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Premodern threat level data breakdown compared to Legacy. Is anything broken?We talk about Dreadnought though its threat level is lower than Mogg Fanatic. Swords to Plowshares and Counterspell dominate in threat level but does that count?Premodern feels better than other format and threat level is a way to articulate why this episode explains it.

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnIn this episode, we break down Premodern threat level data and compare it directly to Legacy to answer one big question:👉 Is anything actually broken in Premodern?We cover:• What “threat level” means and how we calculate it• The most played threats in Premodern (Mogg Fanatic, Dreadnought, etc.)• Why answers like Swords to Plowshares and Counterspell dominate• The HUGE difference between Premodern and Legacy metagames• What Parallax Tide taught us about bans• When a card vs a deck becomes a problemIf you’ve ever wondered why Premodern feels so much better than other formats… this episode explains it.JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comRiverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07MOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnWhat if every Magic format idea… went too far?In this episode, we spiral into absolute chaos trying to invent new Dan Dan-style formats, including:❄️ Stasis Stasis — a nightmare of islands, Gush, and decking👹 “Goon Goon” — yeah… we went there🧠 Doubling every card name into absurd formats💀 The most cursed gameplay ideas imaginableSomewhere between brilliant and completely unhinged, we explore what happens when you take a fun format idea… and push it way past the limit.Also:• Why Dan Dan variants are actually great for the game• How you can build your own versions• Why community-created formats might be the best future for MagicJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comRiverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07MOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

Premodern is evolving — and some decks are starting to break away from the pack.In this episode, we go through Phil Nguyen’s latest MTG Banded article covering the 10 breakout Premodern decks of 2025.We break down:• Why Aluren is surging again• The power (and price…) of Cephalid Breakfast• Classic strategies like Terravore / Armageddon• The rise of Moneyball Black• And a few under-the-radar decks that could define the futurePlus…🔥 Zac reveals his pick for a 2026 breakout deck — a wild Dimir Infestation control build that blends:• Zombie Infestation• Squee, Goblin Nabob• Forbid lock• Wonder tempo finishesIf you’re preparing for LobsterCon or just want to stay ahead of the Premodern meta, this is your snapshot of where things are heading.

Premodern is evolving — and some decks are starting to break away from the pack.In this episode, we go through Phil Nguyen’s latest MTG Banded article covering the 10 breakout Premodern decks of 2025.We break down:• Why Aluren is surging again• The power (and price…) of Cephalid Breakfast• Classic strategies like Terravore / Armageddon• The rise of Moneyball Black• And a few under-the-radar decks that could define the futurePlus…🔥 Zac reveals his pick for a 2026 breakout deck — a wild Dimir Infestation control build that blends:• Zombie Infestation• Squee, Goblin Nabob• Forbid lock• Wonder tempo finishesIf you’re preparing for LobsterCon or just want to stay ahead of the Premodern meta, this is your snapshot of where things are heading.

What if every Magic format idea… went too far?In this episode, we spiral into absolute chaos trying to invent new Dan Dan-style formats, including:❄️ Stasis Stasis — a nightmare of islands, Gush, and decking👹 “Goon Goon” — yeah… we went there🧠 Doubling every card name into absurd formats💀 The most cursed gameplay ideas imaginableSomewhere between brilliant and completely unhinged, we explore what happens when you take a fun format idea… and push it way past the limit.Also:• Why Dan Dan variants are actually great for the game• How you can build your own versions• Why community-created formats might be the best future for Magic

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnWe’re back with updated Legacy Threat Level data — and the numbers tell a very clear story.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D7HvuGRUI0qvT5xA--zb68g2cu9wS0JZ24ddbadZSz0/edit?usp=sharingUsing two months of MTGTop8 data, we break down:• The most played creatures in Legacy• How “Threat Level” is calculated• Which cards gained the most ground• Why Orcish Bowmasters jumped dramatically• Tamiyo’s still-dangerous presence• What declining Wasteland numbers actually mean• How Modern Horizons and Commander cards dominate the formatIs Legacy truly diverse… or are the decks just playing the same cards?We also discuss:– The rise of Stompy & Painter– Why fair decks are shrinking– How combo pivots into tempo– Why play patterns feel increasingly redundantThreat Level isn’t a banlist demand — it’s a tool to measure format pressure. And right now? The data is loud.Spreadsheet + previous episode linked below.If you care about Legacy health, this matters.JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnWe’re back with updated Legacy Threat Level data — and the numbers tell a very clear story.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1D7HvuGRUI0qvT5xA--zb68g2cu9wS0JZ24ddbadZSz0/edit?usp=sharingUsing two months of MTGTop8 data, we break down:• The most played creatures in Legacy• How “Threat Level” is calculated• Which cards gained the most ground• Why Orcish Bowmasters jumped dramatically• Tamiyo’s still-dangerous presence• What declining Wasteland numbers actually mean• How Modern Horizons and Commander cards dominate the formatIs Legacy truly diverse… or are the decks just playing the same cards?We also discuss:– The rise of Stompy & Painter– Why fair decks are shrinking– How combo pivots into tempo– Why play patterns feel increasingly redundantThreat Level isn’t a banlist demand — it’s a tool to measure format pressure. And right now? The data is loud.Spreadsheet + previous episode linked below.If you care about Legacy health, this matters.JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnGrand Prix used to define competitive Magic: The Gathering.Grinding points, earning byes, traveling to massive events, and playing multiple formats at your LGS — that ecosystem kept Standard, Modern, Limited, and competitive paper Magic alive.In this episode we talk about:• Why Grand Prix events were so important• How byes and the points system drove local play• Why MagicCon and Spotlight Series aren't replacements• How the loss of large paper tournaments changed Magic• What Wizards of the Coast could do to fix competitive playIf you miss Grand Prix, Pro Tour qualifiers, and the competitive Magic grind, this conversation is for you.JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

Join our Email List: https://eternaldurdles.kit.com/b3d4a4dc9bSupport us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnGrand Prix used to define competitive Magic: The Gathering.Grinding points, earning byes, traveling to massive events, and playing multiple formats at your LGS — that ecosystem kept Standard, Modern, Limited, and competitive paper Magic alive.In this episode we talk about:• Why Grand Prix events were so important• How byes and the points system drove local play• Why MagicCon and Spotlight Series aren't replacements• How the loss of large paper tournaments changed Magic• What Wizards of the Coast could do to fix competitive playIf you miss Grand Prix, Pro Tour qualifiers, and the competitive Magic grind, this conversation is for you.JOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil