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Magic: the Gathering Under the Hood
by MTG: Under the Hood
Two friends and Magic: the Gathering players discuss the rules of magic to help educate new players and experienced players alike.
Episodes
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Ep. 41 - You’ll be Safe Behind my Shield (Defender)
Chris wants to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in, as well. What does being lost in the woods, being in a firefight against aliens, or playing…
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Ep. 40 - Hazardous to Your Health (Toxic)
We are back from the break and bringing you a new episode because we are revisiting one of the Host’s favorite Planes in the Magic: the Gathering Multiverse. With the new set of Phyrexia All will be One, we saw the introduction of a rework of the Infect mechanic, and this is what we now call…
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Ep. 39 - 2022: Year in Review
Magic saw some major changes in 2022. Your hosts break down some of their favorite new mechanics and interactions from the past year. Also, they reflect on the highs and lows of the decks built this year. Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/mtgunderthehood Twitter:...
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Ep. 38 - The Last Chapter (Sagas/Read Ahead)
Stories. Passed generation to generation, they teach us lessons, entertain us, and inform us of our history. Magic is no stranger to telling the stories of their history. Saga enchantment cards reveal some of the oldest tales in all of Magic lore. With the release of Dominaria United, Saga cards...
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Ep. 37 - Two Creatures; One Attacker (Enlist)
Your hosts discuss a new mechanic from Dominaria United. Enlist enables your attacking creature to become a much more powerful opponent for a turn. But how powerful will the mechanic be out in the wild? Relax and listen as your hosts give their thoughts. Joe gives some brief information regarding...
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Ep. 36 - Huge Tracts of Land
The Domain mechanic has made a triumphant return in Dominaria United. Join Chris and Joe as they discuss this mechanic - originally from the Invasion block - and how it has helped make gameplay feel different for the Dominaria United limited scene. Your hosts also discuss their experiences from...
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Ep. 35 - If You're Not First, You're Last
In this episode, we want to go fast! Your hosts discuss the haste mechanic. This ability is another one that has been around since Alpha. Unfortunately, not many people think about the benefits of haste these days. Join us as we do a deep dive on this speedy mechanic. Chris and Joe give their…
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Ep. 34 - Strike First, Strike Hard, Then Strike Again
What’s better than having creatures that deal a lot of damage? Having creatures that deal damage before your opponent’s creatures! This episode discusses two related abilities: First Strike and Double Strike. While these both seem simple on the surface, there are some subtle rules that can make...
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Ep. 33 - Semi-constant Vigilance!
Chris and Joe take a deep dive into the Vigilance mechanic. While this mechanic has been around since the beginning of Magic: the Gathering, its power makes this mechanic appear in small doses within each set. Just how do you defend yourself against such power? How do you make the most of this...
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Ep. 32 - Life and Death
This episode, Chris and Joe discuss two mechanics that have benefits based on dealing damage. Lifelink and Deathtouch each make dealing damage with your creatures more profitable to you. Also, they have been included in almost every set since they were created in the Lorwyn block. Joe discusses…
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Ep. 31 - Smash Through for Value
Chris and Joe are taking a break from the new mechanics to talk about an evergreen mechanic. On this show, we take a lesson from the Hulk and smash through defending creatures to deal damage to our opponents. Trample has been around since the beginning and is more complex than people may realize....
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Ep. 30 - Connive and Ledger Shredder
The Obscura of New Capenna have mastered the ability to connive. Will you? Chris and Joe dive deep into this new mechanic and give our thoughts on how useful it (*cough* Ledger Shredder *cough*) will be to the game as a whole. Chris discusses his experience at his most recent competitive 5K on…
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Ep. 29 - Using Creatures for Benefits in New Capenna (Alliance and Casualty)
This episode covers two mechanics. First, we have Alliance. This ability word plays off of creatures entering your battlefield. We’ve seen this mechanic before, but this is the first time it has received its own ability name. Second, we have Casualty. This new mechanic turns your creatures into...
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Ep. 28 - Blitz! Blitz Again! And Blitz Some More!
Please welcome the newest addition to the aggro abilities line up! Blitz is here to be fast, aggressive, and valuable all in one fell swoop. Chris and Joe walk you through the many facets of this ability and give first hand experience to how well it plays. This episode’s scuttlebutt features a...
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Ep. 27 - Double the Defense, Double the Fun!
