Dark Depths Podcast

Billy and Mapson take a look at the brand-new and unexpected Modern format following the banning of Lurrus of the Dream-Den. Afterwards they talk about the Legacy Showcase Challenge, 8Mulch, and a Zoo deck with a rousing endorsement from Mapson.

Billy and Mapson make short work of the MOCS, the dominance of Grixis Death's Shadow in the Super Qualifier, and how common Kappa Cannoneer is on MTGO. 2021 MOCS Season 3 - https://magic.gg/events/2021-magic-online-champions-showcase-season-3

The hosts are joined by Ezra Christensen and talk all things GW Depths, SCG Philly, sponsorship deals, and the stories behind the scenes of the latest Legacy champ. Ezra Christensen - https://twitter.com/Covetous_Crow SCGCon Philadelphia Legacy 10k Decklists - https://old.starcitygames.com/decks/SCG_CON_Philadelphia_Legacy_10K/2022-02-13_legacy_Philadelphia_PA_US/1/?_ga=2.183853414.1506178554.1645...

Billy and Mapson are joined by Mike Everett, fresh off his Top 4 finish in the SCG Legacy 10k in Philadelphia last weekend. They talk Guy Love, Amulet, and why recurring 3/3's is so good. Mike Everett -  https://twitter.com/Asmadi42   https://www.twitch.tv/angryjellyfishgames

Star City Games is coming to beautiful Valley Forge Casino and Billy and Mapson are counting down the minutes. Before anyone plays, they go over a few important things you can do to prepare yourself for likely your first big event in over a year. After, they spend some time looking over spoilers from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty.

Billy is flying solo and reviews some sweet Legacy action from over the weekend.

Wizards has finally made changes to the Legacy format and none to Modern format. Billy and Mapson discuss their opinion of the bannings and not bannings, reminisce about Spell Snare, and figure out what Legacy looks like without Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer. MTGO Announcements January 25, 2022 - https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/magic-online/magic-online-announcements-january-25-2022 Janua...

Billy is back from paternity leave to review the Modern and Legacy events from over the weekend with Mapson, who was busy playing in both Super PTQs this weekend. Tony Scapone's Ruby Storm Championship Run Through - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nta-KrIIvM4

The name says it all. With manatraders being Pioneer this month and Pioneer joining Modern & Legacy for the upcoming SCGcon events. I thought we would take a week off our usual fare and talk about this often overlooked format. If you want to follow David you can find them @UnhingedBasic on twitter If you want to look into Pioneer Lotus Field coaching with Connor, you can find him @MullalyConno...

Billy is gone for a couple weeks so Mapson jumped at the chance to talk all things Marit Lage with Adam Wasburn-Moses who has top 8d the last two Legacy NRGs with Lands and Dougal Warby who has been streaming a lot of GW and GB Depths. All of Douges' content can be found here: https://linktr.ee/douges And you can check out Adam on twitter @adamwasmo and eventually read his article on www.minmaxblo...

Billy and Mapson give out awards for the end of the year in a number of categories. Data Analysis: The Top Modern Decks & Players, End of 2021 - https://www.cardmarket.com/en/Magic/Insight/Articles/Data-Analysis-The-Top-Modern-Decks-Players-End-of-2021 Douges's Maverick Resource - https://greensunszenith.com/

Billy and Mapson go over their success at the events last weekend, answer some questions about the state of the Modern format, wax poetic about how good Spiderman is (no spoilers though). Legacy Round Table - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/this-week-in-legacy-legacy-round-table-the-end-of-the-world-as-we-know-it-edition

Billy and Mapson take an opportunity to discuss how to properly mulligan in your constructed matches, what to consider as you make your mulligan decisions, and most importantly, what is the best Spiderman movie.

Billy and Mapson discuss the stale state of Legacy, how SoulStrong is too strong and how good Grixis Shadow can be in Modern, and discuss a viral tweet about our favorite winning decks. Robert Taylor - https://twitter.com/fireshoes/status/1468199930149941262 Amulet Titan - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/1039762#online Naya Company - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/576139#online Grixis Delver -...

