Podcasts by Overthinking MTG

292 The Enigma Jewel from 2023-10-25T23:52:45

Lost Caverns of Ixalan MTG Ixalan The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Ixalan Spoiler The Lost Caverns of Ixalan Spoiler The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment MTG Arena Magic Arena HamHocks42 The Overt...

291 Tamiyo's Safekeeping from 2023-10-18T00:38:38

MTG Arena Standard Magic: The Gathering Arena MTGA Kamigawa Neon Dynasty Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo MTG Protection Spell MTG Arena Green Standard Green Deck Magic Green Card MTG Arena Magi...

290 The Master, Multiplied from 2023-10-05T20:32:18

MTG Doctor Who Doctor Who Magic: the Gathering Doctor Who Magic: the Gathering Spoiler Magic: the Gathering Preview Doctor Who Universes Beyond Doctor Who The Master MTG The Master Magic: the Ga...

289 Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant from 2023-09-27T16:00

Lost Caverns of Ixalan MTG Arena Standard MTG Lost Caverns of Ixalan Magic: The Gathering Arena MTGA Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant MTG Ghalta, MTG Arena Magic Arena Lost Caverns of Ixalan Standard Ix...

288 The Skullspore Nexus from 2023-09-26T21:18:26

Lost Caverns of Ixalan MTG Arena Standard MTG Lost Caverns of Ixalan Magic: The Gathering Arena MTGA The Skullspore Nexus MTG Arena Magic Arena Lost Caverns of Ixalan Standard Ixalan MTG HamHoc...

287 Blossoming Tortoise from 2023-09-13T18:51:11

Wilds of Eldraine MTG Arena Standard MTG Wilds of Eldraine Magic: The Gathering Arena MTGA Blossoming Tortoise Slogurk the Overslime MTG Arena Magic Arena MTG Arena Early Access Wilds of Eldrai...

286 Elusive Otter from 2023-09-04T17:00

Elusive Otter is an adorable card that features a fan-favorite creature type but unlike past otters, this one packs a punch that can change a game in a big way. Having a one-drop threat that can...

285 How to Build Lich-Knight's Conquest from 2023-09-02T19:19:38

In this edition of The Overthinking MTG Podcast, HamHocks42 breaks down his impression of Lich-Knight's Conquest after playing with it in the Wilds of Eldraine Streamer Event (formerly known...

284 Werefox Bodyguard from 2023-08-22T00:44:55

In this edition of The Overthinking MTG Podcast, HamHocks42 discusses Werefox Bodyguard from Wilds of Eldraine. The card is filling the 3-drop white removal slot that has been filled by cards li...

283 Spiteful Hexmage from 2023-08-21T00:39:12

In this edition of The Overthinking MTG Podcast, HamHocks42 discusses Spiteful Hexmage from Wilds of Eldraine. This card is incredibly powerful for a very low cost and could be efficient enough ...

282 Wilds of Eldraine Previews Part 1 from 2023-08-16T21:19:06

Wilds of Eldraine spoilers have officially begun! HamHocks42 walks through the highlights of day one of spoiler season. There are some amazing cards present, so check it out! All the Socials: h...

281 Culling Ritual from 2023-08-15T16:00

Culling Ritual is a hell of a card. In fact, as far as sweepers go in Magic: the Gathering, you can do much worse than this Golgari powerhouse. In multiplayer games like Commander, it's espe...

280 Arden Angel from 2023-08-10T21:50:13

Arden Angel is a card that appeared on the Sega Dreamcast in 2001 but never saw a paper version until now. The chaotic nature of the card made it impossible to print in the past, but with the ad...

279 Wilds of Eldraine First Look from 2023-07-31T10:00

In this episode of Overthinking MTG, HamHocks42 looks at the cards previewed in the first look of Wilds of Eldraine. We'll see the return of Adventures, a powerful planeswalker and a white C...

278 Exterminate! from 2023-07-30T12:53:35

Exterminate is the classic catch-phrase of the Doctor Who villains, The Daleks. As such an iconic trope for the franchise, the card was naturally going to be removal and, fortunately, it looks ...

277 The Tenth Doctor from 2023-07-29T14:42:03

Doctor Who is coming to Magic: the Gathering and in today's episode of Overthinking MTG, HamHocks42 takes a look at one of the face cards of the set, The Tenth Doctor. The card appears to ha...

276 Jace, Arcane Strategist from 2023-07-27T21:18:05

During War of the Spark, Wizards of the Coast put out a product targeted at new players called Planeswalker Decks. The deck featuring Jace was helmed by Jace, Arcane Strategist and, frankly, it&...

275 Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate from 2023-07-22T01:19:29

Omarthis, Ghostfire Initiate is a new legendary spirit naga from Commander Legends that synergizes beautifully with colorless counter creatures like Walking Ballista, Hangarback Walker, and Ston...

274 Rukarumel, Biologist from 2023-07-18T00:42:11

Commander Masters will be bringing a complete EDH preconstructed deck featuring slivers. While slivers have been a mainstay in Magic: the Gathering for years, they can be an incredible value sno...

273 Skyswimmer Koi from 2023-07-03T19:45:35

The people have spoken, and a random card has been selected! Skyswimmer Koi is an amazingly flavorful common from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty. It cares about artifacts entering the battlefield and on...

272 Vilis, Broker of Blood from 2023-06-30T19:34:29

In this edition of The Overthinking MTG Podcast, HamHocks42 looks at an excellent reanimator target in Vilis, Broker of Blood. The card combos beautifully with any cards that require you to pay ...

271 The Leyline Cycle from 2023-06-27T01:48:01

In today's episode, HamHocks42 takes a look at the leyline cycle that was printed in M20 and also calls out some of the other leylines from Magic's past. The cards are incredibly interes...

270 Dreamshaper Shaman from 2023-06-22T01:16:11

Dreamshaper Shaman is an uncommon from Theros: Beyond Death that reads like an interesting janky build around that looks like it holds potential. Trust me, though, it just doesn't. The shama...

269 Oboro, Palace in the Clouds from 2023-06-20T19:42:46

Oboro, Palace in the Clouds is a classic utility land that can absolutely super charge landfall strategies, especially when you have multiple land drops available in each turn (i.e.: with Azusa,...

268 Path to Exile from 2023-06-19T18:30:39

Path to Exile is a classic piece of removal in Magic: the Gathering that has been largely overshadowed by its older counterpart Swords to Plowshares. Both will be reprinted in the Lord of the Ri...

267 LOTR Equipment from 2023-06-18T23:22:59

In today's episode of The Overthinking MTG Podcast, HamHocks42 takes a look at some big-name equipment that appear within Magic: the Gathering's Universes Beyond: The Lord of the Rings: ...

266 Last March of the Ents from 2023-06-18T02:31:39

Last March of the Ents has an opportunity to be a fun top end finisher in a lot of green-based Commander decks. Commander games do need to come to an end at some point, and this card can definit...

