Padawan Unlimited | A Star Wars Unlimited Podcast for All!

We celebrate our 100th episode and bring on a special guest, Emi, from the UK to kick off our Star Wars Unlimited around the world series. We look back on how our collections and experience with the game has changed since the podcast first started. Finally, we get insights from Emi on what Star Wars Unlimited is like in the United Kingdom.

On this episode we're joined by special gues Ian Klein AKA Lego Pizza and we nerd out on Star Wars, talk about about he developed the Lando Lake Country deck that took the Atlanta Sector Qualifier by storm, and finally the origin story of the new competitive team ECLIPSE. Enjoy!

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On this episode Corey and I discuss some of the new ASH spoilers and just how good the art has been. We discuss the meta and some surprising PQ winners even though Boba Lake Country is still going strong. Finally, we talk about some other things you can do to support Star Wars Unlimited aside from collecting and competing.

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For this episode I'm joined by Maclunky Gaming's GrumpyElephant; a Star Wars Unlimited competitor, caster, and meta setting deck builder! We talk about his deck building process which has led him to multiple PQ wins and beyond (including a T8 finish with Hera this past weekend). Enjoy!

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On this episode we talk more about the pre-constructed twin suns decks and if we plan on collecting them. We then talk about the current meta. There are so many pilots and red decks out there! Finally, we give our views on the current state of the game. What do you think?

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On this episode we talk about the LAW market and how strong it seems to be! The early meta is looking healthy so far. Finally, we go through some listener topics that were suggested. Enjoy!

Always upbeat and positive, Padawan Unlimited is a a Star Wars Unlimited (SWU) Trading Card Game podcast dedicated to learning about and building the Star Wars Unlimited community, one episode, one post, one person at a time. We review weekly news, new cards, products, and the competitive scene. We all have to start somewhere, and YOU should start here!

On this episode I am joined by one of our listeners to talk about anxiety, what it looks like, and how it might affect us while playing Start Wars Unlimited. We're not doctors, we're just sharing our experiences and some tips we have on how to deal with it so we can enjoy this awesome game to its fullest!

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On this early week episode I'm joined by the host of the @maclunkygaming weekly meta report, QuiShawnJinn. On this episode he shares his story and experience analyzing the Star Wars Unlimited meta and dissecting it to make decisions for choosing the right competitive decks to play.

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On this episode it's just Rob and I! We share some of our pack pulls and I picked up a Serialized Card from JTL. We go deep into the controversy that happened with Carbonite Edition boxes for this set in the main segment, but before that Rob and I share some thoughts on the new leaders and sets now that we've finally got some cards to play with. It's definitely A Lawless Time right now!

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On this episode Corey and Rob show what they've picked up in preparation for the release of A Lawless Time. We then go into some initial thoughts on leaders and cards we like for the limited format as we prepare for pre-release weekend. Finally, We continue the dive into a post rotation era. Is Aggressive Negotiations that powerful?

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On this episode we fawn over the new OP pack variant art for the upcoming set. For the meta segment we shout out Maclunky Gaming Alex for being the ONLY non-Han player in the Regional Qualifier Top 8. Then we go over leaders we're excited for in the future. Finally, we review our Milwaukee Regional Qualifier experience both good and the bad.

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On this one we dig into the final leaders and legendaries revealed for A Lawless Time! Then we give our thoughts on the meta for the upcoming Regional Qualifier. Finally, we give some honest feedback and reaction to the Galactic Championships for this year.

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Welcome to episode 88! On this one we do some dive into new cards from Set 7 AND the upcoming Twin Suns cards. The meta seems to be wide, but stable, so we take some time to talk about the control archetype. Finally, with rotation weeks away we discuss some cards to look into and general preparation guidelines. Enjoy!

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On this episode we review some more LAW, Set 7 cards with some special attention to the new Leader Enfys and Gil's favorite character Obi-Wan. Rob reviews how every version of Han is dominating the meta right now. Finally, we take a listener question and discuss what makes a card valuable/good to play.

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Set 7 is so exciting and we talk about about it! :) Rob shares some data on the meta from last week. The usual suspects win, but there are some surprises. Finally, we start the discussion on rotation. It really is going to be A Lawless Time.

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On this episode we revel in the Set 7 spoilers that were released. Then we go into the meta for this past weekend. Guess who had the biggest share of the pie? Finally, we discuss our methods for learning from our games so that we can "level" up!

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Set 7 spoiler season is starting out strong with a slew of positively received cards! Han2 dominates the European meta. I regale the story of a Limited PQ win (Sly Moore Red?!). Finally, we talk about the future of SWU with a focus on Set 7. We all agree that the game is gonna go strong for 2026!

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On this episode we discuss the fantastic new art for Set 7, A Lawless Time. Gil wins a Store Showdown and we share our thoughts on how you can win yours. Finally, a new year, new you, and new SWU! We start the conversation on what we're looking forward to in 2026. Also, congrats to the winner of the 2024 Convention Exclusive pack!

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Coming to you from my brother's basement on the last day of 2025, we host a special guest, Kenny, all around nice guy with recent Top 8 placement at the Philadelphia Sector Qualifier and multiple Planetary Qualifier Top 8s within the last month. We talk about the upcoming set, share some strategies for limited/sealed format and then share our connect highlights for 2025.

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On this episode we're joined by a returning guest, Zach. We talk about judge cards (again), then we discuss where we think the meta is going to go in the near future and speculate what the meta might look like for the upcoming Sector Qualifiers. Finally, we reflect on collecting in 2025 and share some stories and advice. Enjoy!

