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Good Morning Magic!

by Gavin Verhey

Gavin Verhey, Senior Designer on Magic at Wizards of the Coast, is here every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to talk Magic! Whether it's diving into the design stories of cards, interviewing guests, or just talking about how to build a better deck, you can find anything and everything here. Start your day off with Gavin!Note: These episodes all appear on YouTube as well, with visuals. For the full experience, check them out there: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvE8Mza7uRuiYlwiSDyJi9A

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  1. Designing New Capenna Commander: Secrets of Bedecked Brokers!

    What are the stories behind the cards in Streets of New Capenna Commander? I sit down with Chris Mooney and we take a look through all the new cards in Bedecked Brokers, and share stories from the set! A big thanks to Chris for coming on today! You can follow them on Twitter...

  2. What Would I Have Changed in C18? Yuriko and Planeswalkers: Commander Chronicles w/ Melissa DeTora

    Commander 2018! What happened this time around? What mistakes would I have corrected? What did we like? Melissa and I dig in! A big thanks to Melissa for coming on today! You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelissaDeTora. You can also catch me, Gavin Verhey, on the rest of the...

  3. Was the Eminence Mechanic a Mistake? Edgar or Teferi's? Commander Chronicles 2017 w/ Melissa DeTora

    Commander 2017! My first lead. Eminence. Ur-Dragon. Teferi's Protection. Tribal decks. What's up with them? Let's take a look! A big thanks to Melissa for coming on today! You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelissaDeTora. You can also catch me, Gavin Verhey, on the rest of the...

  4. BANNED! Three Cards we're Banning In Pauper... And Why!

    Today, we're announcing three bans for Pauper! What are they and why? Let me break it down! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey Youtube:...

  5. Was the Partner Mechanic a Mistake? How about Atraxa? Commander Chronicles 2016 w/ Melissa DeTora!

    It's finally time. One I know people have been asking for since the series began: Commander 2016! Partner. Four color. Atraxa. What's up with them? Let's take a look! A big thanks to Melissa for coming on today! You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelissaDeTora. You can also catch…

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  6. The Time I Fell Down a Volcano

    Settle in for storytime around the fire! I wrap up 2021 with one of my most well known stories. Put it on in the background, relax, and enjoy. Thanks for being great in 2021! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram:...

  7. Commander Chronicles: 2015! Experience, Myriad, Confluences, and more!

    Melissa and I are BACK, reviewing Commander 2015 this time. What do we think of these enemy colored decks? What's out final ranking? Find out today! A big thanks to Melissa for coming on today! You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelissaDeTora. You can also catch me on the rest of…

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  8. What's the Deal with Artifact Tokens??? Blood in Crimson Vow | Magic: the Gathering Innistrad Design

    What's the story behind artifact tokens in Magic, like clues, treasure, food, and blood? Let's talk about it! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gavinverhey...

  9. Commander Chronicles: 2014! Making Planeswalker Commanders

    The highly requested series is BACK! With 2021 marking 10 years of Commander decks, Melissa and I are reviewing them in order. What happened in Commander 2014?? Let's talk through it! A big thanks to Melissa for coming on today! You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelissaDeTora. You...

  10. 10 Years, 10 Lessons | What I've Learned in a Decade of Magic: the Gathering Game Design

    In this quick interlude from Crimson Vow, it's... my 10 year Wizards anniversary! What a ride. Come join me as I tell you 10 things I've learned over the past 10 years! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram:...

  11. Kids Draw Art for Magic: the Gathering Cards! Inside a New Secret Lair w/ Tom Jenkot | Extra Life

    There's a brand new Secret Lair coming out - and it supports a charity! Go check out everything we're doing for Extra Life over at https://www.extra-life.org/wizards Thanks to Tom Jenkot for coming on the show to talk about everything today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at:...

  12. 3-Card Combos: What's the MOST Damage Just 3 Cards can Deal??? (No Infinites)

    What's the MOST damage you can do, that isn't infinite, with just three cards? Come check out some of these WILD combos! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok:...

  13. Unifying Werewolves?? Day/Nightbound in Innistrad Midnight Hunt!

    What's the history of Werewolves in Magic? How did the Day/Night mechanic come to be in Innistrad? And will we be unifying how Werewolves work?? Let's talk about it today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram:...

  14. 5 Cards that I Regret Making!

    I've made a lot of Magic cards, and I'm proud of most of them... and there's a few I wish I hadn't have made. What are five of them? Let me tell you all about it! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram:...

  15. New Evergreen Mechanics?!

    What's in an Evergreen mechanic? And how likely are a long list of mechanics to become evergreen? Today I tackle a ton of them! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok:...

