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Maria, Meghan and Tyler got featured on the news and it's gone completely to their heads! Now, they're all high and mighty -- thinking they can give YOU tips on how to be a better Magic player! The outright audacity! Well, if you're still reading, I guess you're gonna listen to this episode anyway and you should know that's what's in here.

PLUS: a healthy helping of Magic news! From the Arena Limited Championship Qualifiers to Historic Trojan Horses filled with Bogles, this episode just might have it all. Including Saint Peter.

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Put on your oven mitts and keep the fire extinguisher handy — we've got some hot takes about Commander. Should Sol Ring be banned? Should all planeswalkers be commanders? Should people maybe work out their anger somewhere other than their playgroup's battlefield?! Maria, Meghan, and Tyler get into it — plus a look at this week's Banned & Restricted Announcement that's shaking up Modern.

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New, new, new! 2026 has a lot of "new" coming for Magic — and we've got the deets. Sponge-powered superheroes in Marvel, problematic rings in The Hobbit, Jace messing everything up (again) in Reality Fracture…the year ahead looks bright. Let's preview it!

PLUS: a brand new Flavor Text Theatre game that's sure to...make some noise. 😉

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From Sin City to the Twin Cities — Maria and Meghan are back from MagicCon Vegas and Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven, and they've got the hot goss. They rubbed elbows with Hollywood hotshots, stormed the kitten enclosure, and watched history get made at the Pro Tour finals. PLUS: the actual secret to Secrets of Strixhaven draft… and a whole lot more.

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Secrets of Strixhaven is here and so is MagicCon Las Vegas and the Pro Tour! The highest-stakes Magic of the season is this weekend and we're coming in hot with a comprehensive Strixhaven Draft Guide to get you ready for all of it! (The top common just might blow your mind.) Get ready to watch the pros battle it out -- or draft on your couch. Hey, why not both?!

Catch Maria & Meghan's Vegas Meet and Greet Friday, 5–6pm in Creator Central!

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Grab your hall pass and ditch math class! This week, Maria, Meghan, and Tyler are cutting class to relive every chaotic, glorious moment from the Secrets of Strixhaven prerelease!

From Tyler's round one (featuring a beat so bad it's legendary) to Meghan's brain-melting Quandrix quandaries, to Maria ascending to the literal highest plane by casting Ancestral Recall...repeatedly...this episode has more drama than a semester's worth of homeroom gossip! It's going in the yearbook. Possibly the history books.

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Sharpen your No. 2 pencils and clear your schedule; school is back in session! Maria, Tyler, and special guest Judge Rob are digging into Secrets of Strixhaven, giving you a cheat sheet for the set's trickiest mechanics, cards, and rules. Whether you're a straight-A spellslinger or Witherbloom frog licker, this episode will make sure you don't get caught off guard at your prerelease. PLUS: the Cutest Card and Grossest Card awards are handed out and Maria asks the tough questions like: would YOU have arms that end in giant boulders?

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Wanna know how the Secrets of Strixhaven precon Commander decks actually play? We have the answers! Because we actually played them! Yeah...we're pretty cool like that. Whether you're looking at picking up Lorehold, Prismari, Witherbloom, Quandrix or Silverquill - we did the homework so you don't have to. PLUS: a surprise unboxing and Maria submits her application to the Julliard School of Ocarina. We're sorry.

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School's back for summer - and this time, it's magical. Like, literally. Maria, Meghan, and Tyler are diving headfirst into Magic's newest set, Secrets of Strixhaven! They've got new mechanics, a trailer debut, and one very urgent question that may define this entire set: is that frog barf hallucinogenic? Settle in, pick your college, and let's hit the books (p.s. "book" is now an official artifact subtype!) class is officially in session!

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Strixhaven holds its secrets close - but not for long. Maria, Meghan, and Tyler put on their prognosticating hats and take their best shots at what's coming in Magic's newest set: Secrets of Strixhaven. Scholastic mysteries, big reveals, and even bolder predictions await.

Then, Flavor Text Theatre: MadLibs summons a historic figure so revolting it may go down in podcast history. The laughs are real. The horror may be realer.

