Stop me if you've heard this one; What's red, green, and blue all over? Parhelion decks. The powerful archetype started out in one color combination, but as the Pioneer metagame evolved so did the deck, spreading out into 3 other color combinations. Are they the same deck though? While they do have the same core of cards, Esper, Mardu, and Abzan Parhelion have access to a different suite of cards and play very differently from one other. If you're wondering how different they are, you'll want to listen to this week's episode. Friend of the podcast, streamer, and MTGO grinder Conorman11 joins us to talk about his longtime experience with the archetype and to help us understand what separates one version of Parhelion from another. If you can't decide what version to build or are struggling against this archetype at your local store, don't miss it!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

Stop me if you've heard this one; What's red, green, and blue all over? Parhelion decks. The powerful archetype started out in one color combination, but as the Pioneer metagame evolved so did the deck, spreading out into 3 other color combinations. Are they the same deck though? While they do have the same core of cards, Esper, Mardu, and Abzan Parhelion have access to a different suite of cards and play very differently from one other. If you're wondering how different they are, you'll want to listen to this week's episode. Friend of the podcast, streamer, and MTGO grinder Conorman11 joins us to talk about his longtime experience with the archetype and to help us understand what separates one version of Parhelion from another. If you can't decide what version to build or are struggling against this archetype at your local store, don't miss it! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#129 - Pioneer 101: Parhelion -The Red, Green, and Blue

So much happened to Pioneer in June that it might be hard to keep track of it all. From bannings at the start of the month to the shifting metagame, we thought it would a good idea to put all this data and information in once place so that you don't have to go searching around the internet to know what's going on in the format. We talk about how a bunch of green meanies took over after Winota left, the Phantom Menace that followed, and also go over a lot of paper and MTGO results to discuss how the metagame is shaping up going into July.   If you're preparing to play in some qualifiers at your local store this month or next, you don't want to miss this episode! Be sure to stop into our discord later for all of the top 8 lists and links to the decks!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

So much happened to Pioneer in June that it might be hard to keep track of it all. From bannings at the start of the month to the shifting metagame, we thought it would a good idea to put all this data and information in once place so that you don't have to go searching around the internet to know what's going on in the format. We talk about how a bunch of green meanies took over after Winota left, the Phantom Menace that followed, and also go over a lot of paper and MTGO results to discuss how the metagame is shaping up going into July. If you're preparing to play in some qualifiers at your local store this month or next, you don't want to miss this episode! Be sure to stop into our discord later for all of the top 8 lists and links to the decks! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#128 - June Pioneer Metagame Wrap Up

Bacon and Eggs. Cookies and milk. Apples and Oranges? Sometimes a combination works so well it's hard to imagine one part without the other. Other times the two parts bounce off each other to crash and burn. Magic the Gathering is no different. We've seen a number of strategies come and go in the Pioneer format, some lost to time, while others suddenly come back repackaged and better than ever. Take Jund Food for example. It was an okay deck until it wasn't. Rakdos Anvil was also good deck in its own right, but was never going to dominate by playing subpar cards. But when they came together into the Jund Sacrifice deck? Perfect. Adding Cauldron Familiar and Witches Oven really took the deck to another level. This got me thinking, are there other archetypes that we could meld together to make them better?   In this episode, The First Pioneers Kevin and Ryan brew up some decks that fuse two archetypes together and see if they could work. The combinations are endless though, and where we might have failed, maybe you could succeed! Be sure to jump into our Discord or Twitter later and share your own fused deck ideas. You never know, it might just be the next better than chocolate and peanut butter!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

Bacon and Eggs. Cookies and milk. Apples and Oranges? Sometimes a combination works so well it's hard to imagine one part without the other. Other times the two parts bounce off each other to crash and burn. Magic the Gathering is no different. We've seen a number of strategies come and go in the Pioneer format, some lost to time, while others suddenly come back repackaged and better than ever. Take Jund Food for example. It was an okay deck until it wasn't. Rakdos Anvil was also good deck in its own right, but was never going to dominate by playing subpar cards. But when they came together into the Jund Sacrifice deck? Perfect. Adding Cauldron Familiar and Witches Oven really took the deck to another level. This got me thinking, are there other archetypes that we could meld together to make them better? In this episode, The First Pioneers Kevin and Ryan brew up some decks that fuse two archetypes together and see if they could work. The combinations are endless though, and where we might have failed, maybe you could succeed! Be sure to jump into our Discord or Twitter later and share your own fused deck ideas. You never know, it might just be the next better than chocolate and peanut butter! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#127 - Fused Brews: The Best of Both Worlds

Ramp

Fresh off a few top finishes and qualifying for the next Pioneer Pro Tour, IslandGoSAMe (Twitch streamer and MTGO Grinder) joined us to talk about his recent experiences with the new Atarka Ramp deck, as well how the Mono green devotion deck has been fairing since the Winota ban. While we did originally have on Dreams of Ashiok to talk about Mono green planeswalkers a while back, we thought it was time for an update and Sam was kind enough to join us with his take on the deck. We also took the new Atarka Ramp and Green Devotion deck head to head to see which would come out on top in a fight. If you like big mana, big plays, and even BIGGER creatures, you don't want to miss this episode! Learn how to play, how to beat, and how to build each of the decks for your next tournament!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

Fresh off a few top finishes and qualifying for the next Pioneer Pro Tour, IslandGoSAMe (Twitch streamer and MTGO Grinder) joined us to talk about his recent experiences with the new Atarka Ramp deck, as well how the Mono green devotion deck has been fairing since the Winota ban. While we did originally have on <a href="https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qcnwk-fa260d" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dreams of Ashiok to talk about Mono green planeswalkers</a> a while back, we thought it was time for an update and Sam was kind enough to join us with his take on the deck. We also took the new Atarka Ramp and Green Devotion deck head to head to see which would come out on top in a fight. If you like big mana, big plays, and even BIGGER creatures, you don't want to miss this episode! Learn how to play, how to beat, and how to build each of the decks for your next tournament! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#126 - Pioneer 101: Breaking Open Mono Green Devotion and Atarka Ramp

Magic players felt a great disturbance in the Pioneer metagame last week as thousands of Naya Winota players suddenly cried out in terror and then were silenced. The ban hammer dropped hard on the archetype and effectively erased it from existence. While Expressive Iteration was also banned in the same announcement, the shockwave from the Winota banning will be felt for months to come.  Just how wide reaching will it be and which decks will be the winners is yet to be seen, but luckily the First Pioneers were able to call on top MTGO grinder and good friend ClaudiohMTG to help make heads and tales of everything. While losing your favorite deck in a format is never an easy thing, we do give some advice to those players on how they can repurpose their Winota cards in other decks, as well as talk about how the metagame will react as organized play starts in less than 3 weeks. Whether you're scrambling to choose another deck now or wondering what kind of changes you have to make due to a gaping hole in the metagame, you don't want to miss this week's episode!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

Magic players felt a great disturbance in the Pioneer metagame last week as thousands of Naya Winota players suddenly cried out in terror and then were silenced. The ban hammer dropped hard on the archetype and effectively erased it from existence. While Expressive Iteration was also banned in the same announcement, the shockwave from the Winota banning will be felt for months to come. Just how wide reaching will it be and which decks will be the winners is yet to be seen, but luckily the First Pioneers were able to call on top MTGO grinder and good friend ClaudiohMTG to help make heads and tales of everything. While losing your favorite deck in a format is never an easy thing, we do give some advice to those players on how they can repurpose their Winota cards in other decks, as well as talk about how the metagame will react as organized play starts in less than 3 weeks. Whether you're scrambling to choose another deck now or wondering what kind of changes you have to make due to a gaping hole in the metagame, you don't want to miss this week's episode! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#125 - Winota Was Banned For Our Sins

