Into The North

Join notorious Godo shill Noobzaurs and expert guests InsertCleverPhraseHere, TonyS and xAzurelx as they take an in depth look at the deck that can never catch a break in the eyes of the cEDH community, Godo Bandit Warlord helm combo. Current Helm Lists Godo Primer by TonyS and InsertCleverPhraseHere: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/waiting-for-godo-cedh-primer/ Godo Primer by xAzurelx: https://ww...

This time around we did an episode on the finances of cEDH in 2020, a particularly current topic, this week we welcome esteemed guest of the show, John! Links Discord:  https://discord.gg/VfJb678 Email:  IntoTheNorthPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @IntoTheNorthPod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothenorthpodcast

We finally get around to it, the mythical, magical midrange discussion. What does midrange mean? Who knows! Tune in to hear what we have to say about it. Links Discord: https://discord.gg/VfJb678 Email: IntoTheNorthPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @IntoTheNorthPod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothenorthpodcast

  Well, it's been a blitz of activity in the cEDH sphere over the past month or so, and we never got around to talking about the newest crop of releases, so come hang out while we talk them over! Links Discord:  https://discord.gg/VfJb678 Email: IntoTheNorthPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @IntoTheNorthPod Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Intothenorthpodcast

The reckoning has finally come, our salvation is upon us! All jokes aside, join us today as we discuss the massive impact of the recent ban announcement, and how we think the format is going to shape up going forward! https://mtgcommander.net/index.php/2020/04/20/april-2020-rules-update Links Discord:  https://discord.gg/VfJb678 Email: IntoTheNorthPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @IntoTheNorthPod Patreo...

Just how far can you push anti-synergies in deck building? Have you ever tried fitting a Null Rod into a Dockside Extortionist deck? Well, these are questions that we answer (and more!) in this edition of the Into the North podcast Also, welcome back Lyndon! It was a tough couple episodes without ya buddy.   Links Discord:  https://discord.gg/VfJb678 Email: IntoTheNorthPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @...

Ever wondered what cEDH would look like if the starting life total was different? What about if a whole new set of cards was legal for low color decks to play with? Well, we have too! (along with some great minds of magic) So this week we cover our takes on potential rules changes to the format overall, and what effects they might have on our dear format. Mentioned https://reddit.com/r/Competitive...

Well hey y'all, today we're covering some of our favourite cards that juuuuuust don't make the cut, why they don't, and which ones we might be likely to see in the near future with some potential printings, enjoy! Mentioned The cEDH metagame project:   https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitiveEDH/comments/fc5qo8/cedh_metagame_projectupdate_the_next/ The Commander Spellbook: https://discord.gg/DkAyVJG L...

The Into the North crew minus one and ScottyKnows take a look at the cards WotC has been designing for commander, and what impact that's had on the format as a whole, and us at the top end of the power spectrum.   Mentioned The Notion Thieves: https://www.twitch.tv/thenotionthieves/ Playing with Power on TCC:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCQcGDRlmYE Links Discord:  https://discord.gg/VfJb678 E...

This time around, the crew plays "tech support", covering technology in cEDH and how to effectively build for a meta Links Discord:  https://discord.gg/VfJb678 Email: IntoTheNorthPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @IntoTheNorthPod Patreon:  https://www.patreon.com/Intothenorthpodcast

We promised that we'd do our best to answer listener questions, so by golly, we're gonna answer them! This episode, we take the time to catch up on our listener question backlog and answer some of the burning questions that you've had! Links cEDH Cast:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-AM12aHVQNVd_pKbHAHi2g Morgan's writeup on Flash:  https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitiveEDH/comments/esu820/why_t...

This time around, the team starts off by going over the current state of the format, covering the history and impact of some of the defining features of the best decks, and discussing the weaknesses and soft spots of those strategies. In the second half of the episode, we cover a major recent development, and discuss the impact it will have on the current balance, and what can be done about it. En...

It's our 2019 year in review! Wow was this a huge year for cEDH (I know that gets said every year, but we really mean it this time), there was so much to cover about card printings, new content, new decks, and a whole host of events, so in this episode we go over the huge developments in cEDH over the past year, and each give some of our picks for our "Top 4"s of the year, enjoy! Links Discord:  h...

Well hey everyone, this episode, Morgan and Matt have mysteriously gone missing, and we had some friends of the podcast on to help fill in! We briefly cover some new developments and the go right into takes that define some of said friends of the show (as well as some of our own) Links Discord:  https://discord.gg/VfJb678 Email: IntoTheNorthPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @IntoTheNorthPod Patreon:  htt...

 As a semi-companion piece to our previous episode, this time the ITN gang tackles the task of brewing and the basics of putting together a new 100 cards! We go over the brewing process from the conception of a new idea, to putting your initial build together, all the way through testing and refining your decks once you've started playing with them. Links Redshift’s "how to play vs hulk":  https:/...

The one in which we cover the fundamentals of picking up a new deck! In this episode we go over how to choose a new deck, fundamental skills in learning the ins and outs of a new commander or strategy, and even some tips on practicing once you've started out.   Links Timetwisted Tournament #3:  https://sites.google.com/view/themanaweb/timetwisted-tournament Team Turn Three:  https://www.twitch.tv/...

In this episode, we go deep into talking about some good old fashioned Threat Assessment! Learning how to judge the other players at the table is a big part of playing cEDH, and it's not always easy! Join us as we cover strategies for assessing threat and how to act based on those assessments. This episode, we also quickly cover some of our favorite cards from Throne of Eldraine, while also misera...

In this episode, the ITN crew goes over one of the most crucial parts of a deck: Wincons! We go over how to evaluate wincons based on several factors, how to pick the right one for your deck, and some warning flags that maybe you should be dropping one. We also cover some waves made by new cards in the past few months, and how they may or may not have long term meta impacts. Links: Golden Control,...

In this episode, we go over what a deck needs to have its place in the format justified, and when it may be time to move on. We also go into some Metabuster and Parasitic decks, what the difference is, and when to play them. We also take a look at some highlights for C19! Discord:  https://discord.gg/VfJb678 Email: IntoTheNorthPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @IntoTheNorthPod Patreon:  https://www.patre...

In this episode, the ITN Crew dive in to the speed of the format, what turn games end on, how this has changed over time, and the issues with taking goldfishing numbers at face value. We also examine how shifts in the meta have impacted the fastest decks, and which ones have survived those changes.   Discord: https://discord.gg/VfJb678 Email: IntoTheNorthPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @IntoTheNorthPod...

Join Sickrobot and Special Guests Wedge, Sugandaraja and Redshift as they take a look at Demonic Consultation and the Archetype it defines, as well as a deep dive on the Kess Consultation build. Resources: Kess Consultation Primer by Redshift: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/consultation-kess-a-primer/ Kess Consultation Core, by Wedge, Redshift and Sugandaraja: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/kess...

In which the ITN Crew discusses the impact and implications of the newly released ban list update. RIP Sisay & Arcum, 01/20/2017 - 08/07/2019 Discord: https://discord.gg/VfJb678 Email: IntoTheNorthPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @IntoTheNorthPod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothenorthpodcast

In which the ITN Crew break down what makes Thrasios and Tymna so good and why they have been taking up an increasing portion of the meta. We discuss the pros and cons of this shift, and look at some potential solutions! We hope you enjoy the new audio setup!   Discord: https://discord.gg/VfJb678 Email: IntoTheNorthPodcast@gmail.com Twitter: @IntoTheNorthPod Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intoth...

Listen to Noobzaurs, Null03 and Spleenface go over all the new toys we will be getting in Modern Horizons 1, as well as a brief intro to the new commanders and their decks!   Sickrobot unfortunately couldn't join us for this one, but we made sure to do Urza justice!    Discord: https://discord.gg/VfJb678   Email: IntoTheNorthPodcast@gmail.com   Twitter: @IntoTheNorthPod   Patreon: https://www.patr...

In this live-recorded episode, we go deep on the subject of Stax in cEDH, covering the history of the archetype, likely candidates to see at the helm of decks, and our personal thoughts on how the current meta has shaped Stax to be the way that it is. We also make a big announcement pertaining to the next special episode, so keep your ears peeled! (Peeled? Open? To the ground? whatever) Discord: h...