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Arena Craft Podcast
by Arena Craft MTG Podcast
A Magic: The Gathering Podcast focused exclusively on MTG Arena
Episodes
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Later, Crafties
Later, Crafties ❤️
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What's Cracking in New Capenna Standard And An Important Update!
We're in week 2 of Streets of New Capenna Standard and some archetypes and ideas are solidifying! CGB and Arjuna read down some decklists and tournament results and find some pretty surprising stuff! If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers:...
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Streets of New Capenna Standard Week 1 Metagame Review
Streets of New Capenna is released! Arjuna & Covertgoblue have been wading into Early Access and the ranked ladder to see what's performing and what's not. Is Ob Nixilis the next Oko, Thief of Crowns? Is it oppressive in the meta? What is there to be done about it? Is ANYTHING else viable?…
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Magic Events with Dreamhack's Aaron Torbin
This week we're excited to welcome Dreamhack's Aaron Torbin to discuss magic events and organized play moving forward! We discuss competitive avenues for players, all of the extra fun stuff they're bringing to events, and generally try to get an outlook for what The Gathering is going to look…
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Streets of New Capenna Constructed Set Review
This is it - the complete* constructed set review for Streets of New Capenna! In this show we discuss every card we think will see play in Standard and Historic, minus the ones we've already previewed on the show. Is this set a hit? Will we be connived into running 3+ colors? If you love the show...
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New Capenna - Moar Spoilers
We've got previews, and you want answers! Today, we go deep on the cards spoiled up until Friday April 8th. This set looks... weird, so we'll see how it turns out. Some strong Planeswalkers though, and multifarious multicolored nonsense. Enjoy! If you love the show and want to support us, head…
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Organized Play is OP
Wizards is bringing back the Pro Tour! Boomers rejoice, zoomers learn. We also have some more New Capenna cards to ogle. Don't call them Triomes! If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support…
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Arena Economy, Baldur's Gate, Alchemy Oh My!
If there's one thing there's a lot of this week, it's news! The Arena Economy stream hit to the satisfaction of nobody. The Baldur's Gate Commander set was announced to be releasing in some form on Arena as well... straight into the Alchemy format! Also, talk of Pioneer and a non-digital-only...
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Neon Dynasty Set Championship Discussion
The Neon Dynasty set championship happened, and CGB and Arjuna had thoughts. Hear our bad takes before the results came around! If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers: https://patreon.com/arenacraftpodcast . Your support means a lot to us and...
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Don't Call Them Triomes - A Peek at Streets of New Capenna
Wizards in their usual wisdom has released a teaser for their next set, Streets of New Capenna, mere weeks into the release of NEO. Whatever, we roll with it. Previewed are a new Ascendancy enchantment and a new set of tricolor cycling taplands that'll get you shot in a back alley if you try to...
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Rivals Member Chris Botelho
This week, Arjuna is honored to welcome to the show Rivals member and Grand Prix Top-8-er Chris Botelho! We discuss a mental methodology for improving at the game, starting with which land drop to play on turn 1. Chris' improvement strategy is one of the best in the game. We also discuss…
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Kamigawa Standard Week 1 Meta Review
It's that glorious time again - the time when Arjuna and CGB wax lyrical about what's working - and what's flaming in the dumpster fire - in Standard. Is GW Enchantments a deck? How about Naya Runes? Is the Kami War a meme? How do they stack up against Standard staples like Izzet, Orhov Tokens,...
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Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Set Review
Late but worth the wait: the crew discusses the cards in Kamigawa Neon Dynasty that we think will make an impact in constructed. This set is sweet - find out how! We are partners of untapped.gg , a great deck tracker and collection manager for Arena. They've recently revamped their Draftsmith...
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Mythic Invitational 1 Champion Andrea Mengucci
This week we are thrilled and honored to have Magic legend Andrea Mengucci on the show. He is the Mythic Invitational 1 Champion, World Magic Cup Champion, Pro Tour finalist, MPL member and one of the game's deepest afficionados. We go deep with Mengu, discussing his history with the game, some...
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Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Spoilers
Kamigawa spoilers are here! We have compleated planeswalkers, Legendary Dragons, flip sagas and more! This set is looking sweet, so join Arjuna and CGB on a scenic tour through the new cards. We are partners of untapped.gg , a great deck tracker and collection manager for Arena. They've recently...
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BONUS EP: Bans, and CGB's Baaaaaack!
CGB returns from vacation EARLY to discuss the banned announcement for Standard and Historic, as well as the Alchemy rebalance. There are a LOT of changes to cover here, so we get together to discuss the gas or ass of it all, and add our additional thoughts for what we think would make those...
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Monogreen Deep Dive with Rumti, the Sultan of Smash
This week we're honored to have returning guest Rumti on the show! This guy was born to pwn, and beefy green creatures are his Magic weapon of choice. Get some insights into how Rumti has managed to hold #1 on the Mythic ladder for longer than anyone else in the game. Find Rumti at Rumti - Twitch...
