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Sam and Max discuss some small things to consider at a tournament to improve your performance!

In this episode, Max and Sam discuss the newest deck to break into the meta game. They also discuss how and why a deck can break into a meta through the lens of the new Ruby/Amethyst deck!

Max and Sam review the new tools that Sapphire received in the latest set. Listen as they go over the good, the bad, and the counter-strategies.

Max and Sam are talking over the most interesting cards from Whispers in the Well! Give a listen as they talk over the set and make a special announcement!

We're getting hyped for Whipsers in the Well! Come join Max and Sam as they discuss the new set and all the spooky fun ahead!

Max is here this week to talk all about altering your hand! Listen as he gives you key concepts to help your alters with any deck you play.

Max and Sam do a deep dive into Blurple this episode! Learn how to assess and build your deck to help overcome your local meta. Or, get the scoop on how to beat the blurple decks in your local meta!

Editor's Note: This episode is a bit rough in terms of polish. We recorded on a birthday to ensure the episode got released on time. Apologies for the um's and uh's and thanks for your continued support!

Max, Sam, and Cliff discuss the most meta-defining decks coming out of the opening weeks of the Fabled metagame. Get all their likes, dislikes, and words of wisdom this week!

Max and Sam tackle the brand new Fabled meta! Tune in as they walk through all of their important takeaways from testing and how you can succeed when you no longer need to Be Prepared.

This week, Max and Sam talk about what's on all of our minds as we head into the new rotation. Listen along as we give tips on how to brew up a deck of your own!

This week, Max and Sam are diving into Fabled! Together, they tackle the good, the bad, and what they hope to see in the newest Disney Lorcana set.

This week, Max and Sam have lost the die roll! So, they will discuss strategies for going second in Lorcana!

This week Cliff stops by to talk over the news from worlds! Listen in to our thoughts about the next season of the Disney Lorcana Challenge events!

This week we dive into 2 cards that are having a major meta game impact. Let it begin!

Max and Sam discuss the prevalence of emerald steel in the meta. They explain why, how and how to beat it!

This week, we review our choices for the most impactful competitive cards from Reign of Jafar!

Max and Sam are excited about Ravensburger's announcements! Listen as they discuss the positives and negatives on core constructed!

Sam and Max are back post bans! In this episode, they go over their results from the large tournament that happened 4 days after the ban announcement! Emerging in that tournament and Europe, they dive into the newest play pattern defining the meta game!

Max, Sam, Cliff dive deeper into discussions about the ban and what it means for the game, both in the short term and long term.

We are here to talk about the new bans, our feelings, and where we go from here.

This episode is all about hard-to-remove cards. Once they are down, they stick around! Listen in as Max and Sam talk over how to keep a card in play despite all the ruby and steel removal in the meta right now!

Sapphire fans rejoice! We bring you all the blue deck discussion Max can handle! From sapphire's impact on the meta, to our sanity and wallets, we'll make you blue!

This week Max and Sam review the cards from the set that are making an impact on core constructed! Please share your thoughts on Facebook about this new format for our set reviews! Good, bad, indifferent, we want to hear about it from you!

In this week's episode, Max and Sam discuss the end of Azurite Sea and what's to come on Archazia's Island. Not to mention we reveal a major announcement!

Max and Sam are discussing the multiple Amber Steel decks you might face during Set Champs! Listen in as they talk over each deck; what it does, the pros and cons, and update you on their Set Champs journey.

This is the episode about the card about the song! One of the most nefarious Lorcana cards is discussed at length in this episode. Get what you need to never be unprepared!

Max and Sam are back and talking about what we are looking forward to in 2025. Listen as they talk about what they hope to see and not to see in the new year.

Max and Sam are back and looking back over Lorcana in 2024. There was so much to be excited about this year and even more excitement in 2025!

Join Max this week as he walks you through the Azurite Sea meta game and talks over ways to help guide you though the waves of uncertainty that is the current meta!

Join us as we discuss one of the Disney Lorcana decks that got some of the biggest upgrades! How is Emerald Amethyst in the new Azurite Sea? Can it compete?

Back by popular demand, we have brought back the audio of our full Azurite Sea set review live stream! This is taken from our twitch stream on the 10th. If you want to check us out there it's twitch.tv/supralimialfilms!

Another episode, and we're setting sail and talking Azurite Sea! What existing cards got better? What decks are getting more powerful tools? Find out our thoughts!

Cliff and Olivia are back and answering more questions about DLC Vegas! Give it a listen, and feel free to reach out to us on Facebook with any questions that you may have for them!

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This week special guests Cliff and Olivia talk through their experience at their first DLC event! Listen to the first of two parts of this episode for some great insights for those getting ready for their first event or those going back for a repeat!

Green is back in a big way! The Green/Steel deck piloted by Zan Syed took down the Las Vegas DLC event! And this week Max and Sam break down the deck so you can try do the same at your next event!

In this week's episode, Max and Sam discuss the controversial topic of "Netdecking." Listen to us talk about the pros and cons of brewing vs. using a popular meta deck.

Sam and Max are breaking down the various ways to go about choosing your own personal style and deck choices! Settle in and see if you too can find you're way!

In this episode, Max and Sam discuss what cards and color combos we will see in the Shimmering Skies aggro meta. Listen to how we think you can deal with the new aggro staple: Daisey Duck!

In this episode, we discuss determining whether we think a card is playable. Find out what we feel should be considered when ranking the cards for our set reviews. Find out how to tell if a card can go the distance.

This episode Max and Sam are following up with what was discussed in Episode 13! More Ruby Amethyst insights, updates, and information! Please take a listen as they walk you through all of the details!

Max and Sam are here to deep-dive into one of the oldest, most affordable, and most winning decks in the history of Disney Lorcana! Listen in to this one on how to play and how to beat this work horse of a deck for set championships!

Inflection Points? What? Max and Sam will guide you through this concept, how it applies to Lorcana and how understanding it can make you a better player!

Max and Sam are back and they are talking over the news, a bird and a squirrel. Come by and listen in as they talk over the newest emerald duo and how to overcome them as the meta begins to take shape in Ursula's Return!

Sam and Max invite you to get some insight into Lorcana's multiplayer formats! Take a listen as they cover everything from Illumineer's Quest to Chaos formats! Please listen in and be our guest!

The IllumiNation team is back and they are talking brews ahead of Ursula's Return! No matter if you want fun decks or competitive decks, they are helping everyone! Think of it like a warm hug!

Max and Sam are going to help you with the pressure of facing down a Lorcana tournament! They will give you some tips, and share some stories that will hopefully get you over the pre-tournament jitters!

In no time flat! Well, in like 20ish minutes anyway. We'll guide you through the decks of the Into the Inklands meta so you know what is coming and what to do to achieve an enchanted Stitch, Rockstar promo at your local champs!

Max and Sam talk over mulligans. This is a very high-level discussion and absolutely will require more nuanced episodes in the future. But, they are bringing plenty of wisdom and ideas to the concept of mulligans in Lorcana! Let's get down to business, to sculpt the hands!

Max and Sam are back on the mics and fresh off a 1K tournament! Journey with them as they discuss what metagame is and how you can apply this information to your next tournament!

Welcome back, everyone! Max takes the helm solo this week to discuss the trickle known as passive lore generation. Find out all about it, strategies, and the cards to keep in mind when considering passive lore!