  16. Commander Chronicles: 2013! How Did Prossh, True-Name Nemesis, and Oloro Get Made?

    We're back! With 2021 marking 10 years of Commander decks, Melissa and I are reviewing them in order. What happened in Commander 2013?? Let's talk through it! A big thanks to Melissa for coming on today! You can follow her on Twitter https://twitter.com/MelissaDeTora. You can also catch me on the...

  17. Answering 10 of the Most Googled Magic Questions! w/ Guest Harless

    Today I'm joined by Harless as we cover 10 of the most asked questions about Magic! Where was it started? What is the stack? And much more! A big thanks to Harless for coming on today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram:...

  18. Commander Chronicles: Untold Stories of Commander 2011

    2021 marks 10 years of Commander decks - so Melissa DeTora and I look back at them today, full of stories from the design team, original designs, and our own insights! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram:...

  19. How To Build Your Own Jumpstart Booster Pack!

    Jumpstart has been a blast to play with! And here at Wizards, we've been talking: if you could make your own personal JumpStart booster that expresses you, how would you do it? Today, I lay out the guidelines. Make yours and share it here! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at:...

  20. What to Expect Inside The New Set Booster! | Zendikar Rising

    Coming up in Zendikar Rising are the Set Boosters! But what exactly are in these? How will it work? Today I've constructed some examples using Ikoria cards to walk you through what you can expect! You can read more details about the Set Booster in Mark Rosewater's article here:...

  21. Amonkhet Remastered: Why Does it Exist?

    We're about to release the Magic Arena-ONLY set Amonkhet Remastered. But why did we make it? What inspired it? Will there be more? I dig in today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok:...

  22. How to Get An Internship at Wizards (And What They're Like Once You Do!)

    Here at Wizards of the Coast, we have a summer internship program! Applications generally begin in Fall at http://workatwizards.com/, so keep your eyes out! Today, I talk with some of this year's interns and get their thoughts on the experience - and some insight into the cool stuff they've done!...

  23. Why Did Reprinting Oubliette Take So Long??

    Oubliette. A card not reprinted since Arabian Nights, a popular Pauper choice, and a card that I've become tied up with. We finally brought it back in Double Masters! Why did it take so long? Watch and find out! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter:...

  24. Double Masters Draft Archetypes: Explained!

    What should you draft in Double Masters? Us at Wizards of the Coast seeded some archetypes into this artifact heavy set - and whether you're playing a prerelease or hopping right into a competitive draft, discover what they are and harness them to your advantage! You can also catch me on the rest...

  25. Read a Book, Get a Promo!

    How did Mana Crypt come to be? Many years ago, there were promos you could get by reading Magic books - and this was one of them! What is their history? And where are they still happening today? Find out in this video! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter:...

  26. Ninjas, Marit Lage, & Stoneforge: 3 Legacy Decks To Start With!

    GenCon Online was an amazing chance to play any deck you want in Legacy or Vintage without needing to get the cards for it. What should you play if you're getting into Legacy? I run through three decks I recommend! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter:...

  27. Lightning Greaves Box Topper is in Double Masters! (Plus: How Was it Designed?)

    Today, on behalf of Wizards of the Coast, I'm excited to bring you a Double Masters preview card: a reprint Lightning Greaves! Check out BOTH versions of it, regular and box topper... And find out how the card was designed! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter:...

  28. 10 Double Masters Mythic Rares: What Did They ORIGINALLY Do in Design?

    We at Wizards have packed a ton of mythic rares into Double Masters! But how were some of these famous cards originally made? What did they do originally? I dive in today, looking at 10 mythic rares and what PREVIOUS versions of them did! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at:...

  29. What's Up With the Urzatron? | Double Masters

    The Urzatron has been a huge piece of Magic for a long time - and after 15 years since we last printed it in paper, we at Wizards have put it back in Double Masters! But what's the history of this dynamic trio? Where has it been played? Has it always been good? Find out today! You can also catch…

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  30. Why Isn't This Card Foil???

    Some cards, like buy-a-box promo Nexus of Fate, have only appeared in foil. Many others have never had a foil printing at all. Why did we at Wizards make it that way? What are we doing about this in the future? I explain today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter:...

  31. How Did I Get a Job Designing Magic?

    Today, I want to talk about something personal: the story of how I came to get a job designing Magic: the Gathering at Wizards of the Coast! I hope you enjoy. :) You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram:...

  32. Intentional or Mistake? Why Garruk's Gorehorn Has No Text!

    Core Set 2021 has the first ever creature card with NOTHING in its text box. Why did we at Wizards make it that way? I explain today! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter: https://twitter.com/gavinverhey Instagram: https://instagram.com/gavinverhey TikTok:...

  33. Let's talk Kamigawa: Shrines and Hondens!

    We put 6 brand new shrines in M21 with the Sanctums! But what's the story of the original shrines? Released in Champions of Kamigawa back in 2004, today I dive into the history of those shrines - from their importance in the world, to changes that happened to them in design. Join me on this...

