Faithless Brewing MTG: Modern and Pioneer for the Spike Rogue
412 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 59 ratingsFaithless Brewing is a top-rated Magic: the Gathering podcast and here's why. Each week, we design spicy new decks around the coolest cards in Modern and Pioneer. We put our creations to the test in tournament play and share our findings on the air. Created by Dan Schriever (@CavedanMTG), David Robertson, and Damon Alexander.
Whether you're a jank brewer, FNM hero, kitchen table end boss or Arena Mythic warrior, our goal is to inspire your next great Magic deck. Take the Oath of Brews and join our Discord community at patreon.com/faithlessbrewing, and visit our homepage FaithlessBrewing.com for all of our latest decklists.
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Tolarian Terror: There’s Always a Bigger Zombie Fish
October 04, 2022 07:27 - 1 hour - 46 MBSeason 15, Episode 14: Roundup (Brothers’ War Previews) + Brew Session (Tolarian Terror) + Flashback (Meria, Scholar of Antiquity) Veteran players remember Gurmag Angler, the sleek delve threat once seen in decks like Grixis Shadow and Hollow One. At one mana, the Zombie Fish was brutally efficient and surprisingly hard to kill — so much so that Legacy players once thought Gurmag might need to be banned in their format (until cooler heads prevailed and identified Deathrite Shaman as the cul...
What’s Wrong with Modern? Can It Be Fixed? (Brewer’s Mailbag)
September 30, 2022 21:45 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBSeason 15, Episode 13: Brewers’ Mailbag Does Modern have a “five color problem”? If so, how can it be fixed? Has the format become hostile to brewing? And why has black become such a weak color? Today, Cavedan and Morde open up the Brewers’ Mailbag to field listener questions about the state of Modern and Pioneer after several weeks of Dominaria United. Many listeners want to know, “What’s wrong with Modern?” and more importantly, what can be done about it? After a bit of soul searching (a...
Five Color Legends?! Jodah, the Unifier in Modern and Pioneer
September 27, 2022 13:43 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBSeason 15, Episode 12: Brew Session (Jodah, the Unifier) + Flashback (Soul of Windgrace) The people have spoken! The votes have been tallied for our next monthly project, and two cards stood head and shoulders above the rest. Mechanized Production, an intriguing alternate win con using artifact tokens, was bested by the narrowest of margins, losing only to a card that is even more insane: Jodah, the Unifier. For five mana, in WUBRG colors, we had better be getting an amazing deal. Jodah ha...
Better Than Urza? Meria Is Desperately Wanting to Be Good
September 24, 2022 09:51 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBSeason 15, Episode 11: Weekly Roundup + Brew Session (Meria, Scholar of Antiquity) Artifact strategies have been around forever, but Urza, Lord High Artificer was a game-changer. Urza unlocked massive amounts of mana, in quantities not seen since Tolarian Academy, and even gave you somewhere to spend that mana by playing free cards from your deck. On top of that, Urza brought a large Karnstruct friend, ensuring good value from your 4 drop even if your opponent succeeds in foiling whatever c...
Soul of Windgrace: The Love Child of Omnath and Primeval Titan
September 20, 2022 12:16 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBSeason 15, Episode 10: Brew Session (Soul of Windgrace) + Flashback (Aether Channeler) Three Faithless Brewers looked at a new Dominaria United card. One said, “That’s a Primeval Titan.” Another said, “No, that’s Solemn Simulacrum.” The third brewer said, “Actually, that’s Jund Omnath.” Soul of Windgrace has the potential to be all of these things, and maybe more. Legendary four drops that generate mana and card advantage have the potential to be format-defining centerpieces of strong, unf...
14 Terrible Cards That Might Actually Be Sweet (Serum Visions #4)
September 17, 2022 12:59 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBSeason 15, Episode 9: Faithless Brewing x Serum Visions #4 The Serum Visions gang returns to wrap up our third monthly project. Last time, the listeners voted for Resurgent Belief, a challenging card that asks us to combine two dubious strategies: reanimator, and enchantments. Fortunately, these strategies get new tools all the time, with powerful sagas like Fable of the Mirror-Breaker or surprising removal like Leyline Binding and Temporary Lockdown. Unfortunately, a few decent enchantment...
