It was a massive debut week for Outlaws of Thunder Junction, especially for Slickshot Show-Up. So the boys are here to talk all about the results of the first week of OTJ's legality! Challenge 1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-32-2024-04-18#paper Challenge 2: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-32-2024…

It's that wonderful time following set release where we eagerly wait for the first tournament results to come in, so to help tide us over we're taking a look at your OTJ brews, and of course a few of our own! Ricky's Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/KkgZ6RVa_ki08v6BJdqlhg Chris' Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/dUrp23oio0qfecb1RZqgiw Ruckma…

The guys are back to wrap up Meta-Bootcamp this week by talking about a few straggler decklists to be aware of before diving into the mail bag and answering all of your meta questions! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link!…

RCQ Season is right around the corner, and after wrapping up some remaining Thunder Junction Spoilers the guys are here to go over the most important decks currently in the Pioneer format and how best to either pilot or attack them as we get ready for the start of RCQ season! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patr…

It's another Ricky and Chris exclusive episode as Ruckman is busy unburying his new apartment. This week the guys go over some custom challenger decks they cam up with as a fun exercise before diving into to all the spoilers you requested they weigh in on! Ruckman's Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/qJqc3UTPHUOO60iIx5DVRw Ricky's Deck: https://w…

Coming off a very successful Hunter Burton Memorial tournament, the boys talk the latest magic news and give their tournament reports and Nostra-Ricky shows up to tackle the MARO Thunder Junction teaser. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our …

Chris and Ruckman are here this week to talk about Monady's lack of changes to Pioneer and what that means for the format going forward. Challenge #1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-03-09#paper Challenge #2: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-32-2024-03-10#paper Showcase Challenge: https://www…

With a BnR announcement on the horizon, the guys settle in with some predictions. Is it time the Fable faces seven years back luck? Have we taken our Last Cruise? Will Vein Ripper's wings be clipped before it even really takes off? All these predictions and more! Challenge 1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-03-02#pa…

It was a big weekend for Pioneer action as 250 players descended upon Chicago for some high stakes Pro Tour Action, but only one player walked away with the trophy. So the guys are here to talk all about Seth Manfield and Team CFB's dominant Rakdos Vampires list along with all the other surprises from the weekend! PT Chicago: https://www.mtggoldfis…

Pro Tour Chicago is this weekend, so the boys are here with all their meta call and predictions ahead of this Pioneer filled spectacular! Challenge 1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-02-16#paper Challenge 2: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-02-17#paper Challenge 3: https://www.mtggold…

(REUPLOAD) Ricky is back from Denver to regal the boys with stories of the weekend before we take a look at some of the changes sweeping over the Pioneer meta following MKM's online release! Challenge 1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-02-09#paper Challenge 2: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge…

New set means new brews! So check out the new decks the boys are brewing up before they rate some new decks from the viewers at home. Ricky's Surveil Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/HP4yPUYcAEWq1dhdhd3psg Ruckman's Delney Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/KP-oYzWbWUan268azpyNhQ Chris' Crime Time: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/UcpZ3zXMZECi4…

It's prerelease weekend this week and that means it's time for the boys to weigh in on the best new cards for Pioneer in the new set! Agree with our list, or do you have other picks? Let us know. Qualifier: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-qualifier-2024-01-27#paper Friday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-chal…

This week Ruckman and Ricky take a look at a different Pioneer meta game following the previous week's Amalia dominance. Same decks, but different outcomes.....so what changed? Then the boys dive into another round of Karlov Manor spoilers! First Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-01-19#paper Second Challeng…

Ruckman makes his triumphant return this week......albeit with some audio issues! But don't be dissuaded by those because there was A LOT to talk about this week, from changes in US Organized play, to Amalia's weekend dominance, and than of course the start of Karlov Manor spoiler season. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: htt…

After an unfortunate emergency the boys are once again without Ruckman, but don't fear Chris and Ricky are here to hype up the upcoming Standard RCQ Season and Karlov Manor! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://cre…

After a week off, Chris and Ricky take over hosting duties to go over a controversial blog post by Mark Rosewater himself and finally cover Ricky's Atlanta-Ventures! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.co…

