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Episode 17 – Counterspells

January 25, 2014 · by legacybreakfast

Counterspells are found in all manner of legacy decks, so we take some time to find the most commonly played ones, and discuss their pros and cons. We also take a look at how to play around various counters, and why you should play counterspells rather than any other form of disruption.

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Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

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Spirit of the Labyrinth

January 20, 2014 · by legacybreakfast

What do you think of this guys?

Episode 16 – Judgebreaker ft. Tomas Sukaitis

January 17, 2014 · by legacybreakfast

Today we are joined by level 2 judge Tom, who we try to break with questions about priority, rules enforcement levels, layering, and generally how judges approach situations that are commonly found in legacy. And Shandalar the MTG computer game…

Your hosts:
Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

Link to comprehensive rules: http://www.wizards.com/magic/tcg/resources.aspx?x=magic/rules

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Episode 15 – Legacy Staple – Cabal Therapy

January 9, 2014 · by legacybreakfast

After a break for the festive season, we welcome in the New Year with another single card spotlight. This time we look at Cabal Therapy. We see why it’s different to other forms of discard, examine what types of deck should play it, and question why it should deserve the title ‘Legacy Staple’.

Your hosts:
Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

Sample Nic Fit Decklist:
BUG Explorer by David Gleicher
13th Place at Starcity Games Legacy Open on 13/10/13
1 Abrupt Decay
4 Deathrite Shaman
1 Thragtusk
4 Baleful Strix
1 Phantasmal Image
1 Scavenging Ooze
3 Birthing Pod
1 Green Sun’s Zenith
1 Grave Titan
4 Misty Rainforest
4 Verdant Catacombs
1 Acidic Slime
1 Glen Elendra Archmage
1 Kitchen Finks
1 Murderous Redcap
1 Shriekmaw
1 Sower of Temptation
1 Eternal Witness
1 Polluted Delta
4 Cabal Therapy
2 Swamp
1 Island
3 Forest
2 Pernicious Deed
1 Wood Elves
3 Brainstorm
1 Recurring Nightmare
4 Veteran Explorer
2 Bayou
1 Underground Sea
3 Tropical Island

Sideboard
1 Notion Thief
1 Golgari Charm
1 Glen Elendra Archmage
1 Thoughtseize
3 Riptide Pilferer
1 Umezawa’s Jitte
2 Envelop
1 Pernicious Deed
4 Force of Will

Playing against dredge: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=368654613169599&set=t.223405581&type=3&theater

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Episode 14 – Fun decks to try out this Xmas!

December 24, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Played your 8th esperblade mirror on cockatrice? Fed up of discussing how to beat miracles with storm? We take a bit of a break from looking at serious decks and strategies and have a look at some of the more fun decks of the format, taking a look at such classics as Big Red, Astral Slide, Rock Gifts, Solidarity, Spanish Inquisition, Stasis, 8-land Stompy and Hatred (to name but a few!).

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Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

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Legacy Breakfast is off for Christmas

December 24, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Hi Guys!

We’re off for a well earned Christmas rest, so there won’t be a podcast next week. Don’t forget to stay in touch and let us know if you see any awesome legacy- related content for us to share.

Seasons Beatings to you all!
Stu and Stu

Episode 13 – Esperblade control situations feat. Mark Aylett

December 12, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

We continue our in depth look at various decks, and today we have Esperblade under the microscope. Seeing as don’t really know how to play control, we enlist the help of legacy star Mark Aylett to help us through the basics of how and when to control a game, and look at some LIVE sample hands of the recently popular Esperblade lists.

Esper Stoneblade
Charles Gordon
1st @ SCG Legacy Open Oakland
08/12/2013

3 True-Name Nemesis
2 Supreme Verdict
2 Snapcaster Mage
1 Batterskull
1 Inquisition of Kozilek
4 Stoneforge Mystic
2 Jace, the Mind Sculptor
3 Marsh Flats
1 Vendilion Clique
2 Thoughtseize
1 Ponder
1 Umezawa’s Jitte
1 Engineered Explosives
1 Sword of Fire and Ice
4 Polluted Delta
4 Flooded Strand
2 Island
1 Plains
1 Swamp
1 Vindicate
2 Counterspell
4 Brainstorm
4 Force of Will
1 Karakas
3 Underground Sea
4 Swords to Plowshares
1 Scrubland
3 Tundra

Sideboard
2 Rest in Peace
1 Supreme Verdict
1 Grafdigger’s Cage
1 Flusterstorm
2 Zealous Persecution
1 Path to Exile
1 Thoughtseize
1 Manriki-Gusari
4 Meddling Mage
1 Humility

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Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

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Episode 12 – Sideboarding

December 6, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Storm too strong in the meta? Need that 1 card that hoses ‘hatred’? Stuck on what to bring in against control? We present some musings on sideboarding techniques and see how unique they are in legacy, from transformational boards to wishboards, from hard hate to tweeking. Find it all in this weeks podcast!

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Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

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Barnello Strikes Back

December 3, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Hi Guys!

