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<![CDATA[Magic Proving Grounds]]>208aa505-93ac-50f2-a9b8-b16f7835dc75Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:02:00 +0000Captivate.fmMagic Proving Groundshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/565fd142-c73c-4eba-b3ad-8deec4b94d27/2tTp7Rj1OAsZ45jhY-mZkE99.pngMagic Proving GroundsMagic Proving GroundsMagic Proving GroundsWelcome to the Proving Grounds. The only Magic the Gathering Podcast that proves that winning is only half the battle. Join MTG lifers Dave, Ben, and Dave as they tackle the world of Magic one week at a time.https://www.magicprovinggrounds.comnoepisodicnopodcastEp 42 - Armchair DesignsArmchair DesignsThis episode, the gang definitively answers your most nagging questions: How many scrys are worth 1 card draw? What is the most useless card ever printed? Then the make a foray into the design space to create the best burn spell NOT better than bolt, a not broken red counter spell. BONUS: find out what a Batman card would look like!

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]]>This episode, the gang definitively answers your most nagging questions: How many scrys are worth 1 card draw? What is the most useless card ever printed? Then the make a foray into the design space to create the best burn spell NOT better than bolt, a not broken red counter spell. BONUS: find out what a Batman card would look like!

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]]>fee86d45-83a0-4a9b-b75d-64ba23d986f5Fri, 30 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -040001:08:28nofull4242Magic Proving GroundsEp 41 - One Ring to Spoil Them AllOne Ring to Spoil Them AllThis episode The Moderator Formerly Known As Dave dishes out the set mechanics and the guys all give their picks for best/most interesting/flavorful cards of this most anticipated set.

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]]>This episode The Moderator Formerly Known As Dave dishes out the set mechanics and the guys all give their picks for best/most interesting/flavorful cards of this most anticipated set.

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]]>8477184c-e401-435c-b58a-2e22f653d5daFri, 16 Jun 2023 09:00:00 -040001:12:38nofull4141Magic Proving GroundsEp 40 - Anniversary Quiz Show!Anniversary Quiz Show!We've made it a whole year and to mark the occasion, we bring in Quizmaster Seth to grill us with questions spanning Magic's history. The questions are made up and the points don't matter (Well.... it starts that way). Tune in to see who wins!

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]]>We've made it a whole year and to mark the occasion, we bring in Quizmaster Seth to grill us with questions spanning Magic's history. The questions are made up and the points don't matter (Well.... it starts that way). Tune in to see who wins!

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]]>2749a485-41bb-4abe-ba49-4b5c75adb084Fri, 12 May 2023 09:00:00 -040001:25:06nofull4040Magic Proving GroundsEp 39 - Story-time with MoMStory-time with MoMIt's everyone's favorite campfire recounting of Magic's newest set. Grab a seat and roast some wieners, because this story is HOT.

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]]>It's everyone's favorite campfire recounting of Magic's newest set. Grab a seat and roast some wieners, because this story is HOT.

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]]>f521537a-4b82-40cb-9e89-06f554f7b0f8Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -040001:46:47nofull3939Magic Proving GroundsEp 38 - Look MoM! There's Spoilers!Look MoM! There's Spoilers!This episode we pick our favorite cards we have yet to play with from the new set, March of the Machine. We also choose this set's "Most lickable card". Be wary, we do have some story spoilers in here, so if you haven't read it yet, remember your earmuffs.

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]]>This episode we pick our favorite cards we have yet to play with from the new set, March of the Machine. We also choose this set's "Most lickable card". Be wary, we do have some story spoilers in here, so if you haven't read it yet, remember your earmuffs.

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]]>0c76d310-1a8b-4e43-80cc-283d93f2ebddThu, 13 Apr 2023 09:00:00 -040001:44:34nofull3838Magic Proving GroundsEp 37 - Big Izzet EnergyBig Izzet EnergyThis week on the Proving Grounds:

Oathbreaking Potential, The Flavor of Middle Earth, What is Aftermath?, and is it best to sometimes kill your fan favorite characters to keep a game fresh?

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]]>This week on the Proving Grounds:

Oathbreaking Potential, The Flavor of Middle Earth, What is Aftermath?, and is it best to sometimes kill your fan favorite characters to keep a game fresh?

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]]>c995efbe-1370-4847-89d2-265330b1df11Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -040001:01:38nofull3737Magic Proving GroundsEp 36 - ONE Story ReviewONE Story ReviewIts campfire time when Superior Dave and Ben fill Moderator Dave in on Phyrexia: All Will Be One story. Where is Teferi? Does Jace emo-kid out for his main squeeze? Do they stop the MACHINE?! Find out this, their impressions, and even some predictions for the next set.