  34. Was Tinybones a Kithkin? (And other Core Set/Jumpstart questions!)

    As a designer at Wizards of the Coast, I asked on Twitter for you to send me your questions about Core Sets and Jumpstart... And you delivered plenty! Today I tackle a "top 8" of questions. Let's do this! The tweet thread where I asked: https://twitter.com/GavinVerhey/status/1277266423128002561…

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  35. What Should You Draft in Core Set 2021?

    Core Set 2021 (M21) hits the world on Magic Arena tomorrow, and in stores this weekend at the prerelease! But what should you draft? We at Wizards of the Coast seeded the set with ten two-color pairs - and I run through them and the cards you should be looking for in each! Have a question? Post a...

  36. What's Inside a Core Set 2021 Prerelease Pack?

    This weekend is the Core Set 2021 prerelease - and, thanks to working at Wizards of the Coast, I have some early product to open up! Let's crack open a Core Set 2021 prerelease pack, see what's inside, and have me walk through the basics of building a sealed deck in this prerelease primer. For a...

  37. Solemn Simulacrum: How Was it Made?

    Solemn Simulacrum is a Commander all-star, Standard player, and general fan favorite... and we brought it back in M21! But how was this card designed? I tell the story of how it began, talk with the designer, and delve into the original Mirrodin card file! A big thank you to Jens Thorén for...

  38. What's the Deal with Mill in Core Set 2021?

    What's up with the addition of the mill keyword in Core Set 2021? After many years, we at Wizards of the Coast have put it into the game - find out more on the history of mill (and millstone) and how exactly that happened today! If you enjoyed this, please follow me here by subscribing! You can...

  39. Core Set 2021 Preview: Mistral Singer, from Sketch to Final w/ Artist Ryan Yee!

    Today, I have a Core Set 2021 preview card to show off: Mistral Singer! And to make the preview card even more thrilling, joining me is the card's artist, Ryan Yee! This incredible artist behind Command Tower, Elspeth Conquers Death, Dig Through Time, the Zendikar expedition fetchlands, and many...

  40. A Brief History of Magic's Cats!

    Meow! We at Wizards of the Coast put a bunch of cats in Core Set 2021. What are they like, and what's the history of Cats in Magic? Let's take a look! If you enjoyed this, please follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at: Twitter:...

  41. What Legends are in M21? Teferi, Kaervek & more! (w/ DeQuan Watson)

    Teferi is back in a big way in Core Set 2021 - and he's brought a bunch of his friends (and enemies) with him! We at Wizards of the Coast packed the set full of cool legends related to Teferi - some of which you've seen before, and some of which you haven't. So, I brought on DeQuan Watson, long...

  42. Who Let the Dogs in Magic Core Set 2021?

    We at Wizards of the Coast put DOGS in Magic 2021! What's the history there, where was a clever hint at it, and what's a bit of the history of dogs in Magic? Listen and find out! If you enjoyed this, please follow me here by subscribing! You can also catch me on the rest of the internet at:...

  43. Trivia About Every Single Magic Core Set!

    I've picked up a lot of Magic knowledge over my nearly 20 years of playing the game... not to mention working at Wizards of the Coast! Today it's time for a brief history of every single Core Set we've made so far, in advance of Core Set 2021, with tons of fun trivia about each! If you enjoyed...

  44. Marchesa Modular in Commander is Amazing!

    Working at Wizards of the Coast, I see a lot of wonky Commander decks - and Corey Bowen's modular Marchesa deck is one of beauty! Check it out as he gives a deck tech on how exactly this thing works! Thank you to Corey Bowen for coming on and sharing his deck with us! You can follow him on…

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  45. What Decks Do Wizards Play?

    A question I get a lot as someone who works at Wizards of the Coast on Magic: what decks do we all play? So today, I ask six fellow Wizards about some of their favorite decks! There's everything from wild commander decks to sentimental Modern decks - take a look! Many thanks to the following 6...

  46. What Are the Three RANDOM Cards???

    One of my favorite features is Gatherer's "Random Card" button, which shows you a random card across all of Magic! Today I hit it three times, and talk about each of them! (And how these cards relate to my job on Magic at Wizards of the Coast.) You can try it yourself at Gatherer.wizards.com!...

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Gavin Verhey, Senior Designer on Magic at Wizards of the Coast, is here every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to talk Magic! Whether it's diving into the design stories of cards, interviewing guests, or just talking about how to build a better deck, you can find anything and everything here. Start your day off with Gavin!Note: These episodes all appear on YouTube as well, with visuals. For the full experience, check them out there: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvE8Mza7uRuiYlwiSDyJi9A

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