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First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.
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First Strike #16 – From Playing It Forward to Renting a Deck

First StrikeMar 07, 2017

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Grixis Midrange or 4C Legends for Ottawa?

Grixis Midrange or 4C Legends for Ottawa?

Christophe Vaugeois and Michael Van Vaals join the show after their top 8 performances at the Vancouver Regional Championship. We cover:

  • Derek's 1st year as a full-time MTG content creator
  • Christophe's run with his Grixis Midrange list
  • Did the field feel stronger at the Pioneer RC in Toronto vs. the Standard RC in Vancouver
  • What gave Michael in advantage playing 4C Legends
  • Advice Michael would give to to up-and-coming players
  • Many Derek rants about why players should just play Grixis
Mar 22, 202301:00:42
Discussing Hammer and future of competitive Magic with Toronto Champion Keith Capstick

Discussing Hammer and future of competitive Magic with Toronto Champion Keith Capstick

We got Keith Capstick to come on for his 4th appearance on the pod after winning a huge tournament in Toronto last weekend. We go over:

- Hammer in Modern
- State of competitive Magic
- Two 4-slot RCs vs. one 8-slot RC
- What to play in Standard
- Self-help advice from Keith that will nurture your soul

Mar 04, 202352:30
Saskatoon Top 8 with Tyvar & Devoted Druid

Saskatoon Top 8 with Tyvar & Devoted Druid

Ash Loraas (@DreamsOfAshiok) joins the show after top-8ing F2F Saskatoon with some new ONE cards. Topics discussed:

- The misplacedginger scale
- Ash Loraas's Tyvar Devoted Druid deck, what tier is it in?
- Impact of ONE on Pioneer
- Derek & Andy's prep and expectation for Pro Tour Philadelphia
- Best player of all-time, who is the GOAT?
- Controller vs. keyboard and mouse

Feb 14, 202356:50
Calgary Regional Champs Review - Dan Snider (Top 8) & Joseph Karani (Champion)

Calgary Regional Champs Review - Dan Snider (Top 8) & Joseph Karani (Champion)

Pure Canadian Magic goodness in this one as this episode features 4 players going to the first Pro Tour of the new system! Topics include:

  • Turn 1 Thoughtseize in Pioneer
  • Dan Snider's 8-0 Day 1 run with Mono-Green Devotion
  • Dan's prep for the Pro Tour
  • Joseph Karani's win and the friends that helped him get there
  • Who are some of the top players in Winnipeg?
  • Why did Joseph end up playing Rakdos Midrange?
  • How does Joseph plan to navigate the PT?
Dec 19, 202201:14:42
Mono-G Devotion, Gruul Vehicles and Rakdos for F2F Tour Weekend Calgary

Mono-G Devotion, Gruul Vehicles and Rakdos for F2F Tour Weekend Calgary

Playing in the F2F Tour Championship this weekend? This one is going to be a banger for you! The guys got Dan Snider and GP Calgary Champion Attila Fur to join the show. Topics include:

  • The expected meta in Calgary
  • Best version of Mono-Green Devotion
  • The Rakdos vs. Mono-Green matchup
  • Best Rakdos mirror option? Hazoret? More Bankbusters?
  • Gruul Vehicles & HappySandwich's innovation
  • How many Albertans will be in top 8?
Dec 08, 202252:07
The Comeback with Double RC Top 8s

The Comeback with Double RC Top 8s

KYT brings the band back together and what a comeback it is with both Derek Pite and Andrew Peters top 8-ing the F2F Tour Championship in Toronto this past week. Topics include:

  • A quick summary of both top 8 runs
  • How good is the Pioneer format?
  • Is Mono-Green Devotion as overpowered as Trudel thinks it is?
  • Is Rakdos Sacrifice an actual thing?
  • What they expect at the Tour Championship in Calgary
  • Comments on the event as a whole
Dec 01, 202201:00:12
Search for Tomorrow #7: Felix Sloo (xfile)

Search for Tomorrow #7: Felix Sloo (xfile)

In a new podcast series from the First Strike team, Andy Peters is searching for the next wave of great Canadian players and content creators.

