Pick1 Pack1 Podcast

This morning, the D&D team and Magic's Studio X informed our leadership of our intent to unionize. We love the games we make and the work we do, and unionizing is how we protect that work. unitedwizardsofthecoast.com/news/dnd-stu...

Happy Monday after prerelease weekend! What cards from #MTGRealityFracture impressed you this weekend? What cards didn't live up to the hype? Let us know in the comments.

Good luck to everyone in their prereleases this weekend! Comment below with pictures of your decks, and any commons or uncommons that surprised you in how good they were.

Don't get got by your own spells.

Gavin and Paul, have returned from the Echoverse to bring you a guide to Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture. As a large set with 10 playable archetypes, there are many potential paths to success. How will the abundance of signposts help us find the correct lane? #mtgrealityfracture

The draft action from today’s event at @mtgspeakeasy.bsky.social in Simsbury, CT. Good luck to all the players who made it out to battle!

Don't foreget to stock up today

Gavin and Paul are back with a guide to Magic's The Hobbit. What archetypes and key cards are there? How does the mix of allied-color and enemy-color pair archetypes shape our decision making? Will the curse of the small sets be broken? Find out here! youtu.be/BnEo9bfVYJc

The ultimate clash between heroes and villains is here in Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Superheroes! This primer explores the exciting mechanics, powerful archetypes, and key cards of the set. Get insights on the best strategies for drafting and building your deck. youtu.be/a-19EjCTzbU #mtgxmarvel

Class is in session! Not ready to draft? Get prepared with an infusion of knowledge from our #mtgsos Limited Study Guide! We'll see you in the draft queues. youtu.be/dfnsbcDF960

Paul had a blast at his local prerelease harnessing the power of Lorehold. What college did you play, and how was your event?

Class is in session and Gavin and Paul are here to share the Secrets of Strixhaven Limited! Whether you're prepared to go over the top of your opponent with powerful spells and abilities, or to attack them in increments, everything you need to cram for your prerelease is here! youtu.be/dfnsbcDF960

Is there a list anywhere of the names of players who've qualified for the 2027 Limited Championship? @fireshoes.bsky.social? @playmagic.com?

Cowabunga! In this episode Gavin and Paul leap out of the sewers alongside the world's most fearsome fighting team, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! This episode will arm you with the turtle power to succeed at prerelease and in your first drafts. youtu.be/5wdivmz0QQo #mtgxtmnt

Hi all! Just a quick note that because of family commitments our TMNT Limited Primer will be up Thursday evening. Thanks for your understanding and good luck at your Prereleases!

Today we celebrate the legacy of one of the greatest players of our community, the one and only "German Juggernaut". Remembering Kai Budde: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nELc...

In this episode Gavin and Paul dive into the nostalgic world of Lorwyn. They explore the five typal archetypes, new mechanics like Blight and Vivid, as well as a slew of returning mechanics. How will the typal archetypes impact gameplay and drafting strategies?

In this episode, Paul and Gavin explore the new Magic set Avatar: The Last Airbender. They discuss the many new mechanics in the set, including the unique bending mechanics, and how these mechanics interface with the draft archetypes. Yip Yip! #MTGxATLA youtu.be/rpvSCfSrnEI

The best Magic news all year.

High level Limited coming in 2026-27.

Paul has an article in the latest issue of Tabletop Gaming Magazine, for those interested in reading about TCGs other than Magic.

Paul and Gavin are back from The Void, and swinging into Magic's new Spider-Man set. In this episode, they cover the new pick-two draft format, set mechanics, and Limited archetypes. They also share hot takes on what the set means for the future of Magic. #MTGxSpiderMan youtu.be/Lol96CKTaAk

In this episode Paul and Gavin blast off into the new Magic: The Gathering set, Edge of Eternities! Put on your space helmets and join them as they discuss the new cards, mechanics, and archetypes of this space opera-themed set. youtu.be/MWIMeE0JRZY

If you have yet to check out our episode on Magic and mental health, please do so today. youtu.be/4xeckXiSGqE

In this episode of Pick One, Pack One, Gavin and Paul delve into the intricacies of removal in the Final Fantasy set. They look at the top performing removal spells according to 17Lands Winrate data, and highlight other key cards. What are the best removal spells in the format? youtu.be/7R4EMna2-OM

In this episode, Gavin and Paul explore the exciting worlds of Cube and Chaos Drafting. What is a Cube, and how do you build one? How does Chaos Draft work? What happens when you are mad enough to combine the two? Answers to all that and more! youtu.be/QR9SPcktPb0

It's Final Fantasy time! Gavin and Paul delve into the new Magic: The Gathering set and its many mechanics. Legendary characters abound and are key components of the set. They analyze the various archetypes and key cards. What iconic Final Fantasy moments will you bring to life in your games?

The definition of starting your draft off right.

We are at SCGCON in Hartford today. Come say hi!

In this Episode, Gavin and Paul play the games from their Tarkir: Dragonstorm draft from the previous episode. Will they weather the dragonstorms and get to five wins, or will the cruel skies of Tarkir be too much for them? youtu.be/n0d0C-0asPY

New Episode is up! In this episode, Gavin and Paul draft Tarkir: Dragonstorm together in Premiere Draft best-of-one on Arena. Will they open bombs or bomb out? youtu.be/-Pcb4Bw01GU

In this episode, Paul and Gavin welcome a special guest, former Pro Tour competitor Will Hogan. They discuss Hogan's experience with the game and insights on the new Tarkir: Dragonstorm format. The three discuss drafting, card evaluation, and the importance of enjoying the game and having fun.

In this episode, Gavin and Paul delve into the intricacies of removal spells in Tarkir: Dragonstorm. They look at the top-performing removal spells and other Exhale-ent options. They discuss different types of removal and specific spells that can turn the tide of a game. youtu.be/XV5z78IrNO0

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In this episode, Gavin and Paul delve into the intricacies of navigating Tarkir: Dragonstorm Draft. They discuss draft strategies, the importance of the enemy color pairs, and key cards. The conversation also highlights the versatility of hybrid cards and mana management in deck building.

Weekend vibes.

Good luck at Tarkir: Dragonstorm prerelease this weekend everyone! Share photos of your decks here and tell us how you did! Nervous about diving into the format? Check out our primer for everything you need to know to pick the clan you want to battle with this weekend. youtu.be/IdMiIuWmScY

In this episode, Gavin and Paul explore the big picture of Tarkir: Dragonstorm Limited. They touch on the history of Tarkir and delve into the mechanics of the latest set. They discuss some key cards and strategies of each multicolor clan and the importance of mana fixing. youtu.be/IdMiIuWmScY

In this episode, Paul and Gavin fire up the deck they drafted last week, trying to get to seven wins in Premiere Draft best-of-one on Arena. They discuss tactical decisions and reflect on critical moments and misplays throughout the matches. Will this deck go the distance? youtu.be/0uaYuYUkmGU

In this episode, Gavin and Paul draft Aetherdrift together in Premiere Draft best-of-one on Arena. They analyze their picks, reflect on their choices, and predict the potential success of their deck. Will their deck put the pedal to the metal, or will they be left in the dust? youtu.be/bgTCtb7XKWI