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]]>Its campfire time when Superior Dave and Ben fill Moderator Dave in on Phyrexia: All Will Be One story. Where is Teferi? Does Jace emo-kid out for his main squeeze? Do they stop the MACHINE?! Find out this, their impressions, and even some predictions for the next set.

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]]>0752d380-26b7-42da-a680-b4a9d470a29aFri, 24 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -040058:08nofull3636Magic Proving GroundsEp 35 - Ranking of Swords and PraetorsRanking of Swords and PraetorsPhyrexia: All Will Be One brought us a new sword and a new Praetor. We have ranked them all here. Which ones take the crown?

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]]>Phyrexia: All Will Be One brought us a new sword and a new Praetor. We have ranked them all here. Which ones take the crown?

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]]>16676a9d-b2de-4567-90e7-937b67ab2836Sat, 11 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -040001:30:59nofull3535Magic Proving GroundsEp 34 - All Will Be SpoiledAll Will Be SpoiledThis episode, we talk our favorite cards that have been spoiled from Phyrexia: All Will Be One, as well as crown this set's "Most Lickable Card".

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]]>This episode, we talk our favorite cards that have been spoiled from Phyrexia: All Will Be One, as well as crown this set's "Most Lickable Card".

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]]>ec1185a7-521c-4851-9af2-54950e48e1fbFri, 27 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -040001:00:18nofull3434Magic Proving GroundsEp 33 - Resolution Time!Resolution Time!Its a new year and the gang has some thoughts on 2023. Are leaks a good or bad? What will the hosts change about their magic play? What will change about magic?

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Moxfield

]]>Its a new year and the gang has some thoughts on 2023. Are leaks a good or bad? What will the hosts change about their magic play? What will change about magic?

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]]>77c8eea4-9f22-4dba-a225-55fbb8b0d7f1Fri, 13 Jan 2023 09:00:00 -040001:19:58nofull3333Magic Proving GroundsEp 32 - The 2022 MPG Awards!The 2022 MPG Awards!It's time for the obligatory end of year awards! Strap in, it's been quite a ride!

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]]>It's time for the obligatory end of year awards! Strap in, it's been quite a ride!

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]]>8b9da7c0-4f7c-4230-aabf-c189cd8bb2cfFri, 30 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -040001:29:30nofull3232Magic Proving GroundsEp 31 - Burn, Baby, BurnBurn, Baby, BurnThe Daves and Ben discuss podcast format changes and rank the Standard legal burn spells. You don't want to miss this.

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The Completed Tier List

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]]>The Daves and Ben discuss podcast format changes and rank the Standard legal burn spells. You don't want to miss this.

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The Completed Tier List

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]]>62e243a4-b723-4c4e-b2ed-94238823102aFri, 16 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -040058:44nofull3131Magic Proving GroundsEp 30 - Mmmm.... BaconMmmm.... BaconThis episode the gang talks about the Hasbro stock some more and hot art. Also the touch on some drama in the news some tournaments and some standard brews.

News

New Developments in Hasbro BofA spanking incident.

Christopher Rush original black lotus art sales for 4 mills

US Regional Championship Standings

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]]>This episode the gang talks about the Hasbro stock some more and hot art. Also the touch on some drama in the news some tournaments and some standard brews.

News

New Developments in Hasbro BofA spanking incident.

Christopher Rush original black lotus art sales for 4 mills

US Regional Championship Standings

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]]>258d79ba-1b03-435c-bb17-1bafa127ca97Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -040001:23:33nofull3030Magic Proving GroundsEp 29 - I Had An Enjoyment Dot ComI Had An Enjoyment Dot ComThe gang catch up on all the hot news for the week including but not limited to the BofA Hasbro beef and the Magic Con schedule for 2023. plus get Ben's first impressions of the Brothers' Wars

News

Daily MTG’s new look

Arena State of the Game Nov 9th

More magiccons to come- information

Hasbro getting a spanky from Bank of America

Moxfield: the gathering

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]]>The gang catch up on all the hot news for the week including but not limited to the BofA Hasbro beef and the Magic Con schedule for 2023. plus get Ben's first impressions of the Brothers' Wars

News

Daily MTG’s new look

Arena State of the Game Nov 9th

More magiccons to come- information

Hasbro getting a spanky from Bank of America

Moxfield: the gathering

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]]>cac3872e-fc93-4a2f-948e-286237474693Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -040056:38nofull2929Magic Proving GroundsEp 28 - BRO, This Set Looks SpoiledBRO, this set looks spoiledBrother's War Spoilers like you have never heard them before. Plus the gang crowns the Brother's War most lickable card.

