409 - Goodbye to the Format That Wasn't

The one where the Trashmasters discuss the current state of Magic: The Gathering's standard format and the issues plaguing organized play. Tye, and Andy, and their guest analyze how frequent bannings and community-driven decisions have created a negative incentive structure. They ponder the impact of Commander-centric designs on standard sets and how this shift in focus has affected local tournament attendance. The episode also touches upon the high attendance rates of regional championships despite ongoing content creator and organizational challenges.