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In Response - A Legacy Podcast

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🎙️ Welcome to In Response - A Legacy Podcast! 🇦🇹

We’re Philipp Klein, Daniel Pernusch, and Peter Plank, three friends from Austria passionate about Magic: The Gathering. Join us as we explore the Legacy format, diving into popular decks, strategic insights, and the evolving metagame. We also review new sets and highlight cards with potential to make waves.

Plus, we bring in high-profile guests to share their experiences and thoughts on recent tournaments. We upload new episodes biweekly, so subscribe and join us on this exciting journey through the Legacy format!

Episodes
134
Releases
Monthly
Typical length
43 min
On air since
2020
Latest episode
1 week ago

Episodes

134 episodes, newest first

  1. Hogaak Is Back: New Legacy Deck Innovations | Episode 120

    Show notes

    Innovation in Legacy — What's Flying Under the Radar?

    Hogaak is back, and Legacy players are getting creative!

    This week we're digging into some of the most interesting new deck ideas in Legacy. From Dimir Hogaak and Blue Lands to Bant Depths, Beanstalk-powered Phelia decks, and even the return of Blue-Black Reanimator, there's plenty of innovation to explore.

    Which of these decks could be the next big thing, and what should you prepare for before Eternal Weekend?

    Your hosts,
    Daniel, Peter, and Philipp

    36 min
  2. Reality Fracture Has Some VERY Weird Legacy Cards | Episode 119

    Show notes

    Reality Fracture is here — so which new cards actually matter for Legacy?In Episode 119 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, we take a deep dive into Magic: The Gathering’s newest set, Reality Fracture.We start with something we haven’t talked about much lately: Magic’s actual story. Reality Fracture brings us back to the MTG Multiverse with Jace, the Echoverse, alternate versions of familiar characters and plenty of callbacks to Magic’s past.Then we get to the important part:What can we actually play in Legacy?We go through the cards that caught our attention, rate their Legacy potential and, naturally, start brewing increasingly questionable decks along the way.Among the cards and ideas we discuss:• Karn, Argent Defender and Stiflenought shells• Solitary Cell in artifact strategies• Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun and what giving your spells split second could mean for combo decks• High Tide possibilities• Craterclaw Colossus• Jace’s Machinations and Empower Jace• Multiply by Zero as Legacy removal• Carnivorous Cultivator and land-based strategies• Dark Matter Manipulator as additional Stitcher’s Supplier effects• Could Reality Fracture help bring old-school Hogaak back?• The Echoverse Fulcrum as a new Karn wish-board option• Theorist’s Sanctum and our increasingly ridiculous Turbo Jace idea• Darklight Phoenix• Hogaak + Phoenix• Goblin Bombardment + Phoenix• Phoenix Pox?!• And, most importantly, can we somehow play EIGHT Phoenixes?Reality Fracture doesn’t necessarily look like a set full of obvious Legacy staples.But it does contain exactly the kind of cards we love: strange effects that might revive old archetypes, create new shells or lead us down a completely unnecessary deckbuilding rabbit hole.Now we want to see what you can come up with.What Reality Fracture card are you most excited to test in Legacy?And if you already have a ridiculous brew for Darklight Phoenix, Dark Matter Manipulator or any of the other cards we discussed, drop the list in the comments.🎧 Listen to In Response – A Legacy Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.👍 Subscribe for weekly Legacy metagame analysis, deck discussions, tournament coverage, brewing and Magic: The Gathering strategy.#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #RealityFracture #LegacyMTG #MTG #LegacyPodcastYours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philipp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    1 hr 1 min
  3. Legacy Finally Feels Like Legacy Again | Episode 118

    Show notes

    Has Legacy finally become fair again?

    After months of Fantasticar combos, bans, explosive strategies and constant metagame upheaval, the Legacy format suddenly feels very different.

    In Episode 118 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel and Peter discuss why Legacy seems to have finally put on the brakes — and whether the format is beginning to feel like Legacy again.

    “Fair” obviously means something very different in Legacy than it does in Standard or Modern. Legacy is still an incredibly powerful format. But right now, creature combat, interaction, card advantage and games played over multiple turns are becoming increasingly important again.

    And more importantly: players appear to have meaningful choices.