"Gotta find a card that 2 for 1s for meeee, Card to keep me drawin, drawin and keeping my synergyyyy   Won't you take me to, Value Town? Won't you take me to, Value Town??"- Icatian Moneychanger bedtime songYou can't blame those moneychangers for knowing value when they see it. When a effect gives you a board advantage, draws you a lot of resources, or is able to be used again and again, we call that "value". There's a reason decks like 5 Color Niv Mizzet are called "Value Piles". In this week's episode we cover some obvious value cards, some less obvious value cards, and some cards you probably never considered to be value cards. People were quick to jump on cards like Fable of the Mirror Breaker for all the value it creates for you, but there's so much more value out there that we haven't even considered!  If you think we missed some cards of value though, be sure to come into our discord or Twitter and let us know!  Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

"Gotta find a card that 2 for 1s for meeee, Card to keep me drawin, drawin and keeping my synergyyyy Won't you take me to, Value Town? Won't you take me to, Value Town??" - Icatian Moneychanger bedtime song You can't blame those moneychangers for knowing value when they see it. When a effect gives you a board advantage, draws you a lot of resources, or is able to be used again and again, we call that "value". There's a reason decks like 5 Color Niv Mizzet are called "Value Piles". In this week's episode we cover some obvious value cards, some less obvious value cards, and some cards you probably never considered to be value cards. People were quick to jump on cards like Fable of the Mirror Breaker for all the value it creates for you, but there's so much more value out there that we haven't even considered! If you think we missed some cards of value though, be sure to come into our discord or Twitter and let us know! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#124 - Value Town

We all have our pet decks, our favorite colors, or our favorite cards. We love them so much that sometimes we just can't see that they are bad. Blinded by our affection, sometimes the only way we can be made to see how we went wrong is with some tough love. Personally, I'm too much of a Timmy player to deal out that kind of pain, but luckily resident MTGO grinder and voice of reason Harry13SCO has none of those reservations. When we need the truth and want to be spared the ridicule of our deck choices, Martin knows what to say.   The question is, does your deck REALLY suck, or is your deck just a bad choice for an event? The First Pioneers and Harry13SCO seek to break the format in two this week and separate the hopeful decks from the hopeless ones. Some decks might just need a few changes to be better, but others might just have to wait until better cards are printed for it. Does your deck "suck", or is it just unlucky? Listen to this week's show to find out!    Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

We all have our pet decks, our favorite colors, or our favorite cards. We love them so much that sometimes we just can't see that they are bad. Blinded by our affection, sometimes the only way we can be made to see how we went wrong is with some tough love. Personally, I'm too much of a Timmy player to deal out that kind of pain, but luckily resident MTGO grinder and voice of reason Harry13SCO has none of those reservations. When we need the truth and want to be spared the ridicule of our deck choices, Martin knows what to say. The question is, does your deck REALLY suck, or is your deck just a bad choice for an event? The First Pioneers and Harry13SCO seek to break the format in two this week and separate the hopeful decks from the hopeless ones. Some decks might just need a few changes to be better, but others might just have to wait until better cards are printed for it. Does your deck "suck", or is it just unlucky? Listen to this week's show to find out! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#123 - Your Deck Sucks!

As more and more people flock to Pioneer, prices are heating up and inventory is going down. So where does that leave people wanting to get into the format? When the popularity of Modern hit a fever pitch a few years back, prices in the format got a little out of control as stock dried up. Wizards knew they had to do something to address the lack of inventory and get cards into the hands of players, so they released Modern Masters. Not only were the packs incredibly popular, but so was the limited format. Since then, we've also got legacy themed masters set, as well as different iterations of Modern Masters. Seeing as this is the tried and true way to infuse cards into eternal formats, it's only a mater of time before we get a similar masters set for Pioneer. The real question is when, how much, and which cards will show up in it. In this week's show, The First Pioneers explore what a Pioneer Masters set would look like, what kind of limited strategies it could have, and go over which cards are either desperately needed or would be great for Pioneer players to have. If we missed a card you think should be in this theoretical masters set, or if you have some ideas for the limited format, be sure to join our discord!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

