Crew3: A Magic Podcast

It's that wonderful time following set release where we eagerly wait for the first tournament results to come in, so to help tide us over we're taking a look at your OTJ brews, and of course a few of our own! Ricky's Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/KkgZ6RVa_ki08v6BJdqlhg Chris' Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/dUrp23oio0qfecb1RZqgiw Ruckman's Deck: https://www.mox...

The guys are back to wrap up Meta-Bootcamp this week by talking about a few straggler decklists to be aware of before diving into the mail bag and answering all of your meta questions! 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 In...

RCQ Season is right around the corner, and after wrapping up some remaining Thunder Junction Spoilers the guys are here to go over the most important decks currently in the Pioneer format and how best to either pilot or attack them as we get ready for the start of RCQ season! Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can now also support us by bu...

It's another Ricky and Chris exclusive episode as Ruckman is busy unburying his new apartment. This week the guys go over some custom challenger decks they cam up with as a fun exercise before diving into to all the spoilers you requested they weigh in on! Ruckman's Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/qJqc3UTPHUOO60iIx5DVRw Ricky's Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/kC_TYAeO5kSB3...

Coming off a very successful Hunter Burton Memorial tournament, the boys talk the latest magic news and give their tournament reports and Nostra-Ricky shows up to tackle the MARO Thunder Junction teaser.  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 pl...

Chris and Ruckman are here this week to talk about Monady's lack of changes to Pioneer and what that means for the format going forward. Challenge #1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-03-09#paper Challenge #2: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-32-2024-03-10#paper Showcase Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-showcase-...

With a BnR announcement on the horizon, the guys settle in with some predictions. Is it time the Fable faces seven years back luck? Have we taken our Last Cruise? Will Vein Ripper's wings be clipped before it even really takes off? All these predictions and more! Challenge 1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-03-02#paper Challenge 2: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/...

It was a big weekend for Pioneer action as 250 players descended upon Chicago for some high stakes Pro Tour Action, but only one player walked away with the trophy. So the guys are here to talk all about Seth Manfield and Team CFB's dominant Rakdos Vampires list along with all the other surprises from the weekend! PT Chicago: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pro-tour-murders-at-karlov-m...

Pro Tour Chicago is this weekend, so the boys are here with all their meta call and predictions ahead of this Pioneer filled spectacular! Challenge 1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-02-16#paper Challenge 2: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-02-17#paper Challenge 3: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-02-1...

(REUPLOAD) Ricky is back from Denver to regal the boys with stories of the weekend before we take a look at some of the changes sweeping over the Pioneer meta following MKM's online release! Challenge 1: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-02-09#paper Challenge 2: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-02-10#paper Challenge 3: https://www...

New set means new brews! So check out the new decks the boys are brewing up before they rate some new decks from the viewers at home.  Ricky's Surveil Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/HP4yPUYcAEWq1dhdhd3psg Ruckman's Delney Deck: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/KP-oYzWbWUan268azpyNhQ Chris' Crime Time: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/UcpZ3zXMZECi4SZ3Hwoe0A Saturday Challenge: http...

It's prerelease weekend this week and that means it's time for the boys to weigh in on the best new cards for Pioneer in the new set! Agree with our list, or do you have other picks? Let us know. Qualifier: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-qualifier-2024-01-27#paper Friday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-01-27#paper Saturday Chall...

This week Ruckman and Ricky take a look at a different Pioneer meta game following the previous week's Amalia dominance. Same decks, but different outcomes.....so what changed? Then the boys dive into another round of Karlov Manor spoilers! First Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2024-01-19#paper Second Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pio...

Ruckman makes his triumphant return this week......albeit with some audio issues! But don't be dissuaded by those because there was A LOT to talk about this week, from changes in US Organized play, to Amalia's weekend dominance, and than of course the start of Karlov Manor spoiler season. Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew3mtg You can no...

After an unfortunate emergency the boys are once again without Ruckman, but don't fear Chris and Ricky are here to hype up the upcoming Standard RCQ Season and Karlov Manor! 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 Inked Ga...

After a week off, Chris and Ricky take over hosting duties to go over a controversial blog post by Mark Rosewater himself and finally cover Ricky's Atlanta-Ventures! 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 Inked Gaming aff...

In an event full of Phoenix's, Inti's, and Amalia's, it was Azorious Control that emerged victorious in Atlanta this weekend. Chris and Ruckman are here to take a look at how everything went down and where the meta stands heading into the Christmas Holiday. RC Atlanta: https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/28009 Frank Karsten's Matchup Matrix: https://x.com/karsten_frank/status/1736...

RC Atlanta is THIS WEEKEND so the boys are here to give last minute thoughts and opinions on some recent events to help with your last minute tournament prep!  Friday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-64-2023-12-08#paper Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-96-2023-12-09#paper Sunday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/to...

What a whirlwind week for Magic, but more specifically Pioneer! Karn is finally gone, but maybe at an awkward time, Appraiser was shown the door before we had any time to better adapt, and Smuggler's Copter was cleared for takeoff......who would have guessed that? Oh and since we all know the hype train can't stop, we have our first look at Karlov Manor! Immediate Ban Reaction VOD: https...

Wizards recently sent waves through the Pioneer and Modern communities with Tuesday's stream announcing upcoming action set to take place on Monday's B&R announcement. So of course like every good content creator we're here to speculate and stir the drama pot about what's about to unfold!  Want to support the show? You can find our Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/crew...

Wow, just barely even released and Ixalan has added not just new exciting updates to existing strategies, but also making a big splash with two brand new combo decks! Will these new strategies become the dominant force in Pioneer? How do you beat the Discover Variants? Should we be worried? Chris and Ruckman are here to share their thoughts and explain why everything is going to be OK. Friday Chal...

Lost Caverns of Ixalan is here and we've got some fun brews to share with you! Be sure to send us your post-Ixalan Decklists for Does It Slap next week! Inti Aggro: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/rqjzzLA-VU6XoclnpRq4TQ Ensoul Caves: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/iZToh_BOd0aKQTzP7l3DTA God Pharaoh's Gift: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/miY0DGVyJ0SYxlqWck0l7g Green Ponza: https://www.moxf...

It's episode 200 this week and what better way to celebrate than by debating the 10 best cards from the upcoming Lost Caverns of Ixalan. Initially a predicted dud, this set blew us away in spoiler season. So take a listen and see what cards we think stand at the top of Pioneer viability.  Extra Life 2023: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID...

Wow, who would have thought that LCI would be as exciting as it has been this spoiler season? Honestly, this se looks so amazing and there's a lot to talk about!  Extra Life 2023: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=510635 Chine RC: https://mtg-express.com/2023/10/30/mtg-china-open-s4-regional-championship-%e3%80%90%e3%83%91%e3%82%a4%e3%82%...

This week the boys grapple with the current direction of magic, talk about their awesome weekends at SCG Dallas, and then talk about some of the sweet new Ixalan cards. Extra Life 2023: https://www.extra-life.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.participant&participantID=510635 Saturday Challenge: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/pioneer-challenge-2023-10-21#paper Sunday Challenge: https:...