News

New and returning Mechanics

Brother's War Visual card spoilers

Other Dave recommends Jeremy Wilson art

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]]>Brother's War Spoilers like you have never heard them before. Plus the gang crowns the Brother's War most lickable card.

News

New and returning Mechanics

Brother's War Visual card spoilers

Other Dave recommends Jeremy Wilson art

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]]>b128f325-8d4f-4fad-aa3d-f6e3c3f99147Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -040001:33:50nofull2828Magic Proving GroundsEp 27 - Where's Your Head At?Where's Your Head At?This week in the proving grounds the gang catches up on news including World Championship results, fawn over Magic 30 cosplay and discuss another meld card.

News

Golden Booster packs

Dawn of the Phyrexian Invasion - Official Cinematic Trailer - Dominaria United | The Brothers' War

Ashiok by Dark Pact Cosplay

Serra the Benevolent by Zenaide Beckham

Atraxa voice of Praetors by Happy Lady Morgan

Tasha, the Witch Queen by Amy does cosplay

Jiang Yanggu by Mixofmilty

World Championship Standings

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]]>This week in the proving grounds the gang catches up on news including World Championship results, fawn over Magic 30 cosplay and discuss another meld card.

News

Golden Booster packs

Dawn of the Phyrexian Invasion - Official Cinematic Trailer - Dominaria United | The Brothers' War

Ashiok by Dark Pact Cosplay

Serra the Benevolent by Zenaide Beckham

Atraxa voice of Praetors by Happy Lady Morgan

Tasha, the Witch Queen by Amy does cosplay

Jiang Yanggu by Mixofmilty

World Championship Standings

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]]>5e278278-9ae6-46ec-9a3c-16e93b6f4b92Wed, 02 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -040001:00:50nofull2727Magic Proving GroundsEp 26 - Aromatherapy GauntletAromatherapy GauntletThis week that gang dives into the news. Talks Charity and discusses new plans for the Proving Grounds Twitch Channel.

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Weekly MTG Stream

Extra life Secret lair

Other extra life charity stuff

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]]>This week that gang dives into the news. Talks Charity and discusses new plans for the Proving Grounds Twitch Channel.

News

Weekly MTG Stream

Extra life Secret lair

Other extra life charity stuff

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]]>587f0654-e463-4142-94c5-d13164506adeWed, 26 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -040038:40nofull2626Magic Proving GroundsEp 25 - Pro-Tour PioneersPro-Tour PioneersThis week the gang discuss the Magic 30 virtual event, MTGO moving day, Pro-Tour lineup, Manga AND MORE!.

News

Magic 30th Virtual Event details released

MTGO Moving Day

Welcome to Daybreak

Junji Ito Secret Lair

Yoji Shinkawa Secret Lair

World Championship viewers guide

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]]>This week the gang discuss the Magic 30 virtual event, MTGO moving day, Pro-Tour lineup, Manga AND MORE!.

News

Magic 30th Virtual Event details released

MTGO Moving Day

Welcome to Daybreak

Junji Ito Secret Lair

Yoji Shinkawa Secret Lair

World Championship viewers guide

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Moxfield

]]>d55a3a6e-5b70-4add-8753-dfaf93c67defFri, 21 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -040001:00:27nofull2525Magic Proving GroundsEp 24 - No More NoodlesNo More NoodlesThis week Dave Ben and Dave talk about 30th edition again, bans and more news. Plus the gang takes a look at Mishra's Meld card from Brothers' War.

News

Magic 30th simulator

Pioneer challenger deck release update

Arena State of the Game Oct 5th

More Arena Announcements

Post Malone Secret Lair

WotC B&R announcement.

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]]>This week Dave Ben and Dave talk about 30th edition again, bans and more news. Plus the gang takes a look at Mishra's Meld card from Brothers' War.

News

Magic 30th simulator

Pioneer challenger deck release update

Arena State of the Game Oct 5th

More Arena Announcements

Post Malone Secret Lair

WotC B&R announcement.

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]]>4e057bbc-cc58-43e0-8a4e-2e9b6a58c7d0Fri, 14 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -040001:26:01nofull2424Magic Proving GroundsEp 23 - A Tale of the WhaleA Tale of the WhaleThis week Dave Ben and Dave Talk about Whale Bait, a very important Anniversary and a whole mess of cards including some that transform and others that meld.

News

Magic the Gathering 30th Anniversary Edition

30th ed Image Gallery

Kicking off Magic's 30th Anniversary Celebration- More Promo

Magic: The Gathering Arena To Get Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered This Year

The 2022 Pioneer Challenger Decks

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]]>This week Dave Ben and Dave Talk about Whale Bait, a very important Anniversary and a whole mess of cards including some that transform and others that meld.