265 Stone of Erech from 2023-06-13T18:44:14

Stone of Erech is a new hoser from the Magic: the Gathering set Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth. It's a colorless artifact that's capable of shutting down a number of strategies...

264 The Forces of Evil in The Lord of the Rings from 2023-06-05T22:55:20

Lord of the Rings is a classic tale of good versus evil and, as a result, has to show off a lot of evil characters and forces. Naturally, those are going to make their way onto cardboard in the ...

263 Saruman of Many Colors from 2023-06-01T18:53:53

Saruman of Many Colors is a card in the upcoming Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth Magic: the Gathering set. The card represents Saruman, one of the series' iconic villains as an Espe...

262 The Fellowship of the Ring from 2023-05-31T11:19:35

Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle Earth will be arriving for Magic: the Gathering Arena and in physical paper soon and, as such, Wizards of the Coast have begun spoiler season in earnest. The ...

261 Standard Ban Speculations from 2023-05-25T02:14:28

There has been a lot of hullabaloo around the upcoming Standard Banned and Restricted Announcement scheduled for May 29th, 2023. With the knowledge that there won't be a Standard rotation co...

260 Spin Into Myth (and the Fateseal Mechanic) from 2023-05-20T14:58:28

Spin into Myth and Mesmeric Sliver contain a keyword ability called "Fateseal," and they're the only cards in all of Magic: the Gathering that do. Why would a keyword be given to ...

259 Deadbeat Attendant from 2023-05-19T00:36

HamHocks42 breaks down how attractions work, why they're good in older formats like Legacy and provides some unedited thoughts on why they exist within the greater context of Magic: the Gat...

258 Erebos, Bleak-Hearted from 2023-05-13T13:12:48

Let's look back at Theros Beyond Death to ask the question: Was Erebos, Bleak-Hearted any good? The card read like it should have a home in aristocrat style strategies, but never saw meanin...

257 Spark Rupture from 2023-05-06T16:00:27

Are you sick of dealing with planeswalkers? Well, I have a deal for you! Spark Rupture from March of the Machine: Aftermath shuts down planeswalker abilities and transforms them into vanilla cr...

256 Nashi, Moon's Legacy from 2023-05-05T11:00:41

Nashi, Moon's Legacy is a new card in March of the Machine: Aftermath that shows everybody's favorite adopted rat ninja growing into the scholar his mother apparently wished he could be...

255 Urborg Scavengers from 2023-05-04T16:00:16

Urborg Scavengers are an awesome three-drop that hates on graveyards and also has the potential to take control of the game by becoming the strongest body on the board after a few attacks. All...

254 Deification from 2023-05-04T01:32:18

March of the Machine: Aftermath brings a lot of interesting interaction pieces with planeswalkers and today's card - Deification - provides protection to a planeswalker of a single type. Bu...

253 Grand Abolisher (Secret Lair) from 2023-04-26T10:00:28

The newest Secret Lair from Wizards of the Coast includes artwork that is a transparent homage to The Stormlight Archive, a New York Times bestselling fantasy novel series by the author Brandon...

252 Each Color's Best Battle from 2023-04-24T02:32:52

Magic: the Gathering's new card type has been out for almost a week now, so let's take a look at the examples of great battles in each color. There were a lot to choose from and a ton o...

251 See Double from 2023-04-14T23:14:58

Power creep is resulting in a ton of older cards being rendered obsolete and I fear the subject of today's video is taking the Alpha classic Clone and truly putting it to bed once and for a...

250 Rona, Herald of Invasion from 2023-04-12T18:50:44

Rona, Herald of Invasion looks like an incredibly powerful adaptation of Merfolk Looter with some absolutely incredible upside that can allow you to potentially free cast your entire hand. Hones...

249 Playable Commons in March of the Machine from 2023-04-09T23:03:01

Just because a card is a common doesn't mean it's bad. In today's episode, we look at many commons from March of the Machine (MTGMOM) that could be good enough to see play in Standar...

248 Elesh Norn from 2023-04-06T01:46:20

The grand cenobite mother of machines is back in March of the Machine. And frankly, of course she is. She's the primary antagonist and the reason this whole war is happening, so naturally s...

247 Etali Primal Conqueror from 2023-04-03T10:00:56

Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness is a seven drop in Magic: the Gathering that provides truly nuts top end stopping power. There are going to be some amazing and just truly buste...

246 Kogla and Yidaro from 2023-04-02T00:55:52

Kogla and Yidaro - Magic: the Gathering's stand-ins for King Kong and Godzilla from Ikoria - have joined forces in March of the Machine to beat down phyrexians with the power of their sheer ...

245 Invasion of Segovia from 2023-04-01T11:00:07

A new battle on an old plane is underway. The plane in question is Segovia, a plane where (apparently) everything is super duper tiny except the phyrexians (apparently). The card is a fun throwb...

244 Invasion of Zendikar from 2023-03-29T02:05:10

Invasion of Zendikar is the first card with the new type Battle that Wizards of the Coast have previewed for us, and there are certainly thoughts to be had. This particular card doesn't look...

243 Uvilda, Dean of Perfection and the Strixhaven Deans from 2023-03-27T16:42:50

Strixhaven included a number of two-color cards that were incredibly complex without offering a ton of power to back up that complexity. Chief among them were the deans of the various colleges. ...

242 Chromatic Lantern from 2023-03-27T02:18:18

A lot of people are spending a lot of time bickering over whether or not Chromatic Lantern is playable in Commander. I think the debate is wild since some people are making broad generalization...

241 Wrenn and Realmbreaker from 2023-03-24T23:26:06

Wrenn and Realmbreaker is the newest mono green planewalker entering Standard and Commander through March of the Machine, so let's take a look at the card itself and identify if it'll se...

240 Archangel Elspeth from 2023-03-24T01:06:43

Archangel Elspeth is here to wreck Phyrexia's day with a new 4-drop planeswalker card that is bound to make a splash in Standard and other formats. Honestly, I'd say the card is just goo...

239 Emrakul, the Promised End from 2023-03-21T01:47:30

The Eldrazi will be descending on Innistrad again with Shadows Over Innistrad: Remastered coming to Magic: the Gathering Arena on March 21, 2023. Emrakul, the Promised End is the massive mythic ...

238 The Serialized One-of One Ring from 2023-03-18T21:37:05

The One Ring will be getting one of the most exclusive printings in all of Magic: the Gathering history by getting a serialized one-of-one copy included in a single Collector Booster Pack of Uni...

237 Gandalf the Grey from 2023-03-17T17:00:15

Gandalf the Grey is a pretty great character within Lord of the Rings and this is an interesting interpretation of his abilities on a Magic: the Gathering card. In fact, limiting Gandalf's abili...

236 The Shire and Mount Doom from 2023-03-16T16:00:14

The Shire and Mount Doom are two of many iconic locations within the Lord of the Rings novels and now they're being depicted on Magic: the Gathering cards! In this video, we discuss if they're a...

235 Tom Bombadil from 2023-03-15T20:40:05

Tom Bombadil is a controversial character from the Lord of the Rings novels that contains unimaginable power held only in check by his lack of giving a rip. And now, this enigmatic character fin...

234 The One Ring from 2023-03-14T16:00:23

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The One Ring is the main story device th...

233 Cranial Plating and its Cycle from 2023-03-13T16:00:52

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232 Corrections #1 from 2023-03-12T14:00:14

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231 Amareth the Lustrous from 2023-03-11T19:02:48

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230 Breach the Multiverse from 2023-03-11T19:01:35

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March of the Machine is bringing with it...

229 Griselbrand from 2023-03-08T04:59:20

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228 Thalia and the Gitrog Monster from 2023-03-07T17:00:14

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227 Gilt-Leaf Winnower from 2023-03-06T17:00:01

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226 Atraxa, Grand Unifier from 2023-03-04T22:09:46

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225 Sarulf, Realm Eater from 2023-03-03T16:30

Sarulf, Realm Eater is an interesting card in design as well as flavor. He was also recently shown having been compleated by Phyrexia in artwork from March of the Machine. So, in today's install...

224 Omnath, Locus of All from 2023-02-28T16:00:45

Phyrexia has compleated Omnath! We all knew a five-color Omnath was coming before long, but to have it happen because Phyrexia has corrupted it is definitely a bummer. This card is an amazing va...

223 Chandra, Hope's Beacon from 2023-02-27T11:31:48

March of the Machine brings with it a new Chandra planeswalker card. While the game is riddled with Chandras, I think this one will rise above the rest as an incredibly powerful top-end threat t...

222 Jin-Gitaxias // The Great Synthesis from 2023-02-27T11:18:58

In this edition of Overthinking MTG, HamHocks42 looks at Jin-Gitaxias, the latest Praetor from March of the Machine that proves you can have it all as  a card draw engine AND a free-casting...

221 Ghalta and Mavren from 2023-02-22T03:00:57

These two heroes from Ixalan - Ghalta, Primal Hunger, and Mavren Fein, Dusk Apostle - have joined forces to become simply "Ghalta and Mavren," a new legendary dinosaur vampire in March of the Ma...

220 Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler from 2023-02-10T03:22:26

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler is part of the Phyrexia: All Will Be One planeswalker strike team that survives Phyrexia's influence throughout this set. His card is also amazing in a number of ways tha...

219 The Dominus Cycle from 2023-02-06T03:29:33

There are five mono-colored Dominuses in Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Today, we rank them by power and discuss their applications within the game. Some are certainly more efficient than others, wi...

218 Nahiri, the Unforgiving from 2023-01-30T02:45:20

Boros planeswalkers have a bad reputation of being boring aggro/equipment filler that don't really give your gameplan a significant boost when they hit the battlefield. I've heard people writing...

217 Nissa, Ascended Animist from 2023-01-17T01:23:33

Nissa, Ascended Animist looks like a very powerful card that can make a huge splash in casual formats, but does it have what it takes in Standard? HamHocks42 breaks down this new compleated plan...

216 Phyrexian Obliterator from 2023-01-07T02:46:46

Phyrexian Obliterator is coming back into Standard through Phyrexia: All Will Be One and it's the kind of card that will pull a ton of attention with both direct removal and hot takes on Twitter...

215 Veteran Explorer from 2023-01-01T18:58:47

In this edition of The Overthinking MTG Podcast, HamHocks42 takes a look at an individual card that gives a massive benefit to everyone at the table. This card, Veteran Explorer, is truly awful ...

214 Aurochs from 2022-12-28T20:50:19

Aurochs is an interesting card from Ice Age that happens to be in one of the most narrow creature types of all time that also has a unique mechanical identity. It's an interesting card that HamH...

213 Kaito, Dancing Shadow from 2022-12-24T20:11:23

Wizards of the Coast gave us a Christmas Eve present in spoiling Kaito, Dancing Shadow from Phyrexia: All Will Be One. HamHocks42 is diving deep in this video to see if the card is any good and ...

212 The Cavalier Cycle from 2022-12-16T20:32:16

The cycle of cavaliers, introduced in M20, are all 5-drop creatures in their respective colors that carry an interesting ETB, keyword ability, and death trigger. They exemplify their colors in v...

211 Wastes from 2022-12-08T02:06:45

In this episode, we look at a card that was ushered in alongside the sixth color of magic - Wastes. By sixth color, I mean "colorless" was separated out from "generic" mana with the eldrazi. The...

210 Sphinx of the Steel Wind from 2022-12-07T00:31:39

Today, we're going back to Overthinking MTG's roots by clicking that random card button and we got a sphinx from Shards of Alara - Sphinx of Steel Wind. The creature is an absolute house and rem...

209 Selfless Savior from 2022-12-06T00:21:13

Welcome back to The Overthinking MTG Podcast! I've been busy with other content pursuits over the past few months, so thank you for bearing with me, but I've decided to bring the podcast back an...

Riveteer's Ascendancy from 2022-04-14T02:11:08

This card provides a ton of value throughout the course of the game IF you've built your deck successfully around it.  Creatures of all different mana values and sacrifice effects can provi...

208 Riveteer's Ascendancy from 2022-04-14T02:11:08

This card provides a ton of value throughout the course of the game IF you've built your deck successfully around it.  Creatures of all different mana values and sacrifice effects can provi...

207 Void Rend from 2022-04-13T01:53:54

This is the best piece of spot removal we've seen in a long time and I think it's going to rewrite the way players are currently playing control and midrange.  Esper is going to be very str...

206 Shadow of Mortality from 2022-04-12T16:57:05

This card has some interesting implications in a number of formats and will most likely be used in either Commander or older Death's Shadow style decks.  If you have any other thoughts on h...

205 Luxior, Giada's Gift from 2022-04-11T03:36:52

This new piece of equipment from The Streets of New Capenna has some potential to break a lot of cards over its knee by rewriting the basic tenants of the game in a very interesting way.  I...

204 Errant, Street Artist from 2022-04-09T19:38:45

This card has so much potential, it's not even funny.  It's a great early play against aggro strategies, and it sets up incredibly powerful late-game interaction.  I absolutely love Er...

203 Ob Nixilis, the Adversary from 2022-04-09T05:27:37

This card, Ob Nixilis, the Adversary, is an absolute house that has the potential to warp multiple formats.  Give this episode a listen to hear my thoughts on how.

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202 Thousand-Faced Shadow from 2022-02-03T21:48:11

This ninja is everything you want in a great ninja.  It's a payoff for attacking, but it's also a small evasive creature that can set up other ninjas.  And once it's set up the other n...

201 Cloudsteel Kirin from 2022-02-03T21:47:04

Cloudsteel Kirin is an interesting card from Kamigawa Neon Dynasty that has some text on it that has proven to be problematic in the past.  I don't believe that will be the case here, howev...