You may have noticed a debate instigated by Brian Kibler regarding deck names in legacy. Adam Barnello at channel fireball has posted his retort here. The article also contains an explanation of some of the more obscure deck names in the format. Check it out!

Bye Guys!

Episode 11 – Land Ho!

November 30, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

So, lands. A boring yet essential part of your deck? Not in Legacy! We go over lands in detail and explore just what you can do with your manabase. Stu P also reveals why he hates testing against Stu T’s “new” decks.

43(?) Lands
by KntrellCL (the Source):
4 Life from the Loam
4 Exploration
1 Manabond
3 Intuition
4 Punishing Fire
1 Zuran Orb
3 Engineered Explosives
4 Mox Diamond
4 Wasteland
4 Rishadan Port
3 Maze of Ith
1 Ghost Quarter
3 Thespian’s Stage
2 Grove of the Burnwillows
3 Tropical Island
2 Taiga
1 Savannah
1 Forest
1 Misty Rainforest
1 Windswept Heath
1 Verdant Catacombs
1 Mishra’s Factory
2 Dark Depths
3 Tolaria West
1 Glacial Chasm
1 Karakas
1 Academy Ruins
1 The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale

3 Ethersworn Canonist
1 Tormods Crypt
4 Chalice of the Void
1 Ensnaring Bridge
1 Engineered Explosives
2 Enlightened Tutor
1 Dark Depths
2 Krosan Grip

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Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

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Episode 10 – Legacy Staple – Force of Will

November 24, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Episode 10 – Legacy Staple – Force of Will

Well all the excitement of the Bazaar over, we start a new series looking at some of the more famous and influential cards found in legacy. We look at the history of the card, and its use across the different archetypes of legacy. We also find more obstacles to the viability of hatred…

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Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

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Julian Knab on Elves

November 21, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Hi Guys!

BoM 8 winner Julian Knabb has written an absolute beast of an article on his deck choice: Elves. AND it’s only part 1!

It’s here on starcitygames and is well worth a read!

Bye Guys!

GP Washington

November 16, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Hi Guys! This weekend is a Legacy Grand Prix in Washington D.C.

There are normally some pretty good features alongside all the awesome legacy coverage, and there is a great breakdown of some common rules interactions here, and an introduction to some of the decks of the format here.

Enjoy the coverage! Tune in on twitch.tv/magic!

Bye Guys!

Episode 9 – Top8 Meta Catchup Breakdown?

November 16, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

This week we have a quick look at which decks made Top 8 at the two biggest legacy tournament in the US and Europe. Why didn’t we play in both? THEY WERE ON THE SAME DAY! We look at the similarities and differences between the Top 8s and draw some conclusions on the current meta.

Your Hosts:
Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

BoM 2013 top 8 here

2013 US Eternal Championships (Legacy) here

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Episode 8 – BoM live podcast

November 11, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Well after an extended leave of absence to test and then play the Bazaar of Moxen, we are back with a special feature-length live episode of the goings on in France. Stu T will be agonising over my last few sideboard slots, Stu P will realise he hates jund, and special guest appearances by our travelling companions, Gaz and Nicola. Well worth the wait! Normal services have been resumed.

Your Hosts:
Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

Stu T’s Decklist:

1 Island
1 Misty Rainforest
1 Scalding Tarn
2 Polluted Delta
3 Flooded Strand
3 Tundra
4 Volcanic Island
4 Wasteland
2 Snapcaster Mage
3 Geist of Saint Traft
3 Grim Lavamancer
4 Delver of Secrets
3 Force of Will
3 Spell Pierce
4 Brainstorm
4 Daze
4 Lightning Bolt
4 Stifle
4 Swords to Plowshares
3 Ponder
SB: 1 Vendilion Clique
SB: 1 Sulfur Elemental
SB: 1 Pyroclasm
SB: 2 Pyroblast
SB: 2 Meddling Mage
SB: 2 Engineered Explosives
SB: 3 Rest in Peace
SB: 1 Spell Pierce
SB: 1 Force of Will
SB: 1 Wear / Tear

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Top8 Video coverage of BoM 8

November 6, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

We have video coverage of the Legacy Top 8 from Bazaar of Moxen – curtesy of Lotus Noir.

Thanks to Steve Rich for the link:

http://www.twitch.tv/lotusnoirtv/b/476240912

Stu T appears around 5h20m.

Bye guys!

Stuart Taylor makes Top 4 at BoM 8

November 6, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Congratulations to Stu T for finishing in the Top 4 of the 2013 Bazaar! After a gruelling two day competition, he was finally defeated by Shahar Shenhar in the semis ( only the world champion you know!!! )

Look out for our debrief in the next episode. Over the coming days, we’ll also be posting a few photos and maybe even a super-bonus-episode live from the Bazaar itself!

In the mean time, you can check out coverage of the event here.

There is also a feature match of our intrepid hero somewhere on the interwebs. If you know the URL, please let us know by email so we can put up a link.