News

Magic the Gathering 30th Anniversary Edition

30th ed Image Gallery

Kicking off Magic's 30th Anniversary Celebration- More Promo

Magic: The Gathering Arena To Get Shadows Over Innistrad Remastered This Year

The 2022 Pioneer Challenger Decks

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]]>0270aad1-e839-4b9c-a67d-71a531d67ce4Thu, 06 Oct 2022 09:00:00 -040001:24:47nofull2323Magic Proving GroundsEp 22 - Phone A GrandmaPhone A GrandmaThis week Dave, Ben and Dave Talk about Changes to the Brother War Prerelease. Chat about Unfinity, and The Arena Championship 1 that happened this weekend.

News

Brother War Prerelease info

Arena Championship 1 Top 8 Bracket

Arena Championship 1 Top 32 Decklists

VOD- Starter Deck Challenge part 2

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]]>This week Dave, Ben and Dave Talk about Changes to the Brother War Prerelease. Chat about Unfinity, and The Arena Championship 1 that happened this weekend.

News

Brother War Prerelease info

Arena Championship 1 Top 8 Bracket

Arena Championship 1 Top 32 Decklists

VOD- Starter Deck Challenge part 2

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]]>2be7c2a7-9352-44a3-9c2f-bd46f245e505Tue, 27 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -040059:01nofull2222Magic Proving GroundsEp 21 - Story Time UNITEDStory Time UNITEDGather round the campfire and listen to Dave, Ben and Dave retell and talk about the Dominaria United Story. Also get their flaming hot takes on recent news.

News

If or when: foldable cards? (tumblr.com)

Duel Masters Folding Card Demo

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]]>Gather round the campfire and listen to Dave, Ben and Dave retell and talk about the Dominaria United Story. Also get their flaming hot takes on recent news.

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If or when: foldable cards? (tumblr.com)

Duel Masters Folding Card Demo

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]]>5d3b82f8-eba8-4f26-96f2-a8adf7942085Tue, 20 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -040001:39:55nofull2121Magic Proving GroundsEp 20 - Tire Iron the MouseTire Iron the MouseDave Ben and Dave talk about Mickey the Gathering and give a fond farewell to old Standard and talk about the future of current Standard.

News

First look at Lorcana cards

Lorcana cards re-imagined as Magic the Gathering cards

The Magic Arena Starter Deck Challenge-VOD

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]]>Dave Ben and Dave talk about Mickey the Gathering and give a fond farewell to old Standard and talk about the future of current Standard.

News

First look at Lorcana cards

Lorcana cards re-imagined as Magic the Gathering cards

The Magic Arena Starter Deck Challenge-VOD

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]]>1d2f0f47-24d3-4bcd-bbfa-d5aadd4c016cTue, 13 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -040001:00:44nofull2020Magic Proving GroundsEp 19 - Yargle / GargleYargle / GargleThe gang celebrate Yargle day. The house of mouse is planning an incursion into the TCG market. Ben goes deep on his impressions of the DMU limited environment and Dave issues a Challenge he feels he can win.

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Disney is making a TCG to compete with Magic the Gathering

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]]>The gang celebrate Yargle day. The house of mouse is planning an incursion into the TCG market. Ben goes deep on his impressions of the DMU limited environment and Dave issues a Challenge he feels he can win.

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Disney is making a TCG to compete with Magic the Gathering

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]]>73a516c8-f5db-4d54-a0f7-5bc18a73e9b3Tue, 06 Sep 2022 09:00:00 -040048:26nofull1919Magic Proving GroundsEp 18 - One Show to Spoil Them All (DMU Edition)One Show to Spoil Them All (DMU Edition)In this episode Dave Ben and Dave talk Dominaria United Mechanics and reveal their top card picks including one card that got the gang fired up and caused a storm of debate and more then one Temporal Headache. They also resolve the predictions challenge and talk about their Historic Pauper Brews.

News

Dominaria United Release notes

Dominaria United Full Set Preview

Historic Pauper Challenge Brews

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]]>In this episode Dave Ben and Dave talk Dominaria United Mechanics and reveal their top card picks including one card that got the gang fired up and caused a storm of debate and more then one Temporal Headache. They also resolve the predictions challenge and talk about their Historic Pauper Brews.

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Dominaria United Release notes

Dominaria United Full Set Preview

Historic Pauper Challenge Brews

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]]>8efca2af-8b89-4a27-b918-72eaf2254b08Mon, 29 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -040001:35:39nofull1818Magic Proving GroundsEp 17 - Time Travel RetconTime Travel RetconThe gang takes a look at WotC's plan for the coming year. They talk about the interesting new and out of the ordinary sets that are on the docket for this year. They also give an update on the Gladiator challenge and Ben issues a new challenge of his own.

News

Wizards Presents: The upcoming year of magic

MaRo's statements about March of the Machine: Aftermath

The Gladiator Challenge Game play video via YouTube

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]]>The gang takes a look at WotC's plan for the coming year. They talk about the interesting new and out of the ordinary sets that are on the docket for this year. They also give an update on the Gladiator challenge and Ben issues a new challenge of his own.

News

Wizards Presents: The upcoming year of magic

MaRo's statements about March of the Machine: Aftermath

The Gladiator Challenge Game play video via YouTube

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]]>f43e660d-df58-4f05-8264-1c67d349cda1Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -040036:12nofull1717Magic Proving GroundsEp 16 - BONUS Dominaria PredictionsBONUS Dominaria PredictionsBen has awoken the crew for an impromptu episode to make our Dominaria United predictions ahead of the spoiler event. Oh, and he poised it as a thinly veiled challenge.

Predictions are made from this Maro post:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/692666879432622080/maros-dominaria-united-teaser

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]]>Ben has awoken the crew for an impromptu episode to make our Dominaria United predictions ahead of the spoiler event. Oh, and he poised it as a thinly veiled challenge.

Predictions are made from this Maro post:

https://markrosewater.tumblr.com/post/692666879432622080/maros-dominaria-united-teaser

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]]>080c318a-d675-493a-80d3-225280e66f0eThu, 18 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -040041:30nofull1616Magic Proving GroundsEp 15 - Are You Not Entertained?Are You Not Entertained?Do you have a powerful hankering for the Gathering part of Magic? Dave Ben Dave talk about the Magic 30 year anniversary events. They also cover Spellslingers WotCs new Hearthstone/Magic mash up game. Then Ben talks about his experiences with finally going all in on Arena. Last we talk about our Gladiator Deck brew Challenge.

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Magic 30 in Las Vegas

Magic 30 Virtual Event

Gladiator Brew Challenge Decks

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]]>Do you have a powerful hankering for the Gathering part of Magic? Dave Ben Dave talk about the Magic 30 year anniversary events. They also cover Spellslingers WotCs new Hearthstone/Magic mash up game. Then Ben talks about his experiences with finally going all in on Arena. Last we talk about our Gladiator Deck brew Challenge.

News

Magic 30 in Las Vegas

Magic 30 Virtual Event

Gladiator Brew Challenge Decks

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]]>68f2e289-b567-4be3-8b75-50abb3900890Tue, 16 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -040001:00:57nofull1515Magic Proving GroundsEp 14 - Goyf'edGoyf'edDave Ben and Dave talk summer sales, State of Magic Design and Sideboards. Moderator Dave also issues a deck building Challenge for the Gladiator Event.

News

There is a sale going on. right now you know in case y'all like cheap cosmetics.

State of Design

Gladiator Event Announcement

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]]>Dave Ben and Dave talk summer sales, State of Magic Design and Sideboards. Moderator Dave also issues a deck building Challenge for the Gladiator Event.

News

There is a sale going on. right now you know in case y'all like cheap cosmetics.

State of Design

Gladiator Event Announcement

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]]>dfe494a5-bfd5-4a3c-b024-2a697f6788a0Tue, 09 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -040001:25:43nofull1414Magic Proving GroundsEp 13 - Portal Panic!Portal Panic!Dave Ben and Dave talk about the up coming competitive play season. Then they give their options on the new anthology sets now that they are out. Last they resolve the last weeks Historic deck building Challenge.

News

WotC is trying to get people stoked for the Pro Tour with some promos

History Anthology

Explorer Anthology

The Challenge Decks

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]]>Dave Ben and Dave talk about the up coming competitive play season. Then they give their options on the new anthology sets now that they are out. Last they resolve the last weeks Historic deck building Challenge.

News

WotC is trying to get people stoked for the Pro Tour with some promos

History Anthology

Explorer Anthology

The Challenge Decks

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]]>c23bf82a-94fd-491e-a68e-bd46f47d921eTue, 02 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -040001:03:54nofull1313Magic Proving GroundsEp 12 - The WarningThe WarningIn this weeks episode Dave Ben and Dave get a little nostalgic as the talk about the lost legends news. The also talk shop about the new Arena Anthology sets. Predicting what cards (based on cards announced at time of recording) might boost what decks. They resolved their Wrenn and Six foil price is right Challenge and other Dave issues a new play challenge to the gang.

News

Lost legends for DMU

As promised Explorer Anthology 1 and Historic Anthology 6 are releasing on the 28th of July.

