Good Luck High Five

On this episode, Maria and Meghan grab their snorkeling gear to dive into the data behind Murders at Karlov Manor limited. Want to do better in Draft or Sealed? These two have got your back (and your nose!! Haha! Gotcha!!) PLUS: Meghan sorts Maria into categories, The Randomizer proves it is sentient yet again, and more! Subscribe to our NEW Commander Channel! Become a GLH5  Patron   Today! Listen...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan don their deerstalker caps, their fancy Belgian mustaches and their rumpled tan raincoats as they turn on detective mode to solve the format of Murders at Karlov Manor! Find out what kind of deck Maria built at the prerelease and what she thinks of the new set ahead of its official release this week! PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre presents some (actually good) movie pi...

Get ready for your Murders at Karlov Manor prerelease with Judge Rob! He’ll go over all the new cards and interactions, letting you know how everything works so you can battle like a pro at your game store. PLUS: Cutest and Grossest Card are crowned and Maria reveals her secret headcannon about Colombo. Become a GLH5  Patron   Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News with  The Upkeep Buy Some Swee...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan explore the possibilities OF MURDER!!!!!!! on Ravnica. They gather a list of Legendary suspects and consider whether each one of them could have “dunnit.” PLUS: Maria heads to the docket to defend herself in Commander Court (dun dun!) and everyone learns exactly how much British lawyer wigs cost. You WILL be surprised. Become a GLH5  Patron   Today! Li...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan go back to their roots with a Ravnica Remastered draft! Return to Ravnica was the first plane they ever visited back in 2012, so it’s a trip down memory lane! Find out what your hosts think of the format and how much nostalgia affected their play. PLUS: a rousing game of Pick, Lick or Flick – and Meghan finds a treasure hiding in her collection. Become...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan go to court. Commander Court, that is. Meghan stands accused of “being mean” with her choice of Narset as her first commander. Will you vote to convict or exonerate? It’s up to you! PLUS: a look at different kinds of interactive spells in Commander and a rousing game of Flavor Text Theatre: Movie Pitches! Become a GLH5  Patron   Today! Listen to...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get robbed! Literally! Find out what happened when, on Christmas morning, “Santa” didn’t leave presents but instead stole them all. But your intrepid hosts will not be deterred! Thanks to generous support from the Magic community, they are up and on their feet and making content for you once again! PLUS: A Commander the Amateuring update, and a l...

Drumroll please! It’s time for the much anticipated 2023 Chrimby Awards! Maria and Meghan award the best of the best and the worst of the worst in Magic the Gathering for the past year. Find out what takes home the coveted Card of the Year award, Cutest Card of the Year, Best Drama and so much more. PLUS: A look back on all the sets of the year and what worked and what didn’t — a...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome back Judge Rob to the show to do a reprise of a listener-favorite segment: The Most Confusing Cards of the Year! Celebrate 2023 in all its incomprehensible glory as Judge Rob walks you through some of the most mind-bending rules scenarios — from bizarre mechanics to head-scratching rulings, you might question reality itself! PLUS: Continue the journe...

🌟 Dive into Intrigue with Good Luck High Five: The Murders at Karlov Manor! 🌟 🔍 In this can’t-miss episode, join the dynamic duo Maria and Meghan as they unveil the mysteries of 2024’s first sensational set: Murders at Karlov Manor! Step into the shadowy corners of Ravnica where a gripping whodunnit unfolds. Our hosts will guide you through this suspenseful journey, introducing you...

