Tales From The Tap – Details, episodes & analysis

We are back from a long hiatus. We discuss Pro Tour Lorwyn, no bans, and how it's a great time to be a card gamer!

In this episode we give our crash course for Lorwyn Eclipsed. We talk about the changes to promos in 2026, how to prep for pre-release, and cards we think will impact constructed.

Stan was right — Temur Landfall is very real, and Izzet isn’t “dead”... it’s just out here deleting people online. But do I actually get the hype? Not really (hot take incoming).

We also talk:My Star Wars PQ experience — a non-MTG event in a Magic-filled life

Standard meta breakdown: Vivi Cauldron dominance, UB Midrange, Esper Self-Bounce, Izzet Prowess, UW Control, and the wildcards in the format

The no ban announcement until November — is it a good call?

Avatar spoiler reactions from both a player and store perspective

Store drama: Grogs & Griffonest stepping away from RCQs

Whether you’re here for the meta talk, the hot takes, or just some casual banter, you’ll find it here.

🎉 Edge of Eternities is almost here! Frank and I dive into Magic: The Gathering’s newest set dropping this weekend, sharing what cards we’re already excited about and what we expect to see shaping Standard and Limited. We break down the new mechanics (quickly and clearly) so you’re ready for your prerelease, and highlight cards we think will be absolute bombs in your sealed pools.Whether you’re prepping for your local prerelease, brewing for Standard, or just love new set season, this episode will get you hyped and ready for Edge of Eternities!Let us know in the comments: What card are you most excited to open at prerelease?🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts.🕹️ Follow us on Twitter: @TalesfromTap🗣️ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/nhzsyqYBcK#mtg #edgeofeternity #magicthegatheringcards #cardgame #podcast #mtgpodcast #prerelease #standard #mtgfam #mtgcommander

In this episode, we’re joined by YouTube creator and goblin aficionado Goblin Ringleader for a deep dive into the history of lands in Magic: The Gathering — from the OG Duals and Painlands to MDFCs, Triomes, and beyond. We also speculate on what Edge of Eternities (EoE) might bring to Constructed formats and how it could shake up the mana base landscape.

We cover iconic land cycles, talk mana base design, and share listener favorites — from Shock Lands and Scry Lands to some spicier picks. Plus: Frankie’s EoE hype list, Jack’s meta notes, and a deck quiz that’ll test your land IQ.

Wizards of the Coast banned 7 cards in Standard before rotation and the release of Edge of Eternities, shaking up the format in a huge way. In this episode, Frank and I break down each banned card, the reasoning Wizards gave, and where we agree (or disagree) with these changes. We also discuss how this impacts the Standard meta going forward and what decks may rise in the post-ban landscape.

Let us know in the comments: Do you agree with these bans, or did Wizards miss the mark?

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Things got a little out of hand this week as we welcomed our longtime teammate and friend Jared to the podcast!

With three voices on the stack, we dove deep into:

🏆 RCQ stories from Boar’s Hat Gaming — including Frank’s big WIN and both Frank & Jared qualifying for the Regional Championship in Vegas!

💥 Hot takes and predictions for the June 30th Banned & Restricted update across formats

🧙 Legacy event planning, proxy policy debates, and how to grow a struggling format

🎮 The Final Fantasy set — surprisingly competitive cards, character lore, and Jared dropping FF knowledge bombs

This is our longest (and rowdiest) episode yet — but it’s also packed with insight, laughs, and Magic stories from across the table.🧠 Like, comment, and subscribe to support Tales from the Tap!🎲 Hosted by Stanton (@boars_hat) and Frank (@TalesfromTap)

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🎮✨ Final Fantasy Meets Magic: The Gathering! ✨🎮In this episode of Tales from the Tap, we dive into the upcoming Final Fantasy x Magic: The Gathering set—just in time for this weekend's MTG prerelease! One of us has been crushing tournaments, the other is wrangling chaos as we prep to host a sealed event at our local game store. 💥We break down early spoiler cards, share insights into sealed deck archetypes, and give practical tips for building a prerelease deck in this unique crossover set. Whether you're a long-time planeswalker or a Final Fantasy fan jumping into MTG for the first time, this episode has something for you!🔮 Topics Covered:• Our recent Magic tournament results & stories• Final Fantasy MTG spoilers & reactions• Sealed format strategy for prerelease• Archetypes to watch in the new set• Tips for your first Final Fantasy prerelease🧙‍♂️ Join the party!Subscribe for weekly Magic the Gathering content, gameplay stories, deckbuilding advice, and more podcast chaos.🎧 Available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & more!📌 Let us know in the comments: Are you hyped for Final Fantasy in MTG? What card or archetype are you hoping to pull at prerelease?#finalfantasy #mtg #magicthegatheringcards #localgamestore #mtgcontent #mtgpodcast #podcast

In this episode we catch up on the big tournaments after Tarkir Dragonstorm and talk a little about FF! And look... first pod in the new location.

In this episode we talk about changes to commander and Tarkir's impact in constructed.