Crew3: A Magic Podcast

A new set has arrived and it's time to see it's initial effect on the Pioneer Format. Is anything that can stop the current onslaught on Mono-Green and Winota? Take a listen and find out!  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tou...

Two very exciting discussion points this week as Ricky and Ruckman talk about the recent announcement of the Explorer format before diving into the current state of the pioneer meta game. And speaking of meta game, there were some spicy decklists from last weekend to talk about, shame Chris couldn't make it to cash in on Wishclaw Watch. Maybe next week?  Looking for more pioneer content? Visi...

It's been a rough week for Crew3, but that doesn't mean it was a rough week for Pioneer, so the boys press on and give it their all to finish up their review of those sweet New Capenna Spoilers.  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish....

Ruckman's back this week and the guys have a lot of spoilers to get through, so buckle up as they blaze through the streets of New Capenna!  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12407131#paper Sunday Chall...

Ruckman gets the week off after getting married, so we bring Ricky in from the alley to talk with Chris about the massive pioneer challenge, and where to start in Pioneer with $100.  Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by buying cards through our TCG Affiliate link! http://crew3mtg.com/ Buy a playmat or used our Inke...

You read that right! Hot of the heels of Thursday's amazing OP announcement, Pioneer is thrust back into the forefront of competitive magic and we're all abuzz!  Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Buy a playmat or used our Inked Gaming affiliate link here: https://bit.ly/3aX...

Pioneer had an amazing showing last weekend between 2 challenges, a massive online ptq, and then a massive weekend at SCGcon Indy as part of the main event and a 5k side event. So to help us cover it all, we brought in friend of the show ServoToken! Online PTQ: https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/mtgo-standings/pioneer-premier-2022-03-19?c Saturday Challenge:  https://www.mtggoldfish.com...

Wow.......just wow.....the marketing team really scored big this week. But it was a very exciting weekend for Pioneer, and should we stay one card made a FABLED debut? Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12396394#paper Sunday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12396398#paper Prelim: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pio...

Well, we cashed in Lurrus watch this week and that's pretty much all there is to talk about. So tune in and hear the guys thoughts on the ban and get an idea of what decks will survive without the loathsome nightmare cat. Looking for more pioneer content? Visit: playingpioneer.com Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg Buy a playmat or used o...

In the wake of all the Lurrus Blood decks, a Pioneer classic was reborn and returns to take the crown. Meanwhile, there's a new build of Boros Burn poised to take on the format. There's lots of other great stuff going on in the format, and Ruckman and Ricky cover as much as possible. Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12392348#paper Sunday Challe...

Lurrus watch still rolls on, but this week the guys decide to shift focus and give some ideas on how to upgrade the upcoming Standard Challenge decks and grow your pioneer collection on a budget. Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12389848#paper Sunday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12389817#paper League Drop: https://w...

The first weekend of the Neon Dynasty is in the books and wow was it a big one for the set. We're seeing new cards all over the place, and an impressive resurgence from ensoul. But I definitely think the breakout deck of the weekend was Greasefang/Parhellion combo, so we brought KarnageKardsENT on the show to talk about his impressions of the deck and his experience taking it to a challenge t...

On this spoiler filled episode the guys wrap up all the cards they had left to discuss, and let's just say there were A LOT of good cards left to talk about. New Website for Pioneer content: playingpioneer.com Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12383936#paper Sunday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12383932#paper Lea...

Kamigawa spoilers are pouring in on this week's episode of Crew3 and safe to say we've already seen plenty of cards that are poised to make an impact in pioneer. So tune in and hear just what the guys think this neon fueled rush is bringing to the format.  ManaTraders Event: https://www.manatraders.com/tournaments/history Sunday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-c...

This week is a very news heavy episode ad we discuss the recent B&R announcement, the release of a large portion of SCG's writing staff, the release of YGO Master Duel, and go over Maro's Teaser for Kamigawa Neon Dynasty. Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12377873#paper Sunday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challen...

There's been quite a few shifts in the pioneer meta recently along with some JAM packed league deck dumps, so this week the boys decided to focus in on all these sweet decks and show off what all the pioneer format has to offer! Pioneer Super Qualifier: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-super-qualifier-12375119#paper Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pion...

This week the guys take some time to discuss what the creation of the Pauper advisory board means for the future of Magic, get hyped for SCG Indy, talk about the mirror matches from weekly Challenge finals, and finish off by discussing our wants for Pioneer/Magic in 2022. Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12372527#paper Sunday Challenge: https://www.mtggo...

They boys are back in town and so are big paper events from SCG, the posiblities are endless and Pioneer is poised for a spot in the big leagues! This week we also take a look at the latest Pioneer Challenge results, talk about a couple more Neon Dynasty cards, and review the submissions for December's Does It Slap? Event Results: Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pio...

Happy Holiday from the boys at Crew3! This week, Chris and Ruckman give some fun budget buying options if you have a little extra holiday cash burning a hole in your pocket. It's a short, but sweet episode so we hope you all enjoy it during your holiday weekend. Ruckman's $100 Mono-G Stompy: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4502842#paper Bolov0's $150 Mono-W Humans: https://www.mtgg...

Sound the Vampire Alarm as Ruckman and Ricky take a look at the breakout performance during Saturday's challenge. But don't worry, the top seat was safe from vampires and were won by some spicy spicy decks we haven't seen in some time. After that, Ricky gives some ideas for last minute holiday gifts that offer maximum value. Then, to wrap things up the guys take a look back at every...

Well there sure was a big announcement for Arena last week.......but what does that mean for Pioneer? This week the guys weigh in on what Alchemy means not only for the future of Arena, but also the future of Pioneer and Magic as a whole. Saturday's Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12361894#paper Sunday's Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournamen...

What a week for the pioneer meta, a whole weekend of Challenges and almost nary a Phoenix deck in sight! But that doesn't mean Izzet Decks were left hanging. Also this week we go over November's Does It Slap? submissions featuring Innistrad Super Block. Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12359642#paper Sunday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.co...

Crimson Vow dropped, so let's see how it's impacted Week 1 of a new Pioneer format! Oh and Phoenix had a really really really good weekend, no matter what Ricky says, so the guys give some thoughts on how to handle the situation. Saturday's Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-12355712#paper Sunday's Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tourname...

Alright, we kinda missed most of spoiler season so this week it's all Crimson Vow talk as we catch up on of those sweet spoilers and go over some of our first brews featuring these brand new cards! Oh and we give away some cool stuff to our wonderful Extra Life donors! Ricky's First Deck: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/4422596#paper Ricky's Second Deck: https://www.mtggoldfish.com...

It's a super stuff episode this week for Episode 100! We got paper tournament results, we got Q&A questions, we got Crimson Vow spoilers, and we got a bunch of thanks to you for listening for the last 99 episodes. This all wouldn't be possible without our amazing fans and community!  Crew3 Extra Life Page: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&par...