The Masters Of Modern

​This is the last episode of 2017! Kessler and Ben break down their favorite moments, best episodes, and lay a ground work for where they plan to go in the future. Then special guest, game designer Michael Grothe, joins the cast and break down GP OKC to figure out the best deck options to take to the next Modern Grand Prixt Santa Clara. TO BUY SUPER PARTY BATTLE: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/jpom/?pfm=Search&t=super%20party%20battle To the Twitter Poll: https://twitter.com/theMMcast/status/932837617279778816 Saffron...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After weeks of messing around with “far too many graveyard brews”(Kessler), Ben takes over the cast with special guest and host of the Cooldown Podcast: Frank Fields. They go over all of the different ways the graveyard can be utilized for value and which ways Modern can utilize them better. To Find Frank: @FFMirhi The Cooldown Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cooldown-podcast/id1052500792?mt=2 TO BUY SUPER PARTY BATTLE: http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/jpom/?pfm=Search&t=super%20party%20battle To the Twitter Poll: https://twitter.com/theMMcast/status/932837617279778816 Saffron Olive’s Article on the cost...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve finished reviewing the color pairs and almost all of the permanent types. It’s time to start a series of top tens on the color pairs, starting with Kessler’s favorite pair UW. Which Azorius card will reign supreme? Will Ben be able to finally win a sweet honorable mentions battle after Kessler’s dominant winning streak? 1) Geist of Saint Traft 2) Spell Queller 3) Supreme Verdict 4) Reflector Mage 5) Detention Sphere 6) Sphinx’s Revelation...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last 4 years Wizards of the Coast has heavily increased reprint set cycles, has printed almost every major staple in Modern, and the format is now at an all time low in cost. But is it low enough? Kessler and Ben break down the cost of reprint sets, why Modern is expensive as it is, and whether or not the cost of Modern is warranted or should be less expensive. TO BUY SUPER...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessler’s first game Super Party Battle, was just released at Thinkgeek.com. Lead Developer Michael Grothe joins Kessler and Ben as they break down the design history of the game, and the key ways it plays in a Maro-esque game design episode. They also go over Unhinged Spoilers and convince Ben how cool an Un-set can be. TO BUY SUPER PARTY BATTLE : http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/jpom/?pfm=Search&t=super%20party%20battle To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kessler and Ben feel like the Standard Ban list may be a great resource for figuring out what cards may be undervalued in modern. Breaking down the history of the ban list, the see each era of bannings, discuss the cause of those bannings (Hint: artifact blocks and new card types) and then discuss which cards banned could see or deserve to see more play.​ TO BUY SUPER PARTY BATTLE : http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/jpom/?pfm=Search&t=super%20party%20battle To Download Lifelinker:...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sultai, Mardu, and (Gasp) Esper, have always had trouble breaking through in Modern Tier 1 play. Kessler and Ben break down why each has had trouble breaking through, what each color pair is missing, and which is primed to be the next big thing!​ To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future streams: twitch.tv/themmcast To...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a week off due to travel, the Masters of Modern Podcast is back! This week we break down the most recent Modern SCG events, the current power of Storm, Recent Ban List announcements and more! To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future streams: twitch.tv/themmcast To buy the sweet playmat along side other sweet...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Live” From the Dallas Toy Fair, Kessler and Ben break down all five colors in Magic (and maybe a 6th), discussing their strengths and weaknesses, and ranking them from best to worst. Which color comes out on top? Which color needs work? And what’s with this sixth color? To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