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]]>In this weeks episode Dave Ben and Dave get a little nostalgic as the talk about the lost legends news. The also talk shop about the new Arena Anthology sets. Predicting what cards (based on cards announced at time of recording) might boost what decks. They resolved their Wrenn and Six foil price is right Challenge and other Dave issues a new play challenge to the gang.

News

Lost legends for DMU

As promised Explorer Anthology 1 and Historic Anthology 6 are releasing on the 28th of July.

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]]>6025570e-65fa-492d-b930-c1c9a31af00dThu, 28 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -040001:02:41nofull1212Magic Proving GroundsEp 11 - Back to the BirdsBack to the BirdsIn this weeks episode the guys talk about Channelfireball is getting bought by TCGPlayer and how The Reserve List is still very much here to stay or at least that's what Bill Stark thinks. See what Dave Ben and Dave think.

News

TCG Player to buy Channelfireball and BinderPOS

Bill Stark tweets about the reserve list

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]]>In this weeks episode the guys talk about Channelfireball is getting bought by TCGPlayer and how The Reserve List is still very much here to stay or at least that's what Bill Stark thinks. See what Dave Ben and Dave think.

News

TCG Player to buy Channelfireball and BinderPOS

Bill Stark tweets about the reserve list

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]]>b5d4737a-b580-4044-8cc6-be900f7fb4d6Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -040046:23nofull1111Magic Proving GroundsEp 10 - Meet the MaestroMeet the MaestroThis week Dave Ben and Dave talk about Alchemy Bans and rebalances. Their hopes for Explorer Anthology 1 and maybe some hopes for Historic Anthology 6. They take a peak at Fortnite secret lair spoilers and the discuss Japanese cult movie classic Battle Royale.

News

Arena State of the game

Alchemy rebalancing

Fortnite Secret Lair Spoilers

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]]>This week Dave Ben and Dave talk about Alchemy Bans and rebalances. Their hopes for Explorer Anthology 1 and maybe some hopes for Historic Anthology 6. They take a peak at Fortnite secret lair spoilers and the discuss Japanese cult movie classic Battle Royale.

News

Arena State of the game

Alchemy rebalancing

Fortnite Secret Lair Spoilers

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email

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]]>906eb14e-1060-4cb1-af85-1e90f6cac999Wed, 13 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -040054:38nofull1010Magic Proving GroundsEp 09 - Project MayHAMProject MayHAMProduct delays and rotation are in the news and Dave, Ben and Dave discuss spoilers from Double Masters 2 and the Alchemy Baldur’s Gate set. The biggest spoiler of the show maybe that Dave and Ben don’t actually hate some of the Alchemy cards.

News

Warhammer pushed back!

Rotation is coming!!!

Spoilers

Double Masters 2

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate

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]]>Product delays and rotation are in the news and Dave, Ben and Dave discuss spoilers from Double Masters 2 and the Alchemy Baldur’s Gate set. The biggest spoiler of the show maybe that Dave and Ben don’t actually hate some of the Alchemy cards.

News

Warhammer pushed back!

Rotation is coming!!!

Spoilers

Double Masters 2

Alchemy Horizons: Baldur’s Gate

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]]>6840632c-3e64-428e-bcdf-6725490ba6f8Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -040059:32nofull99Magic Proving GroundsEp 08 - From the Proving GroundsFrom the Proving GroundsTime spiral gets drawn on. North or South, same bathroom. Coming to a draft near you: Show your tournament organizer how well you can draw circles. 2x2 set draft archetypes. BREAD isn't just a delicious baked good anymore and more!

News

WotC wants to see your happy little circles and draft archetypes

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/seeing-double-masters-2022-06-16

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]]>Time spiral gets drawn on. North or South, same bathroom. Coming to a draft near you: Show your tournament organizer how well you can draw circles. 2x2 set draft archetypes. BREAD isn't just a delicious baked good anymore and more!

News

WotC wants to see your happy little circles and draft archetypes

https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/making-magic/seeing-double-masters-2022-06-16

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]]>10547295-e885-4bbd-b1a2-308cb8d15eb7Tue, 21 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -040054:41nofull88Magic Proving GroundsEp 07 - BrokeringBrokeringThis week, Moderator Dave is on assignment and Ben and Superior Dave tackle the recent Pioneer bans as well as suss out what the best counter spells are for each format. Let's do the thing.

News

On June 7th the ban hammer fell

Pioneer

Winota, joiner of forces….. is banned
Expressive Iteration…… is banned

Explorer

Expressive Iteration…… is banned

Magic the gathering online is turning 20

Everyone get 100 play points (accounts created before June 7th)
Players get an avatar the corresponds to the age of their account
They are running a series of tournaments; the grand prize is a playset of every card from a booster release.
Constructed event include formats- Legacy, Vintage, Modern and Pioneer
Limited events include Sealed Deck- Masters 25, Vintage Masters, Modern Horizons, Modern Horizons 2
Too help players better compete in the festivities MTGO is selling an all access token that grant access to the complete card catalog (some exclusion apply) for the duration the celebration, Its $25
Vintage Cube is back.