    We discuss:

    Why Legacy currently feels slower

    The impact of the Fantasticar ban

    The rise of fair blue strategies

    Blue-Black’s position in the metagame

    Bilbo as an important new fair threat/value engine

    Flow State and modern card advantage

    Whether Tamiyo is still an automatic inclusion

    Different ways to build Blue-Black Tempo and midrange

    The relationship between tempo, card advantage and pressure

    Bilbo compared to old Legacy threats like Dreadhorde Arcanist

    Why fair cards can still be incredibly powerful in Legacy

    The return of control and larger fair strategies

    Whether combo can exploit the current metagame

    New experimentation in Storm and other combo decks

    Why having several viable strategic directions matters

    Whether Legacy is actually healthier — or simply feels more like Legacy again

    One of the most interesting developments is that there no longer appears to be one obvious way to build every blue deck.

    Do you want maximum pressure?

    Do you want Flow State and card advantage?

    Do you want a larger control strategy?

    Do you want to attack those fair decks with combo?

    Those decisions — and the metagame cycles they create — are a big part of what has historically made Legacy interesting.

    So our real question isn't simply:

    “Is Legacy fair?”

    It's:

    “Does Legacy finally feel like Legacy again?”

    And right now, our answer might actually be yes.

    💬 What do you think? Is the current Legacy metagame genuinely healthier, or are we just between broken decks?

    00:00 – Has Legacy Finally Put on the Brakes?

    01:50 – Why Blue-Black Feels Different Now

    02:41 – What “Fair” Actually Means in Legacy

    04:27 – Bilbo and the New Fair Power Level

    07:49 – Tempo, Flow State & Card Advantage

    11:32 – Is Tamiyo Still an Auto-Include?

    12:32 – Different Ways to Build Blue-Black

    14:27 – Bilbo vs Dreadhorde Arcanist

    16:19 – Could Bilbo Become Oppressive?

    22:10 – Is There Room for Fast Combo Again?

    24:08 – New Storm Experiments

    30:33 – Fair Blue Is Rising, But Combo Still Exists

    30:45 – Is Legacy Actually Better Now?

    31:19 – Why the Format Feels Like Legacy Again

    32:35 – Choosing the Deck That Fits Your Style

    🎧 Listen to In Response – A Legacy Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.

    👍 Subscribe for weekly Legacy metagame analysis, deck discussions, tournament coverage and Magic: The Gathering strategy.

    #MTGLegacy #LegacyMTG #MagicTheGathering #LegacyMeta #MTGPodcast #LegacyPodcast #FlowState

    34 min
  4. Legacy Has Become Too Powerful — We Went Back to 2019 | Episode 117

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    Modern Legacy Is Too Powerful — We Went Back to 2019 | Episode 117

    What happens when you take modern Legacy players and put them back into 2019-era Legacy?

    We found out.

    In Episode 117 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, we briefly discuss the latest Fantasticar ban and what the post-Fantasticar Legacy metagame could look like. But the real focus of this episode is a trip back to 2019-era Legacy through our PreFire tournament.

    And the difference was striking.

    Older Legacy had weaker individual threats, longer games and more time to develop a strategy. Modern Legacy is filled with cards that generate enormous amounts of value immediately—and that can fundamentally change how games are played.

    We discuss what that difference actually feels like at the table.

    35 min
  5. Is Fantasticar Already Too Good for Legacy? | Episode 116

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    Is Fantasticar Already Too Good for Legacy? | Episode 116Legacy has a brand-new engine card—and it's showing up everywhere.In Episode 116 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, we take a deep dive into Fantasticar, the newest card that's rapidly reshaping the Legacy metagame.Unlike previous format-defining threats, Fantasticar isn't locked into a single archetype. Instead, it's powering multiple combo and tempo strategies, forcing players to rethink both deckbuilding and sideboarding.So the big question is:Is Fantasticar simply powerful... or already too powerful?In this episode we discuss:What Fantasticar actually doesWhy it has become one of the most played cards in LegacyWhich archetypes use it bestDoomsday and FantasticarBlue-Black Fantasticar shellsTES and other Storm strategiesWhich decks are the biggest losersHow to beat FantasticarStifle, Sphere of Resistance and other answersIs Legacy becoming too fast again?Should Wizards consider action?Early Hobbit spoilers, including Bilbo and other cards that could impact LegacyOne of the biggest discussions in Legacy today isn't about a single deck.It's about a single card that suddenly appears across the entire format.Is this healthy diversity—or the beginning of another format-defining engine?Let us know what you think in the comments.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.👍 If you enjoy Legacy strategy, metagame analysis, tournament preparation and competitive Magic, subscribe for new episodes every week.