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After 13+ years slinging spells, GLHF has officially left the battlefield. No, we're not dead — we've ascended. Slay the Spire II has claimed our souls, and frankly? We regret nothing. Long live the Spire. LONG. LIVE. THE SPIRE!!!!!!!!!!

...okay. FINE. We'll talk about TMNT draft. Apparently while we were busy climbing the Spire, the turtles draft format was secretly 🔥fire🔥. If you wrote off this format as cheesy pizza slop, buckle up, because we did the homework so you don't have to. Full draft guide inside. Let's go!

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You know what they say: two Bens are better than one… but two special Bens? Now that’s a party.

This week on Good Luck High Five, Maria and Meghan welcome a double helping of delightful chaos as Ben Wheeler and Ben Ulmer from LoadingReadyRun join the show! The Bens stop by to catch up, crack jokes, and bring a little maple syrup-flavored charm to the table.

Come hang out as the crew dives into MTG-themed games like Match Game and The Randomizer, swaps stories from the past year in Magic, and proves once and for...

Cowabunga, nerds! It's time to recap the pizza-filled madness that was the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prerelease. Maria and Tyler share their Sealed decks and detail what worked, what didn't, and what you should look out for in Drafts ahead. PLUS: Flavor Text Theatre returns with a classic: Movie Pitches, turtle style.

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I hope you like penicillin on your pizza because we're ready to eat some questionable cheesy concoctions at the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles prerelease! Judge Rob joins Maria and Meghan to go over the new mechanics and tricky new cards and interactions you might run into as you run through the sewers. Don't head to New York City without this podcast!

PLUS: Cutest and Grossest Card are crowned and Maria learns the most shocking fact about Meghan....ever?!

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Cowabunga, cardboard crusaders! 🐢🔥

Grab your nunchuks, a vial of green ooze, and a slice of spicy oatmeal pizza (barf) because Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is headed to Magic the Gathering! Whether or not you're super stoked to see these turtley teens back in action or not - Maria, Meghan and Tyler are here to showcase the new cards, new mechanics and radical new art from the upcoming set.

PLUS: A look at this week in Magic news: from celebrating Pride with the Gruulfriends to a way to win $2,000 (?!?) while playing Arena this weekend!

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Valentine’s Day is almost here and the sparks are flying as Maria, Meghan, and Tyler tap into all the latest news from the Multiverse! From a heart-stopping shake-up in Commander thanks to the newest B&R announcement, to Meghan’s boots-on-the-ground report from Toronto’s Spotlight Series, the crew’s got all the hot goss.

PLUS: You’ll also get a handful of Magic-themed Valentines (some better than others), and Magic heads to the Olympic Games!

So grab your chocolates, shuffle up, and prepare to fall in love with Magic all over again. 💞

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Fresh off Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed, Maria, Meghan, and Tyler break down the moments that lit the fuse on a brand-new competitive Magic season. From an unforgettable Game 4 in the finals to a wildly diverse Standard metagame and an all-international Top 8, hear the biggest stories, boldest plays, and meta-shaping takeaways straight from the folks who were on the (very cold) feature match floor.

PLUS: A surprise trip into the sewers! After a printing mix-up forced Wizards of the Coast to officially reveal every rare and mythic in the upcoming TMNT set, we’re diving headfirst into a fi...

Maria's Back, fam! And she's been drafting a lot. So let's talk about it! With the GLHF crew all back together, they share the science behind winning in Lorwyn Eclipsed Limited. From the best P1P1s to the top 10 commons to the secret "mythic uncommons" that punch way above their rarity - this episode is packed with the insights you need to draft smarter, play tighter, and chase that trophy. If you’re sitting down at a Lorwyn Eclipsed draft, consider this required listening.

PLUS: a peek into Standard ahead of Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed this we...

Don’t look directly at this episode - an eclipse is coming. 🌑

Meghan and Tyler share their insights from the Lorwyn Eclipsed prerelease, breaking down which cards overperformed, their first impressions on the speed of the format, and just how format-warping the rares might be. PLUS: some hot takes on what could shake up Standard once the set officially lands.