On this episode, Andy welcomes Felix Sloo (xfile on MODO/MTG Arena) to the cast!

🍎 iTunes: bit.ly/MTGFirstStrike
🎧 Anchor: anchor.fm/firststrike

Andy Peters – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD

Guest:
Felix Sloo  - https://twitter.com/FelixSloo

Aug 30, 202201:09:14
Search for Tomorrow #6: Spencer Mazur (HappySandwich)

Search for Tomorrow #6: Spencer Mazur (HappySandwich)

In a new podcast series from the First Strike team, Andy Peters is searching for the next wave of great Canadian players and content creators.

On this episode, Andy welcomes Spencer Mazur to the cast! He has the most Modern Challenge Top 8s this season and if you are playing Hammer Time, you don't want to miss this episode!

🍎 iTunes: bit.ly/MTGFirstStrike
🎧 Anchor: anchor.fm/firststrike

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Andy Peters – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD

Guest:
Spencer Mazur - https://twitter.com/_HappySandwich

Aug 11, 202241:21
Search for Tomorrow #5: Andrew Traynor

Search for Tomorrow #5: Andrew Traynor

In a new podcast series from the First Strike team, Andy Peters is searching for the next wave of great Canadian players and content creators.

On this episode, Andy invites Andrew Traynor who has made 3 F2F Modern Open top 8s in a row!

Jul 13, 202237:24
Search for Tomorrow #4: Haiyue Yu & Carolyn Kavanagh

Search for Tomorrow #4: Haiyue Yu & Carolyn Kavanagh

In a new podcast series from the First Strike team, Andy Peters is searching for the next wave of great Canadian players and content creators.  

On this episode, Andy invites Haiyue Yu and Carolyn Kavanagh to talk about the VML.

May 31, 202243:57
 Search for Tomorrow #3: Dalia Morin

Search for Tomorrow #3: Dalia Morin

In a new podcast series from the First Strike team, Andy Peters is searching for the next wave of great Canadian players. Who is the next Alexander Hayne?  

On this episode, Andy invites Dalia Morin who has been putting up stellar performances on the Face to Face Games tournament circuit.

May 13, 202231:24
Search for Tomorrow #2: Jonny Guttman @ginky_mtg

Search for Tomorrow #2: Jonny Guttman @ginky_mtg

In a new podcast series from the First Strike team, Andy Peters is searching for the next wave of great Canadian players. Who is the next Alexander Hayne?  On this episode, Andy invites Jonny Guttman @ginky_mtg who most recently finished 4th at the Neon Dynasty Championship.

Apr 29, 202224:43
Search For Tomorrow #1: Jack Potter

Search For Tomorrow #1: Jack Potter

In a new podcast series from the First Strike team, Andy Peters is searching for the next wave of great Canadian players. Who is the next Alexander Hayne? Andy starts his search with Ontario's Jack Potter who happened to finish 2nd in the F2F Toronto Open this past Saturday.

Apr 11, 202235:55
Canada's Premier Play System, 4C Elementals for F2F Toronto? | First Strike

Canada's Premier Play System, 4C Elementals for F2F Toronto? | First Strike

KYT brings Andy back for a quick reaction on Magic's big Organized Play announcement. They then discuss Modern with F2F Edmonton Open Champion Ash Loraas. Should players pilot 4C Elementals?

Apr 01, 202245:20
Winning 15K USD at DreamHack Anaheim

Winning 15K USD at DreamHack Anaheim

Mani Davoudi joins the show after winning 15K USD at DreamHack Anaheim (2nd place). The guys pick his brain on what's good in Standard moving forward.

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Feb 28, 202001:03:55
Mono Alberta Power!

Mono Alberta Power!