    46 min
  6. Did Wizards Finally Get Legacy Bans Right? | Episode 115

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    Did Wizards Finally Get Legacy Bans Right? | Episode 115

    The Legacy format has changed once again.

    With Candelabra of Tawnos leaving the format, Tron takes a significant hit—but the bigger conversation isn't about one deck.

    It's about how Legacy should be managed moving forward.

    In Episode 115 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, we discuss the latest Banned & Restricted announcement, whether Wizards of the Coast is becoming more proactive with Legacy, and if frequent ban announcements are ultimately good for the format.

    We also dive into one of the hottest new topics in Legacy: Fantasticar.

    Already appearing across multiple archetypes and mentioned on the Legacy watch list, the card is creating heated discussions throughout the community.

    Legacy has rarely evolved this quickly.

    The question is:

    Are players adapting fast enough—and is Wizards making the right decisions?

    59 min
  7. Online vs Paper Legacy: The Growing Meta Divide | Episode 114

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    Is the Legacy metagame you're seeing online actually the metagame you'll face at your next tournament?

    In Episode 114 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, we dive into one of the biggest challenges facing competitive Legacy players today: the growing disconnect between MTGO results and paper tournament reality.

    Following the ban of Undercity Informer, we discuss why Oops All Spells was targeted, whether Wizards of the Coast made the right call, and how the ban reshaped the format in unexpected ways.

    The biggest winner? It might not be the deck you think.

    We break down:

    • Why Tron emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Oops ban
    • The impact of Flow State on the current Legacy metagame
    • Why Blue-Black Tempo suddenly disappeared from online results
    • The rise of Blue-Red Tempo, Doomsday, and Sneak & Show
    • Why MTGO and paper Legacy are drifting further apart
    • The real impact of card availability on tournament results
    • Whether Legacy Tron is actually the best deck in the format
    • Four Seasons Bologna predictions and expected Top 8 decks
    • What we are planning to register for one of Europe's biggest Legacy events

    One of the most interesting questions in Legacy right now is simple:

    How much should tournament players trust online data?

    A deck can dominate MTGO challenges while barely existing in paper events. Meanwhile, decks that seem absent online may be far better choices for large European tournaments.

    If you're preparing for Four Seasons Bologna, Eternal Weekend, Austrian Legacy Masters, local RCQs, or any major Legacy event, this episode will help you understand the difference between the online winners' metagame and the real-world paper metagame.

    • Legacy Banned & Restricted Discussion
    • Undercity Informer Ban
    • Oops All Spells
    • Legacy Tron
    • Flow State
    • Blue-Black Tempo
    • Blue-Red Tempo
    • Doomsday
    • Sneak & Show
    • Four Seasons Bologna
    • Legacy Metagame Analysis
    • MTGO vs Paper Legacy
    • Competitive Legacy Strategy

    45 min
  8. Flow State Is Warping Legacy Already | Episode 113

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    Flow State has arrived — and Legacy players are already comparing it to Expressive Iteration.

    In Episode 113 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, we break down the hottest new card in the format and discuss whether it’s simply strong… or potentially format-warping.

    • Why Flow State immediately slotted into Blue Red and Blue Black
    • Comparisons to Expressive Iteration
    • The instant/sorcery deckbuilding requirements
    • Why Doomsday may be one of the biggest winners
    • New tempo shells with Delver, DRC, and Stormchaser’s Talent
    • Mystic Sanctuary discussions returning to Legacy
    • How the format may adapt to the new card advantage engine

    • “Flow State into Flow State decides games.”
    • “Every deck that doesn’t play Flow State has to find a way to beat it.”
    • “This could become Expressive Iteration 2.0.”