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On this episode we celebrate hitting 500 YouTube subscribers! We talk about the new Dengar card spoiler. The meta is full of green cards. Will there be a suspension? Finally, we start part one of our three part reflections series on Star Wars: Unlimited for 2025. Enjoy!

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We're joined by Larisa, listener, L1 judge, and general awesome person! On this episode we talk about the future changes to card packs, what we saw for the Set 6 meta, and then we go into building or rebuilding a SWU community.

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On this episode we talk about the freshly released images for Set 7, A Lawless Time! We then go into our thoughts for the Planetary Qualifier season and what decks we expect to see. Finally, we take up some podcast listener questions about Star Wars Unlimited and if it will go the distance!

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On this episode Corey and I talk about the fancy new cards we got. It's never too early to prepare for the next set (and rotation). Finally, we dig deep and talk about our high and low experiences with SWU.

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On this episode we're joined by special guest Pasquale for a discussion about deck building! But before that we talk about the new sector qualifier cards that were released, selling cards, the serialized card snafu and then a meta breakdown of the major tournament this weekend (BIATL). Enjoy!

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On this episode we run into a few technical difficulties so there's no collection segment for this one. However, we are joined by a special guest Tank! Join us as we talk about our early thoughts on the Secrets of Power Set 6 Meta. Then we talk about Star Wars Destiny and how it compares to Star Wars Unlimited!

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On this episode we talk about what we've pulled so far for Set 6, Secrets of Power. Some of these cards looks so good! We then dive into the sealed meta and some cards we really like so far. Finally, we go over our high level thought process when building decks. We'll continue the conversation on our next episode!

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On this episode returning special guest Tyler and I do a deep dive into tournament grinding, how to prepare and deck selection. Stay tuned for his return in the future!

Always upbeat and positive, Padawan Unlimited is a a Star Wars Unlimited (SWU) Trading Card Game podcast dedicated to learning about and building the Star Wars Unlimited community, one episode, one post, one person at a time. We review weekly news, new cards, products, and the competitive scene. We all have to start somewhere, and YOU should start here!

On this episode we discuss the contents of the Star Wars Unlimited gift box coming out in November. Then, we deep dive into some of the leaders we think are fun and/or will do well when released. Finally, we organized our first SWU tournament and we talk about that experience and what might be helpful for you if you ever decide to run a tournament too!

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On this episode we share our updated collection 'cause we got a lot of stuff from the Sector Qualifier in Philly. The meta around the globe was super interesting for both limited and premier. The US meta is definitely different then the EU. Finally, we take a suggestion from our community and talk about keywords!

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On this episode we discuss some more revealed cards and what some of them might be worth. Gil also got an uncut sheet of cards from the Portland Sector Qualifier! Rob talks about the meta from the recent SQ. Finally, we discuss some strategy and cards to pick for any sealed events you might want to do.

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On this episode we talk about the sweet new cards that were revealed, especially the KOTOR ones! We also talk about potential values for some showcases and the Set 6 Legendary Cards. Rob regales us about the post force throw ban meta. Finally, we discuss budget decks, how to build them, and provide some examples.

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Ep 68 - On this episode Corey shares how some packs he got DIDN'T have cards in the Rare slot and we talk about potential values for Secrets of Power Cards. Rob leads us in a convo of the meta post Force Throw ban. Finally, we talk about a listener suggested topic - planning for the future / rotation.

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On this episode we're joined joined again by Tetra from the Bothan Network! We talk about the some new spoiled cards for Set 6 Secrets of Power then do a deep dive into the impact of the Force Throw suspension as well as predictions for the future of the meta.

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On this episode we talk about the recent Set 6 Secrets of Power spoilers and potential value changes for existing cards. We dive into the Limited format meta and what leaders to look for. Finally, the registration for Sector and Regional qualifiers went up this week and the swag for the VIP is great.

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On this episode we're joined by special guest and co-host, Tetra from the Bothan Network, one of the best players in the game and a Quinlan/Tarkintown Master! We talk about the new promo cards that were revealed for the first Sector and Regional Qualifiers of Season 1 for Star Wars Unlimited. We then do a deep dive into what brought Tetra into SWU, what's it like being on a competitive team, and how does he deal with burnout.

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Set 6 art was revealed on Wednesday, Aug 27th and it looks AMAZING! Rob regales us about how wide the meta is right now. Finally, we talk about how to stay motivated with SWU. There are so many ways to do it!

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On this episode we share some great news about our PUP community. Our collections are growing and hopefully some of our strategies helps you grow yours! Sector and Regional Qualifier news came out today on the FFG stream and it seems there are some mixed reactions? Finally, our first every discussion about the Twin Suns format. More to come in the future.

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On this episode each of us got new showcases from pack rips or trades! The meta seems to be settling down and we discuss what the definition of a healthy meta is.

Always upbeat and positive, Padawan Unlimited is a a Star Wars Unlimited (SWU) Trading Card Game podcast dedicated to learning about and building the Star Wars Unlimited community, one episode, one post, one person at a time.

We review weekly news, new cards, products, and the competitive scene. We all have to start somewhere, and YOU should start here!

On this very special episode we add to our Community Spotlight series with a special guest, Dinozor Gaming! He recounts his history, strategy, and Galactic Championship journey. Dinozor is a great person and competitor. Enjoy the episode!

Always upbeat and positive, Padawan Unlimited is a a Star Wars Unlimited (SWU) Trading Card Game podcast dedicated to learning about and building the Star Wars Unlimited community, one episode, one post, one person at a time.

We review weekly news, new cards, products, and the competitive scene. We all have to start somewhere, and YOU should start...