Constructed Resources
75 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago -Every week, LSV and BK cover all things Constructed, from the newest decks to Constructed fundamentals.
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Constructed Resources #25 - Our Top Constructed Picks for Kaldheim - Draft Style!
January 22, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBBK and LSV try something a little different this week, as they draft their top picks from Kaldheim for Constructed impact. Will LSV force snow? Is BK going to be reasonable? Find out in this episode! Decks of the Week Hammer Time Historic Temur Ramp
Constructed Resources #24 - It's Snowtime!
January 14, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MBKaldheim previews are in full swing, so LSV and BK go deep on Giants, Snow, and more! Deck of the Week Historic Splinter Twin
Constructed Resources #23 - Year in Review
January 02, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBBK and LSV close out 2020 in a light-hearted review of the misses, the hits, the other misses, and everything else that happened in 2020.
Constructed Resources #22 - A Deep Dive On The Best Deck in Historic
December 16, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBWith a big Historic tournament coming up this weekend, LSV and BK take a deep dive into Sultai Midrange. They go over how to build it, how to play it, and how to sideboard, as well as recommending the list they would play. Decks of the Week Modern Rakdos Midrange Historic Paradox Engine CR-Approved Sultai List Historic Sultai Midrange
Constructed Resources #21 - Historic and Pioneer Roundup
December 11, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBThis week, LSV and BK run down everything you need to know about Historic and Pioneer, along with recommendations for decks they would play in each format. Decks of the Week Historic Nine Lives Pioneer Cleansing Wildfire
Constructed Resources #20 - Decklist of Champions
December 03, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBLSV and BK are both competing in the Zendikar Rising Championship - find out what they are playing and why, as they break down both Historic and Standard. Decks of the Week Esper Yorion Rogues Sultai Jund Sacrifice
Constructed Resources #19 - The Ultimate Guide to Aggro-Control
November 25, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBAggro-Control is the hardest archetype to play, and often the best. LSV and BK break down everything you need to pilot the most frustrating archetype to face. Decks of the Week Modern Yorion and Taxes Standard Obosh Temur Adventures
Constructed Resources #18 - Black is the New Black
November 20, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBLSV and BK kick off a new cycle of episodes, each focusing on what a color brings to Constructed. They start with Black, covering its strengths, weaknesses, and ways to make your black decks better. Decks of the Week Mono-Blue Nykthos Cleansing Wildfire Jeskai Timestamps Black Review - 11:30 Social Media Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Constructed Resources #17 - Mastering Kaladesh Remastered
November 11, 2020 11:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBLSV and BK chat Kaladesh Remastered, a set which is sure to shake up Historic. Whether you want to spin the wheel with Aetherworks Marvel or grind the opponent out with Torrential Gearhulk, this episode is for you. Decks of the Week Mono-Green Food Modern Electrodominance Timestamps Kaladesh Review - 10:00
Constructed Resources #16 - Mailbag Marauders
November 05, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBBK and LSV go to the mailbag for this episode, answering questions on topics that range from Constructed to the best players of all time. Decks of the Week Rakdos Mill Enduring Ideal
Constructed Resources #15 - Be Aggressive, Be Be Aggressive
October 29, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBLSV and BK break down everything you need to play aggro - how to build your decks, how to play against removal, how to sideboard, and more. Decks of the Week Modern GW Eladamri's Call Standard Gruul Timestamps Aggro Action - 10:00
Constructed Resources #14 - A Guide to Rogues Deckbuilding
October 22, 2020 12:00 - 56 minutes - 38.5 MBRogues is one of the best decks in Standard, and has multiple distinct versions. BK and LSV break down the merits of each, and discuss ways to get the most out of your aggro-control decks. Timestamps Decks of the Week - 01:45 Rogues Deckbuilding - 07:45 Links Modern RB Prowess Standard GW Yorion
Constructed Resources #13 - How to Approach This New (Old) Standard
October 13, 2020 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBWith bans completely changing the Standard landscape, LSV and BK discuss how to approach the wide-open format, and which decks have the most promise. Timestamps Standard Bans - 04:10 How to Approach The New Format - 34:00 Initial Metagame List - 51:25 Decks of the Week Oops, All Spells Dimir Rogues Social Media Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Constructed Resources #12 - Did We Break Standard and Historic?
