Welcome on in to a new episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast. In this episode, Cole and Jeff examine the Reserved List, from both a historical, and a practical, standpoint, as it relates to Magic: The Gathering, as a whole. Knowing how emotionally charged people can get sometimes when it comes to discussing a topic like this, rather than take sides on the issue, the team instead examine the history of the reserved list, from an unbiased perspective, and then forecast what they expect the future of the Reserved List will be, going forward, based on past precedence. ========================================================== References/Sources: 1. YouTuber Law (video) and Promissory Estoppel. Courtesy of Lior Leser, Esq. https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=5HR7ABQIUbc 2. Duelist Magazine, Issue #10. Released March 4, 1996. Original art by Scott Kirschner. https://www.mycomicshop.com/search?TID=26329379 3. Promissory Estoppel Definition. https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/promissory_estoppel 4. Sample court case involving Promissory Estoppel. Cohen v. Cowles Media Co. 501 US 663 (1991). 5. Deceptive Trade Practices statute, and Washington State Law. https://govt.westlaw.com/wciji/Document/I2cd2ae0ee10d11dab058a118868d70a9?viewType=FullText&originationContext=documenttoc&transitionType=CategoryPageItem&contextData=(sc.Default) 6.         Revised Reprint Policy. March 18, 2010. https://magic.wizards.com/en/articles/archive/feature/revised-reprint-policy-2010-03-18 7.          The New Reprint Policy. July 19, 2002  The New Reprint Policy - Magic: The Gathering - Wizards of the Coast 8. Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Consumer Protection Act of 1973. https://corporate.findlaw.com/business-operations/texas-deceptive-trade-practices-consumer-protection-act-dtpa.html =========================================================== Contact Info: Facebook:  http://www.facebook.com/teamtryhard Email: [email protected] Anchor Platform:  http://www.anchor.fm/tryhard-academy =========================================================== Thanks for tuning in, and have a great day.

Welcome on in to a new episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast.  It's been a few months since our last episode, thanks in part due to the Covid Pandemic and working as a part of the "Essential Worker" workforce; but that doesn't mean that we haven't come up with a hot new episode. The Lavinia OmenPool archetype is a definite darkhorse in the cEDH gamespace due to the unconventional nature of how she's played, and in this episode, we'll be giving you a rundown on how she's played, as well as what weaknesses to be on guard for. ========================================================== DISCLAIMER: Audio/Video Clips from the movie Robocop (1987; Orion Pictures) have been used in this video, in a trans-formative manner, and are being utilized under the Creative Commons License for the purpose of education and entertainment related to the game Magic: The Gathering.  All Rights Reserved. ========================================================== Jeff's Version: https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/the-dead-zone-nukem/  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Official cEDH database version (via u/callahanishere & u/Fenix15): https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/lavinia-omen-pool-primer/ ============================================================ Additional Contact Info: Facebook:  facebook.com/teamtryhard  Anchor:   anchor.fm/tryhard-academy  E-Mail:    the [email protected] ============================================================ Make sure to like, share, and subscribe for more content. And most of all, have a great day.