Aether Channeler: The Triple Threat Wizard
September 12, 2022 19:21 - 56 minutes - 42.1 MBSeason 15, Episode 8: Brew Session (Aether Channeler) + Flashback (Leyline Binding) Aether Channeler isn’t the best at any one job, but it always gives you something meaningful. Is this style of card strong enough for today’s Modern and Pioneer? That’s the question that we set out to answer today on Faithless Brewing. We’ve seen multiple modes on 3 drops before, most notably on Callous Bloodmage, a card that barely saw play. Channeler offers two similar abilities (make a token, draw a card...
Paragons of Innovation: Week 1 Winners & Losers
September 09, 2022 20:40 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBSeason 15, Episode 7: Weekly Roundup David and Morde review the top innovations from Week 1 of #MTGDMU, starring Serra Paragon, Yotia Declares War, Meria, Scholar of Antiquity, and more. **** Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.com **** Timestamps [1:51] Housekeeping [5:03] Leyline Binding [18:41] Liliana of the Veil [28:18] Meria, Scholar of Antiquity [34:11] Yotia Declares War [42:1...
Brew This, Not That! Dominaria United Top 5s
September 06, 2022 14:12 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBSeason 15, Episode 6: Dominaria United Top 5s With Mordeka1ser and Cavedan Preview season is a heady time. Cards are flying fast and furious, the air is thick with new ideas, and big dreams take flight on wings of hype and hopium. And when the dust has settled… well, it’s a lot! We covered more than a hundred cards in the blink of an eye. Which are the cards that really matter? Which ones are going to make a big impact on the meta, and which cards are we most excited to brew with? And o...
Leyline Binding Is the Truth
September 02, 2022 22:26 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBSeason 15, Episode 5: Brew Session (Leyline Binding, Shadow Prophecy) So here’s the deal. Oblivion Ring for a single white mana, at flash speed, is an unreal Magic card. It’s so insanely powerful that when we first discussed Leyline Binding, many listeners thought it was fake. Had we been duped by the folks at r/custommagic, they wondered? And it’s a fair question. It’s not every day we get a removal spell that can rival Swords to Plowshares. Not only is Leyline Binding very real, it’s als...
Leveling Up in Modern with Cameron Lantz, SCG Baltimore Champion
September 01, 2022 02:40 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBSeason 15, Episode 4: Q&A with Cameron Lantz Fresh off her victory at the SCG Baltimore Team Trios $25K, Cameron Lantz joins Morde to share her insights on the current state of Modern and Pioneer and her preferred approach to deck selection for team events. She also weighs in on the last batch of Dominaria United spoilers, including some final-day surprises like Shadow Prophecy, Flowstone Infusion, and The Cruelty of Gix. Where to find Cameron: Twitter: @sometimesIscry Articles: Owl C...
Final Look at Dominaria United’s Spoilers: Set Review Part 3
August 26, 2022 23:08 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBSeason 15, Episode 3: Brewer’s Guide to Dominaria United, Vol. III While the final third of spoiler's did not sport such mighty cards as leyline binding, it is still filled to the brim with brew arounds that catch the eye of our Faithless Brewers. Ivy, Gleeful Spirit leads the 2 drop charge with a first time ever twist on its effect that makes the Nephilim of old nothing but envious. Allowing us to not only get bonuses out of our own spells but also nullifying our opponent's ones (or at...
Set Review, Part 3: Final Look at Dominaria United Previews in Modern and Pioneer
August 26, 2022 23:08 - 1 hour - 82.5 MBSeason 15, Episode 3: Brewer’s Guide to Dominaria United, Vol. III While the final batch of Dominaria previews did not sport such mighty cards as Leyline Binding, it is still filled to the brim with brew arounds that catch the eye of our Faithless Brewers. Ivy, Gleeful Spirit leads the 2 drop charge with a new twist on its effect that makes the Nephilim of old nothing but envious. Ivy allows us to not only get bonuses out of our own spells but also nullify our opponent's ones (or at least ...
