Coin Concede: A Hearthstone Podcast

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By: Edelweiss, WickedGood and Magesa

Hosts Edelweiss, WickedGood and Magesa cover everything Hearthstone-related, including news in the scene, tournament results and highlights, and Decksplanations breakdowns of everything from specific decks to overall strategy. If you're looking for an edge and good conversation, then whether you're a casual player just starting out or a seasoned multi-legend player, we make the competitive side of the game more accessible to you!

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550 - Coin Concede "Oh My Godfrey"
#550
Today at 1:22 AM

Turns out when you open the doors of the Violet Hold, a lot of cards come spilling out, and we're here to help you figure out which ones should be on your wanted posters. Plus, the latest balance patch, Spring Championship recap, and more!

News – 9:48

Balance Patch - 35.6.2

Tournaments – 29:44

Spring Championships Recap

Decksplanations – 35:05

Escape From the Violet Hold Reveals  Neutrals Demon Hunter Rogue Shaman Warlock Priest Warrior

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549 - Coin Concede "Escape Velocity"
06/07/2026

We heard alarm bells going off last week, but the new expansion announcement has broken out, and we know now that it's Escape From the Violet Hold! We have everything you need to know about the new expansion before it breaks containment and wreaks havoc on the meta next month!

News – 10:16

Escape From Violet Hold announcement Reveal Schedule Patch 35.6 Events Arena Bug Fixes

Decksplanations – 34:05

Escape From the Violet Hold  Rule-breakers Prepare Disguised Bribes

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548 - Coin Concede "A Walk on the Wild Side"
#548
06/01/2026

With rumblings of a new expansion on the horizon, we take a break from covering the Standard meta, and are joined by streamer and Coin Concede producer Mae to talk about the Wild format, why it's not as scary as it seems, and why it might just be the way to keep Hearthstone fresh when it starts to feel stale.

News – 46:38

New expansion teaser 32-bit operating system support ending

Decksplanations – 51:05

Why play Wild? Wild meta overview Inexpensive decks to craft Tips and tricks for getting started

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547 - Coin Concede "Eat Your Vegetables"
#547
05/25/2026

The class set balance changes are here, and we have a lot of thoughts about the changes themselves, the dev insights video explaining them, and the approach to the class sets in general. Plus, we break down last weekend's Masters Tour Spring Playoffs!

News – 11:10

Patch 35.4.2 Balance Changes Dev Insights Video

Tournaments – 1:15:33

Masters Tour Spring Playoffs Recap

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546 - Coin Concede "Who Watches the Broodwatcher"
#545
05/17/2026

We covered the three class sets that didn't work last week, but what about Druid? We spent some time with the updated Druid decks enabled by its class set, and dive deep into climbing with Merithra Druid.

News – 21:27

Hotfix Patch 35.4.1 Spring Playoffs this weekend!

Decksplanations – 29:11

How to climb with Merithra Druid

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545 - Coin Concede "Class Dismissed"
#545
05/11/2026

It's safe to say the first release of the much-heralded class sets didn't land with a great first impression. We dig into why these sets didn't land, and what kinds of changes these class sets will need to truly restore Azeroth.

News – 21:32

Patch 35.4 Class sets live Dual class arena Forging the Dragon Soul event Ruby Sanctum event Bug fixes Known issues Announcement of an announcement of an announcement of an announcement

Decksplanations – 41:20

What went wrong with the class sets?

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544 - Coin Concede "Teamwork Makes the Dream Work"
#544
05/03/2026

We're on the verge of getting the first-ever class sets in Hearthstone, and we have breakdowns of everything that Druid, Hunter, Paladin and Mage will be doing next to help you get the jump on your opponents. Plus the latest balance changes and more!

News – 13:22

Balance changes Prescient Slitherdrake Flight Maneuvers

Decksplanations – 22:56

Class sets! Druid Hunter Paladin Mage

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543 - Coin Concede "Chasing the Dragon"
#543
04/27/2026

Dragons are setting the meta on fire right now, and we have all the help you need to pilot Dragon Warrior for your late season climb. Plus, the future of Twist, and more!

