this episode, we break down exactly why that lack of clarity and transparency is a problem, including• Why not addressing something can lead to presuming it’s an intentional omission.• Why undefined language (e.g., “fair,” “healthy”) is insufficient from a governing body.• The disconnect between player experience and WotC messaging.• How and why better communication could fix this.Banned and Restricted announcements aren’t solely about bans, but also about communicating intent for Legacy and respecting players by demonstrating an understanding of the current play experience.

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnThe March 23, 2026, Banned & Restricted announcement had three paragraphs for Legacy that didn’t really tell us anything meaningful.In this episode, we break down exactly why that lack of clarity and transparency is a problem, including• Why not addressing something can lead to presuming it’s an intentional omission.• Why undefined language (e.g., “fair,” “healthy”) is insufficient from a governing body.• The disconnect between player experience and WotC messaging.• How and why better communication could fix this.Banned and Restricted announcements aren’t solely about bans, but also about communicating intent for Legacy and respecting players by demonstrating an understanding of the current play experience.

AI is everywhere and we’ve been accused of using it. In this episode, we talk through why we don’t use AI for creative content and explain our views on when AI as a tool is valuable.We also chat channel updates, including content schedule, personal health goals, and the new artists creating our assets. 

AI is everywhere and we’ve been accused of using it. In this episode, we talk through why we don’t use AI for creative content and explain our views on when AI as a tool is valuable.We also chat channel updates, including content schedule, personal health goals, and the new artists creating our assets. 

We built a metric to measure the threat diversity of a format called  Threat Level. When applied to Legacy and Premodern, the results were informative. In this episode, we talk through what “Threat Level” means, the most played threats in Premodern and how those numbers compare to Legacy, and what we consider healthy levels. Threat level helps us understand why Legacy feels intense yet Premodern feels balanced.

We built a metric to measure the threat diversity of a format called  Threat Level. When applied to Legacy and Premodern, the results were informative. In this episode, we talk through what “Threat Level” means, the most played threats in Premodern and how those numbers compare to Legacy, and what we consider healthy levels. Threat level helps us understand why Legacy feels intense yet Premodern feels balanced.

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnIn this episode, we break down Premodern threat level data and compare it directly to Legacy to answer one big question:

Premodern threat level data breakdown compared to Legacy. Is anything broken?We talk about Dreadnought though its threat level is lower than Mogg Fanatic. Swords to Plowshares and Counterspell dominate in threat level but does that count?Premodern feels better than other format and threat level is a way to articulate why this episode explains it.

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnWhat if every Magic format idea… went too far?In this episode, we spiral into absolute chaos trying to invent new Dan Dan-style formats, including:❄️ Stasis Stasis — a nightmare of islands, Gush, and decking

Premodern is evolving — and some decks are starting to break away from the pack.In this episode, we go through Phil Nguyen’s latest MTG Banded article covering the 10 breakout Premodern decks of 2025.We break down:• Why Aluren is surging again• The power (and price…) of Cephalid Breakfast• Classic strategies like Terravore / Armageddon• The rise of Moneyball Black• And a few under-the-radar decks that could define the futurePlus…