Welcome in to a new episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast.  In this episode, Cole and Jeff swing open the doors to The Emerald City and pull open the curtain on the "Curiosity Control" archetype; known by some as the 4C Rashmi Control Archetype.  Since C16, 4C Rashmi Control has been a well-performing archetype over the last few years, in cEDH pods worldwide. This deck blends reactive control elements, with Curiosity style enchantments, in order to draw a boatload of cards and bury your opponents in card advantage. To further their control gameplan, the archetype uses a few tried-and-true asymmetric, and symmetric, hate pieces that do not affect the deck directly. If you're a fan of playing Magic on other people's turns and controlling the tempo of the game's flow, then this deck might just be up your alley.  ========================================================== Decklists: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/4c-rashmi-curious-control/ The progenitor archetype, created by u/Sickrobot and Sigi of the Laboratory Maniacs.   https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/the-emerald-city-4c-rashmi-control/ Jeff's personal version of this powerful archetype. https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/budget-4c-curious-control/ A budget variation (roughly $500 to $750 USD) on the classic 4C Rashmi Control concept; especially helpful if you're on a budget. ========================================================= DISCLAIMER:  All audio and video media used in the production of this video is utilized with permission under the Creative Commons License. All Audio/Video footage used in the making of this video is meant to be used in a trans-formative manner, for the expressed purposes of providing both educational value (related to Magic The Gathering), and entertainment. All rights reserved to the owners of their respective media sources.  Audio Clip #1:  “Get Down With The Sickness", by Disturbed. Copyright October 2000, from the LP "The Sickness". Giant Records.  Audio Clip #2:   “The Wizard of Oz”, 75th Anniversary version. Originally copyright 1939, by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, and distributed by Loew's, Inc. Redistributed on Sept. 15, 2013 via Warner Bros. Entertainment. ======================================================== Find us on Social Media: On FB:  https://www.facebook.com/teamtryhard Website:   https://thetryhardigans.wixsite.com/tryhardacademy Email:   [email protected] Here, on the Anchor Podcasting Platform:  https://www.anchor.fm/tryhard-academy ======================================================== Thanks for tuning in and have a great day.

Welcome in to a new episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast.  In this episode, Cole will be taking the reins predominantly to discuss Niv-Mizzet, Parun; both as a creature, and as a Curiosity-oriented control deck formulated for the cEDH gamespace.  While this deck may look like a throwback on the surface (to old school decks involving Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind), don't let the name fool you. This draw-go control style of build has more than one way to "skin a cat", and is fairly resilient to many different types of commonly occurring stax pieces. When it comes to explosive bouts of Weird Science, few can do it better than Niv-Mizzet himself. Don't forget your safety glasses for this one. =========================================================  DISCLAIMER: All audio/video footage appears courtesy of the respective authors and proprietors under the Creative Commons License. All audio/video material used is meant to be used in a transformative manner, for entertainment purposes only. All Rights Reserved. Video Footage appears courtesy of the following sources:  1.  Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. Original Air Date: May 12, 2019. Season 6, Episode 11, "Green New Deal". 2. "Weird Science". Theatrical Release on August 2, 1985, courtesy of Universal Pictures. Written/Directed by John Hughes.   ========================================================  Contact us through the following social media Platforms: Facebook:  fb.com/teamtryhard  Email:  [email protected] Anchor:  anchor.fm/tryhard-academy Website:  thetryhardigans.wixsite.com/tryhardacademy ========================================================= Thanks for listening and have a great day.

Welcome in to a new episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast. In this episode, Jeff and Cole discuss the topic of whether or not it should be allowed to have any/all Planeswalkers be eligible to be your Commander, regardless of whether or not they were designated as legal Commanders in the first place. In light of Thassa's Oracle being printed in Theros: Beyond Death, this topic is bound to strike a chord with some, and spark discussion in others. Topics to be discussed include some of the pros and cons involved with making all Planeswalkers legal to be your commander, some of the challenges that would be expected with a change of this magnitude, as well as some potentially problematic Planeswalkers and interactions related to them. ======================================================= Corrections About The Episode: 1. 4:38 mark to 4:45 mark. During this short time period, the Flash/Rector interaction was mentioned, with reference to finding Doubling Season. However, Arena Rector was erroneously mentioned by accident as opposed to Academy Rector. Arena Rector (BBD) can only find Planeswalkers, whereas Academy Rector (US) actually finds Enchantments. 2. 19:50 to 20:10 mark. Regarding the mentioning of Godo, Bandit Warlord, as one of the only viable commanders capable of Commander damage, assuming Plan A fails, other commanders that were not mentioned include The Gitrog Monster and Najeela, the Blade-Blossom. ======================================================= Connect with us via the following Social Media Platforms: Email:  [email protected] Twitter:  @tapodcastcedh Facebook:  fb.com/teamtryhard Anchor Podcast Platform:  http://www.anchor.fm/tryhard-academy Website:  http://thetryhardigans.wixsite.com/tryhardacademy ======================================================= Thanks for listening, and have a great day.