200 Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant from 2022-02-02T19:43:41

Jin Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant is a very interesting Magic: the Gathering card.  I believe it will see a fair amount of play in janky brews and midrange decks that want to out-value the oppo...

199 Storyweave from 2022-02-02T19:42:20

This card is already an underrated trick, and it hasn't even come out yet.  Let's take a look at Storyweave and what it will be capable of when combined with Kamigawa's new sagas that morph...

198 Merfolk Branchwalker from 2022-01-05T23:44:41

Random Card Wednesday continues with a look at an Ixalan uncommon that shows off a keyword that was somewhat forgettable and a little confusing, but interesting when examined closely.

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197 Satoru Umezawa from 2021-12-30T19:47:54

Today, we're looking at a spoiler from Kamigawa: Neon Dynasty and really diving into what makes it special.  Spoiler Alert: I dig it a lot.

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196 Harmless Offering from 2021-12-29T22:17:28

It's Random Wednesday! And today, we're looking at a card that looks generous but can be very mischievous.

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195 Sterling Grove from 2021-12-22T19:40:07

It's Random Wednesday! And today, we're looking at a special card that can protect enchantments and help you set up powerful combos.

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194 Seal of Removal from 2021-12-15T19:43:06

It's Wednesday!  You don't know what that means, but after today you will.  Today we're doing a random card, and that card is Seal of Removal.  I honestly had not seen this card p...

193 Grizzled Huntmaster from 2021-12-13T01:50:40

This card, Grizzled Huntmaster from Alchemy, is confusing to the max, so let's take a deep dive on it and figure out how the card can function.

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192 Key to the Archive from 2021-12-10T19:20:24

Today we're doing a deep dive on Key to the Archive, how it works and whether or not it and cards like it are a good thing for the Magic: the Gathering Arena ecosystem.  

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191 Grist, the Hunger Tide from 2021-05-25T23:38:17

Grist, the Hunger Tide from Modern Horizons 2 has some serious potential for degenerate nonsense and I can't wait to get my hands on it.  This card plays in a new design space that we hopef...

190 Drizzt Do'Urden from 2021-05-21T23:11

Today, we're looking at a card from the upcoming Magic: the Gathering set Dungeons and Dragons: Adventures in the Forgotten Realms -- Drizzt Do'Urden.  This card is incredibly powerful whic...

189 Semester's End from 2021-05-01T20:58:56

Today, we're looking at a card from Stixhaven: School of Mages, Semester's End. This card, like many "flicker" effects, has some unique uses that might not seem apparent at first glance that can...

188 Mavinda, Students' Advocate from 2021-04-21T23:02:26

Today, we're looking at a card that fits perfectly into aggressive spell-slinger decks that makes the archetype really sing.  Mavinda, Students' Advocate is my kind of card.  It reads ...

187 Yidaro, Wandering Monster from 2021-04-11T18:11:07

This card is big, dumb, and fun.  Plus it explores an interesting design space of cycling payoffs.  In the end, I'm not surprised this card didn't make a more significant impact on for...

186 Daemogoth Titan from 2021-04-06T23:45:56

When I first looked at this card, my immediate thought was, "It's a what/what for WHAT?!"

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185 Harness Infinity from 2021-04-04T22:04:43

More Strixhaven Spoilers! This card, Harness Infinity, is amazing in certain situations and totally useless in others -- but I want to talk about the fun situations, so let's go!

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184 Codie, Vociferous Codex from 2021-03-30T23:23:34

Today, we're looking at a Strixhaven spoiler with an animated book.  And I make the case that Strixhaven isn't Harry Potter, despite the fact that animated books are in Harry Potter....

183 Velomachus Lorehold from 2021-03-30T00:55:36

Today, we're looking at an elder dragon out of Strixhaven - Velomachus Lorehold - the founding behemoth behind the college of Lorehold.  Frankly, I think this card is going to be awesome in...

182 Goldspan Dragon from 2021-01-09T00:57:29

This dragon has a chance to revolutionize the way red ramps and is all-around fantastic.  Seriously, hook Goldspan Dragon to my veins.

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181 Niko Aris from 2021-01-08T00:48:35

An awesome UW planeswalker that's going to insist we gain card advantage.  What's not to love?

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180 Valki, God of Lies/Tibalt Cosmic Imposter from 2021-01-08T00:20:39

Kaldheim gods are just as metal as promised.  Today we're looking at the two-faced god of lies who is none other than Tibalt himself!

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179 Toski, Bearer of Secrets from 2020-12-24T21:16:52

There's going to be a legendary squirrel in Kaldheim?!  Sign me up!  Like, right now!  Toski, Bearer of Secrets looks to be an incredibly fun little card and today we're talking a...

178 Muldrotha, the Gravetide from 2020-12-20T20:50:06

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends up yamm...

177 Halvar, God of Battle from 2020-12-18T00:56:55

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends up yamm...

176 Orator of Ojutai from 2020-12-14T23:17:29

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends up yamm...

175 Demon's Grasp from 2020-12-09T23:28:58

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends up yamm...

174 Lava Coil from 2020-11-29T22:46:01

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173 Opposition Agent from 2020-10-28T00:27:55

Commander Legends spoilers!  Let's go!

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172 Noosegraf Mob from 2020-10-19T00:50:39

We're Overthinking MTG again with a zombie mob.  A Noosegraf Mob to be specific.

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171 Familiar Ground from 2020-10-10T19:14:49

Today we're looking at an enchantment from 7th Edition that has some fun implications, but is awfully situational: Familiar Ground.

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170 Rick, Steadfast Leader from 2020-10-03T22:03

This show, as always, is unedited and unscripted. Today I toss my hat into the ring as it relates to the Secret Lair X The Walking Dead.  Spoiler warning - I don't love it and this episode ...

169 Krosan Tusker from 2020-09-28T00:40:45

Let's take a look at a beast that is a great limited card and a roleplayer that can help fix your mana.  A classic modal-ish card.

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168 Balduvian Warlord from 2020-09-24T23:59:09

Let's take a look at some of the most convoluted rules text for a simple effect you'll ever see on a single card.

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167 Anguished Unmaking from 2020-09-20T21:58:22

Today, we're looking at one of the most heartbreaking pieces of removal in the game.  It's a lovely flavor and a powerful effect.  All around, a killer card.

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166 Coat of Arms from 2020-09-18T22:24:46

A look at some amazing artifacts for tribal decks.

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165 Orcish Captain from 2020-09-15T01:19:56

Here we have a big ol' orc with a little orc's stat line.

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164 Heroes of the Revel from 2020-09-13T14:29:39

Today is our return to random cards with a rough in the diamonds of Theros Beyond Death with Heroes of the Revel.  We also discuss the pros and cons of keywording.

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163 Charix, the Raging Isle - Zendikar Rising Spoilers #5 from 2020-09-11T21:57:45

Holy cow that's a big boy.  And it's a Leviathan too?!?

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks ab...

162 Scourge of the Skyclaves - Zendikar Rising Spoilers #4 from 2020-09-07T17:23:08

Death's Shadow is available in Standard now?  Freaking what?!

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and ta...

161 Moraug fury of Akoum - Zendikar Rising Spoilers #3 from 2020-09-05T04:04:04

Landfall is back and it wants to help you punch your friends a bunch of times in a row!

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic:...

160 Thwart the Grave - Zendikar Rising Spoilers #2 from 2020-09-03T01:53:10

It's party time, baby!  Let's take a look at the newest mechanic from Zendikar Rising: Party.

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159 Pelakka Predation - Zendikar Rising Spoilers #1 from 2020-09-02T01:54:01

Zendikar Rising spoilers are upon us!  And there was much rejoicing!  Let's take a look at a couple of cards that are literally going to change the game and, hopefully, for the better....

158 Isperia the Inscrutable from 2020-08-30T16:16:34

Today, we're looking at a card that's fun but not necessarily good.

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157 Pit Scorpion from 2020-08-28T12:42:57

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends up yamm...

156 Our First Look at Zendikar Rising Planeswalkers! from 2020-08-27T00:32:56

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

155 The Chain Veil (and Super Friends talk) from 2020-08-25T03:41:09

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

154 Noble Templar from 2020-08-20T23:23:50

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

153 Rally of Wings from 2020-08-19T02:57:23

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

152 Descent into Madness from 2020-08-17T04:37:30

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

151 Form of the Dragon from 2020-08-14T01:46:17

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

150 Heap Doll from 2020-08-13T00:40:21

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

149 Daghatar the Adamant from 2020-08-12T03:51:32

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

148 Mana Vortex from 2020-08-11T02:02:59

Today's random card will probably alienate you from your play group in Commander, but might win you a Vintage tournament.  This is Mana Vortex!

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147 Pilgrim's Eye from 2020-08-09T06:16:24

Today's random card is a bit of mana fixing. It's got some upside and, while not being the most powerful card out there, it does its job admirably.

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146 Exhaustion from 2020-08-06T02:07:12

Today, we're looking at a card from Portal 3 Kingdoms that is chilling to say the least.  What starts off as a perfectly fine 'your friends don't get to play Magic: the Gathering' lock-out ...

145 Nicol Bolas from 2020-08-05T04:01:20

Today, we're taking a look at everyone's favorite apocalyptic dragon god, Nicol Bolas. We're taking a look at the card itself, look at how we might use it and also touch on some highlights from ...

144 Gold Bordered Forest from 2020-08-04T17:05:32

Today, we're looking at a basic land that came out in an older product that poses some interesting questions about card value.  What's in a border, anyway?  

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143 Double Masters Spoilers #6 from 2020-08-01T06:16:17

This is one of my favorite cards that calls back to my youth in a very special way. It's insane, it's busted, it was one of the many potential design mistakes that the OG Mirrodin block gave us,...

142 Double Masters Spoilers #5 from 2020-07-29T09:25:18

A card many forgot and it has -- somehow -- become more simple with time. Oubliette is a time when the now common White prison effect belonged to Black. Plus, this episode features a cameo by th...

141 Double Masters Spoilers #4 from 2020-07-27T03:35:25

Premium removal is pretty fantastic, and this is one of the best uncommons in the business. Fatal Push, originally from Aether Revolt, is an absolute banger in older formats and seeing it here w...

140 Double Masters Spoilers #3 from 2020-07-24T04:29:40

Today, we take a look at the craziest counterspell ever printed that most players want to get their hands on. What makes this card so great and what does it mean that they're reprinting it? &nbs...

139 Double Masters Spoilers #2 from 2020-07-23T03:10:43

They're bringing back Horsemanship?!  Or are they?  I'm confused.

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138 Double Masters Spoilers #1 from 2020-07-22T03:48:11

The first two days of spoilers have been absolutely crazy, and I want to discuss Double Masters as a product and also touch on two of the biggest, baddest blue cards that'll be included in Doubl...

137 Psychographic Profiles of MTG Players from 2020-07-20T03:36:18

MTG has a very diverse player base and WoTC identified the three major categories of MTG players.  Here we take a look at those psycho-graphic profiles.   

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136 Siona, Captain of the Pyleas from 2020-07-17T22:41:28

An amazing Brawl commander for anyone with a limited Arena collection and a fist full of uncommon wildcards.  Let's go!  

Also, I know the audio levels weren't great in this rec...

135 Child of Alara from 2020-07-15T21:38:23

A board wipe in the command zone? Yes please.

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134 Dissipate from 2020-07-14T09:15:29

I have some thoughts on counterspells, as always.  And this one doesn't even have the decency to leave the countered card in my graveyard.

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133 Temple of Enlightenment from 2020-07-13T05:14:28

More talk about dual lands and how to build out your mana base!  It's the biggest factor for determining if a deck is going to work, so give it the time it deserves.

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132 Mox Emerald from 2020-07-10T13:59:10

One of the mythical Power 9 graces us with its presence today as we take a look at Mox Emerald.  This thing is nothing short of legendary.

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131 Folk of the Pines from 2020-07-08T23:47:20

Today, we're looking at an older card that hasn't aged well at all, and use it as a springboard for a conversation about what makes some cards good and others not so good.

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130 Brass's Bounty from 2020-07-06T23:37:54

It's mana fixing, it's ramp, and it's available in mono red. It's got potential in any format that can support a seven-drop sorcery -- which I guess is Commander.

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129 Spinerock Knoll from 2020-07-06T17:38:09

This land is a lot of fun - it's an interesting build around piece that can really hammer home certain strategies. At the very least, it's killer redundancy and if you're running dragons and not...

128 Dauntless Escort from 2020-07-03T03:06:06

Here's a card from Alara Reborn that includes a way to support an army of tokens and really help prevent a devastating board wipe.

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127 Hypnotic Specter from 2020-07-02T09:14:02

An absolute classic from back in the day that has never looked better, if you ask me.  Seriously, the art is gorgeous and it's still mostly playable - aside from Standard, but it's not gree...

126 Rise of the Dark Realms from 2020-07-01T16:55:50

Today, we're looking at all of the amazing things our graveyards can do in various formats.

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125 Thantis, the Warweaver from 2020-06-29T23:48:59

Here, we're looking at a Jund commander who forces a very interesting dynamic on the table that I got to experience firsthand recently. It's fun stuff - if you're looking for a commander that ca...

124 Gitaxian Probe from 2020-06-29T03:30:32

Sometimes, bans are definitely for the best. In this little guy's case, we see a card that has almost no downside and how it impacts competitive play.

