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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast

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A podcast about Magic: The Gathering co-hosted by Gavin McKay and Paul J. Comeau (@comeaupaulj.bsky.social). Find us on YouTube, Spotify, and wherever else you get your podcasts. linktr.ee/pick1pack1pod

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United Wizards of the Coast - CWA @uwotc-official.bsky.social · 13h

This morning, the D&D team and Magic's Studio X informed our leadership of our intent to unionize. We love the games we make and the work we do, and unionizing is how we protect that work. unitedwizardsofthecoast.com/news/dnd-stu...

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Dungeons & Dragons and Studio X Join United Wizards of the Coast - CWA

Today, October 6, 2026, the designers, artists, writers, producers, and workers behind Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, Duel Masters, D&D Beyond, and countless other games are uniting in soli...

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Happy Monday after prerelease weekend! What cards from #MTGRealityFracture impressed you this weekend? What cards didn't live up to the hype? Let us know in the comments.

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Good luck to everyone in their prereleases this weekend! Comment below with pictures of your decks, and any commons or uncommons that surprised you in how good they were.

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Don't get got by your own spells.

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Gavin and Paul, have returned from the Echoverse to bring you a guide to Magic: The Gathering's Reality Fracture. As a large set with 10 playable archetypes, there are many potential paths to success. How will the abundance of signposts help us find the correct lane? #mtgrealityfracture

Greetings From The Echoverse! MTG Reality Fracture Limited Primer

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

The draft action from today’s event at @mtgspeakeasy.bsky.social in Simsbury, CT. Good luck to all the players who made it out to battle!

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A new kind of space is changing how Limited gets played. Guests Shane and Josh join Paul and Gavin to reveal the MTG Speakeasy: a private lounge for competitive Magic events. The group discusses the importance of third places for building community, the appeal of high-stakes Limited, and more!

The Magic of Third Places with Shane and Josh of the MTG Speakeasy

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PowrDragn @powrdragn.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Don't foreget to stock up today

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Some neat stuff in the works for before and after our Reality Fracture primer drops mid-September, but first, a question: If we did Primers for classic throwback formats that come up on Arena and MTGO, how much history would you want with your primer? A little bit? A lot? somewhere in the middle?

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Gavin and Paul are back with a guide to Magic's The Hobbit. What archetypes and key cards are there? How does the mix of allied-color and enemy-color pair archetypes shape our decision making? Will the curse of the small sets be broken? Find out here! youtu.be/BnEo9bfVYJc

Greetings from the Shire! Magic: The Gathering The Hobbit Limited Primer

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

The ultimate clash between heroes and villains is here in Magic: The Gathering's Marvel Superheroes! This primer explores the exciting mechanics, powerful archetypes, and key cards of the set. Get insights on the best strategies for drafting and building your deck. youtu.be/a-19EjCTzbU #mtgxmarvel

Marvelous Magic: The Gathering - Marvel Superheroes Limited Primer

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Class is in session! Not ready to draft? Get prepared with an infusion of knowledge from our #mtgsos Limited Study Guide! We'll see you in the draft queues. youtu.be/dfnsbcDF960

Hitting The Books: MTG Secrets of Strixhaven Study Guide (Limited Primer)

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 19/04/2026

Paul had a blast at his local prerelease harnessing the power of Lorehold. What college did you play, and how was your event?

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Class is in session and Gavin and Paul are here to share the Secrets of Strixhaven Limited! Whether you're prepared to go over the top of your opponent with powerful spells and abilities, or to attack them in increments, everything you need to cram for your prerelease is here! youtu.be/dfnsbcDF960

Hitting The Books: MTG Secrets of Strixhaven Study Guide (Limited Primer)

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Is there a list anywhere of the names of players who've qualified for the 2027 Limited Championship? @fireshoes.bsky.social? @playmagic.com?

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Cowabunga! In this episode Gavin and Paul leap out of the sewers alongside the world's most fearsome fighting team, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! This episode will arm you with the turtle power to succeed at prerelease and in your first drafts. youtu.be/5wdivmz0QQo #mtgxtmnt

Cowabunga! Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles MTG Limited Primer

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Hi all! Just a quick note that because of family commitments our TMNT Limited Primer will be up Thursday evening. Thanks for your understanding and good luck at your Prereleases!

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Play Magic @playmagic.com · 30/01/2026

Today we celebrate the legacy of one of the greatest players of our community, the one and only "German Juggernaut". Remembering Kai Budde: www.youtube.com/watch?v=nELc...

Remembering Kai Budde

The Magic: The Gathering world lost one of its greatest players with the passing of Kai Budde. Known as "The German Juggernaut," Kai lived up to the nickname through his stunning record as a competitive Magic player. Here, Marshall Sutcliffe takes a brief look at the life of one of our game's greatest.

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 16/01/2026

In this episode Gavin and Paul dive into the nostalgic world of Lorwyn. They explore the five typal archetypes, new mechanics like Blight and Vivid, as well as a slew of returning mechanics. How will the typal archetypes impact gameplay and drafting strategies?

Elementals, Elves, Goblins, Kithkin, Merfolk, Oh My! Lorwyn Eclipsed Prerelease Primer

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

In this episode, Paul and Gavin explore the new Magic set Avatar: The Last Airbender. They discuss the many new mechanics in the set, including the unique bending mechanics, and how these mechanics interface with the draft archetypes. Yip Yip! #MTGxATLA youtu.be/rpvSCfSrnEI

Magic: The Gathering x Avatar: The Last Airbender Pre-Release Primer!

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

The best Magic news all year.

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

High level Limited coming in 2026-27.

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Paul has an article in the latest issue of Tabletop Gaming Magazine, for those interested in reading about TCGs other than Magic.

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Paul and Gavin are back from The Void, and swinging into Magic's new Spider-Man set. In this episode, they cover the new pick-two draft format, set mechanics, and Limited archetypes. They also share hot takes on what the set means for the future of Magic. #MTGxSpiderMan youtu.be/Lol96CKTaAk

#22 Web and Spell Slinging! MTG x Spider-Man Primer

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Paul J. Comeau @comeaupaulj.bsky.social · 26/07/2025

3-0 at Edge of Eternities Prerelease tonight. Lander tokens make fixing and getting to big mana surprisingly easy. #mtgeoe

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

In this episode Paul and Gavin blast off into the new Magic: The Gathering set, Edge of Eternities! Put on your space helmets and join them as they discuss the new cards, mechanics, and archetypes of this space opera-themed set. youtu.be/MWIMeE0JRZY

#21 Edge of Eternities Prerelease Primer

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Paul J. Comeau @comeaupaulj.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

This is a major development.

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

If you have yet to check out our episode on Magic and mental health, please do so today. youtu.be/4xeckXiSGqE

#20 - Magic, Mindset, Motivation, and Mental Health with Andrew DiFiore

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

In this episode, Gavin and Paul talk all things Magic and metal health with Licensed Clinical Social Worker Andrew DiFiore. How do we prepare ourselves mentally for making good decisions in a game of Magic? How can these skills translate to making better decisions in life? youtu.be/4xeckXiSGqE

#20 - Magic, Mindset, Motivation, and Mental Health with Andrew DiFiore

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

In this episode of Pick One, Pack One, Gavin and Paul delve into the intricacies of removal in the Final Fantasy set. They look at the top performing removal spells according to 17Lands Winrate data, and highlight other key cards. What are the best removal spells in the format? youtu.be/7R4EMna2-OM

#19 - Phoenix Downs: Best Removal Spells in MTG Final Fantasy!

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

In this episode, Gavin and Paul explore the exciting worlds of Cube and Chaos Drafting. What is a Cube, and how do you build one? How does Chaos Draft work? What happens when you are mad enough to combine the two? Answers to all that and more! youtu.be/QR9SPcktPb0

#18 - Finding Order in Chaos: Cube Draft, Chaos Draft, and The Chaos Cube

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

It's Final Fantasy time! Gavin and Paul delve into the new Magic: The Gathering set and its many mechanics. Legendary characters abound and are key components of the set. They analyze the various archetypes and key cards. What iconic Final Fantasy moments will you bring to life in your games?

#17 - A Tale of Heroes and Magic: Final Fantasy Pre-Release Primer

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

The definition of starting your draft off right.

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

We are at SCGCON in Hartford today. Come say hi!

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

In this Episode, Gavin and Paul play the games from their Tarkir: Dragonstorm draft from the previous episode. Will they weather the dragonstorms and get to five wins, or will the cruel skies of Tarkir be too much for them? youtu.be/n0d0C-0asPY

#16 - Effortless Master or Effortless Disaster? Tarkir Dragonstorm Playalong

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

New Episode is up! In this episode, Gavin and Paul draft Tarkir: Dragonstorm together in Premiere Draft best-of-one on Arena. Will they open bombs or bomb out? youtu.be/-Pcb4Bw01GU

#15 - Tarkir: Dragonstorm Draftalong! Inevitable Victory or Inevitable Defeat?

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Words to remember from our special guest Will Hogan: "Magic is a game. Games are meant to be fun."

Magic is a game! It's important to have fun!

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

In this episode, Paul and Gavin welcome a special guest, former Pro Tour competitor Will Hogan. They discuss Hogan's experience with the game and insights on the new Tarkir: Dragonstorm format. The three discuss drafting, card evaluation, and the importance of enjoying the game and having fun.

#14 - Ruling the Skies of Tarkir with Special Guest Will Hogan

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

In this episode, Gavin and Paul delve into the intricacies of removal spells in Tarkir: Dragonstorm. They look at the top-performing removal spells and other Exhale-ent options. They discuss different types of removal and specific spells that can turn the tide of a game. youtu.be/XV5z78IrNO0

#13 - Fight Fire with Fire: Tarkir Dragonstorm Removal Guide

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Hi friends! Today would be a great day to subscribe to the podcast on YouTube or Spotify. Some great episodes in the works including special guests, and more! You're not gonna want to miss a single episode! YouTube: www.youtube.com/@pick1pack1pod Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/10sWJKz...

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Welcome to Pick 1 Pack 1, a podcast about Magic: The Gathering focusing on Limited. New Episodes every Thursday.

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

In this episode, Gavin and Paul delve into the intricacies of navigating Tarkir: Dragonstorm Draft. They discuss draft strategies, the importance of the enemy color pairs, and key cards. The conversation also highlights the versatility of hybrid cards and mana management in deck building.

#12 - Tarkir Dragonstorm: Draft Compass

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 05/04/2025

Weekend vibes.

Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

Good luck at Tarkir: Dragonstorm prerelease this weekend everyone! Share photos of your decks here and tell us how you did! Nervous about diving into the format? Check out our primer for everything you need to know to pick the clan you want to battle with this weekend. youtu.be/IdMiIuWmScY

#11 - Tarkir Dragonstorm Pre-Release Primer

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

In this episode, Gavin and Paul explore the big picture of Tarkir: Dragonstorm Limited. They touch on the history of Tarkir and delve into the mechanics of the latest set. They discuss some key cards and strategies of each multicolor clan and the importance of mana fixing. youtu.be/IdMiIuWmScY

#11 - Tarkir Dragonstorm Pre-Release Primer

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

In this episode, Paul and Gavin fire up the deck they drafted last week, trying to get to seven wins in Premiere Draft best-of-one on Arena. They discuss tactical decisions and reflect on critical moments and misplays throughout the matches. Will this deck go the distance? youtu.be/0uaYuYUkmGU

#10 - Aetherdrift Playalong (Magic: Arena Premiere Draft)

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

In this episode, Gavin and Paul draft Aetherdrift together in Premiere Draft best-of-one on Arena. They analyze their picks, reflect on their choices, and predict the potential success of their deck. Will their deck put the pedal to the metal, or will they be left in the dust? youtu.be/bgTCtb7XKWI

#9 - Aetherdrift Draftalong

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Who's playing the Arena Open today? Let us know how you do! Post your sealed pool in the comments.

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

In this episode, Gavin and Paul dive into the intricacies of removal in Aetherdrift. They look at the top-performing removal spells and other available options. They discuss the significance of color in weighing draft decisions. They also discuss timing when to play removal for max value.

#8 - Mastering Removal in Aetherdrift

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

What's the pick? Why?

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Pick1 Pack1 Podcast @pick1pack1pod.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

In this episode, Gavin and Paul discuss the upcoming Magic sets for 2025. They theorize on themes and mechanics they expect to see in each Limited format. What ingredients will make for innovative and balanced gameplay? What implications will Universes Beyond crossovers have on flavor? Find out!

#7 - 2025 Limited Set Forecast

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