Welcome in to another episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast. In this episode, Cole and Jeff will be diving head first into the frog pond to discover just exactly how, and why, the Gitrog Dredge Combo Archetype works as well as it does in the Competitive Commander environment. Built originally by Kiebitzen and Razzliox jointly, then piloted initially by Leptys (u/Leptys207 on Reddit) in Reddit's 5th Annual r/competitiveEDH online tournament (held in 2017), this deck has more than held its own in multiple environments since then, and has proven itself to be a mainstay in the cEDH gamespace. In addition to discussing how and why the deck works, Cole and Jeff also dive into how the deck "combos off", as well as what you can do to stop an opposing Gitrog Dredge pilot. ============================================================== Jeff's list:    http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/the-fr... ============================================================== Leptys's List:  http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/gitrog... ========================================================= ForgottenKane's Double Titan Blitz list:   http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/the-gi... ======================================================== ShaperSavant's "Frog Stax" list (deprecated): https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7207... ============================================================== NOTICE:  All video clips that were used in the making of this video were utilized, in a transformative manner, under the Creative Commons License, for the purposes of entertainment and parody. All rights reserved, and belong to their respective intellectual property owners. Clips used for entertainment/parody purposes include: 1. Futurama; "The Day The Earth Stood Stupid". Source:  https://www.youtube.com/Av-cmlW0-vm 2. Biplane Short Runway Takeoff.  Source:  https://www.youtube.com/dAx8BT6vcBw 3. Video clips containing Big the Cat appears courtesy of the video game "Sonic Adventure DX", from Sega/Nintendo. Source:  https://www.youtube.com/G-F6YRkU-vo ========================================================= r/competitiveEDH's 5th Annual Tournament Results: https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitiveE... ========================================================= Find us on the Internet and on Social Media: By Email:  [email protected] Website:  http://thetryhardigans.wixsite.com/tr... On Facebook:  fb.com/teamtryhard On Twitter:   @tapodcastcedh ======================================================== Thanks for listening, and have a great day.

Welcome on in to the 9th official episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast. In this episode, Cole and Jeff will be looking at Kess, Dissident Mage, and more specifically, they'll be looking at her in the context of what they feel is probably the best suited archetype for her: The Consultation Archetype. Originally released in C17 with the Arcane Wizardry precon, and again recently in Modern Horizons, Kess has proven herself in a few different shells within the cEDH gamespace, to include the Grixis (Splinter) Twin archetype, the Storm archetype, and the Taking Turns archetype. But little has shown her capacity to thrive in a midrange and stax heavy meta quite like the Consultation Archetype, due in part to its flexibility and its ability to weather through stax heavy metas.  =============================================================  Find us on Social Media and the Internet... Email:   [email protected]   On FB:  facebook.com/teamtryhard   On Twitter:  @tapodcastcedh Website:  http:/thetryhardigans.wixsite.com/tryhardacademy ============================================================= Thanks for listening and have a great day.

Welcome in to another episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast! In this episode, Cole and Jeff take an in-depth look at Blood Pod, a stax-combo hybrid deck capable of locking out commander tables within the first four turns, and is capable of defeating opponents either through attrition style beatdown with creatures, or through Kiki-Jiki Infinite via any number of pathways. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Disclaimer:  All audio footage provided courtesy of Stanley Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket (Copyright July 1987, Warner Bros. Studios, Stanley Kubrick Productions, et. al.) under the Fair Use Provision of U.S. Copyright Law, and under the Creative Commons License. Usage of video footage from the movie in question is used for entertainment purposes only, with the expressed purpose of parody and humor in a transformative manner, in a non-commercial setting.  All Rights Reserved.   ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Decklist for "War, Inc." {Blood Pod cEDH}:   http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/war-inc/  Original Blood Pod Primer provided courtesy of the Laboratory Maniacs (LabManiac_Luke): http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/tana-and-tymna-blood-pod-primer/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you're interested in learning more about Stax as an archetype,  use the following link, provided courtesy of MTG Salvation.   https://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/the-game/commander-edh/204260-the-stax-primer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always, if you like this content, feel free to like, share, and subscribe for more content like this. Feel free to leave a comment if you have a suggestion for future content, or if you have questions/comments about the content in this video. Find us on the internet through any of the following means... On Facebook:  http://www.fb.com/teamtryhard    On the web:     http://thetryhardigans.wixsite.com/tryhardacademy Via Email:        [email protected] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for listening and have a great day.