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Roundtable with Rumti, TheOneJame & Chris Botelho
We're stoked to bring you this special episode of ACP, featuring notable Arena streamers Rumti, TheOneJame and Chris Botelho! Arjuna takes them through a conversation exploring Alchemy and how it shapes up against the Standard format, plus some broader thoughts about the future of the Arena...
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Robert Taylor AKA Fireshoes, the King of Magic Twitter
Robert Taylor has been one of Arjuna's most anticipated guests for the show, so it is with great joy that we get to present a conversation with him today. Widely known as @fireshoes on twitter, Robert is probably the most consistent and prolific sharer of decklists in the MTG world. Today we talk...
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Michael Flores on Alchemy, Arena Economy, and the Grind
Esteemed guest and legend Michael J. Flores returns to Arena Craft! The discussion goes many places - Alchemy, the Arena economy, pro play, and lots of reflections from the last 25 years. It's always a treat to have Michael on and hear the places his mind goes. Enjoy! We are happy to announce our...
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Meet RichG, the Unluckiest MTG Player in the Universe
Do you flood often? Do you always get your worst matchup? Do your Collected Companies always feel lackluster? Welcome to the life of RichG, the self-proclaimed "Unluckiest MTG Player in the Universe". He's here today to discuss with Arjuna the many myriad ways Arena feels like it's intentionally...
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The 2021 Arjuna Awards
The end of 2021 is upon us. What a year. Arjuna and CGB cover the good, the bad and the Arena of it all. We've had new formats, old problems, and more cards than anyone cares to count. See who wins in our highly-anticipated year-end recap! We are happy to announce our new partnership with...
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Alchemy Craft Podcast Presents: Week 1 Reflections
Alchemy is here, and it is SPICY. Cards be draftin, seekin and spellbookin. Covergoblue and Arjuna are here to give you the scoop on what's gas and what's... well, listen for yourself. We are happy to announce our new partnership with untapped.gg! This deck / stats tracker is what CBG and Arjuna...
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Alchemy - Lead or Gold?
Wizards dropped the hottest of announcements last week - a new digital-only format, mirroring Standard, called Alchemy. How will Magic transition into a digital-only space? How will the changes affect player engagement? And as a lot of people have brought up, how will the economy accommodate the...
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What Happens In Vegas Gets Shared With The Crafties
CGB and Arjuna are back from Vegas! Find out what we spent our time up to, including wild commander games and karaoke! We are happy to announce our new partnership with untapped.gg! This deck / stats tracker is what CBG and Arjuna use daily to track our progress and evaluate metagame positioning....
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Crimson Vow Standard Week 1 Reflections
It's another week 1 metagame reflection from CGB and Arjuna! To nobody's surprise, the format is dominated by monowhite, Izzet, and monogreen (especially the first 2). We discuss some alternate approaches for a look at how to possibly beat the big 3! Arjuna's Dimir Zombie Control list We are…
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Crimson Vow Constructed Set Review
The full spoiler is here! The set drops in a couple days. Get the hot knowledge before the ladder is overrun with... more monogreen, monowhite and Izzet. Whoops, did I say that? If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers:...
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Crimson Vow First Spoilers
Innistrad: Crimson Vow spoilers are here! Get the hot takes from Arjuna and Covertgoblue about what looks gas, what looks ass, and why you should care about this set. If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our tiers…
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MTGNerdgirl on MID Standard and Limited
Friend of the podcast and Degen Gaming founder MTGNerdgirl joins us this week! We discuss what makes a good format, both in limited and Standard, and then speculate about what could make it better. Find MTGNerdgirl at https://www.twitch.tv/mtgnerdgirl and at https://www.youtube.com/c/MTGNerdGirl…
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The Post-Worlds Meta
Worlds came and went, so where do we go from here? Covertgoblue and Arjuna discuss the world's decks and the current options. We also cover the B&R announcement for Historic - will the Memory Lapse ban change everything for control? And what precedent is being set with the rebalancing of...
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World Championship Decklists & Meta
The world championship... is already over! But before it was, Covertgoblue and Arjuna got together to discuss the decklists and the metagame for the tournament. A lot of these decklists will be templates for the meta moving forward, so even though it went a certain way, we expect to keep seeing...
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Michael J Flores Weighs In On Standard SCG Results
This week, we have an absolute legend of a content creator on the show – Michael J Flores! He is known for his prolific articles, including perhaps the most famous MTG article of all time, "Who's The Beatdown?" Michael J still writes, currently for Coolstuffinc, and also hosts several podcasts…
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MID Standard Metagame Week 2
We have more games under our belts! Join Arjuna and Covertgoblue as we explore week 2 of Midnight Hunt Standard. Is Storm the Festival good after all? Will Izzet Turns be the next Dimir Rogues? Do Gruul and Selesnya decks have a chance? Lots to discuss and find out in Standard this week. If you...
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Midnight Hunt Standard Week 1 Metagame Review
Midnight Hunt is here! It's time to talk new Standard. We've had a few days to get into this format, and it is sweet! Did werewolves get there? Are we Storming the Festival? Let's get into it and find out! If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon and check out our...
