The final episode of the podcast is here! We go out in style by discussing how great the Pro Tour weekend was. Will Wizards run back a team Pro Tour? We also reflect on 108 episodes and why the podcast is ending. Thanks to everybody that has listened and supported us over the 2 years we've been around! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored b…

The 25th anniversary team Pro Tour will feature Standard, Modern, and Legacy. We take a look at each format and what decks we're likely to see. Chaos drafts are finally coming to Magic Online! How many bugs will arise? Unfortunately we take a moment to address our concerns with theft on Magic Online. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by …

With Core Set 2019 in the fold, we take a look at the week 1 results from SCG Worcester. There are actually a few new cards making an impact in eternal formats. The new Arena patch happens to have a few of our wish list requests. Is Arena starting to gain traction? We play the Price is Right game since the finance world has been shifting in respons…

Deathrite Shaman and Gitaxian Probe are banned in Legacy. We discuss how the format might shape up for the Pro Tour. The Silver Showcase has received scrutiny from the MTG community. Who booked this event? We close out the podcast with our favorite and least favorite cards from Core Set 2019. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoar…

Magic's 25th anniversary was in full swing with SCG Con and GP Vegas occurring back to back weekends. Conor shares his experience at SCG Con. The Beta Rochester draft at GP Vegas was the talk of the weekend. We also share our favorite cards previewed so far from M19. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardho…

Another Pro Tour has come and gone. PT Dominaria was a decent production overall but we can't help feeling apathetic. We ask the question what's wrong with the Pro Tour? MTG Arena has a big update on June 7th and some changes behind the scenes with Lee Sharpe leaving Magic Online. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Emai…

This week we catch up on Magic news. Wizards announced the fall set is returning to the Ravnica plane while Battlebond spoilers are actually exciting. In Magic Online news, we discuss the changes to Brawl and the new Cube Series Spotlight. The Price is Right game is back. Can Nathaniel continue his win streak? The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly spo…

With Dave heading to GP Birmingham this weekend, we take a look at the Standard metagame. Karn and Walking Ballista are starting to appear in the majority of decks. Will this format get old fast? Other topics include Wizards updating their Magic Online conduct, Arena economy, and our favorite villains. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored b…

The Digital Manager of Magic Online, Lee Sharpe, joins us for our episode 100 celebration! We talk Magic Online, the challenges of developing digital games, and possible new features coming in the near future. Conor reveals his special announcement along with a personal After Dark topic. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.c…

Matt Nass wins GP Hartford with Ironworks Combo. We ponder if there will be looming bans before the team Pro Tour. Wizards released the upcoming Magic Online events for flashback formats, Brawl, and even hinted at a new initiative. What could it be? We share our favorite, least favorite, and speculation picks from Dominaria. The Cardhoarder Podcast…

Podcaster and streamer Ethan Saks (aka LordTupperware) joins the show this week. He shares why he started the Lords of Limited podcast. We discuss how to be a better coach for Magic and give our quick takes on ghosting. Other topics include Dominaria spoilers, how limited can be improved digitally, and our favorite vacation experiences. The Cardhoa…

Arena has been getting all the attention lately. Magic Online is still the go to platform especially with Dominaria looming. We break down which events you should play and which queues you should avoid on MTGO. How will events look like on Arena? Dave challenges Conor to play a spicy Modern list. Stay tuned next week for the results! The Cardhoarde…

With the Arena NDA dropped, we assess if Arena is a failure so far. Was all the negative feedback from the community fair criticism? Wizards created a new format for paper and Magic Online! Will this format stick around for the long term? The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com MTG Ar…

We are back! We catch up on the Dominaria leaks. Humans took down GP Phoenix. Modern is actually balanced after the unbannings? Conor shares his struggles in Legacy. Arena NDA drops this week. We also take a look at the M25 draft format and what the Magic Online economy looks like since the release. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by C…

Fellow Irishman Fergus Looney returns to the cast. He updates us on the health of MTG from a game store perspective. We share our thoughts on the MOCs Modern metagame, Legacy, and whether Deathrite Shaman is ban worthy in Legacy. Other topics include WOTC coverage, the rise of Fortnite, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by…

Wizards has released spoilers for Masters 25 and the decklists for the newly branded Challenger decks. The community asked for reprints. Now the community is swarmed with them. The release of Iconic Masters was just 4 months ago. How far will Wizards continue to push reprints? We also take a look at the current prices with the Price is Right game. …

Thankfully Jace has not broke Modern....yet. The format has new life with Wizards releasing more Magic Online decklists. We share some of our favorites. Hipsters of the Coast posted an interview with Chris Cocks. We look into the possibilities of Arena becoming an option for high level events. Theros Draft comes back to Magic Online for the first t…

Modern is perfect so lets shake things up! Wizards has unbanned Jace, the Mind Sculptor and Bloodbraid Elf. We put on our tin foil hats and try to explain this change. Wizards also updated their policy on revealing more Magic Online decklists. Is this a step in the right direction? Other topics include chaos drafts, favorite hot takes, and guilty p…