Bye guys!

legacybreakfast at gmail dot com

Episode 7 – BoM Track

October 17, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

With the Bazaar of Moxen looming on the horizon, me and Stu (you know, the other one) talk through our deck choices, card choices, and what we expect the meta to look like. As well as tactics to avoid going a bit crazy in a 16 round, 2 day tournament (spoiler alert – don’t play storm!)

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Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

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Links page open for business

October 17, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Links added for a few of our favourite places and people. Anything else we should add, just let us know. More links to follow!

Episode 6 – Theros Set Review

October 5, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

In this week’s episode, we have a closer look at the cards from the new set and see if we can find any legacy playables. And come up with some surprising results….

Your Hosts:
Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

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Now on iTunes

October 5, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Yes, what can only be your favourite legacy and breakfast combo podcast is now available to download through iTunes, so feel free to subscribe and never miss an episode of bacon and egg powered legacy chat!

Deck flow chart

October 4, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

This was shared on Facebook by Tomas Sukaitis. It’s fantastic!

Episode 5 – TES Situations

October 3, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

The first of what we hope will become a regular slot. We take a deck, give you some opening hands, and look at some unusual situations that you could find yourself in and ways to play yourself out of them. Starting with one of Stu T’s favourite decks – The Epic Storm.

The Epic Storm
3 City of Brass
3 Gemstone Mine
3 Scalding Tarn
2 Underground Sea
1 Volcanic Island
4 Lotus Petal
3 Chrome Mox
4 Dark Ritual
4 Lion’s Eye Diamond
4 Rite of Flame
4 Ponder
4 Brainstorm
4 Gitaxian Probe
3 Duress
4 Silence
4 Infernal Tutor
4 Burning Wish
1 Ad Nauseam
1 Empty the Warrens

NB Tendrils of Agony is on the Sideboard

Your Hosts:
Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

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Episode 4 – Deck Tech – Omniscience

October 3, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

We take a look at one of the hot decks at the moment, omniscience. Whats in it, how to play with and against it, whats in the board and what you need 16 cantrips for anyway?

Sample Decklist (different to the one we discuss on the podcast)

Omni Tell:
9 Island
3 City of Traitors
4 Scalding Tarn
3 Misty Rainforest
1 Emrakul, the Aeons Torn
3 Dream Halls
4 Omniscience
4 Brainstorm
3 Cunning Wsh
1 Flusterstorm
4 Force of Will
1 Intuition
2 Pact of Negation
4 Enter the Infinite
2 Gitaxian Probe
4 Ponder
4 Preordain
4Show and Tell

Sideboard
3 Defence Grid
4 Leyline of Sanctity
1 Eladamri’s Call
1 Intuition
1 Pact of Negation
1 Release the Ants
1 Rushing river
1 Sapphire Charm
1 Slaughter Pact
1 Trickbind

Your Hosts:
Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

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Episode 3 – Archetype guide

October 3, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Here we break down various archetypes you might find when you go to a legacy tournament. We discuss the pros and cons of Aggro, Control and Combo, as well as look at linear verses non-linear strategies.

Your Hosts:
Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

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Episode 2 – A New Players Guide to Legacy

October 3, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

In this exciting episode, we are joined by Heather to discuss getting into the format, the awesome power of spectral lynx, the state of aggro, M14 rules changes, how to do things on a budget and our first Q&A session.

Your Hosts:
Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

Email us: legacybreakfast at gmail dot com

link to podcast file: https://legacybreakfast.files.wordpress.com/2013/09/podcast-2-feat-heather.mp3

Episode 1 – Introduction to Legacy

October 3, 2013 · by legacybreakfast

Who are we? What is legacy? How can I get into it? How did the format begin? What important changes were made? Why do we ask so many questions? All these are answered here. AND MORE!

Your Hosts:
Stuart Pullin
Stuart Taylor

Email us: legacybreakfast at gmail dot com

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Posts By legacybreakfast

Episode 17 – Counterspells

Spirit of the Labyrinth

Episode 16 – Judgebreaker ft. Tomas Sukaitis

Episode 15 – Legacy Staple – Cabal Therapy

Episode 14 – Fun decks to try out this Xmas!

Legacy Breakfast is off for Christmas

Episode 13 – Esperblade control situations feat. Mark Aylett

Episode 12 – Sideboarding

Barnello Strikes Back

Episode 11 – Land Ho!

Episode 10 – Legacy Staple – Force of Will

Julian Knab on Elves

GP Washington

Episode 9 – Top8 Meta Catchup Breakdown?

Episode 8 – BoM live podcast

Top8 Video coverage of BoM 8

Stuart Taylor makes Top 4 at BoM 8

Episode 7 – BoM Track

Links page open for business

Episode 6 – Theros Set Review

Now on iTunes

Deck flow chart

Episode 5 – TES Situations

Episode 4 – Deck Tech – Omniscience

Episode 3 – Archetype guide

Episode 2 – A New Players Guide to Legacy

Episode 1 – Introduction to Legacy

New episode out today!

First Episodes up

Welcome to Legacy Breakfast!