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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. 4 HR AGO

    Why Is Wizards Reducing Tournament Transparency?

    Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bWizards of the Coast has changed how tournament results are published — and it’s a bigger deal than it sounds.By limiting public decklists to Top 8 results in many events, WotC has significantly reduced the amount of competitive data available to players. No more full Top 16 or Top 32 breakdowns for smaller events. Less information. Less transparency.But what does that actually mean for competitive Magic?In this episode, Zac and Cyrus break down:• Why limiting data won’t stop “netdecking”• How reduced information can homogenize formats• The impact on Legacy, Vintage, and Eternal formats• Whether this helps or hurts innovation• What this says about Wizards’ current design philosophyCompetitive formats thrive on information. When you restrict the data, you change how players adapt, brew, and prepare. The question is: does this make formats healthier… or just more opaque?Let us know in the comments:Does less data create more creativity — or just more confusion?If you enjoy deep dives into Legacy, Vintage, and Eternal format trends, subscribe and check out our Patreon for extended analysis.🎙 Support the channel: patreon.com/eternaldurdles📊 More data breakdowns coming soon.Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

    18 min

  2. 4 HR AGO

    The Legacy Meta 13 Weeks After the Entomb Ban

    We’re diving deep into 13 weeks of Legacy data since the Entomb ban. With Cyrus Bale’s compiled metrics — meta share, Top 8 share, and over-representation rates — we compare: • Legacy before the ban• Legacy after the ban• Which decks are overperforming• Which decks are quietly falling apart• And what might be trending toward a problem Is Blue-Black Tempo creeping up? Is Oops All Spells secretly the best deck? Is the Mardu Energy/Ocelot Pride deck being slept on? This episode breaks down the real numbers behind the format — and what they actually mean for players preparing for tournaments. If you care about the health of Legacy, this is the episode. Support Cyrus’ work here: https://www.patreon.com/CrucibleOfWordsFollow him on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/crucibleofwords.bsky.social

    31 min

  3. 11 FEB

    Burned Out on Magic? Try This Instead

    If you’re an Eternal player who’s feeling burned out on Magic: The Gathering Legacy… This might be the healthiest side-quest you can take. Today we’re doing a crossover between Eternal Durdles and Common Sense Sorcery to answer one question: Why should Legacy, Vintage, Premodern, and Old School players try Sorcery: Contested Realm? We break it down simply: • 1 set per year (no product treadmill)• Slower, skill-testing gameplay (positioning > “gotcha” cards)• Hand-painted art, zero IP crossovers• Affordable deckbuilding (1-of mythics, not 4-of staples)• Designers who actually listen and patch mistakes fast• A format that feels like old-school Magic used to Phil talks about almost quitting Legacy entirely… and how Sorcery brought back that “I want to play cards again” feeling. If you love Eternal Magic but hate the churn, the power creep, and the constant spoiler seasons — this might be exactly what you’re looking for. 👉 Links below to both podcasts, deck techs, and gameplay.

    45 min

  4. 10 FEB

    Legacy B&R: No Changes… Was That Right?

    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnIt’s Banned & Restricted season again… and Legacy gets no changes.So what does that actually mean?Max joins me to break down the latest Magic: The Gathering Legacy announcement from Wizards of the Coast, including:• Why Dimir Tempo is still “the deck to beat”• Is Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student on borrowed time?• Should Oops! All Spells exist at all?• The role of tempo decks policing combo• Why The One Ring didn’t get mentioned• Vintage also getting “no changes” — and why that might actually be correct• Would companion Lurrus/Zerda ever be safe again?Short version: nothing changed… but the format absolutely did.If you’re prepping for events or grinding leagues, this is the meta reality check you need.JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

    37 min

  5. 4 FEB

    The Case for Low-Impact Magic Sets

    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnLegacy players used to scan every spoiler hoping for the next card that would shake up the format. Now? We’re mostly hoping new sets don’t do anything at all.In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil talk about how that shift happened—and why “low-impact” Magic sets might actually be a good thing for Legacy. From Modern Horizons fatigue to Universes Beyond, we break down what healthy design looks like, why cards like Badger Mole Cub are a better model than snowball threats, and how power creep has quietly reshaped player expectations.Along the way, we hit:Why Legacy players now fear spoilers instead of celebrating themThe long shadow of Modern Horizons on eternal formatsWhat “prophylactic” vs. interactive card design really meansUniverses Beyond, Marvel cards, and cautious optimismGoblins, Merfolk, and tribal support that doesn’t break the formatWhy some problem cards escape scrutiny just because the meta shiftsA completely unplanned but very real detour into mall culture and road-trip horror storiesIf you care about Legacy’s long-term health—and Wizards not making your format worse every six months—this one’s for you.👉 Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/eternaldurdles👉 Write for EternalDurdles.com: Reach out to @ForceofPhil or drop a comment👉 Drop your own mall stories in the comments (seriously)JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

    29 min

  6. 4 FEB

    The Case for Low-Impact Magic Sets

    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnLegacy players used to scan every spoiler hoping for the next card that would shake up the format. Now? We’re mostly hoping new sets don’t do anything at all.In this episode of Eternal Durdles, Zac and Phil talk about how that shift happened—and why “low-impact” Magic sets might actually be a good thing for Legacy. From Modern Horizons fatigue to Universes Beyond, we break down what healthy design looks like, why cards like Badger Mole Cub are a better model than snowball threats, and how power creep has quietly reshaped player expectations.Along the way, we hit:Why Legacy players now fear spoilers instead of celebrating themThe long shadow of Modern Horizons on eternal formatsWhat “prophylactic” vs. interactive card design really meansUniverses Beyond, Marvel cards, and cautious optimismGoblins, Merfolk, and tribal support that doesn’t break the formatWhy some problem cards escape scrutiny just because the meta shiftsA completely unplanned but very real detour into mall culture and road-trip horror storiesIf you care about Legacy’s long-term health—and Wizards not making your format worse every six months—this one’s for you.👉 Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/eternaldurdles👉 Write for EternalDurdles.com: Reach out to @ForceofPhil or drop a comment👉 Drop your own mall stories in the comments (seriously)JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

    29 min

  7. 2 FEB

    Post-Tide Premodern Is About Mana

    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnWith Parallax Tide gone, Premodern is entering a new era — and two lands are poised to define it.In this episode, Zac and Phil break down why Gaea’s Cradle and Serra’s Sanctum are the real power outliers in post-Tide Premodern, and why their impact may be underestimated right now. Rather than focusing on obvious culprits like Survival of the Fittest or Replenish, the discussion zooms in on mana engines, inevitability, and play patterns that simply overwhelm interaction.Topics include:Why Sanctum and Cradle are format-defining mana enginesEnchantress inevitability vs counterspell decksElves, Survival, and the limits of creature-based interactionCrop Rotation as the real silent offenderWhy Wasteland often isn’t enoughHow to actually fight these decks in sideboardsCurse Totem, Wildfire, Armageddon, and other real answersWhat Premodern looks like in a world without Parallax TideThis isn’t a ban call — it’s a warning. If you’re playing Premodern in 2026 and beyond, these are the cards you need to understand.Let us know how you’re adapting your sideboards in the comments.Support the show and get updated sideboard guides:patreon.com/eternaldurdlesWritten content: eternaldurdles.comJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

    27 min

  8. 2 FEB

    Post-Tide Premodern Is About Mana

    With Parallax Tide gone, Premodern is entering a new era — and two lands are poised to define it. In this episode, Zac and Phil break down why Gaea’s Cradle and Serra’s Sanctum are the real power outliers in post-Tide Premodern, and why their impact may be underestimated right now. Rather than focusing on obvious culprits like Survival of the Fittest or Replenish, the discussion zooms in on mana engines, inevitability, and play patterns that simply overwhelm interaction. Topics include: Why Sanctum and Cradle are format-defining mana engines Enchantress inevitability vs counterspell decks Elves, Survival, and the limits of creature-based interaction Crop Rotation as the real silent offender Why Wasteland often isn’t enough How to actually fight these decks in sideboards Curse Totem, Wildfire, Armageddon, and other real answers What Premodern looks like in a world without Parallax Tide This isn’t a ban call — it’s a warning. If you’re playing Premodern in 2026 and beyond, these are the cards you need to understand. Let us know how you’re adapting your sideboards in the comments. Support the show and get updated sideboard guides:patreon.com/eternaldurdlesWritten content: eternaldurdles.com

    27 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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