October 06, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 47.9 MBWith Grand Finals decklists in, LSV and BK break down both the lists LSV submitted, and go over the full Standard and Historic metagames. Timestamps Decks of the Week - 02:00 Standard Metagame - 06:31 Historic Metagame - 35:00 Decklists Omnath Adventures 4c Turbo-Pig
Constructed Resources #11 - How To Play Like A Pro
September 30, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBLSV and BK go deep on gameplay, with tactics on how to improve your in-game decision-making. They talk about leveling, sequencing, and everything from your first land drop to how to close out a game. Timestamps Decks of the Week - 02:27 How To Play Like a Pro - 8:28 Decks of the Week Omnath Adventures https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3432394#online Modern Mill https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3412920#paper
Constructed Resources #10 - Zendikar First Impressions
September 23, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBCR returns, with LSV and BK taking a deep dive on Double-Faced Lands, Zendikar, and how the new cards are impacting various Constructed formats. Timestamps Decks of the Week: 02:26 Standard Metagame Overview: 08:26 Zendikar Reviews: 17:27 Decks of the Week RG Modern Belcher: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3413292#paper GW Auras Pioneer https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3412855#paper Social Media Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Constructed Resources #9 - A Historic Chat About The Invitational
September 09, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBWith Mythic Invitational decklists in, BK grills LSV on what he's playing, why, and what to expect from the biggest Historic event to date. Timestamps Zendikar Previews of the Week - 02:00 Invitational Historic Breakdown - 07:25 Social Media Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Constructed Resources #8 - Zendikar Previews and Q&A
September 02, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBZendikar previews are popping off, so LSV and BK talk about all the most exciting ones for Constructed before tackling a wide variety of listener questions. Deck of the Week Mono-Black God-Pharaoh's Gift Timestamps Deck of the Week: 01:48 Zendikar Previews: 06:06 Q and A: 37:55 Social Media Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Constructed Resources #7 - How to Beat Control Decks
August 26, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBIn this week's Constructed Resources, LSV and BK go deep on how to play against control decks - they talk gameplay, deck construction, sideboarding, and more. Timestamps How to Beat Control Decks - 07:00 Bad Ways to Fight Control Decks - 44:00 Decks of the Week Rakdos Lurrus Kiki Yorion Social Media Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Constructed Resources #6 - Double Deep Dive
August 19, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBLSV and BK do a pair of deep dives this week, covering everything you need to know about playing Temur Adventures in Standard and Jund Citadel in Pioneer. They talk sequencing, common interactions, sideboarding, and more! Timestamps Standard Temur Adventures - 03:00 Pioneer Jund Citadel - 37:17 Links Temur Adventures decklist Jund Citadel
Constructed Resources #5 - Mastering Amonkhet Remastered
August 14, 2020 12:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBOn this week's episode of Constructed Resources, LSV and BK review Amonkhet Remastered, with an eye to which new decks it will create in historic, capped with their top 10 picks from the set. Timestamps Decks of the Week - 03:50 Amonkhet Set Review - 07:00 Top 10 AKH Remastered Cards - 55:30 Decks of the Week: Temur Elementals: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3283113#online Pioneer Simic Reclamation: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pioneer-wilderness-reclamation#online
Constructed Resources #4 - The Banhammer Drops
August 04, 2020 15:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBOn this week's Constructed Resources, LSV and BK evaluate the recent bannings, and give a comprehensive list of decks they are looking at for the rebooted Standard and Pioneer formats. Timestamps Standard Bans and Decks to Watch - 05:50 Pioneer Bans and Decks to Watch - 32:00 The Historic Arena Open - 53:00 Social Media Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv Links Decks of the Week Azorious Control: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2714863#paper Izzet Prowess: https://www...
Constructed Resources #3 - Seven Deadly Sideboarding Traps and How to Avoid Them
July 29, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBOn this week's Constructed Resources, LSV and BK tackle the seven most common sideboarding traps, and give you tips on how to avoid them. Timestamps Sideboarding Traps - 06:00 Social Media Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv Links Decks of the week Mardu Winota https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3234459#paper Chandra’s Incinerator Burn https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3193331#paper
Constructed Resources #2 - When to Beat 'Em, and When to Join 'Em
July 22, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBWhen one deck stands above the rest, should you play it, try to beat it, or go even deeper? LSV and BK go over the different approaches, common traps, and what they'd do in the current Temur-dominated Standard. Timestamps 03:10 - Decks of the Week 08:00 - Formats with a Best Deck 43:00 - How to Approach Current Standard Social Media Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv Links White Weenie in Standard Vintage Paradoxical Bazaar
Constructed Resources #1 - Let's Get Down to Business
July 14, 2020 03:00 - 59 minutes - 41.2 MBLSV and BK kick off their first episode of Constructed Resources, a weekly podcast devoted to covering everything Constructed. They start by evaluating the bans/unbans, and cover what M21 brought to Standard, as well as their current Standard Power Rankings. Timestamps Deck of the Week: 4:30 Ban Discussion: 8:00 Standard Additions and Power Rankings: 25:00 Social Media Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv Links Deck of the Week (4c Reclamation)