Constructed Resources
Luis Scott-Vargas and Andrew Baeckstrom
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Every week, LSV and BK cover all things Constructed, from the newest decks to Constructed fundamentals.
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Constructed Resources #24 - It's Snowtime!
Kaldheim previews are in full swing, so LSV and BK go deep on Giants, Snow, and more!
*Deck of the Week
*Historic Splinter Twin
Jan 2, 2021
Constructed Resources #23 - Year in Review
BK and LSV close out 2020 in a light-hearted review of the misses, the hits, the other misses, and everything else that happened in 2020.
Dec 16, 2020
Constructed Resources #22 - A Deep Dive On The Best Deck in Historic
With a big Historic tournament coming up this weekend, LSV and BK take a deep dive into Sultai Midrange. They go over how to build it, how to play it, and how to sideboard, as well as recommending the list they would play.
*Decks of the Week
*Modern Rakdos Midrange
Historic Paradox Engine
*CR-Approved Sultai List
*Historic Sultai Midrange
Dec 11, 2020
Constructed Resources #21 - Historic and Pioneer Roundup
This week, LSV and BK run down everything you need to know about Historic and Pioneer, along with recommendations for decks they would play in each format.
*Decks of the Week
*Historic Nine Lives
Pioneer Cleansing Wildfire
Dec 3, 2020
Constructed Resources #20 - Decklist of Champions
LSV and BK are both competing in the Zendikar Rising Championship - find out what they are playing and why, as they break down both Historic and Standard.
*Decks of the Week
*Esper Yorion
Rogues
Sultai
Jund Sacrifice
Nov 25, 2020
Constructed Resources #19 - The Ultimate Guide to Aggro-Control
Aggro-Control is the hardest archetype to play, and often the best. LSV and BK break down everything you need to pilot the most frustrating archetype to face.
*Decks of the Week
*Modern Yorion and Taxes
Standard Obosh Temur Adventures
Nov 20, 2020
Constructed Resources #18 - Black is the New Black
LSV and BK kick off a new cycle of episodes, each focusing on what a color brings to Constructed. They start with Black, covering its strengths, weaknesses, and ways to make your black decks better.
*Decks of the Week
*Mono-Blue Nykthos
Cleansing Wildfire Jeskai
*Timestamps
*Black Review - 11:30
*Social Media*
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Nov 11, 2020
Constructed Resources #17 - Mastering Kaladesh Remastered
LSV and BK chat Kaladesh Remastered, a set which is sure to shake up Historic. Whether you want to spin the wheel with Aetherworks Marvel or grind the opponent out with Torrential Gearhulk, this episode is for you.
*Decks of the Week
*Mono-Green Food
Modern Electrodominance
*Timestamps
*Kaladesh Review - 10:00
Nov 5, 2020
Constructed Resources #16 - Mailbag Marauders
BK and LSV go to the mailbag for this episode, answering questions on topics that range from Constructed to the best players of all time.
*Decks of the Week
*Rakdos Mill
Enduring Ideal
Oct 29, 2020
Constructed Resources #15 - Be Aggressive, Be Be Aggressive
LSV and BK break down everything you need to play aggro - how to build your decks, how to play against removal, how to sideboard, and more.
*Decks of the Week
*Modern GW Eladamri's Call
Standard Gruul
*Timestamps
*Aggro Action - 10:00
Oct 22, 2020
Constructed Resources #14 - A Guide to Rogues Deckbuilding
Rogues is one of the best decks in Standard, and has multiple distinct versions. BK and LSV break down the merits of each, and discuss ways to get the most out of your aggro-control decks.
*Timestamps
*Decks of the Week - 01:45
Rogues Deckbuilding - 07:45
*Links
*Modern RB Prowess
Standard GW Yorion
Oct 13, 2020
Constructed Resources #13 - How to Approach This New (Old) Standard
With bans completely changing the Standard landscape, LSV and BK discuss how to approach the wide-open format, and which decks have the most promise.
*Timestamps
*Standard Bans - 04:10
How to Approach The New Format - 34:00
Initial Metagame List - 51:25
*Decks of the Week*
Oops, All Spells
Dimir Rogues
*Social Media*
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Oct 6, 2020
Constructed Resources #12 - Did We Break Standard and Historic?
With Grand Finals decklists in, LSV and BK break down both the lists LSV submitted, and go over the full Standard and Historic metagames.
*Timestamps
*Decks of the Week - 02:00
Standard Metagame - 06:31
Historic Metagame - 35:00
*Decklists
*Omnath Adventures*
*4c Turbo-Pig
Sep 30, 2020
Constructed Resources #11 - How To Play Like A Pro
LSV and BK go deep on gameplay, with tactics on how to improve your in-game decision-making. They talk about leveling, sequencing, and everything from your first land drop to how to close out a game.