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123 Tainted Isle from 2020-06-28T14:48:50

Here is another long ramble about mana bases.  I'm consistently amazed at how many thoughts I have when lands pop up on the random card button, but it shouldn't be surprising.  After a...

122 Wall of Diffusion from 2020-06-27T05:06:09

Here, we take a look at an old school mechanic called Shadow.  How does it work, and why is it relevant that a red wall can interact with it.  Also, we discuss art and how it relates t...

121 Dawnglare Invoker from 2020-06-26T16:12:48

A solid little draft common Kor Wizard that is an interesting early and late game option with no mid-game potential whatsoever.

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120 Fall of the Titans from 2020-06-26T16:12:44

Today, we're discussing burn and how damage to Planeswalkers worked when the card type was introduced.

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119 Finest Hour from 2020-06-22T13:34:33

Today, we're talking combat wins and voltron strategies in Commander, special thanks to the Bant enchantment Finest Hour.

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118 Jumpstart Highlights from 2020-06-22T02:22:03

Let's take a look at some of cards from the Jumpstart spoiler season that came and went so quickly.  TLDR: I'm intrigued.

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117 Deadbridge Chant from 2020-06-19T02:18:09

A viewer request video looking at a killer commander card in Golgari colors. As a lover of reanimation strategies, I dig this.

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116 Scroll Thief from 2020-06-18T12:16:18

Here we look at a common card that is an interesting case study on blue.

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115 Core Set 2021 Spoilers #7: Rise and Shrine from 2020-06-17T03:44:54

Today, we're discussing two cards that I couldn't help but react to when I spotted them on the spoiler page.  One is great and makes me super happy, another not so much.

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114 Core Set 2021 Spoilers #6: Sublime Epiphany from 2020-06-15T13:25:09

Today, we're looking at a blue instant that was inspired by that time you were inspired.  It's heavy.

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113 Core Set 2021 Spoilers #5: Conspicuous Snoop from 2020-06-11T04:17:30

We're looking at another card form Core Set 2021 today - Conspicuous Snoop.  This is Experimental Frenzy meets everyone's favorite evergreen tribe from MTG.  No, not elves -- Goblins!<...

112 Core Set 2021 Spoilers #4: Elder Gargaroth from 2020-06-10T02:14:14

If you doubted power creep, then look no further than the Elder Gargaroth. Because this thing is nothing short of bananas.

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111 Core Set 2021 Spoilers #3: Mill is Mill from 2020-06-08T02:39:29

You know how you and your friends have been referring to "milling" for almost as long as you've been playing Magic?  You might be shocked to realize that the word "mill" actually doesn't ap...

110 Core Set 2021 Spoilers #2: A New Age of Teferi from 2020-06-06T05:36:52

Today we're looking at two awesome cards from Core Set 2021 - Sparkhunter Masticore and Teferi, Master of Time.  Strap in, guys, because these are going to shift things around.  I can'...

109 Core Set 2021 Spoilers #1: Mangara, the Diplomat from 2020-06-05T05:01:05

White can draw cards now?  Sweet.

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108 Vengeful Rebirth from 2020-06-04T03:07:07

Here is a beautiful card that could work as a curve topper in some 1v1 midrange strategies and also a fun utility piece in Commander.  What's not to love with solid 2-color 6-drops?

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107 Spreading Rot from 2020-06-03T04:00:45

Here is a listener-requested episode (shout out to M.A.C.) for a unique card from Ixalan that would be overpriced if it wasn't from Ixalan.  In Ixalan, however, I think this thing could be ...

106 B&R Edition: Fires of Invention from 2020-06-02T03:00:19

As someone who has really enjoyed playing Fires in a fair way, this is a bummer to see.  I get it, though.  Agent, however, can go suck one.

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105 Wall of Brambles from 2020-06-01T01:48:23

Today, we look at a random Magic card and break down the regenerate mechanic.  Top to bottom, how this mechanic works and why they don't use it anymore.

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104 Expropriate from 2020-05-30T05:02:55

Today, we're looking at one of the most powerful Commander staples in blue, as well as discussing Commander staples in general.

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103 Keldon Marauders from 2020-05-29T03:39:56

An odd little common with some fun gameplay potential.  I think.

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102 Mycoloth from 2020-05-28T01:08:15

This might just be the Timmiest card that's every Timmied.  I dig it and have a lot of thoughts about what makes this card a wonderful embodiment of what I believe Magic ought to be about.<...

101 Scaled Blessing from 2020-05-26T17:05:31

Here's an interesting card that shows off the Tarkhir flavor, though it does pose a question that kind of breaks my brain in regards to the multiverse.

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100 My Favorite Card of All Time from 2020-05-25T02:32:40

Here, we're looking at the greatest card in my personal history - Battle Screech.  It's a beautiful uncommon with a beautiful combo that very few people saw coming back in the day, and it w...

99 Molten Slag Heap from 2020-05-22T02:51:29

The high-low comparison on dual lands is really fascinating, and today we're looking at one of the low varieties.  It has interesting art at least.

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98 Bioplasm from 2020-05-21T01:44:57

Ooze tribal! Let's go!

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97 Spotted Griffin from 2020-05-20T01:06:16

A starter card that I don't hate as much as I probably should.

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96 Pikemen from 2020-05-19T03:39:45

If you thought mutate was awkward and confusing, let's take a look at a mechanic from back in the day that is at least as bad -- banding.

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95 Innocent Blood from 2020-05-18T01:02:59

I gotta say, I don't have anything super witty to put here.  This card is awesome and you should be playing it if your deck gets better with sacrifice outlets.

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94 Arc Blade from 2020-05-15T00:58:02

The suspense is killing me.  Well, at least, it's killing your mana dorks.

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93 Herald of the Pantheon from 2020-05-13T02:22:31

At first glance, I thought this card was a B-, but after looking it over, I realize it has A+ flavor.

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92 Garruk Cursed Huntsman from 2020-05-12T04:24:50

A wonderful mish mash of Magic and Disney that produces powerful effects in a number of ways.  Shout out to veritas1321 for the request!   

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91 Agent of Treachery from 2020-05-11T02:30

To those I've hurt, I'm sorry.  To those who are currently struggling, you need to know that you can beat this.  We can have fun in magic again, but we each have to do our part.

90 Austere Command (Invocation) from 2020-05-10T07:05:59

An interesting and polarizing frame on an otherwise great card.  Let's look closer at this thing and find out what there is to love.

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89 Soulgorger Orgg from 2020-05-09T04:38:48

At first glance, this looks like the kind of jank I love.  However, when you try to add anything to the mix to combo, it just doesn't work.  This card just stinks, unfortunately.

88 Electrodominance from 2020-05-08T03:51:42

An amazing card that's still legal in standard that, for some reason, just can't get any respect.  Well, it's getting it here.    

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87 Wingrattle Scarecrow from 2020-05-07T01:10:50

A situational common that, at least, has the decency of being colorless.  