On this episode, join hosts Maria and Meghan as they welcome the esteemed Judge Rob to unravel the mesmerizing saga behind Magic the Gathering’s juggernaut of a format: Commander. Dive into the chronicles of this beloved format, from its humble origins to its meteoric rise as a colossus in the Magic universe. Judge Rob, a pioneer from the inception of Commander, brings to life the era when y...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get out their wetsuits, snorkels, flippers and shark cages as they dive into the data for Lost Caverns of Ixalan draft! What monsters lurk below in the murky depths? (Spoiler alert: not many! They are mostly flying above in the skies stealing people’s french fries!) Find out how you can increase your win-rate by knowing what cards, draft strategies and color...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take a deep dive into the draft archetypes of Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Get a great roadmap about how to approach this shiny, new draft format — complete with interesting facts (which uncommon appears 20% more often than the others?) and stories from the fields of battle. PLUS: Meghan gets all Shakespearean up in here and Maria says Axe-Blaster far too many ti...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk the newest set on the block: Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Find out how Maria did at her prerelease and what kind of deck she built. Plus, get her thoughts on all the new mechanics and over-performing cards ahead of the Arena release this week! BONUS: What assigned reading traumatized you  in high school? Become a GLH5  Patron   Today! Listen to Weekly Magic News w...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome back Judge Rob to walk us through all of the tricky new cards and mechanics from Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Get prepped for your prerelease this weekend with the best primer in the biz! As always, you’re sure to learn something that will come in handy as Magic sets continue to increase in complexity. PLUS: Maria and Meghan scale back their yacht plans a...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan celebrate Halloween by bringing you the most shocking new preview cards from Magic’s upcoming set: The Lost Caverns of Ixalan! You! Will! Be! Terrified! Hear all about some very exciting new cards that may find homes in Standard, Limited or Commander. PLUS: Meghan details a museum field trip and Maria recieves a very…interesting…gift in the mail....

On this episode, get a first lewk at the newest upcoming Magic the Gathering set: Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Learn about the set’s new (and complicated) mechanics, new cards (including an Elephant planeswalker!), and some pretty stunning art. PLUS: our hosts discuss Magic’s newest Universes Beyond property: MARVEL. Yep, it’s a big one! What does it mean for the game and how do we fe...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan tackle the new type of booster rocking the Magic community: Play Boosters. What will this change mean for our favorite format (Draft?) What will it mean for Sealed? What will it mean for how players approach the game in general? Strap in for an in-depth discussion! PLUS: your intrepid hosts pitch a few genius ideas for future Universes Beyond collaborations. Manif...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan rank things like nobody’s ranked things before! Get yourself ready for a whole slew of Top 10 (and Top 5) lists from Wilds of Eldraine! Topics include: Cutest Cards, Oops! They’re Hot!, Most Intimidating, Worst Adventure (by name alone) and more! Sit down with your hosts for an excellent hour of judging others. It’s therapeutic! Become a GLH5  Pa...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you a first look at The Lost Caverns of Ixalan! Hear about the most exciting cards from the new set that have been previewed so far — and learn what your hosts’ favorite dinosaurs are! AN IMPORTANT FACT!!! PLUS: Meghan gets spicy with an X-Files update, Maria initiates an Eldraine Pack Battle, and why you should probably never go into a mine shaft...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan specifically violate the sacred code of Las Vegas by spilling the beans(talk) about anything and everything that went down in Sin City for MagicCON: Vegas! Find out what the heck happened at the World Championship (including the best-performing Standard and Draft decks), what kind of partying was had, and what Meghan will now  never  stop bragging about. Ever. Bec...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get you ready for World Championship 24 this weekend with a comprehensive guide to all the top decks in Standard! More than 100 players will battle it out in Las Vegas for a prize pool of $1,000,000 and the title of Champion! Find out what you can play along with the pros — there’s a deck for every play style right now! PLUS: your weekly X-Files update...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan do the hard work so you don’t have to! They’ll walk you through all the data about what cards you should be drafting, what colors you should prioritize, and what stinkers to throw back. PLUS: Maria shows off some of her skele collection, Meghan becomes Jean Luc Picard for a second, and more X-Files talk! Become a GLH5  Patron   Today! Listen to Weekly...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan chat about their first experiences with Wilds of Eldraine! Hear Maria’s…wild…stories from the prerelease event and get ready for the release on MTG Arena with a helpful overview of the set’s two-color draft archetypes. Get ready to battle with your brain armed with the most powerful weapon: knowledge! (Or a very big sword. Either works.) PL...

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome back Judge Rob to walk you through all the new and returning mechanics (as well as lots of tricky cards) for your prerelase this weekend! Get prepped for whatever might come your way after you crack those packs! PLUS: can someone please approve Maria’s voice line auditions for MTG Arena, Meghan finds true love in a very random horse shirt, and Rob ea...