*Timestamps*
Decks of the Week - 02:27
How To Play Like a Pro - 8:28
*Decks of the Week*
* Omnath Adventures https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3432394#online
* Modern Mill https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3412920#paper
Sep 23, 2020
Constructed Resources #10 - Zendikar First Impressions
CR returns, with LSV and BK taking a deep dive on Double-Faced Lands, Zendikar, and how the new cards are impacting various Constructed formats.
*Timestamps
*Decks of the Week: 02:26
Standard Metagame Overview: 08:26
Zendikar Reviews: 17:27
*Decks of the Week
*RG Modern Belcher: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3413292#paper
GW Auras Pioneer https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3412855#paper
*Social Media*
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Sep 9, 2020
Constructed Resources #9 - A Historic Chat About The Invitational
With Mythic Invitational decklists in, BK grills LSV on what he's playing, why, and what to expect from the biggest Historic event to date.
*Timestamps
*Zendikar Previews of the Week - 02:00
Invitational Historic Breakdown - 07:25
*Social Media*
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Sep 2, 2020
Constructed Resources #8 - Zendikar Previews and Q&A
Zendikar previews are popping off, so LSV and BK talk about all the most exciting ones for Constructed before tackling a wide variety of listener questions.
*Deck of the Week
*Mono-Black God-Pharaoh's Gift
*Timestamps
*Deck of the Week: 01:48
Zendikar Previews: 06:06
Q and A: 37:55
*Social Media*
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Aug 26, 2020
Constructed Resources #7 - How to Beat Control Decks
In this week's Constructed Resources, LSV and BK go deep on how to play against control decks - they talk gameplay, deck construction, sideboarding, and more.
*Timestamps
*How to Beat Control Decks - 07:00
Bad Ways to Fight Control Decks - 44:00*
Decks of the Week
*Rakdos Lurrus
Kiki Yorion
*Social Media*
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
Aug 19, 2020
Constructed Resources #6 - Double Deep Dive
LSV and BK do a pair of deep dives this week, covering everything you need to know about playing Temur Adventures in Standard and Jund Citadel in Pioneer. They talk sequencing, common interactions, sideboarding, and more!
*Timestamps
*Standard Temur Adventures - 03:00
Pioneer Jund Citadel - 37:17
*Links
*Temur Adventures decklist
Jund Citadel
Aug 14, 2020
Constructed Resources #5 - Mastering Amonkhet Remastered
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*On this week's episode of Constructed Resources, LSV and BK review Amonkhet Remastered, with an eye to which new decks it will create in historic, capped with their top 10 picks from the set.
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Timestamps
*Decks of the Week - 03:50*
*Amonkhet Set Review - 07:00
Top 10 AKH Remastered Cards - 55:30
*Decks of the Week:*
*Temur Elementals: **https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3283113#online*
*Pioneer Simic Reclamation: **https://www.mtggoldfish.com/archetype/pioneer-wilderness-reclamation#online*
Aug 4, 2020
Constructed Resources #4 - The Banhammer Drops
On this week's Constructed Resources, LSV and BK evaluate the recent bannings, and give a comprehensive list of decks they are looking at for the rebooted Standard and Pioneer formats.
*Timestamps
*Standard Bans and Decks to Watch - 05:50
Pioneer Bans and Decks to Watch - 32:00
The Historic Arena Open - 53:00
*Social Media*
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
*Links
*Decks of the Week*
*Azorious Control:* **https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/2714863#paper*
Izzet Prowess:* **https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3239161#paper*
Jul 29, 2020
Constructed Resources #3 - Seven Deadly Sideboarding Traps and How to Avoid Them
On this week's Constructed Resources, LSV and BK tackle the seven most common sideboarding traps, and give you tips on how to avoid them.
*Timestamps
*Sideboarding Traps - 06:00
*Social Media*
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
*Links
*Decks of the week
Mardu Winota https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3234459#paper
Chandra’s Incinerator Burn https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3193331#paper
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Jul 22, 2020
Constructed Resources #2 - When to Beat 'Em, and When to Join 'Em
When one deck stands above the rest, should you play it, try to beat it, or go even deeper? LSV and BK go over the different approaches, common traps, and what they'd do in the current Temur-dominated Standard.
*Timestamps
*03:10 - Decks of the Week
08:00 - Formats with a Best Deck
43:00 - How to Approach Current Standard
*Social Media*
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
*Links
*White Weenie in Standard
Vintage Paradoxical Bazaar
Jul 13, 2020
Constructed Resources #1 - Let's Get Down to Business
LSV and BK kick off their first episode of Constructed Resources, a weekly podcast devoted to covering everything Constructed. They start by evaluating the bans/unbans, and cover what M21 brought to Standard, as well as their current Standard Power Rankings.
*Timestamps*
Deck of the Week: 4:30
Ban Discussion: 8:00
Standard Additions and Power Rankings: 25:00
*Social Media*
Andrew Baeckstrom - @abaeckst
Luis Scott-Vargas - @lsv
*Links
*Deck of the Week (4c Reclamation)