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On this very special episode, we finally dedicate an entire episode to the JAR. This is must-have knowledge for L1 hopefuls, and really something every judge needs to know at all levels as the nearly all sanctioned Magic events that ever happen are run at Regular REL. To help us, we have special guest L4 and JAR Boss Kim Warren on to guide us through. Links from the show: The latest version of the...

Is that reference in the title too obtuse? Nah. On this episode, we once again have L3 and/or fantastic guest Eric "Raging" Levine on! As part of our series on formats, we cover Commander in depth. Learn how to play Commander! Learn what happens exactly when your Commander goes to the command zone! Learn what happens when you Oblivion Ring your opponent's creature and then lose the game! Learn a l...

JudgeCast starts a new mega-series, to be picked up at some point in the future. The plan? Cover every format that was announced to be legal for FNM. In this first episode of that series, we cover standard, modern, vintage, block, legacy, draft, and sealed. These may seem basic but you have a standard JudgeCast money-back guarantee you'll learn something along the way. Links from the show: FNM For...

In this episode, the quickest judges this side of the Mississippi cover slow play in depth! When should you give it, how should you give it, why we give it, so on and so forth. If you're a player, this isn't personal! This may also be a valuable episode for you to learn why we are asking you to make a play.  

The Judgers Grimm take this episode to discuss the recent policy updates! We cover changes to Drawing Extra Cards, Improper Draw at Start of Game, GRV, and also go over how to handle morph at Competitive REL events! We also get caught up on some listener e-mails, mostly about the new cards in Khans of Tarkir. Links: Articles on Policy Updates: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/blog/2014/09/23/khans-of-...

The Khans of JudgeCast go over the Khans of Tarkir FAQ! We cover the new mechanics (Except morph, we already did an episode on that and it didn't change), and go over the interesting cards in the Khans FAQ. Links from the show: The FAQ: http://community.wizards.com/comment/51284091 Morph episode: https://judgecast.com/?p=707 Power Rangers / Magic crossover fanfic (It came up ok): https://www.fanfi...

This episode is all about JudgeCast! We have some very special guests (Who could they be?!) on and discuss the past, present, and the future of JudgeCast in all its forms. If you're only in it for the education, this episode might not be for you. Take a couple weeks off, read the CR, take a nap. For the enfranchised fan, this is one of the best episodes ever.

You've all waited a long time, and finally we can say... It's Morphin' Time! With Morph coming back in Khans of Tarkir, we take this opportunity to talk about Morph and Face Down Spells/Permanents in general. We cover every situation with them we can possibly think of, and how you should handle people breaking the rules with them at all RELs. Links from the show: Judge Foil Lands FAQ: http://apps....

It's been an eventful month for judges! On this episode we have special guest Joe "Hugho" Hughto on to discuss all the changes coming down the pipe. We cover the Exemplar program, additional GPs coming to town, the changes to the PTQ structure, and, of course, the removal of judge foils from GPs. We also take the opportunity to get caught up on e-mails from listeners just like you. Links from the...

There's been so much happening over the past few weeks! On this episode the judgefellas have special guest Justin Turner (L3 and RC) on to talk about some big changes to the judge program. We go into the L2 redefinition in depth. Why did it change, what do L1s looking to become L2 need to do now, and even what do existing L2s need to do to remain L2? We also cover the new IPG. Listen to exciting c...

On this lovely episode of JudgeCast, we go over the interesting bits of the M15 FAQ. Learn about convoke! Or squid horrors! Or ape predators! Release notes: http://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/release-notes-2014-07-07

We discuss the disqualification process from start to finish, including the paperwork a judge needs to do and what happens after they pass it off. And because we don't know what happens after the judge passes it off, we have very special guests Eric "Toucan" Shukan (head of the Investigations Committee) and Guillaume Beuzelin (also of the Investigations Committee) on to discuss the process entirel...

On this episode, we each bring a smaller topic that doesn't fill an entire episode but something we wanted to talk about. Learn about numbers! Setting life totals! Damage! Drawing cards! And the finer points of casting a spell. We also celebrate a new L4, issue a correction from the previous episode, and read listener e-mails. Links: Steps of Casting a Spell Episode: https://judgecast.com/?p=531 M...