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Get ready to LorWIN some games at your prerelease this weekend with the help of Judge Rob! That's right, Magic's newest set Lorwyn Eclipsed is here and Meghan, Tyler and Rob are here to break down the new mechanics, tricky cards, and strange interactions that might pop up as you throw down.

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Boggarts and Aunties and Changelings, oh my!

We’re diving headfirst into Lorwyn Eclipsed with a first look at everything wild, whimsical, and wonderfully weird coming in Magic’s newest set. From a truly magical collaboration with The Jim Henson Company to shiny new mechanics and the return of one of Magic’s most beloved planes, Team GLHF is here to guide you through the space where dawn and dusk collide. Grab your boggart brew, mind the faeries, and get ready to rediscover Lorwyn in a whole new light.

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The crystal ball is out and the vibes are strong! Maria, Meghan, and Tyler make bold predictions about where Magic the Gathering is headed in 2026, then pour one out for 2025 with a look back at the year’s biggest highlights (and messiest lowlights).

To everyone who listened, laughed, argued with us in their car, and supported the show this year, thank you. We love you endlessly. 💖 Keep on keepin' that Magic alive!

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It’s Hollywood’s most anticipated night of the year: the annual Good Luck High Five Chrimby Awards! We’re rolling out the red carpet to celebrate the very best and the very worst Magic The Gathering had to offer in 2025. From the best cards and best art to the most unforgettable moments (and yes, a few truly cursed stinkers), nothing is safe from Chrimby judgment. So don your gay apparel, strike a pose, and prepare for applause, gasps, and maybe a scandal or two. The Chrimbys are uponst us!

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On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Tyler are ready to spandex up and take to the skies for a first look at Magic the Gathering x Marvel Super Heroes - coming summer 2026! Are they feeling a bit of Marvel fatigue or will they be swayed by the gorgeous comic book art treatments of the new cards? But even more importantly, how is Tyler doing after being repeatedly kept in a cage? These burning questions get answers - all in this episode!

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What really went down at World Championship 31 this past weekend? We’re bringing you the steaming-hot feature match tea that DOCTORS DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT. Maria and Tyler break down the moment everyone’s been arguing about — the infamous takeback — with insights, opinions, and context you won’t get anywhere else...including thoughts from Judge Rob himself.

Plus, we zoom out and hit the highlights: the top Standard decks, draft decks that separated the mortals from the gods, that GORGEOUS new trophy, and how Worlds 31 stacked up overall.

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World Championship 31 is almost here, and we’re making sure you are ready for every heart-pounding moment! Maria and Meghan break down everything you need to know headed into the biggest Magic tournament of the year - from the players poised to hoist the trophy to the spicy new Standard brews that could crash the party. It’s been an incredible season, and it all comes down to this. Buckle up… it’s Worlds time!

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On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Tyler bend the elements and the draft table as they dive into Avatar: The Last Airbender Limited — a format none of them can stop playing. Hear their favorite strategies, sleeper picks, and color combos so you can walk into your LGS ready to claim the "W" like the true Avatar you are.

PLUS: Meghan recaps her time at Desert Bus, and the Maria vs. Tyler bet reaches its epic conclusion.

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Azula always lies — but Maria and Tyler would never… especially when it comes to prerelease chaos! We’re diving into our first look at Magic’s newest Avatar: The Last Airbender set: the overperformers, the underwhelmers, and the “why did I open THIS rare?” moments.

And yes — we brought gifts. TWO bonus goodies for Patrons, because we love you more than Sokka loves meat and sarcasm.

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Water. Earth. Fire. Air… and Judge Rob. Prepare to master all four prerelease elements before you hit your LGS! We’re diving deep into Avatar: The Last Airbender’s new cards, new mechanics, and the tricky interactions that’ll make your head spin faster than Appa doing a barrel roll. With Judge Rob here, you’ll leave feeling balanced, enlightened, and maybe...just maybe...a little less terrified of layers and reflexive triggers.

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Flameo, Hotman! Maria, Meghan, and Tyler are taking to the skies on their trusty sky bison to explore Magic’s next adventure — Avatar: The Last Airbender! From new mechanics and breathtaking art treatments to beloved characters and iconic moments, this set is packed with heart, humor, and herbal tea. So grab your cabbages, channel your inner Uncle Iroh, and get ready to master the elements. Yip yip!