    If you want to stay ahead of the Legacy metagame, this episode is essential. We explore not only where Flow State fits today — but how it could reshape the format moving forward.

    👉 Is Flow State healthy for Legacy?
    👉 Which shell is best?
    👉 Subscribe for weekly Legacy content and tournament coverage.

    #MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #LegacyFormat #FlowState

    Key TopicsMemorable MomentsWhy Watch This EpisodeCalls to Action

    38 min
  9. Painter Is DEAD ▶ This Deck Replaced It | Episode 112

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    Episode 112 dives into one of the most exciting new developments in Legacy: a Goblin Welder combo shell that may have completely replaced Painter.How the new combo works (Surveillance Cam + Welder)Infinite mana and win conditions explainedWhy Painter might no longer be optimalDifferent shells: Mono Red, Blue, and Hybrid buildsPlan B strategies with Urza’s Saga and Cori-Steel CutterStrengths, weaknesses, and matchupsIf you’re a combo player, a former Painter pilot, or just want to stay ahead of the Legacy meta, this episode breaks down a deck that might redefine artifact strategies.Yours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philipp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    31 min
  10. Why Elves Can’t Compete in Legacy Anymore | Episode 111

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    In Episode 111, we go deep on Legacy Elves with a dedicated specialist, Christian Noitz ( @OnlyElves on X) and answer the big question: is the deck still viable in today’s meta?Why Elves fell off in recent yearsThe impact of Bowmasters and modern card designCombo vs “Value Elves” buildsHow to adapt your list for today’s metaMatchups vs Blue-Black Tempo, Control, and ComboSideboarding strategies and card choicesIf you’ve ever played Elves, or thought about picking it up, this episode gives you a real, honest look at where the deck stands today and how to approach it in the current meta.👉 What’s your experience with Elves right now?👉 Drop your list in the comments👉 Subscribe for weekly Legacy insightsYours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philipp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    51 min
  11. No Bans and a Shifting Legacy Meta | Episode 110

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    Legacy is evolving — and Episode 110 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast dives deep into what the latest Banned & Restricted announcement really means for the format.

    No changes. No bans. No emergency action.

    But what happened next might surprise you.

    We break down:

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    Why Tamiyo and Oops All Spells survived

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    The massive shift away from Blue-Black Tempo

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    The most diverse Showcase Challenge Top 8 in recent memory

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    The rise of Boros Cats, Lands, Affinity, and even Aluren

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    Whether Legacy is entering a healthy meta cycle

    Is Legacy finally balanced?
    Or are players just adapting faster than ever?

    If you care about competitive Legacy, MTGO results, format health, or deck evolution, this episode is essential listening.

    📌 Topics include:
    Blue-Black Tempo
    Oops All Spells
    Tamiyo
    Showcase Challenge results
    Lands
    Affinity
    Boros Cats
    Aluren
    Reanimator
    Meta adaptation theory

    Welcome to In Response — where everything matters.

    #MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #LegacyFormat #MTGPodcast #BlueBlackTempo

    45 min
  12. Blue-Black Tempo Is Taking Over Legacy — Here’s Why | Episode 109

    Season 10, Episode 9

    Show notes

    Blue-Black Tempo: The New Legacy Standard

    Blue-Black Tempo is everywhere — and it’s not just hype.
    In Episode 109, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter dive deep into the deck that’s currently defining the Legacy metagame.

    From card choices and game plans to weaknesses, tech options, and splash variants, this episode breaks down why UB Tempo feels like the most efficient strategy in the format right now and how you should approach it as a player.

    Whether you want to play it or beat it, this episode gives you the full picture.

    Your hosts,
    Daniel, Peter & Philipp

    48 min
  13. Best Legacy Decks for 2026 – Our Top 5 Picks | Episode 108

    Season 10, Episode 8

    Show notes

    The Best Legacy Decks for 2026 – Our Top 5 Picks | Episode 108A new year means a new Legacy format.In Episode 108 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter reflect on Legacy in 2025 and break down what the format looks like heading into 2026.We discuss:How bans reshaped the formatWhy Blue-Black Reanimator defined 2025Regional metagame differences between Europe and AsiaWhat Eternal Weekend taught usAnd most importantly: our Top 5 Legacy decks to pick up in 2026If you’re wondering what to sleeve up, what to test, or how Legacy is evolving, this episode gives you clarity, not hype.Yours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philipp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    37 min
  14. From the Road to the Tables: Eternal Weekend Lucca Recap | Episode 107

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    Eternal Weekend Lucca Was WILD… Here’s What REALLY Happened | Episode 107

    Eternal Weekend isn’t just a Magic tournament — it’s an emotional marathon.
    In Episode 107 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter take you behind the scenes of Eternal Weekend Lucca, sharing the full story of their trip: the travel, the nerves, the games, the misplays, and the moments that make this event unforgettable.