In an event full of Phoenix's, Inti's, and Amalia's, it was Azorious Control that emerged victorious in Atlanta this weekend. Chris and Ruckman are here to take a look at how everything went down and where the meta stands heading into the Christmas Holiday. RC Atlanta: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/28009 Frank Karsten's Matchup Matrix: https://x…

RC Atlanta is THIS WEEKEND so the boys are here to give last minute thoughts and opinions on some recent events to help with your last minute tournament prep! Friday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2023-12-08#paper Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-96-2023-12-09#paper…

What a whirlwind week for Magic, but more specifically Pioneer! Karn is finally gone, but maybe at an awkward time, Appraiser was shown the door before we had any time to better adapt, and Smuggler's Copter was cleared for takeoff......who would have guessed that? Oh and since we all know the hype train can't stop, we have our first look at Karlov …

Wizards recently sent waves through the Pioneer and Modern communities with Tuesday's stream announcing upcoming action set to take place on Monday's B&R announcement. So of course like every good content creator we're here to speculate and stir the drama pot about what's about to unfold! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: htt…

Wow, just barely even released and Ixalan has added not just new exciting updates to existing strategies, but also making a big splash with two brand new combo decks! Will these new strategies become the dominant force in Pioneer? How do you beat the Discover Variants? Should we be worried? Chris and Ruckman are here to share their thoughts and exp…

Lost Caverns of Ixalan is here and we've got some fun brews to share with you! Be sure to send us your post-Ixalan Decklists for Does It Slap next week! Inti Aggro: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/rqjzzLA-VU6XoclnpRq4TQ Ensoul Caves: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/iZToh_BOd0aKQTzP7l3DTA God Pharaoh's Gift: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/miY0DGVyJ0SY…

It's episode 200 this week and what better way to celebrate than by debating the 10 best cards from the upcoming Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Initially a predicted dud, this set blew us away in spoiler season. So take a listen and see what cards we think stand at the top of Pioneer viability. Extra Life 2023: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseact…

Wow, who would have thought that LCI would be as exciting as it has been this spoiler season? Honestly, this se looks so amazing and there's a lot to talk about! Extra Life 2023: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=510635 Chine RC: https://mtg-express.com/2023/10/30/mtg-china-open-s4-regional-champio…

This week the boys grapple with the current direction of magic, talk about their awesome weekends at SCG Dallas, and then talk about some of the sweet new Ixalan cards. Extra Life 2023: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=510635 Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-chall…

Despite a truly abysmal B&R update......I mean product avertisement, none of that matters because Pioneer is in amazing shape and there's always something to talk about! Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-10-14#paper Sunday Showcase: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-showcase-challenge-202…

It's been one hell of a week for everyone, and well.......I have no other way to describe this episode. Enjoy? Pioneer Qualifier: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-qualifier-2023-10-06#paper Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-10-07#paper Sunday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tourna…

Following Phoenix's huge win in Calgary, Ricky is here to help you build out your own Phoneix collections and get ready for your next event! Lillie Classic: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/classic-qualifier-lille#paper Europe RC: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/legacy-european-championship-lille#paper Canada RC 1: https://www.mtggoldf…

While Worlds in Vegas didn't include Pioneer action, it did give us a look at the upcoming Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Will a land from the original Innistrad box be enough to turn the format on it's head??? Take a listen and find out. This week, we were also lucky enough to be joined by Thayne from the Shockseize podcast! Shockseize: https://open.spot…

Chris and Ruckman discuss just what is it that makes Fable such a dominant value engine, and are there others that can rival it's prevalence? Saturday's Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-09-16#paper Sunday's Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-09-17#paper Want to support th…

Wilds of Eldraine has been officially release upon the world, so it's time to look at all those sweet sweet deck updates! Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-09-09#paper Sunday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-09-10#paper League #1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tou…

It's the Chris and Ricky show this week with Ruckman taking the week off. But don't worry, they go over some early WOE limited advice as well as some sleeper picks as we head into official release weekend! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link …