As more and more people flock to Pioneer, prices are heating up and inventory is going down. So where does that leave people wanting to get into the format? When the popularity of Modern hit a fever pitch a few years back, prices in the format got a little out of control as stock dried up. Wizards knew they had to do something to address the lack of inventory and get cards into the hands of players, so they released Modern Masters. Not only were the packs incredibly popular, but so was the limited format. Since then, we've also got legacy themed masters set, as well as different iterations of Modern Masters. Seeing as this is the tried and true way to infuse cards into eternal formats, it's only a mater of time before we get a similar masters set for Pioneer. The real question is when, how much, and which cards will show up in it. In this week's show, The First Pioneers explore what a Pioneer Masters set would look like, what kind of limited strategies it could have, and go over which cards are either desperately needed or would be great for Pioneer players to have. If we missed a card you think should be in this theoretical masters set, or if you have some ideas for the limited format, be sure to join our discord! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#122 - A Wishlist for Pioneer Masters

MTGO Grinder and Pioneer Twitch all-star Conorman11 joins us on The First Pioneers this week to talk about what's been happening in the format since Streets of New Capenna came out. We go over recent results, new cards making waves, resurrected archtypes, and how it will all fit together when Pioneer organized play finally starts next month. Listen for some valuable insight on deck selection and what you can expect to see a lot of at these events. With no new cards set to enter the Pioneer format until the fall, it's time to settle in for the long haul and learn everything you can about the New Capenna metagame!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

MTGO Grinder and Pioneer Twitch all-star Conorman11 joins us on The First Pioneers this week to talk about what's been happening in the format since Streets of New Capenna came out. We go over recent results, new cards making waves, resurrected archtypes, and how it will all fit together when Pioneer organized play finally starts next month. Listen for some valuable insight on deck selection and what you can expect to see a lot of at these events. With no new cards set to enter the Pioneer format until the fall, it's time to settle in for the long haul and learn everything you can about the New Capenna metagame! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#121 - Preparing for Pioneer Organized Play with Conorman 11

One different card, one different line, and the entire way of playing a deck can change. If I told you that there were various versions of decks within the same colors with the same cards, would you believe me?   What started as an idea to help new players evolved into what I'd like to call, "metashifting". Have you ever found your deck hated out of the format or your local meta? Do you only have access to a limited amount of cards? Do you find it hard to pick up an entirely new archetype, especially if they are in different colors?   In this week's episode, The First Pioneers talk about how you can build the maximum amount of decks with the minimum amount of cards. We jump into the most popular color combinations and suggest the best decks out of each, and what you would need to build them with the least amount of effort and cost possible.   Interested? Check it out and jump into the Discord afterwards to share your thoughts or other ideas on how to use your cards more efficiently!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

One different card, one different line, and the entire way of playing a deck can change. If I told you that there were various versions of decks within the same colors with the same cards, would you believe me? What started as an idea to help new players evolved into what I'd like to call, "metashifting". Have you ever found your deck hated out of the format or your local meta? Do you only have access to a limited amount of cards? Do you find it hard to pick up an entirely new archetype, especially if they are in different colors? In this week's episode, The First Pioneers talk about how you can build the maximum amount of decks with the minimum amount of cards. We jump into the most popular color combinations and suggest the best decks out of each, and what you would need to build them with the least amount of effort and cost possible. Interested? Check it out and jump into the Discord afterwards to share your thoughts or other ideas on how to use your cards more efficiently! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#120 - The First Pioneers and The Metagame-verse of Madness

Keeping you up to date with what is new, interesting and powerful in the Magic the Gathering Pioneer format

