The Dive Down
The Dive Down
The Dive Down
Episode 86: Pioneer Format, Reborn
1 hour 47 minutes Posted Aug 14, 2020 at 6:00 am.
Housekeeping
The Break Down begins
The overall competitive meta
The winner's meta
Cool decks!
Hot takes on Pioneer
The Dive Down begins
What players were talking about
What we were playing this week
How did our decks feel?
What we saw being played
Was anything feeling under or overpowered?
A digression - what makes Magic fun?
Are the best cards and decks too good?
Is the format healthier now?
Listener questions! Does Uro make aggro unplayable?
Does Pioneer need Bolt, Path, and better Counterspells?
What would we play in a Pioneer GP?
Will Pioneer be played when paper comes back?
Closing out
Intro
Episode 86: Pioneer Format, Reborn
The Break Down: Pioneer is Back, Baybee!
The Dive Down: Are We Having Fun Yet?
The Wind Down: Dive Down is that You? It's Me, Listeners.
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Show notes
This week we break down the post-ban Pioneer Challenges and Prelims and talk about what's over and under-performing. Then we head into the Dive Down to talk about our experiences playing Pioneer, our thoughts on the state of the format, and answer some listener questions!
The Break Down: Pioneer is Back, Baybee!
The Dive Down: Are We Having Fun Yet?
The Wind Down: Dive Down is that You? It's Me, Listeners.
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Links from this week's episode:
Simic Spirits: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3283075#paper
Abzan Aristocrats https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3279021#paper
Inverterless Inverter https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3283205#paper
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