This is a STACKED episode this week thanks to the flood of community deck list submissions of all your Wilds of Eldraine brew! We're also lucky enough to be joined by the winner of the recent The Gathering Place Pioneer 5k Joaquin Montes who was happy enough to sit down and talk all about Rakdos Sac with us! Ruckman's Bard Class list: https://www.m…

This is one stacked episode: some sweet new Pioneer decks, plenty of new spoilers, and community deck submissions! Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-08-19#paper Sunday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-08-20#paper Want to support the show? You can find our Patreo…

Spoiler season is here, and you know what that means! The NEVER. ENDING. HYPE-TRAIN, ROLLS ON!!!!!!!! But is there enough here to save us from the menace of Mono-Green and Rakdos Sac? Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-08-12#paper Sunday Showcase: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-showcase…

It is time for a special early podcast release as the boys react to Monday's somewhat disappointing BNR update. What do you think about the lack of changes in Pioneer, let us know! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4…

On Monday August 7th Wizards will usher in their new yearly ban list policy. So the guys sit down to give their honest opinions of the current state of Pioneer and give their thoughts and predictions ahead of Monday's announcement. Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-07-29#paper Sunday Challenge: https:…

On this week's episode Chris recounts his shot at Beyblade glory and the guys give some suggestions on what you can buy instead of a box of Commander Masters. Next week.........BAN DISCUSSION Beyblade TikTok 1: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8d7DdpB/ Beyblade TikTok 2: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZT8d7mUfE/ Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/…

Pioneer has seen a lot of big meta changes in the following week, however the guys still thing there are some powerful cards that aren't seeing enough play. So they're here to give you the inside scoop on the best cards you aren't playing. Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-07-15#paper Sunday Challenge…

So ummmmmmm that Explorer Anthology sure is something huh? Anyway at least Boros Pia is exciting to talk about as it continues to wow in all the major events in it's way. We also take some time this week to discuss some of our plans for the post Pioneer-RCQ Season. Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-07…

Now that this round of RC's are in the record books, the guys decide to discuss what they think are the new Pillars of the Pioneer format. Oh, and we also give our Explorer Anthology 3 wishlists. Let us know what your Anthology wishlists are, or what you think the new Pillars of Pioneer are. Brazil RC: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/15524 South A…

So last week Ruckman was wrong about RC's being over, so we have two more to talk about this week! After that Chris and Ricky talk about their experiences with LOTR draft. Australia RC: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/13419 Japan/Korea RC: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/15397 Showcase Challenge: https://www.mtgo.com/en/mtgo/decklist/pioneer-show…

With RC Canada 2, the current series of Pioneer RC's comes to a close. While the curtain closes let's take a look at the diverse list of decks that won over the last few weeks and talk about why Rakdos Midrange didn't make the cut. RC Edmonton: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/15169 Every RC Top8 Decklist from this Season: https://twitter.com/fires…

After the very diverse fields we saw during last weekend's RC's , RC Athens wasn't one to disappoint with some of the sick brews that were highly successful this weekend. These brews got us so excited that we decided to make some brews of our own! RC Athens: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/15288 Izzet Drakes: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/56666…

The guys are back from a wonderful trip to Dreamhack Dallas Featuring the Pioneer Regional Championship for the US, but turns out that wasn't the only RC this weekend so buckle up as the guys cover the 7 major paper events that happened this past weekend! DreamHack Dallas: https://magic.gg/events/dreamhack-magic-showdown-dallas-2023 F2F Tour Toront…

Alright Pioneer players, after all your prep the time has come to tackle the US Regional Championship at Dreamhack Dallas......you got this! Don't worry though, we're here to help you make some last minute meta decisions and joke about the fun weekend to come. Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-05-27#p…

There's been a massive shakeup in the pioneer meta game on the eve of RC Dallas, so the guys weigh in on Pioneer's new speed demon while taking a look at all the decks they failed to cover last week. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: …

In part one of our Pioneer Meta Boot Camp the boys go over the top decks you need to prepare for before stepping into your upcoming Regional Championship. Sunday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-05-14#paper Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Buy a playmat…

The guys decide to mostly take a break this week from the magic grind and answer some listener questions! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX4hzO Want to keep up with the show? Join our Discord discord.gg/Wydsb6xcTC o…