Pioneer is one of the most fun (and affordable) eternal Magic the Gathering formats out there, and while the number of players grows daily it still hasn't reached its full potential. Wizards of the Coast's Arena team released a new format last week called "Explorer", which eventually will turn into the Pioneer format we know and love on this somewhat 'free' platform. But should you play it?   In this week's episode I try to convert my co-host Kevin, who is a long time MTGO player, to Arena. While there are a number of restrictions right off the bat (such as the MTG Arena economy), there are also a great number of benefits to starting an Arena account to play Explorer. As one of the players who's been playing since the platform launched, I have quite the collection of cards and decks that I can make. But what about somebody like my co-host who is just NOW starting to play Arena? I take Kevin's concerns in stride and try to allay his worries, helping him to get up to speed, start his collection of cards, and to give him some tips on building decks going forward. Whether you're a long time player like me who's on the fence about buying into the Explorer format, or a first time Arena player like Kevin looking to learn the in and outs of the platform, you don't want to miss this episode! If you have any other questions, feel free to join our Discord and check out the newly created Explorer channel!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

Pioneer is one of the most fun (and affordable) eternal Magic the Gathering formats out there, and while the number of players grows daily it still hasn't reached its full potential. Wizards of the Coast's Arena team released a new format last week called "Explorer", which eventually will turn into the Pioneer format we know and love on this somewhat 'free' platform. But should you play it? In this week's episode I try to convert my co-host Kevin, who is a long time MTGO player, to Arena. While there are a number of restrictions right off the bat (such as the MTG Arena economy), there are also a great number of benefits to starting an Arena account to play Explorer. As one of the players who's been playing since the platform launched, I have quite the collection of cards and decks that I can make. But what about somebody like my co-host who is just NOW starting to play Arena? I take Kevin's concerns in stride and try to allay his worries, helping him to get up to speed, start his collection of cards, and to give him some tips on building decks going forward. Whether you're a long time player like me who's on the fence about buying into the Explorer format, or a first time Arena player like Kevin looking to learn the in and outs of the platform, you don't want to miss this episode! If you have any other questions, feel free to join our Discord and check out the newly created Explorer channel! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#119 - Exploring your Options in Pioneer

Demon, Cats, and Angels oh my! EkerossMTG joins us again after a long break to talk about Streets of New Capenna Pioneer brews (and the people who love them). We go over a variety of archetypes, both new and old, and discuss if some of these new cards finally give some decks what they needed to win. Listen and choose which brew you think is the best, and then join us on Twitter or Discord to share your brews and ideas!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

Demon, Cats, and Angels oh my! EkerossMTG joins us again after a long break to talk about Streets of New Capenna Pioneer brews (and the people who love them). We go over a variety of archetypes, both new and old, and discuss if some of these new cards finally give some decks what they needed to win. Listen and choose which brew you think is the best, and then join us on Twitter or Discord to share your brews and ideas! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#118 - The Pioneer Brews of New Capenna

Is Streets of New Capenna good for Pioneer? Is it bad? Which cards will probably see play and which cards could start a new archetype? MTGO grinder and recent Face to Face games event winner Dreams of Ashiok (@DreamsofAshiok on Twitter) joins Ryan and Kevin on The First Pioneers to walk these "streets" and to recruit some hired muscle for our favorite Magic the Gathering format. Find out if your favorite cards from the set make the cut! If we missed it, be sure to hop into our Discord or Twitter and let us know what you think of the set!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

Is Streets of New Capenna good for Pioneer? Is it bad? Which cards will probably see play and which cards could start a new archetype? MTGO grinder and recent Face to Face games event winner Dreams of Ashiok (@DreamsofAshiok on Twitter) joins Ryan and Kevin on The First Pioneers to walk these "streets" and to recruit some hired muscle for our favorite Magic the Gathering format. Find out if your favorite cards from the set make the cut! If we missed it, be sure to hop into our Discord or Twitter and let us know what you think of the set! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#117 - The Streets of New Capenna Pioneer Set Review