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Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Complete Set Review
It's here - Arjuna and Covertgoblue's complete set review for Innistrad: Midnight Hunt! This set looks powerful and tribal. Find out which tribes, cards, and decks we think are most likely to be immediate players in Standard. If you love the show and want to support us, head over to our Patreon…
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Innistrad: Midnight Hunt Spoilers Return
Midnight Hunt spoilers return, and this set is looking powerful! Werewolves, vampires, zombies... and a new implementation of the day / night cycle. And now, introducing the Leisure Lands! Arjuna and Covertgoblue discuss a cross section of the cards and look forward to reviewing the whole set. If...
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The MTG Showcase, and CGB Gets Roasted
This week CGB takes us through the MTG Showcase for next year! Upcoming sets include Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty, Streets of New Capenna, Dominaria United, and The Brothers' War. We're also looking at thematic crossovers with LOTR, Fortnite, Street Fighter and Warhammer 40K. Magic has decided to jump...
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Rotation - The Eldraine Sunset Show
The set that terrorized Standard... and basically every format, at some point... will be rotating in September! Covertgoblue and Arjuna wind up storytime and review all the disgusting stuff we had to deal with through the Many Eras of Eldraine Standard. We also revisit some Standard 2022 decks…
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Standard 2022 Metagame Deep Dive
This week Crafties, we're doing deep on Standard 2022. We come up with a tier list for the format, and go into detail about builds and matchups you need to be thinking about. Arjuna goes into detail about his Simic Summoner list that he is convinced is tier 1. Covertgoblue discusses the best…
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Historic Horizons Set Review (Plus!)
This week we do a (somewhat comprehensive) review of Jumpstart: Historic Horizons. These are the cards that we think are going to matter in new or existing archetypes. Unfortunately, the release has been DELAYED UNTIL AUGUST 24. So even more time to do your homework. We also may or may not…
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Historic Horizons AND 100 Card Brawl Queue!
Huge news this past week – Historic Horizons is on the, er, horizon, and we'll, be reviewing the best of what we've seen so far. Also, 100 Card Historic Brawl is coming to the Arena! Fun times to be playing things other than Standard (but we're still playing that format, too!). Does our show…
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S2022 Week 2, Historic Masters
There's some exciting news announced this week – there will be a Historic Masters Jumpstart set coming to Arena August 12! That means a massive injection of powerful cards into the format, including (from WOTC themselves) cards from MH and MH2! We'll be looking out to see what busted stuff is...
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Standard 2022 Week 1 Metagame Review
It's here – the much anticipated update from Arjuna and Covertgoblue on the Standard 2022 Week 1 Metagame and how the new AFR cards are holding up! This week we discuss the pillars of this new format so far in the form of Mono Green, Izzet Dragons, the various builds of Mono White, Dimir Control,...
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The AFR Complete Set Review!
It's finally here – Covertgoblue and Arjuna's complete set review for DND: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms! This time we're trying something different, going into archetypes and splitting the cards into categories we think will be most relevant. We also wanted to shorten our typical 10-12 hour...
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Adventures in the Forgotten Realms - Set Review Pt. 1
Alright, Crafties – the Adventures in the Forgotten Realms set is half previewed so far, and today Arjuna and Covertgoblue dive in to see what's standing out so far. We cover the new Class enchantment type, then go over a select handful of cards to see what we think might emerge as forefront...
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100 Card Historic Brawl Recap
This past week, Arjuna and Covertgoblue set out to determine the parameters of – and the best decks in – 100 Card Historic Brawl. This took us on a journey down rabbit holes with some of Arena's wiliest legends. This show outlines our findings and some of what we believe to be the core axioms of...
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Jeskai Mutate Standard Deep Dive
This week, we look at one of the hardest-to-play decks to hit Standard in a long time: Jeskai Mutate. This deck has so many combo pieces and requires so many game actions to get anywhere that it will test your time management and game action bandwidth. As such, we though it would be a good deck…
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BANNED: Time Warp's Time Has Come
We all suspected it might happen, so many of us aren't that surprised to see Time Warp banned in Historic. Is it really the fall guy for Mizzix's Mastery though, or perhaps Brainstorm? Looks like the format still has a way to go before reaching stasis. This week we also discuss the Jeskai Mutate...
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Strixhaven Graduation Ceremony
This week we host a Strixhaven Graduation Ceremony, where we review the set and see which cards got there, which cards didn't, and how it has impacted formats. We also dive into the results of our podcast listener survey (not too late to take it here!) and see what your feedback has to contribute...
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SCAMS aka Plays That Aren't As Good As They Seem
Today, we talk about a number of common pitfalls that players make when evaluating cards and plays. These are all things that gain you an advantage, but not as much of an advantage as you might think. Learning when to value these things and when to disregard them is yet another part of your…
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A Magic: The Gathering Podcast focused exclusively on MTG Arena
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