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Feb 20, 202001:13:32
Post-Players Tour Phoenix Show

Post-Players Tour Phoenix Show

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Feb 12, 202001:03:57
Hanging out with tangrams

Hanging out with tangrams

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Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Feb 05, 202001:03:42
GP New Jersey & F2F Vancouver Champions join the show!

GP New Jersey & F2F Vancouver Champions join the show!

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(1:00) David Rood & GP New Jersey Champion Isaak Krut join the show!
(2:00) Why was MF New Jersey so popular and how was it?
(15:10) DRood wanted to ditch thoughts on current competitive scene
(18:10) What was Isaak's prep? Kyle Rose (@TheHamTV) the best resource for Limited?
(24:15) How was Isaak's tournament?
(34:35) How was finalnub's weekend in New Jersey?
(37:00) F2F Vancouver Champion Roy Yang joins the show! He won with only 1 Niv-Mizzet?!
(43:40) We ask Roy about his competitive career
(52:40) In-depth Pioneer discussion

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Jan 29, 202001:08:57
The New Modern World & Our Theros: Beyond Death Top 5

The New Modern World & Our Theros: Beyond Death Top 5

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Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Jan 17, 202001:15:23
Chilling with Zach Allen

Chilling with Zach Allen

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Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Jan 09, 202001:00:30
Yolo with Rolo - The Return of Robert Lombardi

Yolo with Rolo - The Return of Robert Lombardi

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Dec 19, 201901:11:21
Celebrating with finalnub aka the GOG

Celebrating with finalnub aka the GOG

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

Find us on Twitter: Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Dec 13, 201901:00:41
Tyler Nightingale, Jeskai Fires, Eldrazi Tron

Tyler Nightingale, Jeskai Fires, Eldrazi Tron

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(1:00) Tyler Nightingale joins the show fresh off his WPNQ Finals win with Jeskai Fires.
(8:15) Our own Andy also won his WPNQ Finals with Jeskai Fires as well. The two break down the deck.
(30:55) What's #mtgfitness?
(44:10) Why does Tyler love wrestling? Is there something to be learned from how wrestling uses their branding?
(53:10) Discretionary invites
(1:03:00) Pioneer and Modern analysis with the God of the Graveyard

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/shaheenmtg

Guest:
Tyler Nightingale - https://twitter.com/tylernightinga3

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Nov 29, 201901:19:13
Edgar Magalhaes, Hardened Scales in Pioneer

Edgar Magalhaes, Hardened Scales in Pioneer

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(3:00) Elliot has been playing a busted Devoted Druid list in Modern
(6:45) Reaction to the recent bans
(20:20) Analyzing the Toronto Open+ results
(25:00) Has the game passed Shaheen by? Edgar thnks so.
(26:40) How was Edgar's mindset heading into the SCG Invitational this past weekend?
(29:05) What was Edgar's prep / what decks did his team come up with and why?
(30:20) Hardened Scales in Pioneer
(41:00) What would Edgar recommend for Modern?

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/shaheenmtg

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Nov 20, 201950:44
Shaheen Soorani & Andrew Huska

Shaheen Soorani & Andrew Huska

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(0:45) What Happened? - Andy's MC Richmond performance
(6:00) Asking Shaheen about Eli's top 8 performance, lifetime split
(12:00) Reactions to Pioneer ban
(28:35) Shaheen's suggestion for Standard
(29:55) finalnub's Pioneer deck seeing notable success
(44:00) Top 16 MC competitor Andrew Huska joins the show!
(57:00) Andrew had the best Constructed record at the MC
(59:15) What Andrew thinks is the best deck from here on out

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/shaheenmtg

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Nov 14, 201901:21:36
Crushing Standard with Mardu Knights

Crushing Standard with Mardu Knights

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/shaheenmtg

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Nov 06, 201958:27
Sultai for MC Richmond, Pioneer, Fractional Invites