The Best Dominaria United Cards for Modern and Pioneer: Set Review Part 2 (ft. Manacymbal)
August 23, 2022 17:06 - 1 hour - 72 MBSeason 15, Episode 2: Brewer’s Guide to Dominaria United, Vol. II Three of the most important cards for Modern and Pioneer headline the second installment of our Dominaria United Set Review. Rundvelt Hordemaster powers up Goblins decks in a huge way. The first true 2 mana Goblin lord is also a tremendous source of card advantage and resiliency. Turning every death (including tokens, including itself) into fresh draws while also curving out well in aggressive starts is a game changer. Horde...
Set Review: The Best of Dominaria United in Modern and Pioneer, Part 1
August 19, 2022 21:58 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBSeason 15, Episode 1: Brewer’s Guide to Dominaria United + Magic in 2023 Today on Faithless Brewing we kick off our set review with the first batch of previews from Dominaria United. The set looks beautiful, but the criteria for playability in Modern and Pioneer are stricter than ever as the formats keep getting powered up. Do any of these new cards have a shot? Squee, Dubious Monarch stands out as a multi-format staple. While it invites initial comparisons to Goblin Rabblemaster, the card...
Vivien and the Arkbow: A Tale of 10 Brews
August 15, 2022 20:06 - 1 hour - 61.1 MBSeason 14, Episode 37: Brew Session (Vivien’s Arkbow, Getaway Car) + Flashback (Heart of Kiran, Rielle the Everwise, Humble Defector, Ugin’s Nexus) David and Cavedan brew with Vivien’s Arkbow, the runner up in this month’s voting. Morde is a believer, but the old men will need some convincing. Are there ways to cheat on the activation cost? Make use of the discard outlet? Or perhaps even enable sweet Werewolves brews? David also takes a crack at Getaway Car, an odd little vehicle that lean...
What Is This? A Tournament for Ants? Magic 30 Las Vegas
August 12, 2022 17:33 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBSeason 14, Episode 36: Week in Review The party of the year is happening in Las Vegas, and the tickets are already gone. The four Modern Qualifiers feeding the Beta draft sold out in mere hours (and the VIP badges went even faster than that). Is this insane demand or artificial scarcity? A genius marketing move or another Wizards blunder? As for tournaments you can actually play: Cavedan took his trusty Crabvine deck to a local Regional Championship Qualifier, with the express goal of mast...
Beyond Belief: Resurgent Brews for the Modern Enchanter
August 08, 2022 22:24 - 1 hour - 50 MBSeason 14, Episode 35: Brew Session (Resurgent Belief) Our third monthly project kicks off with a look at Resurgent Belief, the surprise winner after an intense round of voting. Belief promises to restore the glory of Replenish decks of old. But do the tools exist to compete in today’s Modern? Our task this month is to find out. At first glance, Belief resembles Living End and follows simple steps. 1. Put enchantments in the graveyard. 2. Find and cast Resurgent Belief. 3. Win with whateve...
How to Win with Bad Decks (ft. IPlayBadDecks)
August 06, 2022 03:08 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBSeason 14, Episode 34: Modern 5-0s with Anthony Mannino Few Modern players these days are willing to embrace “bad” cards. With the format powered up heavily by MH2 and years of aggressive designs, the older tier 2-3 strategies have simply faded away. They were fringe to begin with, the thinking goes, and so they certainly can’t compete in this day and age. Enter Anthony Mannino (IPlayBadDecks on Twitch and MTGO). Anthony is the last brewer of Modern’s golden age, a player not afraid to sle...
What If Innistrad Were Added to Pioneer? Brewer’s Mailbag (July-August 2022)
August 01, 2022 22:03 - 1 hour - 62.2 MBSeason 14, Episode 33: Brewer’s Mailbag Today on Faithless Brewing we open up the mailbag and field listener questions about everything under the Modern and Pioneer sun. Who is the most impactful brewer of all time? What if Innistrad block were legal in Pioneer? Which cards could be tweaked or updated for Modern? What if Prismatic Vista was the only legal fetchland? These conundrums and many more will be answered as David, Morde, and Dan weigh in on the questions of the day. Happy brewing!...