Unfinity Magic’s 4th unset comes out Oct 07

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]]>This week, Moderator Dave is on assignment and Ben and Superior Dave tackle the recent Pioneer bans as well as suss out what the best counter spells are for each format. Let's do the thing.

News

On June 7th the ban hammer fell

Pioneer

Winota, joiner of forces….. is banned
Expressive Iteration…… is banned

Explorer

Expressive Iteration…… is banned

Magic the gathering online is turning 20

Everyone get 100 play points (accounts created before June 7th)
Players get an avatar the corresponds to the age of their account
They are running a series of tournaments; the grand prize is a playset of every card from a booster release.
Constructed event include formats- Legacy, Vintage, Modern and Pioneer
Limited events include Sealed Deck- Masters 25, Vintage Masters, Modern Horizons, Modern Horizons 2
Too help players better compete in the festivities MTGO is selling an all access token that grant access to the complete card catalog (some exclusion apply) for the duration the celebration, Its $25
Vintage Cube is back.

Unfinity Magic’s 4th unset comes out Oct 07

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]]>91a78588-3fd9-4634-be18-d792a9884b38Wed, 15 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -040001:02:24nofull77Magic Proving GroundsEp 06 - Rubble RousingRubble RousingOn this weeks episode news is in short supply so the gang discuss the various ways to teach new players to play and get them playing. Then they argue over a handful of controversial cards and whither they stan those cards or want them banned.

News

Magic the gather 2022 start kit announced

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]]>On this weeks episode news is in short supply so the gang discuss the various ways to teach new players to play and get them playing. Then they argue over a handful of controversial cards and whither they stan those cards or want them banned.

News

Magic the gather 2022 start kit announced

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]]>4a9a9cd2-c2de-4388-aaeb-afa43b428631Wed, 08 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -040001:00:58nofull66Magic Proving GroundsEp 05 - The TurnThe TurnThis week Ben podcasts from the depth's of his dark basement, Moderator Dave apparently podcasts live from a buffalo ranch, and other Dave is normal. They talk about Comics Championships, Baldur's Gate Spoilers and more.

News

Seb McKinnon draws a comic cover

Maive the looking glass

New Capena Championship // Hisamichi Yoshigoe Naya Midrange

Arena Announcements for May 25

Baldur’s gate is going to be harder to get than originally expected.

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]]>This week Ben podcasts from the depth's of his dark basement, Moderator Dave apparently podcasts live from a buffalo ranch, and other Dave is normal. They talk about Comics Championships, Baldur's Gate Spoilers and more.

News

Seb McKinnon draws a comic cover

Maive the looking glass

New Capena Championship // Hisamichi Yoshigoe Naya Midrange

Arena Announcements for May 25

Baldur’s gate is going to be harder to get than originally expected.

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]]>6d4a394c-d169-48c2-b7ff-730453dc4064Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -040001:00:02nofull55Magic Proving GroundsEp 04 - Party CrashersParty CrashersIn this Episode Cards are banned, Moderator Dave can't play best of 3 in the bathroom and tons of spoilers. Plus a new challenge is proclaimed.

News

Ban Hammer Falls on explorer

Double Masters 2022, Dominaria United, Arena Organized Play and Love your LGS Promo

The New Evolution Mother Nature just Dropped

Challenge

The new Challenge is a Sealed match. Despite what Ben said 3 or 4 times it is not a draft. He knows this, it is suspected that he was trying to inception the Daves and throw them off their game.

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]]>In this Episode Cards are banned, Moderator Dave can't play best of 3 in the bathroom and tons of spoilers. Plus a new challenge is proclaimed.

News

Ban Hammer Falls on explorer

Double Masters 2022, Dominaria United, Arena Organized Play and Love your LGS Promo

The New Evolution Mother Nature just Dropped

Challenge

The new Challenge is a Sealed match. Despite what Ben said 3 or 4 times it is not a draft. He knows this, it is suspected that he was trying to inception the Daves and throw them off their game.

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]]>4aaa010b-716b-49ba-bcdf-92850bd2385aThu, 19 May 2022 09:00:00 -040001:00:34nofull44Magic Proving GroundsEp 03 - The Set upThe Set upIn this Episode Ben hops in his covered wagon and heads west into the shining future of pioneer. Seriously He wont shut up about it. Moderator Dave joins the wrong event and Other Dave puts us all in our places.