    We talk honestly about:

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    The pressure of sitting down at Eternal Weekend

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    How travel, sleep, and expectations affect performance

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    Emotional swings between wins and losses

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    The unique Legacy community atmosphere

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    Why Eternal Weekend feels different from any other event

    This episode isn’t about decklists or theory — it’s about what it feels like to be there.

    If you’ve ever played a big tournament, dreamed of attending Eternal Weekend, or just love Legacy as a community-driven format, this episode is for you.

    👇 Tell us in the comments:
    What’s YOUR most memorable tournament moment?

    1 hr 3 min
  15. Legacy SHATTERED! Entomb & Nadu Banned! What Happens NOW? | Episode 106

    Season 10, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Legacy has been SHAKEN to its core.
    In Episode 106 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, we break down one of the most surprising ban announcements in years: Entomb banned after 5,500 days, Nadu, Winged Wisdom gone, and Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student still untouched — leaving Legacy players worldwide stunned.

    We analyze why Wizards made this decision, what it means for Reanimator, how Mystic Forge suddenly becomes the deck to beat, and why proactive strategies like Sneak & Show, Breakfast, and Cloudpost may be poised for a huge comeback.

    We also dive deep into Eternal Weekend prep, meta predictions, realistic win conditions, fear factors, hot takes, and why the lack of a “format outlook” section in the B&R announcement is more suspicious than people admit.

    You’ll hear:
    • Entomb as a “secondary pillar” and why its design space is dead
    • Why Tamiyo may still be banned in 3 months
    • Whether Legacy is drifting toward “battlecruiser Magic”
    • Why Mystic Forge is the new public enemy #1
    • Oops All Spells and Breakfast stock rising
    • Blue Black Tempo risks and hidden weaknesses
    • The return of Stoneforge Mystic in Breakfast
    • Eternal Weekend Europe hype + 19 ARTISTS confirmed
    • Vintage side-event excitement and unpowered Scam tech

    44 min
  16. Will Wizards Nuke Legacy? 🧨 Banning Sacred Cows! | Episode 105

    Season 10, Episode 5

    Show notes

    The Legacy format might be on the brink of its biggest shake-up yet. In this explosive episode of In Response - A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter dive deep into what could happen if Wizards of the Coast goes after Legacy’s “sacred cows.”

    With the November 10th Banned & Restricted announcement approaching, the hosts debate possible scenarios — from banning Entomb or Tamiyo, to more extreme “nuke-the-format” options that could reshape Legacy forever.

    🔥 Topics Covered:

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    Should Entomb finally be banned?

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    What happens if Tamiyo gets axed?

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    Is Mystic Forge the next big problem?

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    How the Legacy meta shifts after major bans

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    Decks that survive any shake-up (Blue-Red Cutter, Oops All Spells, and more)

    💬 Join the discussion in the comments — which card do YOU think deserves the banhammer?

    50 min
  17. Legacy’s Eternal Weekend Shocker – Forge Wins Again?! 🔥 | Episode 104 – In Response: A Legacy Podcast

    Season 10, Episode 4

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    Legacy’s Eternal Weekend Shocker – Forge Wins Again?! 🔥 | Episode 104 – In Response: A Legacy Podcast

    The Legacy format just went off the rails! In Episode 104, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter break down everything that happened at Eternal Weekend North America — from Mystic Forge’s surprise victory to Johan Larsson’s (Breakfast) continued dominance and the rise (and fall) of other meta staples like UB Reanimator and Tempo.

    Then, we shift gears to look ahead at Eternal Weekend Europe, predicting how the meta might evolve, which decks will define the tournament, and what changes (or bans 👀) might be on the horizon.