Dominaria United First Look and a $100k Grudge Match
July 29, 2022 21:48 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBSeason 14, Episode 32: Weekly Roundup David, Cavedan, and Morde reunite this week to take on a grab bag of topics. With the sneak preview of Dominaria United we have five new cards to dissect plus a host of Legends lost and found to puzzle over. Morde falls in love with chonky Omnath, Cavedan airs grievances against an MTGO grinder, and David backs an unexpected horse in a grudge match against Post Malone. **** Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Deckl...
Dominaria First Look and a $100k Grudge Match
July 29, 2022 21:48 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBSeason 14, Episode 32: Weekly Roundup Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.com
Sweet 16: Vote for Our Next Card!
July 25, 2022 19:51 - 1 hour - 52.9 MBSeason 14, Episode 31: Nominees for Monthly Project #3 Another vote approaches! The mad brewers in our Discord community have put their heads together to put sixteen cards on the ballot for Monthly Project #3. These are the creme de la creme, the spiciest of the spice, the cards that should probably never see the light of day but we can’t resist trying to combo with them so we brew them anyway. Many brews are sure to be forged and many tickets are sure to be lost. Which card will we feature...
Five Reasons Why Token Decks Fail (ft. Serum Visions)
July 22, 2022 17:26 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBSeason 14, Episode 30: Monthly Project Wrap-Up (Jinnie Fay, Jetmir’s Second) Token decks are one of the most beloved themes in Magic, appearing in set after set. Yet we rarely see token decks make inroads into constructed. Is there a fundamental flaw with the basic premise of token strategies? Are we lacking specific tools to make tokens competitive? Or have the metagames in Modern and Pioneer just gotten too tough? Today on Faithless Brewing, the crew regroups with the Serum Visions gang ...
Maestroful Brews with Corpse Appraiser, Humble Defector, Rielle, the Everwise & More
July 18, 2022 19:41 - 1 hour - 51.7 MBSeason 14, Episode 29: Brew Session (Maestros / Grixis Week) Season 14, Episode 29: Brew Session (Maestros / Grixis Week) Today on Faithless Brewing we return to Pioneer to brew up new lists in the Grixis colors. Corpse Appraiser has been the standout card thus far, appearing in both midrange shells and a new style of Vampires. But David has his eye on spicier interactions. His first build turns to Maestros Ascendancy as a resilient engine to complement the Young Pyromancer / Sedgemoor ...
Ten Decks, 20 Lessons: Fundamentals of Brewing
July 15, 2022 22:25 - 1 hour - 48.7 MBSeason 14, Episode 28: Weekly Roundup Every deck tells a story, and every piece of tech holds a lesson. Today on Faithless Brewing, Cavedan and David look at ten intriguing decklists that have found success recently in Modern and Pioneer. What lessons can we learn from the choices made by these decklists, and how can we apply them to our own deckbuilding process? Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at Faithles...
Mausoleum Secrets: The Last Demonic Tutor (ft. 1stTurnNegator)
July 11, 2022 20:24 - 1 hour - 77 MBSeason 14, Episode 27: Brew Session (Mausoleum Secrets) ft. Soren Wellman How far would you go for an instant speed Demonic Tutor? Compared to the slowness of Profane Tutor, a two mana instant is way above rate. But Mausoleum Secrets offers precisely this bargain. It can only fetch black cards, with mana value tied to your graveyard. But the power of Secrets has already yielded some spectacular 5-0s in black-based toolbox strategies. Today on Faithless Brewing, Soren Wellman aka 1stTurn...
The Enigmatic Architect of Tameshi Bloom (ft. Daviusminimus)
July 08, 2022 11:16 - 1 hour - 63.6 MBSeason 14, Episode 26: Interview with Daviusminimus With the CEO on vacation, Morde is joined by legendary brewer David Hassell (daviusminimus), the creator of Tameshi Bloom, Enigmatic Incarnation, and other crazy decks you may not have seen. They discuss Davius's greatest hits in Modern, from Zur the Enchanter, to Summoning Trap Kiki-Jiki, Bring to Light control and much more. Davius also weighs in on the challenges and rewards of brewing in the current Modern format. Where to find Davius...