News – 18:30

Emergency Hotfix 35.2.2 A Farewell to Twist Whitemane portrait update

Decksplanations – 35:54

How to play Dragon Warrior

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542 - Coin Concede "Rules of Engagement"
#542
04/20/2026

There's a lot to keep up with now that the Cataclysm meta is stabilizing, but what if you're trying to juggle your climb with ::waves hands:: everything? We have some tips to help keep your skills sharp even when you're not feeling your sharpest. Plus, patch 35.2, Masters Tour recap, and more!

News – 24:24

Patch 35.2 Known issues Whitemane portrait update

Tournaments – 50:09

Winter Masters Tour Championship Recap

Decksplanations – 58:33

Keeping Up With the Game When You Can't Keep Up With Anything How do you...


541 - Coin Concede "Flight School"
#541
04/12/2026

We've had about a week to settle into the post-balance change meta, and we're very impressed with the new End of Turn Paladin. By the time the episode is over, you will be too! Plus, the new Battlegrounds season, overview of decklists from the Winter Masters Tour Championship, and more!

News – 16:39

Battlegrounds season 13 New keywords Trinkets New Minions New Heroes

Tournaments – 23:48

Winter Masters Tour Championship Decklists

Decksplanations – 45:18

End of Turn-adin

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540 - Coin Concede "Envoy of the Endgame"
#540
04/05/2026

Cataclysm's first balance patch is here, and Imbue Druid is gone, so what should you play now? We break down Herald Shaman, one of the winners of the recent balance patch, to get you started off right. Also, we break down the design team's new video, preview Winter Championships, and more!

News – 15:17

Patch 35.0.3 Standard balance changes Wild balance changes Big fixes and improvement Winter Championship Preview "Inside the Tavern" Video

Decksplanations – 1:08:47

Herald Shaman

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539 - Coin Concede "An Axe to Grind"
#539
03/30/2026

So how about that Imbue Druid, huh? We've already gotten word that it's likely to get the axe soon, but what if you want to play right now? We have some tips on how to cope with our new Druid overlords, and some ideas for things to play while you're waiting for them to come back down to earth.

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News – 39:25

Balance changes coming Hotfix 35.0.2 New social media manager New mulligan view in HSReplay

Decksplanations – 53:24

What We'v...


538 - Coin Concede "Execute, Not Exeggcute"
#538
03/22/2026

Happy New Year (of the Scarab)! We run down all the decks of the very early meta, and give you recommendations, whether you're looking to climb quickly, just try fun cards, or anything in between.

News – 32:53

Patch 35.0.1 Returning Players' Guide Dragonflight Recruitment Update

Tournaments – 48:31

Winter Playoffs Recap

Decksplanations – 57:07

New meta decks Old and Busted New Hotness New and Playable Tier Fun

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537 - Coin Concede "The Black Parade"
#537
03/16/2026


536 - Coin Concede "What About Blob?"
#536
03/09/2026

We're fresh off of participating in Cataclysm Theorycrafting, and we have a lot of thoughts about the decks that we played, as well as the ones we played against. Plus, the remaining revealed cards, upcoming balance changes, and more!

News – 8:50

Winter Playoffs Community Events and Balance Preview Pre-release Tavern Brawl Community Days Balance Change Preview

Decksplanations – 44:56

What we played in Theorycrafting Hunter Mage Priest Warlock Last Stands and TriumphsThe Show Notes for this week's episode are on our Website

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535 - Coin Concede "Nature is Healing"
#535
03/01/2026

Cataclysm reveals are in full swing, and we now know what most of the classes will be doing post-rotation. Which classes will be triumphs, and which will mount their last stands? Listen to find out!

News – 19:18

Patch 34.6.2 Standard balance changes Wild balance changes

Decksplanations – 32:02

New cards! Hunter Mage Priest Warlock Last Stands and Triumphs

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534 - Coin Concede "Sinestrats"
#534
02/23/2026

Reveals for Cataclysm are in full swing, and we have a lot of new cards to talk about, from dragons that put dragons in your dragons, to colossals that take mass thievery to a new level, and more!

