Eternal Durdles

Many Premodern players wrote off Landstill years ago.Then Andy V kept putting up results.In this episode, Andy V joins Eternal Durdles to break down one of Premodern's most iconic control decks. We discuss how Landstill wins games, why Standstill remains one of the strongest card advantage engines in the format, key deckbuilding decisions, matchup theory, and the sideboard plans Andy has refined through years of tournament play. We cover:Why Landstill is still competitiveThe role of Standstill and Mishra's FactoryCounterspell selection and deck constructionSideboard technology including Thawing GlaciersMatchup strategies against Enchantress, Replenish, Stiflenought, and moreAndy's tournament experience and approach to mastering a control deckWe also take a look at Andy's strategy game, Sigil, and discuss how its design intersects with competitive gaming and decision making. If you love Premodern, control decks, and deep strategic discussion, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Many Premodern players wrote off Landstill years ago.Then Andy V kept putting up results.In this episode, Andy V joins Eternal Durdles to break down one of Premodern's most iconic control decks. We discuss how Landstill wins games, why Standstill remains one of the strongest card advantage engines in the format, key deckbuilding decisions, matchup theory, and the sideboard plans Andy has refined through years of tournament play. We cover:Why Landstill is still competitiveThe role of Standstill and Mishra's FactoryCounterspell selection and deck constructionSideboard technology including Thawing GlaciersMatchup strategies against Enchantress, Replenish, Stiflenought, and moreAndy's tournament experience and approach to mastering a control deckWe also take a look at Andy's strategy game, Sigil, and discuss how its design intersects with competitive gaming and decision making. If you love Premodern, control decks, and deep strategic discussion, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

What are the MOST underrated sideboard cards in Premodern right now? In this episode, Zac and Phil break down 20 forgotten, overlooked, and criminally underplayed sideboard cards that deserve way more respect in the current metagame.We cover:• Why Gilded Drake is secretly busted• The return of prison cards like Peacekeeper and Ensnaring Bridge• Free enchantment hate with Reverent Silence• Why Misdirection should see more play• The power of weird hate cards like Spiritual Focus and Compost• Old-school all-stars like Winter Orb, Back to Basics, and Wasteland• Why some of these cards could completely swing popular matchups todayThis episode is full of deep-cut Premodern tech, old-school Magic stories, and the kind of spicy sideboard ideas that can steal matches at your next event.What are YOUR favorite underrated sideboard cards in Premodern right now? Let us know in the comments.

What are the MOST underrated sideboard cards in Premodern right now? In this episode, Zac and Phil break down 20 forgotten, overlooked, and criminally underplayed sideboard cards that deserve way more respect in the current metagame.We cover:• Why Gilded Drake is secretly busted• The return of prison cards like Peacekeeper and Ensnaring Bridge• Free enchantment hate with Reverent Silence• Why Misdirection should see more play• The power of weird hate cards like Spiritual Focus and Compost• Old-school all-stars like Winter Orb, Back to Basics, and Wasteland• Why some of these cards could completely swing popular matchups todayThis episode is full of deep-cut Premodern tech, old-school Magic stories, and the kind of spicy sideboard ideas that can steal matches at your next event.What are YOUR favorite underrated sideboard cards in Premodern right now? Let us know in the comments.

Is Legacy Miracles finally back?After Top 4’ing a local event with a brand-new UW Miracles shell, Phil breaks down why the deck may actually be positioned well again in modern Legacy — and why cards like Erod fundamentally changed the archetype. We cover:• Why Erod solves Miracles’ biggest problems• Flow State vs Predict in control shells• Counterbalance in current Legacy• Why Force of Will may be weaker than people think• Mystic Sanctuary interactions• Sideboard theory and matchup planning• Snapcaster Mage vs Vendilion Clique packages• How Miracles wins in today’s Legacy metagameIf you’re a Legacy control player, a longtime Miracles fan, or just trying to understand where UW Control fits in 2026 Legacy, this episode goes deep into the theory behind the archetype.