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since Jan. 26, 2018
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Despite some recently printed cards of questionable power, Wizards knows not to print a few specific things these days. One of those things is instant-speed, targeted discard. Understanding why only requires you to know that as the inactive player, you receive priority during your opponent’s draw s…

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This week, Lydia and JJ took some new topics for a spin. First, we reviewed our deckbuilding process, and not just another guide on how to select lands or build a curve. Instead we created a list of universal questions that help create the shape of any style deck. After that we took a dive into a …
This week we review results from JJ’s first few attempts in Pioneer, as well as the first ever Pioneer Banned and Restricted Announcement (link below). Then we get into JJ’s deck, Sultai Summonings. One of the most interesting build-arounds to come out of the Kaladesh block was definitely Metallur…
Seven Dwarves is a powerful card in multiples, which is why we are nowhere near satisfied with just 7. Tune in to Season 4 Episode 4 of Clever Combo to hear how we made a deck with Twenty-Seven Dwarves. The key to an absolute horde of dwarves is making copies on the cheap. Quasiduplicate, Replicat…
This week was a very exciting week in magic. The banning of Field of the Dead paved the way for an equally linear and oppressive Oko-based Standard, but more importantly, WotC announced a new format. Pioneer! We covered the basics of Pioneer in our last bonus episode, but JJ simply couldn’t wait t…
This week Wizards of the Coast announced a brand-new format intended to help Standard players who are sick of Field of the Dead and Oko to transition to a new format where all those old banned cards are perfectly legal. The best way to understand the format better is to get in there, make some dec…
Throne of Eldraine brought some kitschy references to a number of fairy tale tropes, perhaps none more than Happily Ever After, which flavorfully as possible, presents a challenging but powerful alternate wincon. This week Lydia will take a crack at making it work. The main combination rides on Pl…
Syr Konrad, the Grim presents us with an excellent opportunity for a combo kill. He triggers on just about anything a creature can do with the graveyard: dying, milling/discarding into it, and even leaving it. The combo revolves around getting the yard full of creatures and then emptying it sudden…
This week we get into our Throne of Eldraine spoiler talk. We reviewed 16 cards that felt like Johnny Combo potential (list below). Let us know what you’re brewing by hitting us up by email, on Twitter, or on Reddit. Edgewall Innkeeper Lucky Clover Oathsworn Knight The Magic Mirror Dance of th…
This week we get into our Throne of Eldraine spoiler talk. We reviewed 27 cards that felt like Johnny Combo potential (list below). Let us know what you’re brewing by hitting us up by email, on Twitter, or on Reddit.  Oko, Thief of Crowns  Chulane, Teller of Tales  Foulmire Knight / Profane Insi…
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