Or at least I'd like to think that we know what cards you need for Pioneer if you're getting into the format. We've been doing Pioneer set reviews for longer than I care to remember, and we also went over every plane in Pioneer before Eldraine came out, breaking down all of the mechanics, staples, and playable cards in each. That, coupled with our constant contact with MTGO greats like Harry13SCO, ClaudiohMTG, and EkerossMTG, leads me to believe we know or stuff and we want you to know it as well.   Starting from Throne of Eldraine, Kevin and I go through every card that has shown up in Pioneer and discuss whether or not we can consider it a staple of the format that players should have in their collection. With so many people jumping into the format now, it seemed like a good time to help people put together their paper collections. Whether you're starting your collection from scratch, filling in missing slots in your playsets, or on the fence about whether or not to bite the bullet and get a card, you'll want to listen to this episode!   If you think we missed some staples, be sure to jump into our Discord or to let us know on Twitter! Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneerPAST STAPLE EPISODES: Ravnica: https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-k8x34-fc3627 Kaladesh: https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-gp68d-f1b62b Dominaria and Origins: https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-nws3b-f3bd58 Theros: https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-sub72-ee384c Tarkir: https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-yrvk7-e3e142 Core Sets:  https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-ekmt8-dff9a5 Zendikar: https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-kr5b8-d66896 Ixalan and Amonkhet: https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-7tuuf-d14d4e Innistrad: https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-kkut6-d042d7

Or at least I'd like to think that we know what cards you need for Pioneer if you're getting into the format. We've been doing Pioneer set reviews for longer than I care to remember, and we also went over every plane in Pioneer before Eldraine came out, breaking down all of the mechanics, staples, and playable cards in each. That, coupled with our constant contact with MTGO greats like Harry13SCO, ClaudiohMTG, and EkerossMTG, leads me to believe we know or stuff and we want you to know it as well. Starting from Throne of Eldraine, Kevin and I go through every card that has shown up in Pioneer and discuss whether or not we can consider it a staple of the format that players should have in their collection. With so many people jumping into the format now, it seemed like a good time to help people put together their paper collections. Whether you're starting your collection from scratch, filling in missing slots in your playsets, or on the fence about whether or not to bite the bullet and get a card, you'll want to listen to this episode! If you think we missed some staples, be sure to jump into our Discord or to let us know on Twitter! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a> PAST STAPLE EPISODES: Ravnica: <a href="https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-k8x34-fc3627" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-k8x34-fc3627</a> Kaladesh: <a href="https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-gp68d-f1b62b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-gp68d-f1b62b</a> Dominaria and Origins: <a href="https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-nws3b-f3bd58" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-nws3b-f3bd58</a> Theros: <a href="https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-sub72-ee384c" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-sub72-ee384c</a> Tarkir: <a href="https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-yrvk7-e3e142" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-yrvk7-e3e142</a> Core Sets:  <a href="https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-ekmt8-dff9a5" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-ekmt8-dff9a5</a> Zendikar: <a href="https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-kr5b8-d66896" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-kr5b8-d66896</a> Ixalan and Amonkhet: <a href="https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-7tuuf-d14d4e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-7tuuf-d14d4e</a> Innistrad: <a href="https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-kkut6-d042d7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.podbean.com/ei/pb-kkut6-d042d7</a>

#116 - Pioneer Staples: We know what you need

We prayed so hard for Wizards to give some relevancy to Pioneer over the last two years and after some teasing (the challenger decks) and some hiccups (never getting Pioneer on Arena), finally our prayers were answered in the form of the new Organized Play system. If you're a new player you're probably not sure what organized play is and wondering what this means for you. If you're a Pioneer player you're probably excited but not sure what steps you need to take next as excitement around the format builds. Well look no further because we answer all those questions and more with the help of MTGO grinder and all around swell guy Martin Porter (@Harry13SCO on Twitter). Get all the details here and get ready to launch your Magic career into over drive this year!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

We prayed so hard for Wizards to give some relevancy to Pioneer over the last two years and after some teasing (the challenger decks) and some hiccups (never getting Pioneer on Arena), finally our prayers were answered in the form of the new Organized Play system. If you're a new player you're probably not sure what organized play is and wondering what this means for you. If you're a Pioneer player you're probably excited but not sure what steps you need to take next as excitement around the format builds. Well look no further because we answer all those questions and more with the help of MTGO grinder and all around swell guy Martin Porter (@Harry13SCO on Twitter). Get all the details here and get ready to launch your Magic career into over drive this year! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#115 - Let’s Play Pioneer!