We take a look at the big surprises and stories to come out of Pro Tour Rivals of Ixalan including a nerd drama report by Dave. Modern seems to be in a great place. Are bans really necessary at this point? Other topics include Pro Tour Team Series fantasy update, Korey McDuffie, and favorite hangover food. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsor…

The details for SCG CON have been announced. We share our thoughts on all the wacky formats and how this event can galvanize the Magic tournament scene. Dave and Nathaniel square off in the Price is Right: Magic Finance Edition. Who will prevail? Other topics include Dave making Bronze, Twitch video producer changes, and party games. The Cardhoarde…

Version 1 of the MTG Arena economy has been revealed. We share our praise and fears of Wizards taking a risk on a newly developed economy. Conor recounts his experience directing a fighting game stream at Frosty Faustings. We take a look at the fighting game scene and how it differs from Magic. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardho…

It's that time again. More cards banned from Standard. We try to compare the situation and environment to previous bans. Has Wizards learned their lesson? Is Standard actually fixed now? We also share our first impressions on the Rivals of Ixalan draft format. Dave shares his hot take on why this format is one of the worst of all time. The Cardhoar…

Rivals of Ixalan will be on Magic Online before the paper prerelease. Was this a good decision? Team Cardhoarder had an impressive showing at GP Santa Clara by winning the Sunday PTQ qualifying for the Team Pro Tour. The full spoiler for Rivals of Ixalan was released so we share our favorite cards and what concerns we have with the limited format. …

Rivals of Ixalan is rapidly approaching. We take a look at the 2 drop lords in Standard and if this set can make any breakthroughs in a energy dominated format. 2017 was a slight down year for Magic so we look ahead to 2018 and make a few predictions. Other topics include Numot winning a MOCS Open, Vintage Cube, and Chaos Drafts. The Cardhoarder Po…

We reflect on the most impactful changes to Magic Online in 2017. Other categories include favorite set, favorite mechanic, and much more! The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.com Email us at cardhoarderpodcast@gmail.com Top 5 most impactful changes to MTGO in 2017 Honorable mentions - 2:08 #5 Worth leaving - 15:48 #4 MTGO Ch…

We discuss the latest developments from the Jeremy and Travis Woo bans. Also the validity of Wizards seizing Magic Online accounts with or without compensation. Loading Ready Run hosted the Unstable Pre-prerelease. Mark Rosewater sat down for an interview discussing the development of Unstable. We close out the show with a lengthy primer of Vintage…

Dave is back from the World Magic Cup. He shares his perspective on his teammate getting disqualified from the event. Team Cardhoarder had a big weekend with Eli Kassis winning the SCG Invitational and Jack Kiefer winning the Iconic Masters online PTQ. Vintage Masters is coming back to Magic Online! Other topics include the Great Designer Search, P…

With Christine Sprankle leaving MTG due to harassment online, we share our thoughts on the topic and discuss what can be done to decrease harassment particularly in digital games. We revisit whether Magic Online is worth it for certain player groups. How does Magic Arena change the dynamic for each group? Other topics include previewing the World M…

This week we take a look at the Iconic Masters draft format and the implications of Masters sets going forward. The price of the Modern format has decreased slowly over the past few years. Is the overall price still too high for players? Other topics include Unstable previews, embarrassing MTGO mistakes, and favorite Thanksgiving foods. The Cardhoa…

Wizards is experimenting with the MTGO economy by offering discount Play Point bundles until the release of Rivals of Ixalan. What impact will this have on the economy? We also dive deep into Magic content. We outline the common downfalls that content creators keep repeating. Magic Online doesn't it make it easy for content creators but we share ou…

We discuss all the happenings from Pro Tour Ixalan including all the nerd drama. No surprises from the Standard metagame. The amount of player mistakes in the top 8 however was shocking. Conor updates the fantasy Team Series standings. Other topics include Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists, slow play improvements, and Legos. The Cardhoarder Pod…

This week we look over the changes to the 2018 Grand Prix circuit. Conor gushes how awesome Innistrad is. The Innistrad Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists were released. Pro Tour Ixalan is coming up so we make our predictions and draft our picks for the PT Team Series. We also discuss what is missing from the Team Series. The Cardhoarder Podcast…

This week we discuss all the formats besides Standard. The Eternal Weekend metagames triggered ban worthy discussions amongst the community. Are these concerns valid going forward? We take a look at Collins Mullen's 1st place Humans list from SCG Cincinnati. The Modern metagame continues to evolve with new innovations from Ixalan. We share our curr…

Dave Murphy is the new Ireland National champion! His good friend, Fergus Looney, joins the cast to share his experience running Irish Nationals. Gus reminisces how he met Dave and how Dave grew as a Magic player. Dave goes through his full Nationals experience. He explains how he came to play Mono-Red and why it was the perfect choice for this tou…