Also there is some news....

News

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate- Spoilers

Next 3 sets hype stream tweet

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]]>In this Episode Ben hops in his covered wagon and heads west into the shining future of pioneer. Seriously He wont shut up about it. Moderator Dave joins the wrong event and Other Dave puts us all in our places.

Also there is some news....

News

Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur's Gate- Spoilers

Next 3 sets hype stream tweet

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]]>e63d0660-32de-4e6d-9973-f4140bba083aWed, 11 May 2022 09:00:00 -040001:03:04nofull33Magic Proving GroundsEp 02 - Graduation DayGraduation DayIn this episode we prove arena economy > alchemy changes. Pride Secret Lair, and the reveal of our decks for the Bootleggers' "Field of Dreams" Challenge. Get your ears in here!

News

Pride Across the Multiverse - Secret Lair Drop

Alchemy Rebalancing

"Field of Dreams" Challenge- Bootleggers' Stash

Decklists on Moxfield

Decklists on MTG Goldfish

Other Dave's Deck

The challenge play off is scheduled for Monday the 9th at 1pm east coast US time (-4 GMT) streaming on the Magic Proving Grounds Twitch Channel (link below)

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]]>In this episode we prove arena economy > alchemy changes. Pride Secret Lair, and the reveal of our decks for the Bootleggers' "Field of Dreams" Challenge. Get your ears in here!

News

Pride Across the Multiverse - Secret Lair Drop

Alchemy Rebalancing

"Field of Dreams" Challenge- Bootleggers' Stash

Decklists on Moxfield

Decklists on MTG Goldfish

Other Dave's Deck

The challenge play off is scheduled for Monday the 9th at 1pm east coast US time (-4 GMT) streaming on the Magic Proving Grounds Twitch Channel (link below)

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]]>65cdc83e-deca-41f6-9f22-c867125aa66bThu, 05 May 2022 09:00:00 -040047:06nofull22Magic Proving GroundsEp. 01 - Stripper JaceStripper JaceIn this episode we go over news from WotC, talk Commander, share some hot takes and Ben throws down the guantlet in the show's first ever deck building challenge.

NEWS:

State of Arena Announcement

This is the announcement that talks about the new true to paper format that they are calling Explorer.

Magic Online OP announcement

Arena OP Announcements

Changes to The List for New Capenna

THE CARDS:

New capenna Commander spoilers

THE CHALLENGE:

Bootlegger's Stash

Tune in next week when week when we reveal our card breaking decks.

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]]>In this episode we go over news from WotC, talk Commander, share some hot takes and Ben throws down the guantlet in the show's first ever deck building challenge.

NEWS:

State of Arena Announcement

This is the announcement that talks about the new true to paper format that they are calling Explorer.

Magic Online OP announcement

Arena OP Announcements

Changes to The List for New Capenna

THE CARDS:

New capenna Commander spoilers

THE CHALLENGE:

Bootlegger's Stash

Tune in next week when week when we reveal our card breaking decks.

If YOU have any idea's on how to break bootlegger's stash for standard, send in your ideas or decklists to show@magicprovinggrounds.com

Find us on the web at:

The email above ^^^^

On Twitter at:

Show: @mpgpod

Ben: @benicempg

]]>5e05e620-148d-4fcd-b2ba-779f6c4c440eWed, 27 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -040056:32nofull11Magic Proving GroundsEp. 0 - Magic Support GroupMagic Support GroupIn the innagural episode from the Proving Grounds, we talk our history as well as what is coming up for Magic: the Gathering. It's New Capenna spoiler season, baby!

News:

Wizards Announce price increase for sealed product:

Link to Blog Post

Lefty Secret Lair ... if you want it... I guess...

Streets of New Capenna Discussion

Handy card finder to follow along: (type in card name or sort alphabetically)

Where to contact us:

Send emails to podcast@magicprovinggrounds.com

Follow the show on twitter @MPGpod

Follow Ben on twitter @beniceMTG

]]>In the innagural episode from the Proving Grounds, we talk our history as well as what is coming up for Magic: the Gathering. It's New Capenna spoiler season, baby!

News:

Wizards Announce price increase for sealed product:

Link to Blog Post

Lefty Secret Lair ... if you want it... I guess...

Streets of New Capenna Discussion

Handy card finder to follow along: (type in card name or sort alphabetically)

Where to contact us:

Send emails to podcast@magicprovinggrounds.com

Follow the show on twitter @MPGpod

Follow Ben on twitter @beniceMTG

]]>818796b9-ed71-4a80-afbd-795b1e5f254dWed, 20 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -040001:23:47nofullMagic Proving Grounds