News – 21:42

Ppatch 34.6.1 Free Battlegrounds emotes Darkmoon Faire odds now available in-game

Decksplanations – 29:21

New cards! Mage and Priest colossals Deatth Knight Demon Hunter Rogue Druid

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533 - Coin Concede "Cataclysm Cafe"
#1
02/16/2026

Cataclysm is coming, and with it a ton of changes to both the meta and the game! We cover everything you need to know to start your doomsday prepping ahead of rotation.

News – 15:55

Patch 34.6 Warmaster Blackthorn In-game events Balance changes New set rewards Dream City trial cards Cataclysm Rally New game board Hearthstone Spotlight video Miniset changes Upcoming expansion teasers Overall game direction Card reveal changes

Decksplanations – 1:07:21

Cataclysm Herald Shatter Colossal Revealed cards

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532 - Coin Concede "Shadowstep Off"
#532
02/08/2026

We've found out what the Core set changes will be for Year of the Scarab, and there's a lot to talk about. We break down what the cards leaving and returning to Core might mean for each class, and what might be in store for Hearthstone as a whole once rotation comes.

News – 18:57

Welcome to the Year of the Scarab Hearthstone Spotlight livestream on February 9 at 9:30 a.m. PST Core set changes

Decksplanations – 42:32

Core set class breakdowns

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531 - Coin Concede "Less is Morchie"
#531
02/02/2026

We thought we might have a balance patch to discuss this week, but Morchie warped the timeline so only she got buffed. So instead, we take time to dig into two decks that you might not have spent enough time with, Broxigar Demon Hunter and Azshara Copy Druid!

News – 15:50

Hotfix Patch 34.4.1 Balance Patch 34.4.2 Blizzard 35 video announcement Rarran quizzes Firebat on new Hearthstone cards

Decksplanations – 42:58

Broxigar Demon Hunter Azshara Copy Druid

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530 - Coin Concede "Grand Theft Imbue"
#530
01/19/2026

We've had some time to play with new decks with cards from Echoes of the Infinite, and we have a lot of thoughts. If you want to live out your aggro instincts with Dragon Warrior, Demon Hunter or Death Knight, aura farm with Paladin, or even just roll the dice with Imbue Rogue, we have you covered!

News – 25:11

Patch 34.4

Decksplanations – 31:00

The decks of Echoes of the Infinite Imbue Rogue Aura Paladin Aggro Dragon Warrior Broxigar Demon Hunter Aggro Death Knight (Frost Unholy and Triple Unho...


529 - Coin Concede "Preparing For the End Times"
#529
01/12/2026

We're starting 2026 with a bang (or is that an echo?) with the announcement of the latest miniset, Echoes of the Infinite! We give our initial thoughts on which cards could make their way into your decks next week, and which ones might need to wait for the echoes of last year's sets to rotate before we they get their time to shine.

News – 20:55

Echoes of the Infinite announcement

Decksplanations – 25:30

The cards of the miniset

New legendaries Imbues for classes who shouldn't have them Dark gift...


528 - Coin Concede "Wrapped"
#1
01/05/2026

Happy new year! In our first episode of 2026, we take a look back at the last year in Hearthstone, what we liked, what we didn't, and where we think things are going to go in the year to come.

Tournaments – 15:16

Worlds Recap

Decksplanations – 34:05

2025 in Hearthstone The sets: Starcraft Into the Emerald Dream Lost City of Un'goro Across the Timeways Balance changes In-game events Communication Esports

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527 - Coin Concede "Aura Farming"
#1
12/24/2025

Looking for something different to play to close out the climb for December? Just in time for the holidays, we present you with how to play Aura Paladin! Plus, review of the lineups from Worlds, and more!