Hall of Famer Willy Edel joins the show this week to announce his recent partnership with Cardhoarder. With the formation of Team Cardhoarder Brazil, Willy hopes to mentor the team to new heights. Willy also shares his journey in becoming the ambassador for Brazilian Magic and what Brazil struggles with most in Organized Play. We share our thoughts…

Dave sounds off on the Ixalan limited format. We also discuss week 1 of the new Standard format and how control decks have changed over the years. Magic Online treasure chests have been updated for Ixalan. We go over the notable curated card changes and the effect this has had on the MTGO economy. Small amounts of new information on MTG Arena conti…

Ixalan is out on Magic Online! With the new set available, we say goodbye to BFZ block, SOI block, and Hour of Devastation limited. Which cards will we miss most from standard? Which cards are we jumping for joy that left? Another update to the Pro Club was released and we discuss how this affects sponsors following the pro scene. Other topics incl…

Erin Campbell joins the show this week as the new Community Manager for Cardhoarder! She shares what her job will entail and her plans moving forward for Cardhoarder. We chronicle her diverse podcasting career and how that has helped her prepare for the new job. Other topics include discovering Dredge, dealing with tilt in MTG, playing in the VSL, …

MTG Arena was finally revealed! What does this mean for the future of Magic Online? Wizards assures the player base that MTGO isn't going anywhere. We discuss the possible outcomes that are likely to arise in the future of Magic: the Gathering. Other topics include Iconic Masters, Japanese Nationals, and some special shout outs. The Cardhoarder Pod…

Former SCG grinder Chris VanMeter joins the show this week to share his experiences working at Card Kingdom. Chris discusses his new Twitch show Friendsday Night Magic and shares the impressive guest list he has lined up. We also pick his brain on the new gruul dinosaur that will most likely see Standard play. Other topics include Best of SCG, Magi…

Pro Tour Amonkhet Champion Gerry Thompson joins the show this week to share his extensive journey in the game of Magic. We touch on his Reddit post dealing with depression, his drive to get better at Magic, and how his Magic career got started. Other topics include problems with MTGO, Magic content, and memorable games of Magic. The Cardhoarder Pod…

Dave shares his London RPTQ performance. We discuss the evolution of the current Standard format and how the decklist posting change has affected the metagame. Brad Nelson and his brother Corey Baumeister continue their hot streak by placing 1st and 3rd at Grand Prix Denver. Lee Sharpe shared a few new updates for Magic Online. Most notably Vintage…

This week we catch up on Magic Online news and the changes to the Pro Club. Magic Online Player Rewards now gives out one card packs that can be traded. Dave continues his success in Modern with a 32nd place finish at Grand Prix Birmingham. Other topics include Ravnica Throwback Standard Gauntlet decklists, Starcraft Remastered, a new position at C…

We are back! Dave has returned from playing in his first Pro Tour. Conor is back from Dreamhack Atlanta. A lot to catch up on! Dave recaps his tournament experiences at GP Kyoto and Pro Tour Hour of Devastation. We discuss Yam Wing Chun's unfortunate punt on the big stage against PV. Was game 5 an all time memorable Magic moment? Wizards made chang…

Last episode before Dave leaves for Japan to battle at GP Kyoto and Pro Tour Hour of Devastation! We share our thoughts on the In-Store play changes by Wizards of the Coast. With the Pro Tour approaching, we share our top 5 decks Dave needs to test against in preparation for PTHOU. A pack is also cracked to jump start our thoughts on the HOU draft …

Reigning SCG Players' Champion Joe Lossett joins the show and shares how much has changed in his Pro Tour preparation. Dave struggles in his week 1 testing for Pro Tour Hour of Devastation. We discuss the recent change by Wizards to decrease the number of league decklists posted everyday in half. Other topics include HOU limited impressions, the he…

The full spoiler for Hour of Devastation is out now! We go over our favorite and least favorite cards from the set. Conor shares an important entry to the Magic Online Wishlist. Other topics include the SCG Invitational, LRR Pre-Prelease, 1v1 Commander bans, and MTGO Challenge decklists. The Cardhoarder Podcast is proudly sponsored by Cardhoarder.c…

It's time for an update on the MTGO economy. We look at what cards have spiked and which have fallen drastically. Members of Team Cardhoarder just missed the top 4 of GP Cleveland with the narrowest of tiebreaks. Naturally we talk about intentional draws for the game of Magic. Other topics include Battle of the Planes win percentages, Michael Major…

Grand Prix Vegas seemed to be a resounding success. Dave had major problems with coverage however. First time since 2006, there will be a trio Team Pro Tour in 2018 during the new core set release. Has Wizards gone too far with team events? Other topics include the 25th anniversary announcements, Battle of the Planes, extra prizes for MTGO, Hour of…

Dave is qualified for Pro Tour Hour of Devastation in Kyoto Japan! He shares his long journey of near misses and the details of his RPTQ. Aetherworks Marvel is banned in Standard and we all rejoice. Metamorphosis 2.0 article was released by Mark Rosewater. Huge shakeups to the game with Core sets returning in the summer and draft formats will now a…