Billy and Mapson spend a lot of time catching up before diving into a few of the marquee events from the weekend. NRG Team Decklists - https://articles.nerdragegaming.com/decklists-archive/team-limited-modern-legacy-nrg-series-showdown-november-27-28-2021/ 1th God of Modern Coverage (English) - https://article.hareruyamtg.com/article/57092/?lang=en Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_...

Billy and Mapson talk about one of the first large Modern events in Sin City before talking about Legacy Eternal Weekend where Billy managed to win a painting of Sylvan Library. Get Ready for Eternal Weekend - https://magic.gg/news/get-ready-for-eternal-weekend-2021 EW2021 Win Rates from @mtgbanding - https://twitter.com/mtgbanding/status/1462810142592929798?s=20 This Week in Legacy: Legacy Eterna...

Billy and Mapson discuss Eternal Weekend Legacy just days away, the change from Manahours, and why you don't try to cut deals when people are already cutting you deals. Get Ready for Eternal Weekend - https://magic.gg/news/get-ready-for-eternal-weekend-2021 Yorion Amulet Titan by Mistakenn - https://twitter.com/Mistakenn1/status/1460714399237394433/photo/1 Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com...

Billy and Mapson take a look at Modern after a local event, briefly discuss Crimson Vow cards, and dig into November Legacy Showcase Challenge data. Legacy Showcase Challenge Data - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1woGWt-jPIGLr6Ktfy-hzB4RQlSfX_gzYbinMjixLpEw/edit#gid=0 Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @darkdepthspod@gmail.com Check out the YouTub...

Billy and Mapson break down the best performing decks from the SCG Invitational and what decks might be good choices for the Legacy Showcase this weekend. Ban Announcement from Wizards - https://twitter.com/wizards_magic/status/1455570315275227143 Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @darkdepthspod@gmail.com Check out the YouTube channel! https://www.youtub...

Billy and Mapson discuss why Billy is a jerk, the lack of Legacy bans, some upcoming major events, and a very well thought out response about how to gaining equity in your gameplay. Bullwinkkle6705 Equity - https://twitter.com/Bullwinkkle6705/status/1452480511683842048 Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @darkdepthspod@gmail.com Check out the YouTube chann...

Billy and Mapson go deep on the most popular Modern decks on MTGO, talk about Eternal Weekend online and discuss whether UR Murktide is better with Dragon's Rage Channeler or Urza's Saga. Get Ready for Eternal Weekend 2021 - https://magic.gg/news/get-ready-for-eternal-weekend-2021 Dark Depths Podcast - https://twitter.com/depths_podcast?s=09 Email the show! @darkdepthspod@gmail.com Check out the Y...

Billy and Mapson talk with deck brewer Eric Vergo (@9thonbreakers) about why Magic is the best game in the world, what is appealing about the Modern format right now, and what cards pique his interests and why. This Week in Legacy: Legacy Round Table - Harvesttide Festival Edition - https://www.mtggoldfish.com/articles/this-week-in-legacy-legacy-round-table-harvesttide-festival-edition Eric Vergo...

Remember when Billy was on vacation and Mapson couldn't get Anchor to work right? Well this is what you missed out on! Mapson is joined by former Platinum pro and white creature connoisseur Kellen Pastore (@TheOddEngineer) to speak about all things Magic.

With a string of MTGO Modern PTQs coming up, Billy and Mapson take some time to discuss their decision-making process for choosing decks with a focus on the Modern format. Hear their thoughts before your next big event! "The 4 Pillars of Modern" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uywWjayPy8&t=1590s The Elephant Method: A Case Study - https://articles.starcitygames.com/premium/the-elephant-meth...

With Innistrad: Midnight Hunt released, Billy and Mapson look at some new decks that have sprung up in Modern, an update to a old-school Legacy classic, and talk about the Legacy Pit Open results. Esper Reanimator - https://twitter.com/SpiderSpaceMTG/status/1439347885653430274/photo/1 Jeskai Phoenix - https://twitter.com/MoughonEvart/status/1439331128519925762/photo/1 Eggs - https://twitter.com/9t...