Eternal Durdles

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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Eternal Durdles is a weekly Magic: the Gathering podcast focusing on the Legacy format. Hosted by long-time MTG veterans Zac Clark and Phil Blechman.

  1. 5D AGO

    TRADEMAGIC Just Made Trading Cards So Much Easier

    Remember PucaTrade? The creator of the original platform, Eric Freytag, joins us to talk about his new project: TradeMagic.gg — a modern take on asynchronous Magic card trading. We break down:• Why PucaTrade failed• What was learned from the experience• How TradeMagicGG works• Turning bulk into real value• Why trading beats buylisting• The economics behind MTG trading platforms• How players can build decks without spending hundreds If you’ve ever wanted a better way to trade Magic cards online, this episode is for you. 👉 Get a FREE month of Elite Membership:TradeMagic.gg/EternalDurdles

    37 min

  2. 5D AGO

    TRADEMAGIC Just Made Trading Cards So Much Easier

    Remember PucaTrade? The creator of the original platform, Eric Freytag, joins us to talk about his new project: TradeMagic.gg — a modern take on asynchronous Magic card trading. We break down:• Why PucaTrade failed• What was learned from the experience• How TradeMagicGG works• Turning bulk into real value• Why trading beats buylisting• The economics behind MTG trading platforms• How players can build decks without spending hundreds If you’ve ever wanted a better way to trade Magic cards online, this episode is for you. 👉 Get a FREE month of Elite Membership:TradeMagic.gg/EternalDurdles

    37 min

  3. 6D AGO

    Premodern Is HEALTHIER Than JUST MTGO

    LobsterCon just gave us one of the clearest pictures of the Premodern meta we’ve seen in a long time—and it challenges a lot of what we thought we knew. In this episode, we break down the results, including why StifleNought underperformed, what actually rose to the top, and what it says about the health of the format. We dig into:• Why everyone came prepared for Dreadnought—and why that mattered• The rise of graveyard combo decks (Replenish, FEB, Hermit)• How disruption (Wasteland, Port, graveyard hate) shaped the event• What successful decks had in common• Why Premodern in paper feels VERY different from MTGO• How to adapt your deck going forward The takeaway?Premodern might be more open—and more skill-testing—than people give it credit for. If you're prepping for your next event (or just grinding MTGO), this is essential viewing. 👉 Support the channel: Patreon.com/EternalDurdles👉 Submit articles: eternaldurdles.com

    38 min

  4. 6D AGO

    Premodern Is HEALTHIER Than JUST MTGO

    LobsterCon just gave us one of the clearest pictures of the Premodern meta we’ve seen in a long time—and it challenges a lot of what we thought we knew. In this episode, we break down the results, including why StifleNought underperformed, what actually rose to the top, and what it says about the health of the format. We dig into:• Why everyone came prepared for Dreadnought—and why that mattered• The rise of graveyard combo decks (Replenish, FEB, Hermit)• How disruption (Wasteland, Port, graveyard hate) shaped the event• What successful decks had in common• Why Premodern in paper feels VERY different from MTGO• How to adapt your deck going forward The takeaway?Premodern might be more open—and more skill-testing—than people give it credit for. If you're prepping for your next event (or just grinding MTGO), this is essential viewing. 👉 Support the channel: Patreon.com/EternalDurdles👉 Submit articles: eternaldurdles.com

    38 min

  5. APR 29

    
The Premodern Meta Before LobsterCon

    LobsterCon is next weekend, and the Premodern meta continues to evolve. In this episode, we help isolate what you need to prepare for going into one of the biggest Premodern events of the year! We cover:• The most played decks (Goblins, StifleNought, Landstill, etc.)• Why “meta buckets” matter more than specific matchups• The rise of Moneyball Black and how it’s evolving• Why Replenish might actually be the biggest sleeper deck• Building a smarter, more flexible sideboard• Identifying what your deck loses to• Why proactive strategies are favored in large events• Tournament endurance, pacing, and avoiding draws• Matchup defining cards (Withered Wretch, Engineered Plague, etc.)• How small deckbuilding tweaks change matchups• Deck performance of paper vs online• LobsterCon Top 8 predictions Huge thanks to Cyrus for insights and data work(Check his links below)

    36 min

  6. APR 29

    
The Premodern Meta Before LobsterCon

    LobsterCon is next weekend, and the Premodern meta continues to evolve. In this episode, we help isolate what you need to prepare for going into one of the biggest Premodern events of the year! We cover:• The most played decks (Goblins, StifleNought, Landstill, etc.)• Why “meta buckets” matter more than specific matchups• The rise of Moneyball Black and how it’s evolving• Why Replenish might actually be the biggest sleeper deck• Building a smarter, more flexible sideboard• Identifying what your deck loses to• Why proactive strategies are favored in large events• Tournament endurance, pacing, and avoiding draws• Matchup defining cards (Withered Wretch, Engineered Plague, etc.)• How small deckbuilding tweaks change matchups• Deck performance of paper vs online• LobsterCon Top 8 predictions Huge thanks to Cyrus for insights and data work(Check his links below)

    36 min

  7. APR 27

    Legacy Threat Levels: What’s REALLY Going On

    Is Legacy getting healthier? In this episode, we assess current Threat Level data, a metric that tracks how dominant cards are based on play rate and deck saturation, as well as:• The rise of Flow State• Why Orcish Bowmasters is finally trending down• Urza’s Saga’s massive surge• The impact of new design vs. bans on format health• How to interpret impact of threat level vs gameplay (and why cards like Thassa’s Oracle should be viewed differently• The cyclical nature of format-defining cards• What trends suggest for the future Full spreadsheet + data references discussed in the episode:

    39 min

  8. APR 27

    Legacy Threat Levels: What’s REALLY Going On

    Is Legacy getting healthier? In this episode, we assess current Threat Level data, a metric that tracks how dominant cards are based on play rate and deck saturation, as well as:• The rise of Flow State• Why Orcish Bowmasters is finally trending down• Urza’s Saga’s massive surge• The impact of new design vs. bans on format health• How to interpret impact of threat level vs gameplay (and why cards like Thassa’s Oracle should be viewed differently• The cyclical nature of format-defining cards• What trends suggest for the future Full spreadsheet + data references discussed in the episode:

    39 min
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Eternal Durdles is a weekly Magic: the Gathering podcast focusing on the Legacy format. Hosted by long-time MTG veterans Zac Clark and Phil Blechman.

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  • Creator
    EternalDurdles
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    900
  • Rating
    Explicit
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