The Masters of Modern

Commander Legends Baldu's Gate just dropped. With that in mind we take a look at some cards that we think would be great in Modern. Did we miss any? Let us know! Ben Bateman is going on tour! Show dates and tickets here: https://benbateman2021tour.bigcartel.com If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves...

How diverse is Modern right now? With pro play on the horizon BradenMTG joins us to talk about the 10 best decks in modern at the moment. ~ Guest Info ~ Twitter: @BradenMTG Lutri Decklist: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/14GvZAcSeEWExGj59G0OCg If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves.com/themmcast Look...

Last week WOTC gave us the release schedule plus a bunch of previews for some upcoming sets. On today's show we take a look at what we were shown and make some predictions for what we could see in the coming months. If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves.com/themmcast Looking to pick up some of the...

New Capenna is out and it's already making waves in modern. What cards are you excited to play in modern? Let us know in the comments below! If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves.com/themmcast Looking to pick up some of the cards we discussed today? Use our link below to help support the show! http...

Is commander the face of Magic and if so what does that mean for the game? This week we are joined by Carson Masse (@Cmassive13) to discuss the discourse around the format as well as the upcoming Command Fests. If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves.com/themmcast Looking to pick up some of the cards...

Alex is back this week and we are joined by special guest Aaron Torbin Linde from Dreamhack to discuss the upcoming Magic Showdown and what players can expect from Dreamhack Dallas and Atlanta. If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves.com/themmcast Looking to pick up some of the cards we discussed tod...

With Alex's new dad duties keeping him busy, Ben is joined by Card Kingdom writer and money pile player Mason Clark to discuss the Pioneer format. With the upcoming Pro Tour set to be Pioneer what do you expect the top decks to be and what will you be playing? If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves....

With New Capenna on the horizon we take a look at the different factions in this set. What are the mechanics and which of the charms do we think has the best chance in modern? If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sleeves link below! It really helps support the show. https://altersleeves.com/themmcast Opening animation was done by Geoffrey Palmer. Follow him on Twitter: @...

Magic Pro play is back! How can you qualify and what do we think about this new system? With us to discuss this news is prolific content creator DeQuan Watson. Let us know what you think in comments below! Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly...

While we wait for the Modern meta game to settle following the Lurrus ban a few weeks ago we ponder the question, what is Modern's power 9? We think we have a decent grasp on it but let us know what you thing in the comments below! Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show...

If you love Commander and are looking for a little challenge, Artisan may be just what you are looking for. Using the same rules as traditional Commander, Artisan challenges you to build without any rare or mythic cards - and ultimately provides a format that is often more strategically deep and fulfilling than 'full power' Commander provides. Plus, your deck is still legal to play at the regular...

After we called that Lurrus would be banned last week WotC finally pulled the trigger. Now that Lurrus is banned do we see other companions take their place? Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV If you want to customize you deck even...

In the Modern Super Qualifier every deck in the top 4 was Grixis. Is it the best deck in the format? Is modern diverse? Does it need a ban? This week we try to answer all these questions and more. Modern Super Qualifier Decklists: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/tournament/modern-super-qualifier-12392317#paper Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com...

This week we finish up our set review for Kamigawa Neon Dynasty. This set is incredible! Did we miss any cards? If so let us know. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV If you want to customize you deck even more check out the Alter Sl...

Ben is back just in time for the Kamigawa Neon Dynasty set review. Today we talk about the white and blue cards that we think will show up in modern. Did we miss any? Let us know in the comments. Part 2 coming next week. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! -...

Jim Lapage from The Spike Feeders and member of the CAG joins us this week to talk all things EDH and cEDH. We hope you in enjoy this XL edition of The MMCast Follow Jim @JimTSF and @TheSpikeFeeders on Twitter. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://b...

Michelle Rapp knows a thing or two about Magic Lore, and is also a fan of 8-Rack, the classic Modern discard deck. So we brought Michelle on to talk about both! Follow Michelle @KilnFiendPotter on Twitter and @KilnFiendPottery on Instagram Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support...

Have you ever wondered how you could own a unique piece of Magic art for your office or game room? Well, this week we are joined by our special guest Vorthos Mike. Mike is here to talk all things art, artists, and bit about him being an Infect player. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way...

Previews for Kamigawa start this week which got us thinking. What are some of the planes in the Modern era that we haven't revisited yet? This week we discuss what the likely hood for is for returning to each Plane. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - http...

Almost 2 years after they were release in Ikoria Companions are still running wild in Modern. With that in mind we ask the question are Companions a problem for the format? Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://bit.ly/3fW7fqV ---- Contents ---- Join...

We are a few weeks away from Kamigawa Neon Dynasty! With that in mind we look back at one of the most historically divisive blocks in Magic history. Was Kamigawa block really as underpowered as people believe it to be? Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - h...

Happy 2022! This week Ben is back and we look back our favorite cards from 2021 for the Modern format. We also look ahead to 2022 and ponder what is to come this year. What were some of your favorites from 2021? Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to support the show. Thanks! - https://...

With paper events back the NRG Series held a massive modern tournament. This week we are joined my NRG Series caster and self professed colorless player Beky Bell to talk about the ins and outs of casting events, interacting with your real life opponent, and the diversity we see in the modern metagame. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com usi...

The last several years have seen a marked change in Magic design & development philosophy, so we've got friend-of-the-pod and Play Design lead Andrew Brown here to answer some burning questions about what Magic's play design is like these days. Want to pick up any of new cards you saw in this week’s episode? Click over to TCGPlayer.com using our affiliate link here! It’s a free and easy way to sup...

Was EDH better before the precons existed? Is Modern a better format post MH2? This week we are joined by Carson Massey to talk about boomerism in Magic. ~Guest Info~ Carson Massey Twitter: @cmassive13 How To Play Battle Bosses https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zU1sjWj9ms&t=98s Join the Kess Friends Discord! https://discord.com/invite/kwVj2c7x Small business owners and soon-to-be-owners! Sign up fo...