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86 Spire Patrol from 2020-05-05T15:08:31

A four-drop flying Blue/White creature from Kaladesh. Another rock-solid uncommon for the scrutinizing!  

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85 Mystic Might from 2020-05-04T14:36:57

Cumulative upkeep was never a good idea. Here we take a look at that on a card that is an otherwise interesting design, just not cost effective.  Seriously, who thought cumulative upkeep wa...

84 Giant Tortoise from 2020-05-03T18:05:09

Is it a turtle, or a tortoise?  Seriously, Wizards!  Pick one!  

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83 Deck Tech: Rakdos Fires! from 2020-05-02T01:56:17

This is my favorite Standard deck yet - a deck that really showcases how incredibly powerful Purphuros, Bronze-Blooded can be, special thanks to our new spiky friend, Obosh.  

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82 White Knight from 2020-05-01T01:12:52

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

80 Ascended Lawmage from 2020-04-30T03:24:11

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

81 Boros Elite from 2020-04-30T03:23:34

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

79 Plains from 2020-04-28T01:03:56

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

78 Argothian Enchantress from 2020-04-27T03:03:52

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

77 Aven Mindcensor from 2020-04-26T01:18:42

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

76 Essence Scatter from 2020-04-24T12:36:03

Overthinking MTG is a daily podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends u...

75 Tale's End from 2020-04-23T01:23:06

You guys!  Counterspells in Standard don't have to suck!  And actually, this one hasn't sucked for a while, but the meta finally gave it big stuff to counter.  

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74 Aradara Express from 2020-04-21T01:01:28

How vehicles work in Magic: the Gathering as well as a discussion of a new player's journey of discovery as they embark upon the glorious journey that is Magic: the Gathering.  Let's climb ...

73 Forest from 2020-04-20T12:45:04

This is another go round with a basic land.  This time, we're looking at Forest and daydreaming a little.  Prepare for tangents!  

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72 Jungle Wurm from 2020-04-20T12:38:16

We're back to random cards today with a stinker from Mirage - Jungle Wurm.  Let's take a look at Magic's less-than-stellar past.  And even though this card is truly terrible, I did fin...

71 DECK TECH - Lurrus of the Dream Den from 2020-04-18T01:39:02

In this very special episode, we're looking at a Standard deck with your favorite nightmare cat, and mine, Lurrus of the Dream Den.  She's big, she's mean, and I assume she's female because...

70 Stampeding Elk Herd from 2020-04-17T03:09:38

The Formidable mechanic, general thoughts on Tarkhir, and general Elkish chicanery.  Plus, special guest star, my cat, Imogen.  

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63 Ikoria Spoilers #5: Tentative Connection from 2020-04-17T02:00:54

Today, we're seeing a cute (if huge) cat who just wants to snuggle.  Fortunately, for you, that means he wants to hit his former master -- at least for a turn.  Also, MENACE, BABY!

69 Crown of Doom from 2020-04-17T01:57:19

Commander-specific curse cards and the challenge of aggro math.

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68 Jaya, Venerated Firemage from 2020-04-14T00:50

Passives on planeswalkers, and thoughts on Jaya, Chandra, and War of the Spark.

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67 Duskdale Wurm from 2020-04-13T01:25:25

We return to random MTG cards with Duskdale Wurm and a lot of tangents on trample and how complex rules impact new players.

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66 Ikoria Spoilers #8: Ivy Elemental from 2020-04-11T01:06:37

Today, I want to take a look at a reprint that warmed my heart when I saw it coming to Ikoria.  Today, we're looking at an elemental that works like a hydra - Ivy Elemental.

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65 Ikoria Spoilers #7: Emergent Ultimatum from 2020-04-09T12:54:26

A Sultai bomb that is going to redefine which member of your Commander pod is the jerk, plus it very easily could shake up the Standard meta beyond recognition.  Strap in, people, Ikoria is...

64 Ikoria Spoilers #6: The Ozolith from 2020-04-08T02:22:45

You know how much it sucks when a creature with a ton of counters dies and they all go away?  Not anymore!  With one easy payment of only a single mana, you can never lose your counter...

62 Ikoria Spoilers #4: Cartographer's Hawk from 2020-04-05T23:14:21

White is getting some support in Commander!  For real?  For real!  And it's a bird, so that makes me happy.  Thank you, Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths and Commander 2020 spoilers....

61 Ikoria Spoilers #3: Flying Sharks from 2020-04-04T22:55:31

The Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths spoilers continue today with a focus on Commander.  We also take a look at crossovers into MTG and how they relate to Ikoria.  Specifically, we're going t...

60 Ikoria Spoilers #2: Archipelagore from 2020-04-04T01:42:01

The Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths spoilers continue with today's guest host, Archipelagore.  A delightful portmanteau and creature with the new mutate mechanic!

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59 Ikoria Spoilers #1: Lutri the Spellchaser from 2020-04-03T02:03:17

Today was the first day of meaty spoilers from Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths, and oh boy did it bring with it some crazy news.  Today, we take a look at the biggest news of that -- an otter tha...

58 Corpse Cur from 2020-04-02T03:19:06

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends up yamm...

57 Initiates of the Ebon Hand from 2020-03-31T22:38

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends up yamm...

56 Brimstone Trebuchet from 2020-03-31T01:21:24

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.    Often, though, he ends up yammering ...

55 Enchanted Prairie from 2020-03-30T01:10:44

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.    Often, though, he ends up yammering ...

54 Soilshaper from 2020-03-29T03:24:03

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.    Often, though, he ends up yammering ...

53 Senate Guildmage from 2020-03-27T12:28:09

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.    Often, though, he ends up yammering ...

52 Geothermal Crevice from 2020-03-27T00:29:52

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.    Often, though, he ends up yammering ...

51 Dispeller’s Capsule from 2020-03-25T12:05:59

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.    Often, though, he ends up yammering ...

50 Demolish from 2020-03-24T11:45:20

Those goblins never could control their temper.  Now it's gonna cost them.   Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and ta...

49 Misguided Rage from 2020-03-23T11:47:05

Those goblins never could control their temper.  Now it's gonna cost them.  

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: ...

48 Yavimaya Ancients from 2020-03-22T17:10:34

Angry trees, and a number of thoughts on older card art.  Plus, a fair amount of discussion on Armor Thrull, oddly enough.  

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHoc...

47 Geode Golem from 2020-03-21T20:29:29

Today, we're looking at a card that can ONLY work in Commander.  Otherwise, it's just an overpriced rock.

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46 Steel Squirrel from 2020-03-20T13:32:27

Metal squirrels and all the thoughts that come with them.  Surprisingly, that's a ton, actually.  It turns out squirrels and silver-bordered cards have an interesting place in my heart...

45 War Chariot from 2020-03-19T11:22:22

When you need to go to war, maybe you need a chariot.  Actually, nobody needs this chariot.

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card fr...

