Aaron and James

Discard for Magic

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Discard for Magic is about Summoner Wars the board game, and is hosted by Aaron and James. This game is a tactical two player dueling game that is deck driven with tons of unique factions to choose from. We dive into a variety of topics on every episode, from recent tournaments, talking to faction experts, and even talking to the designer himself, Colby Dauch! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.comSummoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark.

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Aaron and James

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Latest episode

Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Shimmersea Fae Faction Overview-TheBeastSlumbers 17.07.2025

Shimmersea Fae expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview TheBeastSlumbers, a Shimmersea Fae expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, when to pressure your opponent, and how to use Nymira effectively.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel free to emai...

Cave Goblin Faction Overview-Redhawk 03.07.2025

Cave Goblin expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Redhawk, a Cave Goblin expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, when to pressure your opponent, and how to use Sneeks effectively.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@...

Summoning a Designer-David Richards 19.06.2025

A look at what it takes to be a Graphic Designer! We interview David Richards discussing games he has done graphic design for, the process and what that entails, and his thoughts on Summoner Wars! PushesPixels Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed...

A Publisher With Roots-Nick Murray 22.05.2025

A look at what it takes to be a board game publisher! We interview Nick Murray discussing games he has published, the process of finding hidden Knizia's, and what he thought of Summoner Wars! Bitewing Games Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed...

Stats Stats Stats-Joe Ellis 08.05.2025

All the stats you could ask for! We interview Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and the implications of tariffs! Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

Tundra Orc Faction Overview- Nesle 24.04.2025

Tundra Orc expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Nesle, a Tundra Orc expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how aggressive to be with Grognack.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8...

Sand Goblins Overview-Nick and Profit 10.04.2025

Sand Goblins expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Nick and Profit, a couple of Sand Goblin experts! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how to get the most out of Krusk.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel f...

Top 10 Common Units-Beanseasly 27.03.2025

Bean joins for a common draft day! This episode we are going though the commons in the game and drafting our favorites. Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

The Merchant of Design-Robert Hovakimyan 13.03.2025

A look at what it takes to make a board game! We interview Robert Hovakimyan discussing games he has designed, the process of developing games, and what he thought of Summoner Wars! Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

Improve Your Play. Vex Your Foes. ????. Profit.-Vexer and Profit 27.02.2025

We interview two of the top players Profit and Vexer for tips on how to play at the highest level! They give tricks and strategies on ways to improve and what to focus on as you grow as a player! Hope you enjoy! Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed b...

Summoner Wars Updates Part 2-Colby and Joe 13.02.2025

Part 2 of the updates, previewing the upcoming factions, new games from PHG, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and which faction would be the best football team! Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Disca...

Summoner Wars Updates-Joe and Colby 30.01.2025

A look at 2025 for Plaid Hat Games, the upcoming factions, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and the new squirrel faction! Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

Crimson Order Faction Overview-Shmeebee and Tortugatron 16.01.2025

Skilled Crimson Order analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Shmeebee and Tortugatron, two Crimson Order experts! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how to use the Baron's hitpoints effectively.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any quest...

A Tournament to Master-Clarissimus 02.01.2025

The Factions Masters Tournament where the top ranked players compete in single elimination. We interview the creator Clarissimus, a tournament orgnaizer! We discuss everything from the origin of his name, his Summoner Wars backstory, and the Faction Masters tournament! ⁠Clarissimu's YouTube⁠ ⁠Summoner Wars Discord⁠ Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Dis...

Eternal Council Faction Overview-Snalg 19.12.2024

Eternal Council expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Snalg, a Eternal Council expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how aggressive to be with Edia.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaro...

Top 10 Champion Units-Beanseasly 05.12.2024

Bean joins for a champ draft day! This episode we are going though the champs in the game and drafting our favorites. Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

The Forged Faction Overview-Magus and Allies 14.11.2024

The Forged expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Allies and Magus, a couple of Forgemasters! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how aggressive to be.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8...

Phoenix Elves Faction Overview-Morningtime 31.10.2024

Phoenix Elves expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Morningtime, a Phoenix Elf expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how aggressive to be.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.c...

Top 10 Events-Beanseasly 17.10.2024

Bean joins for an event draft day! This episode we are going though the events in the game and drafting our favorites. Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

Double Trouble-Donald and Niki 03.10.2024

Niki's backstory, HR complaints, and could the Summoner Wars universe be expanded! We interview Donald and Niki discussing who is the main character of Summoner Wars, factions they made, and Summoner Wars as a TTRPG. Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designe...

Fun Tier List-Wave 4 19.09.2024

We rank everything, again but just on enjoyment! This episode we are going though our fun tier list and giving a bit of background behind the ranking we gave each faction. Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

Shadow Elves Faction Overview-Shampoo and Vexer 05.09.2024

Shadow Elves expert analysis, hand management, and when to go for the assasination. We interview Shampoo and Vexer, two Shadow Elf experts! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how to generate boosts.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.co...

Skyspear Avians Faction Overview-Devlinfish 22.08.2024

Skyspear Avian expert analysis, when to dive in, and what champs to summon. We interview Devlinfish, a Skyspear Avian expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how aggressive to be.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

Competitive Tier List-Wave 4 08.08.2024

We rank everything! This episode we are flying solo and go through our tier list giving a bit of background behind the ranking we gave each faction. Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

Frogs, Bats, and Stats-Colby and Joe 25.07.2024

All the stats, the upcoming factions, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and upcoming factions. ⁠Wandering Galaxy Kickstarter⁠ Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

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