Ob Nixilis, the Adversary: What Went Wrong?
July 04, 2022 16:09 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBSeason 14, Episode 25: Brew Session (Ob Nixilis, the Adversary) + Flashback (Moderation, Jinnie Fay) Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.com
Activist Deckbuilding: Changing Technology in Modern and Pioneer
July 01, 2022 17:51 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBSeason 14, Episode 24: Weekly Roundup **** Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.com **** S14E24 Decklists and Timestamps [1:03] Checking in after Roe v. Wade [22:08] Housekeeping “Activist” deckbuilding with Sacred Ground [23:28] RG Titanshift by swiftwarkite2 [26:49] Sacred Ground Cascade by TheWatchWander Experimenting with Illuminator Virtuoso [32:42] Boros Heroic by ura_frst ...
Moderation: The Anti-Ledger Shredder
June 27, 2022 16:56 - 1 hour - 43.3 MBSeason 14, Episode 23: Brew Session (Moderation) + Flashback (Fight Rigging) I’ll be honest: I don’t like birds. It seems like Ledger Shredder is everywhere these days, and players in all formats are addicted to casting two spells a turn. What’s worse, those conniving little squawkers get to trigger off MY spells. It’s greedy, and frankly quite rude. Today on Faithless Brewing we push back against the Ledger Shredder trend. What if we NEVER cast two spells in a turn? And what if we got pai...
Is Omnath Unstoppable? The State of Modern Brewing (June-July 2022)
June 24, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBSeason 14, Episode 22: Modern State of the Format + Picks of the Week Two weeks ago, WotC declared Modern healthy and functioning as intended. No deck has too large of a meta share, the most popular deck (Izzet Murktide) is beatable, and plenty of people still succeed with their brews. But at high level Modern tournaments, the top tables tell a different story. Three archetypes duel for dominance: the best control deck (4c Good Stuff), the best disruptive tempo teck (currently Izzet Murkti...
The State of Brewing in Modern (June-July 2022)
June 24, 2022 15:54 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBSeason 14, Episode 22: Modern State of the Format + Picks of the Week Two weeks ago, WotC declared Modern healthy and functioning as intended. No deck has too large of a meta share, the most popular deck (Izzet Murktide) is beatable, and plenty of people still succeed with their brews. But at high level Modern tournaments, the top tables tell a different story. Three archetypes duel for dominance: the best control deck (4c Good Stuff), the best disruptive tempo teck (currently Izzet Murkti...
Impossible 5-0 Lists with Fight Rigging
June 20, 2022 06:49 - 1 hour - 63.8 MBSeason 14, Episode 21: Brew Session (Fight Rigging) + Flashback (Jinnie Fay, Jetmir’s Second) Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.com S14E21 Decklists and Timestamps [2:07] Housekeeping [4:32] Double Masters 2022 [6:55] Magic 30th Anniversary Brew Session: Fight Rigging [9:39] Rules notes [14:49] Power level considerations [17:12] Fair vs unfair plans [20:35] Best creatures to unlock hidea...
The Reality Chip: Uploading the Newest Pioneer Tech
June 17, 2022 12:54 - 59 minutes - 49.2 MBSeason 14, Episode 20: Weekly Roundup + Brew Session (The Reality Chip) One week after the B&R, a new metagame is taking shape with Mono Green and Rakdos at the top. But beneath the surface, an ocean of spice is brewing. An amazing 54 decks were in Monday’s 5-0 deck dump, the highest number since January 2020. Today on Faithless Brewing, Cavedan and David look at six of the most interesting lists from the post-Winota world. These include new experiments with Raffine and Extraction Speciali...
The Truth About Cats & Dogs: Jinnie Fay in Modern and Pioneer
June 13, 2022 10:13 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBSeason 14, Episode 19: Brew Session (Jinnie Fay, Jetmir's Second) Today on Faithless Brewing we explore the Cabaretti capo, Jinnie Fay, Jetmir’s Second. Jinnie won our patron vote by a wide margin and it’s not hard to see why. Token engines are always fun and Jinnie is very open ended. But is she powerful? That’s what we hope to find out. As a general rule, the worse the original token, the more Jinnie’s upgrade ability is worth. Food, Clues, Treasures, and Blood stand out here, as the ...