    🎯 In This Episode:

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    Eternal Weekend NA Recap: Forge, Breakfast & More

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    Legacy Meta Trends & Surprises

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    UB Reanimator’s Decline & New Contenders

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    “Ban Watch”: The One Ring, Tamiyo, and Entomb

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    European Eternal Weekend Predictions & Deck Picks

    🧠 Why Watch This Episode?

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    Get the full breakdown of Legacy’s biggest event of the year

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    Learn how the meta is shifting heading into Europe

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    Hear expert predictions and what decks might rise next

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    Understand why Mystic Forge keeps defying expectations

    📺 Timestamps & Chapters Below!
    🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://spotify.link/inresponse

    59 min
  18. Looking for Innovation? 🤯 What SWEET new decks Legacy has to offer | Episode 103

    Season 10, Episode 3

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    What is developing in Legacy in 2025? In this episode of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, hosts Daniel and Peter dig into the format's newest deck developments. From fast combos like Reanimator to the slower control decks, if you work hard enough, Legacy has got something for everybody. Plus, we talk about a really sweet new deck that recently has popped up!🃏 Whether you love existing archetypes or new brews, this is the overview you’ve been waiting for!💬 What are you currently working on? Drop your hot takes in the comments!📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated with the latest Legacy content.youtube.com/@response_legacy?sub_confirmation=1Yours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philipp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-------------------------------------------------------------------⩥ Our Links ⩤◈ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-response◈ Linktree: linktr.ee/response_legacy◈ Twitter: https://x.com/Response_Legacy◈ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InResponseLegacy◈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Response_Legacy/◈ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/response_legacy⩥ Our Hosts ⩤◈Philipp Klein: https://x.com/PhinekMtG◈Daniel Pernusch: https://x.com/FlyingDelver◈Peter Plank: https://x.com/Unicornl0rdMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/kick-in-the-teethLicense code: VVYSFKF1CN2RP2CP#mtg #legacy #magicthegathering #mtglegacy #podcast #gaming #mh3 #control #alm #MagicTheGathering #MTG #LegacyFormat #MTGPodcast #MagicPodcast #CardGames #TabletopGames #MTGCommunity #MagicPlayers #DeckBuilding #MTGStrategy #CardGameStrategy #MagicTheGatheringLegacy #MTGSetReview #MagicInterviews #MTGDecks #MagicTheGatheringTips #MTGMetagame #MagicGathering #InResponsePodcast

    38 min
  19. Eldrazi Strikes Back! Legacy Showcase Shocker | Episode 102

    Season 10, Episode 2

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    Legacy just got spicy! In Episode 102 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter break down the surprise victory of Mono-Red Eldrazi Stompy in the latest Legacy Showcase Challenge and explore the continued dominance of UB Reanimator in the post-ban meta.

    We dive deep into:

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    How Eldrazi used new MH3 tech like Eldrazi Linebreaker to crush the field.

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    Why UB Reanimator remains the deck to beat — and how the meta is (or isn’t) adapting.

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    The role of Up the Beanstalk shells in keeping up with the top-tier decks.

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    The delicate balance between packing graveyard hate and staying proactive.

    Whether you’re looking to exploit the current meta or find the right counterplay, this episode is packed with insights for competitive Legacy players.

    📢 What do YOU think? Is UB Reanimator too strong right now, or will the meta adapt? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

    41 min
  20. Daniel Qualifies for the European Legacy Masters! 🇪🇺🏆

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    Daniel just crushed the Austrian Legacy League Season X playing UB Tempo and earned a coveted invite to the European Legacy Masters (ELM)! In Episode 101 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, the team breaks down Daniel’s victory run, top deck choices, and how tight play and tempo mastery led to this milestone.

    🎯 Inside this episode:

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    Daniel’s full tournament journey from early rounds to the finals

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    What makes UB Tempo shine in the current Legacy meta

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    Key matchups, sideboarding choices, and game-winning moments

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    Legacy metagame shifts leading into the European Legacy Masters

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    Reflections on the Austrian scene and what’s next for the team

    🔗 Watch, learn, and get inspired by this championship run. Legacy is alive and thriving!

    38 min