Streets of New Capenna has arrived! With it, we see a new mechanic in the form of shield counters. What are these new counters? How do they work? Will they be as frustrating for opponents as we anticipate them being? *Spoiler Alert* Yes! Chris and Joe break down their experiences with this new...
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Ep. 26 - Don't Change That Channel!
The Channel ability has returned in the latest Kamigawa set. This ability was once considered mediocre, at best. Now, Channel has made a come back in a big way. Chris and Joe discuss how this mechanic works and the way to use it most efficiently. Your hosts discuss the return of the Pro Tour by...
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Ep. 25 - How Do You Like My *Insert Weapon Here*?
Are your creatures just not quite up to snuff compared to your opponent’s creatures? Equipment cards are here to save the day. Turn your 1/1 soldier into a fighting force by giving it a massive hammer! Chris and Joe discuss how equipment have become a large part of the game. In addition, we look…
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Ep. 24 - From The Shadows, A Combat Trick
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in, as well. A harmless little ornithopter is coming your way. Zero power? Low chance of…
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Ep. 23 - MtG Vehicles, Crew Up!
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in, as well. Artifacts have been a part of Magic the Gathering history since the days of...
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Ep. 22 - The Mechanic That Warped the Game
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in, as well. Fancy making a deck of where the only creatures can be cats, nightmares,...
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Ep. 21 - Mutations Everywhere!
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in, as well. What is this amalgam of a creature that has found its way to the…
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Ep. 20 - The Air Doesn't Smell So Foul Down Here
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in, as well. You come upon three doors. Which door do you choose? You don’t know what’s...
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Ep. 19 - End of the Year Scuttlebutt
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in, as well. We’ve reached the end of 2021. How have your hosts fared this year with deck...
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Ep. 18 - Exploiting Creatures for Value
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in, as well. Exploit is back after many years on the back burner. Has it become more…
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Ep. 17 - Higher Cost/Fewer Restrictions (Cleave/Overload)
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. The new cleave mechanic has us wondering what all really needs to be included...
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Ep. 16 - The Mechanic So Nice We Cast it Twice
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. This mechanic keeps coming back to cause havoc on the board. Flashback has…
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Ep. 15 - Overused Metal Band Reference Mechanic
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. Are you down with the spirits of Midnight Hunt? Join us as we explore the...
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Ep. 14 - Sunrise, Sunset
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. Innistrad: Midnight Hunt and the new werewolves have been released into the...
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Ep. 13 - Format Primer: Draft
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. Want to truly put your deck building skills to the test? Try out the draft...
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Ep. 12 - Format Primer: Constructed
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. Constructed formats are a fairly popular way to play Magic the Gathering.…
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Ep. 11 - Archetypical Creativity
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. My buddy told me about this great new Bant tempo deck that I apparently have…
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Ep. 10 - FNM Primer
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. You've been playing Magic for a little while and have heard of this thing...
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Ep. 9 - Whispersilk Cloak and Other Protective Options - Part 2
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. Hexproof and Ward may be the two newest additions to the protective keywords,...
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Ep.8 - Whispersilk Cloak and Other Protective Options - Part 1
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. How well can you shroud yourself in protection? Chris and Joe take a look at...
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Ep. 7 - Much to Learn, You Still Have
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. School is in session, there is a lot to learn so I would recommend paying...
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Ep. 6 - Anything You can Cast I can Cast for More Value
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. Do you like to be rewarded for playing the game? Well, with Magecraft, you…
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Ep. 5 - Yes, I Will Boast of Our Greatness
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. Not to brag, but this episode is all about the Boast ability, where attacking...
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Ep. 4 - Foretell the Future
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. Even though you don’t know what spell I’m about to play, I can foretell that…
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Ep. 3 - Come Fly With Us
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. Your hosts discuss one of the original evasion abilities this week: flying.…
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Ep. 2 - Reach for the Skies
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. We discuss the keyword ability Reach. Find out where it came from, how long...
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Ep. 1 - Introductions are Awkward
Chris and Joe want to dive deep into the rules and mechanics of the Trading card game Magic: the Gathering. These episodes are typically tailored to newer players, but experienced players are welcome to join in as well. Are you ready to see this again? With the Encore ability, you can do just…
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Two friends and Magic: the Gathering players discuss the rules of magic to help educate new players and experienced players alike.
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