Tournaments – 17:00

Worlds Lineups Review

Decksplanations – 37:30

How to play Aura Paladin

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526 - Coin Concede "The Eternal Hope"
#526
12/15/2025

Just in time for Winter Veil, Blizzard has come bearing good tidings in the form of a buffs-only balance patch! We look at all the new toys we get to unwrap and figure out if any of them will lead to (holiday) cheers.

News – 18:02

Worlds Preview Hotfix Patch 34.2.1

Decksplanations – 29:34

Patch 34.2.2 Buffs More buffs

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525 – Coin Concede "Regression to the Meme"
#1
12/07/2025

We're back from our holiday break, with suggestions for off-meta decks you can play in Standard if you need your own break from the December ladder grind. Plus, details on the new Battlegrounds season, a huge new patch with multiple upcoming in-game events, and more!

News – 35:30

Patch 34.2 Battlegrounds, Arena and Gameplay updates Rewind performance improvements Fabled cards in Arena (not you, Rafaam) New Battlegrounds season Events and Features Upgraded Signature Card Features Events Obtain Ranked Hero Skins You May Have Missed!

Decksplanations – 1:01:29

Off-meta Decks you...


524 - Coin Concede "Discovering Win Conditions"
#1
11/23/2025

There have been a lot of changes in the meta since last week's big balance change, and we're here to help you navigate the new Timeways, including a recap of last weekend's Last Chance tournament to determine the final spot at next month's World Championships, and a trip back to the future to break down Discover Hunter.

News – 15:07

Patch 34.0.3 Aviana ban in Wild and Arena Ranked rewards makeup packs

Tournaments – 23:09

Last Chance Recap

Decksplanations – 35:45

How to play Discover Hunter...


523 - Coin Concede "Nerfs For Dummies"
#523
11/16/2025

We've gotten our first balance patch for Across the Timeways, and boy is it a doozy! We break down the implications for the meta and some early ideas of what to play into it.

News – 15:58

Setting things right with ranked rewards Last Chance Finals

Decksplanations – 23:52

Patch 34.0.2 Nerfs More nerfs

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522 - Coin Concede "Decks of Future Past"
#522
11/09/2025

Across the Timeways is here, and we've been scouring the timeline to find the best decks to play from the past, the present, and a possible post-balance patch future!

News – 24:49

Patch 34.0 Blizzcon Tickets on sale

Decksplanations – 33:55

Across the Timeways early meta overview New decks with positive win-rates Modified old decks with positive win-rate decks Old decks that are still good Developing decks to keep an eye on

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521 - Coin Concede "The Greatest of All Time"
#521
11/02/2025

We're almost out of time before the next expansion releases, but there's just enough left to talk about what we played in Theorycrafting and the Prerelease Tavern Brawl, and what cards we're excited to play with (or hope will be lost to the annals of history).

News – 24:32

Patch 34.0 Quests, Elise banned in Prerelease Tavern Brawl Tavern Pass refresh

Decksplanations – 51:46

Across the Timeways superlatives Cards we can't wait to play with Cards we're scared of Cards we want to be good but aren't Cards we thin...


520 - Coin Concede "Rafaamily Matters"
#520
10/26/2025

We've finally seen all of the cards from Across the Timeways, and we have thoughts. Warrior is summoning minions, Mage has a new OTK deck and Warlock has ten Rafaams?!

News – 15:24

Across the Timeways community events Team 5 votes to unionize

Decksplanations – 27:30

Across the Timeways Cards! Warrior Mage Warlock

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519 - Coin Concede "Thinking With Portals"
#519
10/19/2025

We revealed four Demon Hunter cards on stream Wednesday night (thanks, Blizzard)! We talk about all of those cards in detail, along with the rest of Demon Hunter's set in Across the Timeways, plus new cards from Druid, Rogue, and Shaman.

News – 13:51

Chromie's Chrono Catastrophe event is live

Decksplanations – 18:16

Across the Timeways Cards! Demon Hunter Druid Rogue Shaman

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518 - Coin Concede "I'm Sorry, We Have Infinite Bananas"
#518
10/13/2025

We have four classes' cards from Across the Timeways to discuss, and one of them is literally bananas! The others are spicy, though, including a deathrattle on a hero, and a possible build-around for Control Priest?!

