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On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you their first thoughts about Magic’s newest Arena-only set — Alchemy Horizons: Battle for Baldur’s Gate! Find out how Maria trophied her very first Sealed event (get yourself ready for the Qualifier Play-In this weekend!) and what archetype each color pair is trying to do in Draft. Don’t draft without the knowledge your hosts have lo...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan sit back in a pool of their own sweat, turn down the volume on Judy Justice, and answer your burning questions! That’s right! It’s time for a Summer AMA, GLHF style! PLUS: Updates on a new Banned & Restricted announcement impacting Alchemy & Historic – as well as some buffs and nerfs that hope to shake up the format. Become a GLH5  Patron...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you a preview of the upcoming MTG Arena release Alchemy Horizons: Battle for Baldur’s Gate! Even if you’re not into Alchemy (and, let’s be honest, not many people are) the design space around creating cool and unique digital-only cards is  definitely interesting — and super WEIRD! Find out what bananas new designs Wizards of the Coast...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you a preview of Magic’s newest set: Double Masters 2022! Find out what each color trio is hoping to do in Draft before you hit up your local prerelease or share a box with some friends. Find out what cards are being reprinted — and get a first peek at an exclusive GLHF preview card! It’s ICONIC. (You have to say “ICONIC” with a...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan unbox some surprise packages from Wizards of the Coast (!!) Find out what’s inside … and how they use it to play Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches! PLUS: Meghan regales us with the final chapter of the New Capenna Story and Maria issues an ultimatum about a certain show everyone needs to watch. …She isn’t kidding. Become a GLH5  Patron   T...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan grab their pickaxes, those cute hats with little lights on them, and their spelunking ropes (?) to explore a brand new Magic format: Explorer! Get inspired with tons of fun decklists (the format is the Wild West!) no matter your preferred play style. PLUS: It’s New Capenna Storytime Chapter 4, and your hosts taste the rainbow in a whole new…disturbing&...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan are joined by very special guest Judge Rob to check out some of the new cards from Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate! More specifically, how to use the new planeswalkers (Tasha, Minsc & Boo, and Elminster) to build Oathbreaker decks that can be easily converted into Commander decks! The discussion is super interesting and the decks are wildly f...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan roll out the red carpet for Commander Legends: Battle for Baldur’s Gate – diving into the new cards, mechanics, and flavor of Magic’s next set release. What would  your background enchantment be called? And what would it do? PLUS: A recap of this past weekend’s exciting events at the New Capenna Championship, including the win rates of the...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you ready for this weekend’s New Capenna Championship! They’ll let you know what the top decks in both Standard and Historic are heading into the last big tournament of the year (other than the World Championship, of course). And speaking of the World Championship, your intrepid hosts will also update you on the race for Worlds as 19 competitors ge...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share their harrowing tales of the format that is Street of New Capenna Draft. It’s tough out there kids. But what can you do to get those wins? Your hosts are here to help…if at all possible. PLUS: New Capenna Storytime: Chapter 2, and the double-M’s get to pack-crackin’ for Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches! Special bonus: find out which...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan recap their experiences with Magic’s newest set: Streets of New Capenna! Find out what lessons they’ve learned so far in Limited (draft and sealed) — the answers might surprise you! PLUS: The first chapter of New Capenna story is a thrilling one (do they keep angels in cages?!) and Meghan learns a tough truth about wildfires. Become a GLH5  Patro...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan regale you with tales from Maria’s first in-person paper prerelease since before the pandemic! Find out what kind of deck she built and how her experience was playing in the meat space once again. PLUS: Judge Rob stops by to talk about some spicy New Capenna cards that would be fun to build around in Oathbreaker (GLHF’s favorite multiplayer format). Fi...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome back very special guest Judge Rob to cover all the new and returning mechanics and tricky cards in Streets of New Capenna! Your in-store prerelease is coming up this weekend and you don’t want to go in unprepared! After all, Arena won’t automatically do things correctly for you IRL! PLUS: Cutest and Grossest cards are crowned and your trio of h...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get down and dirty with the new and returning mechanics and spicy new cards of Streets of New Capenna! Find out how the five crime families will represent themselves on the battlefield and which one  you might make a deal (you can’t refuse) with. PLUS: Where does Halo come from, really? And exactly what toilet is it made inside?! Meghan also wraps up the Neo...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan break down the big Organized Play announcement that rocked the Magic multiverse. How does the new system work? What does it mean for you? When does it start? Your hosts are here with all the answers! PLUS: Kamigawa Neon Dynasty storytime’s penultimate episode — and important questions are asked like, would YOU lick a Picasso? And just how long is Canad...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share Top 5 lists from various Magic players at how to get better at the game. What are some principles to put into practice today that will help you win tomorrow? Maria also whipped up her own Top 5 list and she’ll let you know what’s on it! PLUS: Neon Dynasty storytime with Meghan and a very important discussion about slingshots. Become a GLH5  Patro...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about the “Stream Heard ‘Round the World” that made waves last week with updates to MTG Arena’s economy. Why was it received so very, very badly? What changes were previewed that made fans the most upset? And what should Wizards of the Coast do differently moving forward? PLUS: Streets of New Capenna hits stores next month (!!) and you...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan recap the total epicness that was the Neon Dynasty Championship! Find out what top decks you should be screen-shotting for the ladder in Alchemy and Historic — as well as weird decks that had great winrates! PLUS: What did this tournament do for Alchemy’s reputation in the wider Magic world? New cards are arriving on Arena THIS week! Take a break from...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan prepare you for this weekend’s Neon Dynasty Championship! They’ll kick it off with a discussion about Magic the Gathering’s newest format: Alchemy. What do we all think about Alchemy now that it’s been out in the world for a little while? What do we think will happen with it in the future? Why does it seem like it’s failing? What Alch...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you prepped for the upcoming Neon Dynasty Championship with a rundown of the top decks in Historic! Find a deck you might love to battle with on the ladder or just laugh at all the triggers that will surely be headed to the stack in a Golgari Food mirror. PLUS: Maria makes Day 2 of the Arena Open with a sick Sealed deck, Meghan gives us an update on the Neon D...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan do a deep dive into the data behind the win rates of cards in Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty! Find out what you should be picking in draft! You’ll learn about the Top 10 Best Cards of any rarity, the best color pairs to draft, and the best commons of each color. PLUS: A discussion of the Alta Fox hedge fund Magic proposition and Meghan shows off her Googling skills...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share their stories from the Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty prerelease! Find out what they think about the current draft format and if they’re able to win a single ding dang game! PLUS: Maria shares a poignant Magic Moment with us with some soft jazz on the side and Meghan really knows the names of her spiders. Become a GLH5  Patron   Today! Sign up for the  GLHF No...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome Judge Rob back to the show to break down all the new & tricky rules, mechanics and cards that come along with this week’s release of Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty! Make sure you’re ready for your prerelease with all the info you need to play like a pro. PLUS: Cutest and Grossest Card are crowned and your two intrepid hosts enter the UltraPRO Olymp...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk you through the new and returning mechanics from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty! They also look at the hottest new preview cards (including an EXCLUSIVE one of their own!) PLUS: Meghan recaps the latest chapter in the Neon Dynasty story (it’s a thriller, people!) and Maria wonders what it would be like to wear a jellyfish. Become a GLH5  Patron   Today! Sign up...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk about Alchemy nerfs before they are likely rolled out this week. What cards do they think should be changed? And how would they change them? And most importantly: will they be right? ! PLUS: Meghan wraps up her Kamigawa history storytime as we transition back into the present day before set release. And is it confirmed that Maria’s greatest fear is not...