Welcome on in to our latest installment of The Future Sight Series! In this episode, we will be looking at 5 specific cards from War of the Spark (WAR), that we think will have Competitive Commander viability. Those cards are: 1. Dovin's Veto 2. Ashiok, Dream Render 3. Narset, Parter of Veils 4. Narset's Reversal 5. Niv-Mizzet Reborn ====================================================================================================================== In addition, we have a list of 29 cards that are honorable mentions. These honorable mentions might not have Competitive Commander viability, but nonetheless, they are on our radar for other formats, for various reasons. In no particular order of importance, they are: Domri, Anarch of Bolas Dovin, Hand of Control Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Bolas’s Citadel God-Pharoah’s Statue Karn, the Great Creator Ugin, the Ineffable Vivien’s Arkbow Prismite Fplthp, the Lost Jace, Wielder of Mysteries God-Eternal Kefnet Kasmina’s Transmutation Spark Double Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage God-Eternal Oketra Teyo, the Shieldmage Tomik, Distinguished Advokist Dreadhorde Arcanist Finale of Promise Finale of Devastation Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Evolution Sage Return to Nature Steady Aim Blast Zone Emergence Zone Karn’s Bastion =========================================================================================================================== If you like this content, and want to hear/see more, feel free to like, share, and subscribe to us on YouTube as well. On Facebook:   http://www.facebook.com/teamtryhard Via Email:   [email protected] Via the Web:    http://thetryhardigans.wixsite.com/tryhardacademy Via YouTube Search:   "Tryhard Academy MTG cEDH" ========================================================================================================================== Thanks for listening, and have a great day.

Content Advisory:  Portions of the audio content may be considered NSFW. ======================================================================== Welcome on in to another episode of the Tryhard Academy Podcast. In this episode (episode 7), our executive officer Cole gives us the rundown on Ruric Thar Stax, a one-stop shop of various Stax pieces and mass land destruction related goodness potent enough to make most Storm and Fast Combo players think twice about what they're doing at the table in the first place. In specific, Cole gives us the rundown on this deck archetype, to include its strengths and weaknesses, what makes this deck tick, how to pilot this deck, and how this deck accrues value over the course of any cEDH game. You can find Cole's version of the archetype on Tapped Out, as well as Jeff's version of this archetype, by following any of the Tapped Out links below. For Cole's version, follow the following link... https://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/the-smart-riot-1/  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can find Jeff's version of the same archetype by following the link below... http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/dumb-and-dumber-ruric-thar-stax/  =================================================== Disclaimer:  All audio footage is provided courtesy of Army of Darkness (Copyright October 1992, Renaissance Pictures/Universal Pictures) under the Fair Use Provision of U.S. Copyright Law, and under the Creative Commons License. Usage of video footage from the movie in question is used for entertainment purposes only, with the expressed purpose of parody and humor in a transformative manner, in a non-commercial setting. All Rights Reserved. ================================================== Original inspiration and credit for the deck and deck archetype is provided courtesy of "tw0handt0uch" and The Laboratory Maniacs. All Rights Reserved. The URL for that list can be found at the following Tapped Out link... http://www.tappedout.net/mtg-decks/ruric-thar-competitive-your-heart-is-a-muscle/  ==================================================== If you're interested in learning more about Stax as an archetype, to include more of a comprehensive history on this resource denial attrition strategy, feel free to peruse the following link, provided courtesy of MTG Salvation. https://www.mtgsalvation.com/forums/the-game/commander-edh/204260-the-stax-primer ===================================================== As always, if you like this content, feel free to like, share, and subscribe to this podcast for more content like this. Feel free to also get in touch with us if you have a suggestion for future content, or if you have questions/comments about the content in this video. You can reach out to us through any of the following means... On Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/teamtryhard On the web:     https://thetryhardigans.wixsite.com/tryhardacademy Via Email:        [email protected] =================================================== Thanks for listening and have a great day.