News – 17:37

Tune in for our card reveal Wednesday, October 15th! Patch 33.6.2 New legendary quest chain

Decksplanations – 21:51

Across the Timeways Cards! Death Knight Paladin Priest Hunter

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517 – Coin Concede "Be Kind, Rewind"
#517
10/05/2025

Across the Timeways is coming soon, or has it been here all along? We take the time to break down everything important from the new expansion announcement, and talk about which neutral cards look like ticking time bombs.

News – 14:38

Patch 33.6 New expansion preorder Chromie's Chrono Catastrophe Battlegrounds changes Darkmoon Faire New and returning player decks Known issues

Tournaments – 33:05

Fabled Rewind Neutral legendaries Other notable neutrals

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516 - Coin Concede "Masters Class"
#516
09/28/2025

We have a bit of a calm before the next expansion announcement comes, so we dive deep into a few moments from the Masters Tour Summer Championship to find lessons that we can all take into our games on ladder.

News – 21:50

Hallow's End In-Game Event Choose a Champion pack distributiion

Tournaments – 28:18

PocketTrain tempos Owlonius Tobyka plays Wheel of Death on curve Soyorin navigates against hard control

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515 - Coin Concede "Net Neutrality"
#515
09/21/2025

The dust has settled on the Master's Tour Summer Championship, and Edelweiss takes advantage of her seat in the caster's box to help us break down the results, but not before we look at the changes in this week's balance patch and discuss what it means for the direction of the game.

News – 19:47

International show match September 29th Dev team changes Hearthstone is on Bluesky Patch 33.4.2

Tournaments – 1:18:29

Masters Tour Summer Championships - Recap

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514 - Coin Concede "Corpse Management"
#514
09/14/2025

It's Masters Tour weekend! We discuss the things we're likely to have seen at this weekend's tournament, and then break down one of the most popular decks in the post-Day of Rebirth meta, Blood Control Death Knight!

News – 19:25 

Hotfix Patch 33.4.1

Tournaments – 23:14 

Masters Tour Summer Championships

Decksplanations – 38:10

How to play Blood Control Death Knight

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513 - Coin Concede "Belated Rebirth Day"
#513
09/07/2025

We were waiting for the Day of Rebirth mini-set to launch to talk about new decks to play... And we're still waiting. So, to hold us over, we talk about how to play Quest Warlock to climb on ladder.

News – 13:37

Patch 33.4 Day of Rebirth is live Arena updates Battlegrounds changes Day of Rebirth In-game event Hallow's End Special Event Ladder Ready Deck Updates Void-touched Cosmetics in the shop Bug fixes Known Issues

Decksplanations – 47:12

How to play Quest Warlock

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512 - Coin Concede "Egg-ceptional Performers"
#512
09/01/2025

The miniset for Lost City of Un'goro, Day of Rebirth, was announced this week, so we scrambled our brains reviewing all the new cards, to make it over easy for you to poach wins from your opponents come launch day!

News – 24:20

New in game event - Lost City Fire Festival Patch 33.2.3 (hotfixes)

Decksplanations – 29:02

Day of Rebirth superlatives Cards we can't wait to play with Cards we're scared of Cards we want to be good but aren't Cards we think are over/underrated Cards we just...


511 - Coin Concede "Fyrakk Drills"
#511
08/23/2025

Edelweiss is fresh off casting last week's Masters Tour Playoffs, and she breaks down all the cool moments and things that we can learn about the meta that she saw over a full broadcast day. Then, we help you learn how to play one of the most popular decks from the tournament, Fyrakk Rogue!

News – 25:08

Patch 33.2.2 Reminder that Amazon App Store is going away

Tournaments – 45:30

Summer Masters Tour Playoffs Recap

Decksplanations – 59:12

How to play Fyrakk Rogue

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