Express My Love: Fallout from the Pioneer B&R
June 10, 2022 17:10 - 1 hour - 55 MBSeason 14, Episode 18: Weekly Roundup + Flashback (Extraction Specialist) Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.com S14E18 Timestamps [2:51] Housekeeping Roundup: News of the Week [5:21] Analyzing the Pioneer B&R [7:52] Winota: Good ban or bad ban? [13:14] Expressive Iteration: Good ban or bad ban? [24:23] Predictions: the future of the Pioneer meta [36:39] A new Pioneer tier list [38:...
Good Ban / Bad Ban: Pioneer after Expressive Iteration & Winota
June 10, 2022 17:10 - 1 hour - 55 MBSeason 14, Episode 18: Weekly Roundup + Flashback (Extraction Specialist) Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.com S14E18 Timestamps [2:51] Housekeeping Roundup: News of the Week [5:21] Analyzing the Pioneer B&R [7:52] Winota: Good ban or bad ban? [13:14] Expressive Iteration: Good ban or bad ban? [24:23] Predictions: the future of the Pioneer meta [36:39] A new Pioneer tier list [38:...
Hidden Gem? Extraction Specialist Is Seeing Play in Every Format
June 06, 2022 16:47 - 1 hour - 49 MBSeason 14, Episode 17: Brew Session (Extraction Specialist) + Flashback (Jund Week) Extraction Specialist looks unassuming, but packs a huge punch. A fully powered Specialist returning a high value 2 drop rivals Collected Company in power but costs 1 less and asks for minimal deckbuilding costs. 3/2 lifelink impacts the battlefield in ways that Renegade Rallier never could, and more importantly, the ETB effect just plain works — no fiddly revolt setups required. All of this combines to mak...
10 New Decks That Will Restore Your Faith in Pioneer
June 03, 2022 17:55 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBSeason 14, Episode 16: Weekly Roundup Pioneer is a brewer’s paradise and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. While the top tables at the weekly Challenges may have familiar archetypes, look a little further and you will find no shortage of spice. In today’s episode of Faithless Brewing we dissect 10 fun Pioneer decks from recent leagues and challenges that found success far off the beaten path. We look at Fight Rigging Stompy, Nine Lives Prison, Paradox Briefcase Combo, Angel Pyre with Ange...
Jund ’Em Out: Riveteers Brews to Go 3-2 In Style
June 01, 2022 17:24 - 1 hour - 49 MBSeason 14, Episode 14: Brew Session (Riveteers Week) + Flashback (Raffine, Scheming Seer) Watch our Esper Raffine deck in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FU4Va2HN58&t=2291s **** Like our content? Support us on Patreon and join our brewing community! **** Decklists for this episode can be viewed at FaithlessBrewing.com **** S14E15 Decklists and Timestamps [4:44] Housekeeping Brew Session: Riveteers Week [8:05] What is the essence of Jund? [11:21] Ziatora, the Inciner...
Make Your Choice! 11 Spicy Cards to Brew in June 2022 (ft. Serum Visions)
May 29, 2022 05:23 - 1 hour - 79.7 MBSeason 14, Episode 14: Monthly Project Recap (Invoke Calamity) + Brewers' Choice Nominees As our first monthly brewing project draws to a close, we summon Brian Madden and Arun "Jiggywiggy" Singh from the Serum Visions Podcast to discuss our findings with Invoke Calamity. Between Land Destruction, Turbo Fog, Body of Research Fling Combo, and Collected Conjuring with Rhinos, was the crew able to find a promising home for our 1RRRR friend? After that, it's time to unveil the ballot for n...
Obscure Problems: Esper Week ft. Raffine’s Tower
May 24, 2022 17:59 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBSeason 14, Episode 13: Brew Session (Obscura Week) The time for the Shards has returned. Last week we had a little tour around New Capenna, visiting the Broker´s HQ, now its time for the Obscura. With the release of the new Triome, alongside a few amazing Esper cards, can the shard return to competitive play? First firing our rounds into Pioneer. David takes his beloved Obscura Interceptor for a test in his Esper midrange build, followed by falling in love with Raffine Itself as he sees...