​Kessler and Ben go through every card that they think has a chance at seeing play in Modern from Ixalan. Listen to see what gems could be found exploring this brand new plane of Pirates, Dinosaurs, Merfolk, and Vampires! To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future streams: twitch.tv/themmcast To buy the sweet playmat along...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After last weekend’s Star City Game tournament results, Kessler and Ben analyze the value of fast mana, and why it is important (or unimportant) that Modern be a turn 4 format.​ Modern Ban List: http://magic.wizards.com/en/gameinfo/gameplay/formats/bannedrestricted To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future streams: twitch.tv/themmcast To buy the sweet playmat along side other sweet future...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a new audio recorder setup, The Masters of Modern venture forth into their 3rd year of podcasting! This weeks episode asked you loyal listeners to send in your questions, and Kess and Ben each answer them as thoroughly as they are able. Modern Ban List: http://magic.wizards.com/en/gameinfo/gameplay/formats/bannedrestricted To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Masters of Modern are proud to present to you their preview card for Ixalan: SPELL PIERCE, in Standard for the first time and ready to counter instant and sorceries (As long as your opponent’s don’t have 2 open mana). Kess and Ben then break down their Top 8 picks for cards that can never be unbanned. Ban Watch List: Hot: Street Wraith Mox Opal Death’s Shadow Mishra’s Bauble Warm: Devoted Druid Simian Spirit Guide...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Special guest Alex Sheftel joins Ben as they review the new mechanics and rules changes incoming with Ixalan, and they discuss the process of getting into Modern for a Limited player that qualified for a Modern RPTQ with no Modern experience. Modern Ban List: http://magic.wizards.com/en/gameinfo/gameplay/formats/bannedrestricted To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for future streams: twitch.tv/themmcast...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back from GenCon, Kess and Ben break down the new Commander 2017 sets and pick out a few cards they wish would be printed into the modern format. Are their ​​favorite cards fair? What decks will they see play in? Do they have a chance to ever be reprinted? Modern Ban List: http://magic.wizards.com/en/gameinfo/gameplay/formats/bannedrestricted To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kess and Ben break down some tips and tricks to sideboarding in Modern, going through the different conceptual reasons to include cards in your 15, then taking each of the top tier decks in the format and explaining what the best sideboard tech against each deck is. Modern Ban List: http://magic.wizards.com/en/gameinfo/gameplay/formats/bannedrestricted To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the Mono Red filled Pro Tour went down this weekend, Ben went on the grind through 3 Modern tournaments with Superior Burning CoCo. Kessler helps him break down the deck’s Strengths and Weaknesses, while discussing what the deck can do to get to the next level. They also cover how great Fauna Shaman is. Modern Ban List: http://magic.wizards.com/en/gameinfo/gameplay/formats/bannedrestricted To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!....  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week Wizards announced the return of the Modern Pro Tour while Kessler and Ben went to San Diego Comic-Con. So this week we break down what the Modern Pro Tour means for you, as well as all the happenings at San Diego Comic-Con. Modern Ban List: http://magic.wizards.com/en/gameinfo/gameplay/formats/bannedrestricted To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet MMcast LifeLink Background donate to the MMcast Patreon!!!!. https://www.patreon.com/themmcast Follow us on YouTube! youtube.com/topdeckingTV Follow us on Twitch for...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Monday, Wizards of the Coast made a big announcement in regards to their in-store programs. The biggest change are the promos, changed from Standard Uncommons to foil double sided tokens. Kessler and Ben discuss each of the changes, as well as break down Ben’s most recent tech on Superior Burning Coco. DECKLIST: Creatures:26 4 Burning-Tree Emissary 3 Dark Confidant 2 Fauna Shaman 4 Myr Superion 1 Pack Rat 2 Scavenging Ooze 1 Selfless Spirit...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nicol Bolas, the God-Pharaoh has arrived in style. After ten years of being in the background we are finally getting the Bolas themed set we’ve all wanted. Kessler and Ben review the most recent Magic release this week, discussing how a bunch of the new cards in the set could effect Modern and what strategies may get better moving forward with their introduction. Modern Ban List: http://magic.wizards.com/en/gameinfo/gameplay/formats/bannedrestricted To Download Lifelinker: https://collected.company/lifelinker/ To unlock our sweet...  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices