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We’re back with another e-mail episode! We cover a variety of rules topics and touch on a couple of policy questions as well. How does converge work with clones? How much information is too much on the back of a … Continue reading →

As promised, we discuss the new level redefinition in this episode. We cover why the changes were made and what it means for each level of judge. We also make weird wrestling references? Blog Announcing the Reasoning: http://blogs.magicjudges.org/blog/2016/04/11/the-new-new-world-order/ Explanations of current … Continue reading →

New set, new IPG, new infractions! We go in depth on Hidden Card Error and how it looks now. It’s much more clear and generally we’re all a lot happier with it, and you will be too after you listen … Continue reading →

CJ Shrader Creature — Human 1/2, UG Defender At the beginning of each upkeep, if CJ isn’t available to record, transform into Matt Williams. Matt Williams Creature — Human 2/1 (White/Red) Haste, Indestructible, Vigilance Matt Williams must attack each combat if able. … Continue reading →

Ok maybe that show title is a stretch. What’s this? An episode a week after our previous episode? It’s some kind of miracle! On this episode, we have a stacked crew of W. Matt Williams, Jared Sylva, and Riki Hayashi … Continue reading →

Skulk into a comfy chair and listen to this episode! We investigate the new Shadows over Innistrad Mechanics. Reading this is basically a promise to listen, so you have to now. You don’t want to be a double-faced liar about it. You’d … Continue reading →

On this episode, we talk about appeals in depth! What is an appeal? As the floor judge, what you should you do when you get appealed (And some tips on how to avoid it)?. As the head judge, what should … Continue reading →

Another episode in a long and sordid history of forcing Bryan Prillaman’s name into the title. On this episode, we cover the Exemplar program in depth with its convenient leader, Bryan Prillaman! We talk about the history of the program … Continue reading →

Warning: Explicit language in this one As promised, we dedicate this episode entirely to Bryan and CJ’s judge suspension. We cover what happened, discuss why we didn’t report anything, and where we are today. If you’re more interested in fancy … Continue reading →

A new IPG is out, and with it some new changes! The most major is Hidden Card Error, which we cover in detail here. What is it? When to apply it? And examples galore abound! There are also some small … Continue reading →

Another set, another set of release notes. It’s our oath to you to have these episodes. In this one, we cover the more interesting tidbits of the Oath of the Gatewatch Release Notes! Looking for in-depth coverage on the new … Continue reading →

a.k.a. “The non-suspension stuff starts at 32:10” Bryan and CJ got player suspensions for 3 months oh no! We spend some time talking about what that means, what happened (as much as we can say right now) and what the … Continue reading →

It’s time again for another e-mail show! We cover a wide variety of topics from listeners just like you, such as: what is appropriate on a decklist, copy effects, random cards from Portal and 9th edition, blocking order, how to … Continue reading →

Is triggers are wonderful things! In this episode, we take a deep dive into triggers. You might know how to identify a trigger, but did you know there are different types of triggers? State triggers, zone change triggers, intervening if … Continue reading →

All three hosts were at GP Atlanta! We spend this episode to talk about our experiences, including what our roles were and what we ended up doing throughout the weekend. It was a big GP and a lot of fun, … Continue reading →

On this episode, the equivalent of the Avengers for deck checking assembles to share our great bounty of knowledge upon you. We talk about what deck checks are and why we do them (Beyond just the fact that the MTR … Continue reading →

We decide to cover a topic we did in one of our very first episodes all over again, but this time we bring special guest Justin Turner (L3, RC of the SouthEast) into the mix to help us. Hear some … Continue reading →

On this episode, we cover the brand new IPG in all its glory! We take another deep dive into the changes made for DEC, talk about handling scry with mulligans (And a new tournament shortcut built around scry), and a … Continue reading →

In our quarterly tradition, we’re back with an episode all about the Battle for Zendikar release notes! We cover every mechanic in depth, and pick out the juiciest looking cards to give you a boost for playing in and judging … Continue reading →

JudgeCast is excited to introduce Molten Nursery to the world! We spend this special episode discussing the card in-depth, including everything rules-related for the card and our own personal thoughts on all parts of the card, down to the flavor … Continue reading →