Sultai for MC Richmond, Pioneer, Fractional Invites

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(1:05) Isaak Krut joins the show after just Q'ing for the next Arena Mythic Championship
(4:00) How'd Isaak become part of Team Hairy T? Did David Rood scout him?
(9:00) Elliot qualified for F2F Montreal's WPNQ Finals with Sultai
(15:00) Why Andy & Elliot think Sultai has the best sideboard in Standard
(23:00) Keith Capstick joins the show to discuss state of Magic and recent OP news
(36:50) Picking Keith's brain on Pioneer
(49:30) Nam Dang joines the show after a 2nd place finish in the first Pioneer Challenge with UR Phoenix
(57:45) Nam gets into his Standard prep, currently trying Simic Ramp with Mass Manipulation
(1:03:00) Who are some of the top players in Nam's local area?
(1:09:30) KYT thinks Keith sounds like Patrick Mahomes

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/shaheenmtg

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Oct 31, 201901:13:01
BONUS: Jonathan Medina

BONUS: Jonathan Medina

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/shaheenmtg

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Oct 25, 201949:41
BONUS: Shaheen Soorani

BONUS: Shaheen Soorani

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

KYT chats with Shaheen Soorani about Standard, Pioneer and his top 5 chicken wing sauces.

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/shaheenmtg

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Oct 24, 201920:33
MC5, Post-Ban Standard, Early Pioneer Ideas

MC5, Post-Ban Standard, Early Pioneer Ideas

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(1:00) Reaction to #MythicChampionshipV
(6:40) Reaction to Field of the Dead ban
(13:45) Where is Andy's head at for Standard as he preps for MC6
(21:00) Pioneer talk, early ideas
(32:20) The future of digital MTG

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/shaheenmtg

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Oct 23, 201942:36
Shaheen Soorani, Golos Standard, Best Emry in Modern

Shaheen Soorani, Golos Standard, Best Emry in Modern

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(1:00) Shaheen joins the show to talk Standard
(18:50) Is Emry the new KCI? Shaheen thinks Oko green version is better than Ascendancy
(25:00) How hard is Emry to play? finalnub felt overwhelmed at MagicFest Montreal
(31:00) With a PTQ top 8, how does Andy now feel about Bring to Light Scapeshift?
(39:50) Mystery Packs?!

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/shaheenmtg

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Oct 17, 201942:19
Legacy Hogaak, Updated Modern Neoform

Legacy Hogaak, Updated Modern Neoform

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(1:15) Tariq comes back on the show after a SCG Open and GP top 8 with Legacy Hogaak
(7:50) Tariq feels his deck has a 90% win percentage against fair decks
(25:35) What does the crew think about fractional invites?
(46:00) Has Jon broken it with a new version of Neoform?
(54:35) Which deck has Andy been crushing online with? Bring to Light Scapeshift?!

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

Guest:
Tariq Patel - https://twitter.com/TariqPatel10

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Oct 03, 201901:06:12
Talking Ad Nauseam Tendrils with THE CHAMP

Talking Ad Nauseam Tendrils with THE CHAMP

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(2:00) Cyrus won GP Atlanta last weekend. How did he decide on Ad Nauseam Tendrils?
(11:50) What happened to Miracles in the format?
(24:15) What's next for Cyrus in terms of content production?
(40:00) BIG NEWS! KYT talks WPN Qualifiers and announces F2F Open+ events now give invites to Players Tour Regional
(46:15) Jon regrets dropping the ball at his first Pro Tour and urges Cyrus not to make the same mistake

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

Guest:
Cyrus Corman-Gill - https://twitter.com/CyrusCGmtg

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Sep 25, 201954:14
State of Streaming, Paradoxical Outcome in Modern

State of Streaming, Paradoxical Outcome in Modern

Timestamps incoming...

Sep 20, 201947:35
Dredge or Whirza

Dredge or Whirza

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(1:39) Brett Steele won 2 FaceToFaceGames.com Opens with Dredge. How'd he do it? Is Tome Scour a worthy replacement?
(10:59) Shaheen thinks Whirza is probably the best deck in the format.
(13:20) How does Whirza vs. Dredge go?
(20:30) What should people be playing this weekend?
(26:13) Fitness' role to Brett's MTG success
(36:00) How excited are we about Throne of Eldraine? Which cards are catching Shaheen's attention?
(56:45) How has the NFL started for Shaheen?