44 Serra Angel Avatar (Vanguard) from 2020-03-18T11:29:10

So, I'll be honest, I've never played Vanguard and I don't know that much about it, but that doesn't stop me from talking about it for a while.  

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43 Tranquil Thicket Returns Plus a Rant About Fetch Lands from 2020-03-17T12:09:57

Today, we have our first repeat card, and a rant about Wizards of the Coast's decision to "reprint" fetch lands in an upcoming Secret Lair product.  

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42 HamHocks42 and Ilharg, the Raze Boar from 2020-03-16T11:40:18

In this episode, we break from our usual format to discuss our host's origin story. Where the name HamHocks42 came from, and what is the deal with all the pigs?  

We also take a look...

41 Magus of the Future from 2020-03-15T19:53:21

Thoughts on manipulating the top of your library, and maguses in general. Also, what's the true value of fetch lands?

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40 Archers of Qarsi from 2020-03-14T10:36:35

Snakes with bows, and what makes a good draft card.

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it f...

39 Boomerang from 2020-03-13T11:32:50

Today, we're looking at a blue control staple with some lovely art.

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and...

38 Guttural Response from 2020-03-12T12:06:46

It's a green/red counterspell that, miraculously, doesn't feel like a flavor fail.    

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37 Dream Thief from 2020-03-11T11:56:44

Lorwyn fairies and the nature of dreams; it's shallow and deep all at once! 

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36 Eon Hub from 2020-03-10T11:23:44

How often do you really stop to think about how much happens on your upkeep?  Well, today we're going to look at a card that tinkers with that phase of the game.  

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35 Simic Growth Chamber from 2020-03-09T11:42:06

More mana base chat!  Today we're looking at the bounce lands from Ravnica, specifically the Simic version.   

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34 Goblin Dark-Dwellers from 2020-03-09T01:14:18

A goblin that doesn't really work in goblin decks, but is a really interesting card all the same.  Prepare to be a little creeped out.   

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33 Temporal Adept from 2020-03-07T11:39:27

Wizards are definitely a good time.  As long as they aren't your enemy.  Today we're looking at a card that isn't amazing, but it's interesting nonetheless.  

<p>Over...

32 Teferi Mage of Zhalfir from 2020-03-06T12:24:50

The first fan requested Overthinking MTG.  Shout out to Panda the Paladin for slipping into my DMs and getting this juicy nugget on my radar.  Okay, maybe juicy nugget isn't the best w...

31 Guardian of the Gateless from 2020-03-05T12:46:58

Can you believe it's been a full month of these things?  Me neither.  Well, today we're looking at an angel who really likes protecting people.  I can definitely get behind that. ...

30 Mentor of the Meek from 2020-03-04T12:26:11

Today we look at a mono-white Commander staple and dive into what makes it so valuable in white weenie strategies.  Plus, some fun flavor notes.  

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29 Creeping Mold from 2020-03-03T12:47:32

We seem to get a lot of creepy cards on this show, now it's time for a creeping one.

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28 Rhox Faithmender from 2020-03-02T12:11:52

Rhino monks.  Who knew, right?

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27 Damia Sage of Stone from 2020-03-02T01:45:20

When you just haven't drawn enough cards, Damia's got your back.

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26 Summoner's Pact from 2020-02-29T15:28:30

I have some thoughts on free casting and tutoring.  Let's talk about free tutoring.... As though teachers weren't underpaid enough as it is.

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25 Tranquil Thicket from 2020-02-28T12:06:09

Lots of thoughts about mana bases.  

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24 Remorseful Cleric from 2020-02-27T12:21:23

We're talking about ghosts and earthly wealth today. Yeah, sometimes these'll get existential. I don't know what to tell you.  

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23 Nylea, God of the Hunt from 2020-02-26T12:21:02

In this very special and long-winded episode, I talk a lot about reach. 

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22 Blizzard from 2020-02-25T12:11:58

Tune in tomorrow for Bioware and next week for Ubisoft!  And hold onto your hats, because I have some thoughts on Activision....  

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21 Errant Minion from 2020-02-24T12:02:26

This is easily my heaviest episode to date.  I love this card, and since recording, I've looked at the card on a small screen and the art makes WAY more sense :-P.  It just doesn't sca...

20 Staff of the Death Magus from 2020-02-24T02:17:18

Purple Pros and Swedish Death Metal - and that's just in the first minute.  

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19 Chaotic Goo from 2020-02-22T16:59:48

Yes, you read that name correctly, and I'm not too good to make those jokes.  

<p>Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from M...

18 Crazed Firecat from 2020-02-21T11:57:44

Flipping coins is weird....  Just sayin'.

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17 Form of the Mulldrifter from 2020-02-20T12:10:49

Who knew play test cards were included on Gatherer?  I didn't, but that didn't stop me from hitting one and talking about it for 10 minutes.  

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16 Reap and Sow from 2020-02-19T12:21:03

It's ramp, no wait, it's removal!  It's both!  And for a limited time, with one easy installment of 1 and a Green, it can be both at once!

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15 Karplusan Strider from 2020-02-18T12:24:30

This yeti is definitely real, and it'll mess you up if you're playing blue/black.

<p>Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Mag...

14 Famine from 2020-02-17T12:03:43

In this episode, we look at a creepy card from Magic's past - Famine.  If nothing else, the art is evocative.  

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13 Island (Planechase 2012 #137) from 2020-02-17T02:59:18

Yes, you read that episode title correctly.  Today we're looking at an island.  And talking about it.  For ten minutes.  Ufda.

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12 Keldon Warlord from 2020-02-15T11:44:03

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11 Fresh Volunteers from 2020-02-14T12:05:21

<p>Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes. &nbsp;Often, though, he...

10 Slippery Karst from 2020-02-13T10:20:19

<p>Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes. &nbsp;Often, though, he...

9 Sunlance from 2020-02-12T11:55:45

<p>Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes. &nbsp;Often, though, he...

8 Seedborn Muse from 2020-02-12T00:24:31

<p>Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes. &nbsp;Often, though, he...

7 Mystic Compass from 2020-02-10T12:08:44

<p>Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes. &nbsp;Often, though, he...

6 Izzet Charm from 2020-02-10T00:33:59

<p>Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes. &nbsp;Often, though, he...

5 Hindering Touch from 2020-02-09T03:08:25

<p>Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes. &nbsp;Often, though, he...

4 Man-o'-War from 2020-02-08T01:28:49

<p>Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes. &nbsp;Often, though, he...

3 Dismal Backwater from 2020-02-07T02:25:30

<p>Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes. &nbsp;Often, though, he...

2 Throttle from 2020-02-06T01:48:40

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends up yamm...

1 Disenchant from 2020-02-05T02:20:10

Overthinking MTG is a podcast where our host, HamHocks42, takes a look at a random card from Magic: the Gathering and talks about it for at least 10 minutes.  Often, though, he ends up yamm...

Overthinking MTG (Trailer) from 2020-02-04T02:20:10