Color

Before 5 Color Humans could run in Pioneer, they had ClaudiohMTG holding their hands to help them walk. He was an early supporter of the archetype and along with his and a few others' efforts, a new deck was born. The deck isn't quite fully optimized just yet but it's close and with a few missing lands and one or two key cards it should be able to take down any kind of event! Whether you're a fan of the archetype in other formats, think the deck looks like fun, or just looking for something fresh to play, give 5C Humans a try! Uncle Claudioh will tell us what the key cards of the deck are, how to play the deck, and also how it matches up against the rest of the metagame. Also, If you're planning on participating in a big Pioneer event in the future make sure you listen to all of our Pioneer 101 episodes to get an idea for how to play with and how to play against some of the most popular decks in the format or to get some ideas on how to play some others!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

Before 5 Color Humans could run in Pioneer, they had ClaudiohMTG holding their hands to help them walk. He was an early supporter of the archetype and along with his and a few others' efforts, a new deck was born. The deck isn't quite fully optimized just yet but it's close and with a few missing lands and one or two key cards it should be able to take down any kind of event! Whether you're a fan of the archetype in other formats, think the deck looks like fun, or just looking for something fresh to play, give 5C Humans a try! Uncle Claudioh will tell us what the key cards of the deck are, how to play the deck, and also how it matches up against the rest of the metagame. Also, If you're planning on participating in a big Pioneer event in the future make sure you listen to all of our Pioneer 101 episodes to get an idea for how to play with and how to play against some of the most popular decks in the format or to get some ideas on how to play some others! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#114 - Pioneer 101: 5 Color Humans

Competitive Pioneer made its return to Paper Magic in the USA at the Star City Games Open and 5k and The First Pioneers wanted to have a good look at all the decks that were being played at the event. While it was part of a team event, Pioneer fans should still get a lot of great data and information about the format from the results. We also took a look at the 5K event the following day as well. Aside from the results, last weekend we also got a chance to see what the format was like without its good friend Lurrus. How did those decks that had Lurrus  previously change their style, their gameplay, and their sideboard? We took a look at some of the newest post Lurrus decklists as well as described how the metagame has changed without it. If your Lurrus deck took a hit, be sure to check out how to go about fixing it!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

Competitive Pioneer made its return to Paper Magic in the USA at the Star City Games Open and 5k and The First Pioneers wanted to have a good look at all the decks that were being played at the event. While it was part of a team event, Pioneer fans should still get a lot of great data and information about the format from the results. We also took a look at the 5K event the following day as well. Aside from the results, last weekend we also got a chance to see what the format was like without its good friend Lurrus. How did those decks that had Lurrus  previously change their style, their gameplay, and their sideboard? We took a look at some of the newest post Lurrus decklists as well as described how the metagame has changed without it. If your Lurrus deck took a hit, be sure to check out how to go about fixing it! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#113 - On the Road Again: Pioneer at the SCG Open

We had originally planned to have Harry13SCO on last weekend for another topic but when the Lurrus ban in Pioneer was announced we dropped everything to record our take on it. Aside from the obvious discussion on what decks will be getting worse without our favorite ethereal feline, we also talked about what decks would get better, which 3 drops might see play in aggro decks now that there's no longer a "soft" 2cmc limit to permanents, and also made 3 wishes about what we'd like to see happen in the Pioneer format in the banning's aftermath. Will Pioneer get better? Was the banning necessary? Does your pet card get better? All that and more in this week's episode!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

We had originally planned to have Harry13SCO on last weekend for another topic but when the Lurrus ban in Pioneer was announced we dropped everything to record our take on it. Aside from the obvious discussion on what decks will be getting worse without our favorite ethereal feline, we also talked about what decks would get better, which 3 drops might see play in aggro decks now that there's no longer a "soft" 2cmc limit to permanents, and also made 3 wishes about what we'd like to see happen in the Pioneer format in the banning's aftermath. Will Pioneer get better? Was the banning necessary? Does your pet card get better? All that and more in this week's episode! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#112 - 3 Wishes and 3 Drops in a Post Lurrus Pioneer

The closer Pioneer moves to the mainstream the higher the price of decks are going to become, but that doesn't mean you still can't play some of the best decks in the format. While the $300 average price tag of Pioneer decks are relatively cheap compared to other eternal formats like Modern and Legacy, it's still a hefty amount for some people which is why we at The First Pioneers like to make cheaper versions of the top decks to help people get into the format from time to time. We once again called in our budgetary constultant, ServoToken, and had him run the numbers with us to make sure we didn't break the bank. In this episode we go over $120 and $50 versions of:   UW Control BR Anvil Mono Green Stompy Abzan Greasefang RW Heroic 5 Color Humans    Each deck is remarkably playable, albeit missing some of the more powerful cards, but the cores and a number of key cards are still intact which make these budget brews great starting points for getting into the format or just to build your gauntlet of Pioneer decks. Which one is your favorite? What are some other good cards you'd suggest for each of the brews? Be sure to jump onto Discord or Twitter and let us know!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

The closer Pioneer moves to the mainstream the higher the price of decks are going to become, but that doesn't mean you still can't play some of the best decks in the format. While the $300 average price tag of Pioneer decks are relatively cheap compared to other eternal formats like Modern and Legacy, it's still a hefty amount for some people which is why we at The First Pioneers like to make cheaper versions of the top decks to help people get into the format from time to time. We once again called in our budgetary constultant, ServoToken, and had him run the numbers with us to make sure we didn't break the bank. In this episode we go over $120 and $50 versions of: <ul><li>UW Control</li> <li>BR Anvil</li> <li>Mono Green Stompy</li> <li>Abzan Greasefang</li> <li>RW Heroic</li> <li>5 Color Humans</li> </ul> Each deck is remarkably playable, albeit missing some of the more powerful cards, but the cores and a number of key cards are still intact which make these budget brews great starting points for getting into the format or just to build your gauntlet of Pioneer decks. Which one is your favorite? What are some other good cards you'd suggest for each of the brews? Be sure to jump onto Discord or Twitter and let us know! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#111 - 6 New Budget Pioneer decks and How to Play them

It's been a while since we had our good friend and MTGO grinder Harry13SCO (Martin Porter) on so we thought we'd ask him to stop by and give us his thoughts on how the Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Pioneer metagame is shaping up. Well he had some thoughts, and then had some more. Martin gives us a great in-depth look at how the metagame started when Kamigawa was released, as well as how it has continued to evolved a few weeks in. Following last week's Gauntlet episode, we also asked him what decks he would build to play against so that he could prepare himself for tournaments. There's no better place to hear about where the Pioneer format has been or where it's going than with the First Pioneers! If you're going to be playing at our local game store, online, or if you're heading to a big tournament, there's no better place to get competitive edge than with The First Pioneers!   Our Discord: https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer

It's been a while since we had our good friend and MTGO grinder Harry13SCO (Martin Porter) on so we thought we'd ask him to stop by and give us his thoughts on how the Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Pioneer metagame is shaping up. Well he had some thoughts, and then had some more. Martin gives us a great in-depth look at how the metagame started when Kamigawa was released, as well as how it has continued to evolved a few weeks in. Following last week's Gauntlet episode, we also asked him what decks he would build to play against so that he could prepare himself for tournaments. There's no better place to hear about where the Pioneer format has been or where it's going than with the First Pioneers! If you're going to be playing at our local game store, online, or if you're heading to a big tournament, there's no better place to get competitive edge than with The First Pioneers! Our Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/SBRF8DH</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/MtgPioneer</a>

#110 - Martin’s Meta Moment: Kamigawa Neon Dynasty

The First Pioneers

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