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/ShaheenMTG

Guest:
Brett Steele - https://twitter.com/bstee

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Sep 13, 201959:43
New Modern World, Early Throne of Eldraine Spoilers

New Modern World, Early Throne of Eldraine Spoilers

Timestamps incoming....

Sep 05, 201901:05:37
Hogaak and Looting Bans, Stoneforge Unban, GP Vegas Stories

Hogaak and Looting Bans, Stoneforge Unban, GP Vegas Stories

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(1:00) Shaheen's reaction to the additions of Rivals and the Players Tour
(5:45) Reacting to Hogaak/Looting ban & Stoneforge unban
(23:20) Where was UW in terms of power level before and now after the bans?
(35:40) How'd Elliot's Vegas Grand Prix go with Hogaak?
(39:45) Jon started running hot and wasfeatured twice at MagicFest Vegas with Neobrand. How was his weekend?
(44:15) Where do we go from her in Modern? Jon is thinking Valakut...
(50:15) Should Jon have played a "real deck"?
(1:02:00) Discussing Tobi Henke's mathematicial conclusion that a deck with higher variance is better to spike a tourney

Follow us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Derek Pite - https://twitter.com/misplacedginger

Guest:
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/shaheenmtg

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Aug 28, 201901:20:11
Modern at MagicFest Vegas, Hall of Fame, Compelling Content

Modern at MagicFest Vegas, Hall of Fame, Compelling Content

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(2:25) Derek won a Modern 3K with Izzet Phoenix. How?
(8:25) Elliot gets help from the First Strike fan base and will be playing Hogaak at MagicFest Vegas.
(15:20) How long can Elliot ditch the Underground Cabal? Does finalnub feel confident heading to Vegas.
(23:45) Vegas food recommendations
(28:25) Discussion on Hall of Fame
(36:25) What's next for everyone? A First Strike gathering at MagicFest Montreal?
(42:20) How can we all make more compelling Magic content? What are the key ingredients of a good MTG vlog? 

Follow us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Derek Pite - https://twitter.com/misplacedginger

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Aug 21, 201901:05:07
Dissecting Organized Play, Modern Brews for MCQs and GP Vegas

Dissecting Organized Play, Modern Brews for MCQs and GP Vegas

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(1:50) Early reaction to Organized Play news
(31:50) With local MCQs coming up, should people just play Hogaak?|
(38:35) Thoughts on people selling Magic content for money
(46:35) The First Strike podcast welcomes Pascal Maynard! What has he been up to?
(49:30) Who would be in the MTG Grinders Hall of Fame?
(1:01:00) How did the Arena Super Cup get started?
(1:18:00) What to play in Modern for upcoming MCQs and GP Vegas?
(1:22:40) tangrams returns to the show to talk about his MCQ top 8 with Coretapper Tron

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

Guests:
Keith Capstick - https://twitter.com/KeithCapstick
Daniel Fournier - https://twitter.com/tirentu
Pascal Maynard - https://twitter.com/PascalMaynard
David Inglis - https://twitter.com/tangrams 

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Aug 16, 201901:41:56
Canadian Domination

Canadian Domination

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

Guests:
Dom Harvey - https://twitter.com/dominharvia
Sean Gifford - https://twitter.com/BlinkyMTG 

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Aug 02, 201901:41:39
A Podcast of Champions, Scapeshift, UW Control

A Podcast of Champions, Scapeshift, UW Control

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(1:15) Andy takes down the latest MTGO Standard MCQ with Bant Scapeshift. How broken is it?
(14:05) Shaheen Soorani's team won SCG Philadelphia! He of course played UW Control.
(19:55) If control is best in a predictable metagame, why is Shaheen playing UW Control?
(22:05) What happened to misplacedginger? What's his take on Modern?
(29:50) How did Elliot's SCG Philly go with Bring to Light Scapeshift?
(32:50) Where is finalnub's head when it comes to Modern? Is Hogaak still good?
(39:35) How has Shaheen's draft preparation been going?
(41:45) Commentary on Hasbro revenue report
(46:30) finanub responds to Ari Lax on Neoform

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub
Derek Pite - https://twitter.com/misplacedginger
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/shaheenmtg

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Jul 24, 201955:46
New Kings of Modern the Future of Competitive MTG First Strike

New Kings of Modern the Future of Competitive MTG First Strike

Support the show: http://patreon.com/FirstStrike

(1:15) Shaheen Soorani's thoughts on the state of competitive MTG
(3:55) Destruction of pro system will cause some types of players to no longer exist - Shaheen
(15:45) What's the best case scenario from this point forward?
(21:45) What is the MTG dream?
(36:05) Modern time: is Snakeshift the new King of Modern?
(48:15) Shaheen reveals what will most likely be his MC Barcelona deck

Find us on Twitter:
Kar Yung Tom – https://twitter.com/kytmagic
Elliot Fortier – https://twitter.com/elliot_fortier
Andy Robdrup – https://twitter.com/AndyAWKWARD
Jonathan Zhang – https://twitter.com/finalnub

Guest:
Shaheen Soorani - https://twitter.com/shaheenmtg

First Strike is a Magic: The Gathering debate-style podcast hosted by KYT that discusses the week’s hottest competitive and social topics of the game.

Jul 17, 201901:01:19
Bridge from Below banned and MC Barcelona prep

Bridge from Below banned and MC Barcelona prep

KYT, Andy, and Jonathan are joined by MTGO legend Daniel Goetschel to discuss electronic MtG in bricks and mortar stores, the Modern metagame for MC Barcelona, and the pitfalls of Modern Horizons draft.

Jul 11, 201901:01:03
Is Hogaak overrated?

Is Hogaak overrated?

KYT, Elliot, and Jonathan are joined by "Detective" Dhaliwal and MTGO ringer Tangrams, Dave Inglis, to look at whether any cards from the Hogaak deck will be feeling the banhammer Monday, and their Top 5 Core Set 2020 cards for Standard. 

Jul 04, 201901:09:49
Detective Dhaliwal & Hogaak

Detective Dhaliwal & Hogaak

KYT, Andy, Elliot, and Jonathan catch up with Detective Dhaliwal, who cracked the case of the Hamilton Open with Modern's new best deck, Hogaak Vengevine. 

Jun 27, 201901:10:03
Mythic Championship III Preview

Mythic Championship III Preview

KYT, Andy, and Elliot get hyped for the Mythic Championship III this weekend by looking at the decklists published and picking their top 6 players, then start to take a cautious look at what Modern Horizons has been doing to Modern.

Jun 21, 201901:11:20
Arena Super Cup Champ and Decks from finalnub's Lab

Arena Super Cup Champ and Decks from finalnub's Lab

KYT, Andy, Elliot, and Jonathan celebrate KYT's Arena Super Cup Invitational victory, talk to Gabryel Laporte about Gruul Midrange in Standard, and tackle all the gripes with the Mythic Arena Championship and Magic Pro League.

Jun 12, 201901:30:41
Winning with UR Phoenix

Winning with UR Phoenix

KYT, Andy, Elliot, and Jonathan chat recent MCQ winner Dan Fournier about playing UR Phoenix in Standard, crowdsourcing travel to Mythic Championships, and dethroning UW Control in Modern. Special apparance by Alex Hayne!

Jun 07, 201959:03
Bant Nexus MCQ champion, UG Ramp & is UW tier 1 in Modern?

Bant Nexus MCQ champion, UG Ramp & is UW tier 1 in Modern?

KYT, Andy, and Jonathan chat with MCQ winner and Bant Nexus master Matt Stein. 

May 29, 201901:08:58