Esper Week: Obscure Problems with Raffine, Scheming Seer
May 24, 2022 17:59 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBSeason 14, Episode 13: Brew Session (Obscura Week) The time for the Shards has returned. Last week we had a little tour around New Capenna, visiting the Broker´s HQ, now its time for the Obscura. With the release of the new Triome, alongside a few amazing Esper cards, can the shard return to competitive play? First firing our rounds into Pioneer. David takes his beloved Obscura Interceptor for a test in his Esper midrange build, followed by falling in love with Raffine Itself as he sees...
State of Pioneer. What does our Skald sing about the format?
May 21, 2022 02:44 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBSeason 14, Episode 12: Brew Session: Showdown of the Skalds + Pioneer Discussion With the announcement that the first paper Pro Tour is gona have Pioneer as its format of choice, there has been a huge influx of new players into the format. What at first seemed like a beautiful thing has caused the amount of discourse regarding the format to escalate, and with that the claims for bans are reaching levels that had not been seen since the Underworld Breach era. However, our local Pioneer Ex...
Ban This, Not That: State of Pioneer (May 2022)
May 21, 2022 02:44 - 1 hour - 53.9 MBSeason 14, Episode 12: Brew Session (Showdown of the Skalds) + Pioneer Discussion With the announcement that the first paper Pro Tour is gona have Pioneer as its format of choice, there has been a huge influx of new players into the format. What at first seemed like a beautiful thing has caused the amount of discourse regarding the format to escalate, and with that the claims for bans are reaching levels that had not been seen since the Underworld Breach era. However, our local Pioneer E...
Shredding Through the Streets of New Capenna
May 17, 2022 19:57 - 1 hour - 51.1 MBSeason 14, Episode 11: Brew Session Ledger Shredder Ledger shredded has only grown in popularity since released and it has evolved into one of, if not the most, played card from Streets of New Capenna. With it seeing play in not only Modern and Pioneer, but also Legacy and Vintage, its no surprise its price has surged over the 30 tix line. With all this hype around the card, it seems like the perfect time for our Faithless Brewers to take a look into it, and try to find the perfect home f...
Putting the ”Flash” Back in Flashback
May 14, 2022 02:04 - 1 hour - 49.9 MBSeason 14, Episode 10: Brew Session Cunning Nightbonder + "Flash Week" For the past few weeks the Faithless Gang has been putting their efforts into brewing around the winner of the monthly project "Invoke Calamity". However, during the voting, there were a few cards that captivated our audience and were extremely close to taking it home: Among these 2 runner ups was (somehow) fan favorite "Cunning Nightbonder". Per Morde’s suggestion, each of the runner-ups in the voting will get a one...
Triome Trouble: Bant Week ft. Spara’s Headquarters
May 09, 2022 16:58 - 56 minutes - 41.9 MBSeason 14, Episode 9: Brew Session (Spara's Headquarters) + Flashback (Luxior, Giada's Gift) The allied-color Triomes give a huge boost to three color decks in Pioneer. When paired with shocks and "check" lands (e.g. Glacial Fortress, Hinterland Harbor), reactive three color decks can now cast color-intensive spells from turn 2 onward in a way that Pathways simply didn't allow. The biggest winner on this front is Bant. Simic has powerful spells, most notably Growth Spiral, but the lack ...
New Capenna Week 1 Roundup: 8 New Staples for Modern and Pioneer
May 06, 2022 19:57 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBSeason 14, Episode 8: Weekly Roundup The first week of New Capenna is in the books, and the new technology is taking to the streets. In this episode of Faithless Brewing we take a look at the breakout cards from week 1 of the latest release. In Modern, Shadow of Mortality helped Calibrated Blast decks put up their best results ever, with multiple top finishes in Challenges, while Vivien on the Hunt exceeded expectations with multiple successful combo shells. Tainted Indulgence put up...