On this episode, we cover the Conspiracy FAQ IN DEPTH. Learn all about Will of the Council, draft-matters cards (and how they interact with each other), Conspiracies, Dethrone, and Parley. We skip Morbid; you'll be fine. We also read e-mails from listeners just like you, covering topics from sleeves to a minorly racist way to remember the layers! Conspiracy FAQ: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazi...

On this episode, we cover the newest incarnation of the IPG and the MTR! Topics include changes to the electronic device policy, the elimination of Failure to Follow Official Announcements, and the newly renamed Limited Procedure Violation. We also spend a few minutes discussing these God Packs that are all the rage these days, and of course reading e-mails from our beautiful listeners. Multitude...

On this super-special episode, we strive (see what I did there) to bring you all the interesting and relevant interactions in Journey Into Nyx! We cover the FAQ in just-enough depth. Links from the show: The FAQ: http://www.wizards.com/Magic/Magazine/Article.aspx?x=mtg/faq/jou Judge Classes: http://wiki.magicjudges.org/en/w/Judge_Classes Annotated IPG: http://wiki.magicjudges.org/en/w/Annotated_IP...

On this, our second part of our two part series on types, we cover Subtypes and type-changing effects in detail! This podcast is not a trap and there is nothing arcane about it. Uhh...curse your gated shrines? Urza's? This joke is not as easy with Subtypes as it was on episode 88 (Which you should listen to first before listening to this one!) Also, be sure to listen after "the credits" for One We...

This episode promises to be anything but basic, in fact you might call it legendary! Are you snowed in with only your creature comforts? It's a good thing you landed here of all places in the world. Turn on this episode about types in Magic and in an instant prepare to be enchanted. Through what sorcery do we put out content so good? We have special guest Aaron LaCluyze on, a fan of the tribe of G...

On this episode, we have special guest L2 Carsten Haese on to talk about two projects near and dear to his heart. First, we discuss CranialInsertion.com, including its history, its purpose, and all the lovely things Carsten has done on it. Next, we talk about running a charity event. Carsten has been running Cast a Spell on MS for many years now, and has some great tips on how you can run your own...

On this episode, your very favorite team is back again to talk about team leading and the individual teams at an event! Learn more about the mysterious deck checking team (What could they possibly do?), the intriguing logistics team, and the always-beats-rock paper team. We also cover some of the new-fangled teams like floor, breaks, and somehow a spinach team as well. And of course we give tips o...

A new set is out, and with that comes new policy documents. We cover the minimal changes in depth, as well as take some time to get caught up on some e-mails (Including a few about Born of the Gods). Special thanks to L2 Jeff Higgins for hopping on as a cohost while CJ was out deathly ill. So ill. Updated policy documents can be found at judgecast.com/docs

Everything you need to know about Born of the Gods to prepare for your prerelease! We cover such exciting topics as tribute! Inspired! Devotion to multiple colors! That weird chimera that swaps things! So exciting! Also, a huge congratulations to Jess Dunks on making Level 3! What a heroic accomplishment, truly inspired. So much devotion to being a judge, it's really a monstrous feat. We should al...

On this episode we cover Tournament Shortcuts! These are used in almost every single game, yet many players aren't even aware they are using them. We additionally have special guest Paul Baranay (L2 judge and all around Harvard superstar) on to help us out! You can find the shortcuts in the Magic Tournament Rules at judgecast.com/docs Paul Baranay's Twitter: https://twitter.com/twotwobearz Magic J...

Merry Christmas and happy holidays! We clearly don't like our listeners very much so this year everyone is getting a lump of coal in the form of this episode. We cover the most awful and defunct mechanics from Magic's past. Looking for something you can use in your everyday Magic games? Nope! Not this episode. Looking for how bestow and phasing interact? Or want to finally learn how banding works?...

On this episode, the judgefellas team up to cover all the rules and procedures around two headed giant. Never again can you make the excuse of not knowing 2HG on those test questions. NEVER AGAIN We also talk about CJ's cats and pancakes because that is surely why you're tuning in. And of course we read e-mails from listeners just like you! 2HG FAQ