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It’s episode 666, you beautiful little demons! 😈

Join Maria, Meghan, and Tyler as they conjure up the tale of the Satanic Panic — the real-life hysteria that thought D&D summoned demons and Magic cards opened portals to hell. From foregone fear-mongering to modern day mayhem, we’re exorcising the ghosts of moral panic past. Grab your pitchfork, pour a goblet of something red, and settle in for a history lesson that’s hotter than the ninth circle!

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On this episode, Maria, Meghan and Tyler bring you all the Magical news of the week! From bracket shakeups in Commander to a new powered cube on MTG Arena to tips to win at Spider-Man Draft (if you're brave enough to play it!) All of this from a brand new podcast setup featuring an IKEA death-couch that may or may not be responsible for a 50% increase in antics from our hosts. #BlametheCouch is in full effect!

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Cowabunga, Magic fans! The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are skateboarding our way in Magic: The Gathering! Whether you’re ready to grab a slice of 90s nostalgia or feeling that Universes Beyond burnout creeping in, we’ve got your back. From ooze-dripping pizza lands (featuring some truly cursed toppings) to a spicy new Commander mechanic and Ninjutsu’s big glow-up, this set is poised to take 2026 to some seriously turtley places.

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The Magic fandom is on fire - and not just because someone picked a foil Goyf in a Top 8 draft. Magic’s making big moves in 2026, and everyone’s got opinions hotter than a Pyroblast off the top. Are we rolling in the slop like happy little piggies, or are we sacrificing what's made Magic great for a quick Hasbro buck? Maria, Meghan, and Tyler dive snout-first into the drama to find out what it all means for players across every format. I hope you brought your appetite for truffles, because the trough is open and ready!

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Buckle up, Magic fiends! Maria and Meghan are your tour guides through 2026: we’re talking a return to Lorwyn (dust off your boggart ears), a Star Trek crossover (set phasers to EXCITEMENT!), and more sets (a whopping 7 in all!) than you can shake a dice bag at. We'll let you in on all the details!

PLUS: we recap Pro Tour Edge of Eternities with a finals win so jaw-dropping we had to check the floor for teeth!

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Holy double feature, Spider-Fans! Maria, Meghan, and Tyler are swinging into your headphones with not one but TWO epic adventures. First up: a crash-course to get you ready for Pro Tour: Edge of Eternities - from Draft picks to wild new Modern decks. Then, the gang shares their Spider-Man prerelease showdown, complete with the highs, the lows, and the web-slinging wild cards you’ll want to snag (or dodge) at your next event. Strap in, True Believers - this podcast is about to get spectacular.

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🕸️ Thwip! Judge Rob is swinging on in to this week's episode to prep you for your Spider-Man prerelease this weekend! From brand-new mechanics to the sneaky tricks, we’ll make sure you’re battle-ready before you crack those packs. PLUS: Cutest and Grossest Card are crowned and Rob knows a little too much about the Scarlet Spider...?

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Maria and Tyler are swinging into uncharted territory with Spider-Man Pick-Two Draft! 🕷️✨ What happens when you cut a draft pod in half and start by slamming down two rares? How wild does the format feel, and can you actually finish the whole event before your spidey-sense starts tingling? We took on the challenge (did the work, had the fun) and now we’ve got answers! Tune in for the full scoop on this brand-new way to play Magic, plus everything you need to get ready for your upcoming prerelease sealed events!

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On this episode, Maria and Tyler web-sling straight into your headphones with all the latest from Magic: The Gathering x Marvel’s Spider-Man! From the set’s new mechanics, to a pigeon that’s out here stealing hotdogs like a true menace, to the wild question of what these cards will even be called in their Through the Omenpaths versions - your hosts are here to thwip, quip, and make sure no villain (or detail) goes un-punched.

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On this episode, Maria, Meghan, and Tyler strap in for a ride on the Magical rollercoaster that was 2025. From the fuzzy cuteness of Bloomburrow, to the chaotic hot-mess-express known as Aetherdrift, to the homerun heat of Final Fantasy — your hosts rank, roast, and relive every “banger” and “wanger” this year had to offer. ...so far.

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