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Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnIs anyone actually playing Legacy at Wizards anymore?In this episode, Zac and Phil take a hard look at the current state of Legacy and ask why the format feels increasingly stale, hostile, and disengaged — despite being one of Magic’s most iconic formats.Rather than calling for any single card ban, this discussion focuses on format stewardship, Wizards’ approach to Banned & Restricted announcements, and why Legacy desperately needs more frequent, more aggressive maintenance.We talk about:Why Legacy feels like it’s multiple B&R cycles behindThe loss of meaningful decision points and replayabilityHow player disengagement creates a self-reinforcing negative cycleWhy bans should be seen as maintenance, not failureThe dangers of relying on win rates instead of player experienceWhy printing answers can’t fix entrenched power creepThe need for clear philosophy and transparencyWhy a Legacy community panel would improve trust and outcomesLegacy doesn’t need perfection — it needs responsiveness.If you’ve stepped away from the format, or feel like games are increasingly pre-scripted, this episode puts words to that frustration and calls for a better long-term approach to keeping Legacy healthy.Let us know in the comments:👉 What makes Legacy unfun for you right now?👉 Do you think Wizards should take more aggressive action?Support the show and help us keep covering Eternal formats honestly:patreon.com/eternaldurdlesJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnWith recent changes to the Premodern ban list, Zac and Phil take a full-format look at every banned card and ask a simple question:Does this still belong here?This episode isn’t about hot takes or knee-jerk unbans. It’s about format identity, historical context, and whether any of these cards would actually improve Premodern—or just make it worse.We cover:Why Brainstorm, Force of Will, and Tendrils of Agony are banned for vibes, not powerWhether iconic cards like Balance, Necropotence, Entomb, and Land Tax could realistically returnWhat happens if you remove ante text from old-school cards like Jeweled Bird, Bronze Tablet, and Amulet of QuozWhy some cards are “broken everywhere” but strangely tame in PremodernThe difference between interesting experiments and format-warping mistakesWhy Premodern’s ban list is smaller — and healthier — than Legacy’sIf you’re new to Premodern, this episode is a guided tour of why the format looks the way it does.If you’re a longtime player, it’s a reality check on which sacred cows should stay sacred.Let us know in the comments:👉 Is there any card on the Premodern ban list you’d like to see tested again?Support the show and help us keep making long-form Eternal Magic content:patreon.com/eternaldurdlesJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesTCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnLegacy is in a quiet moment — and that makes it the perfect time to ask an uncomfortable question:What if some cards came off the Legacy ban list?With the February B&R announcement approaching, Zac and Phil go card-by-card through Legacy’s banned list to separate relics of another era from cards that still absolutely belong in exile. This isn’t about unbanning monsters to fight monsters — it’s about context, play patterns, and whether certain bans still make sense in today’s Legacy.We talk:Why some cards aren’t even worth discussingThe difference between format homogeny and homogenized play patternsWhy some bans are about experience, not powerCards that might be safe today — and why others never will beWhether Legacy should loosen up… or stay locked downThis isn’t a wishlist episode. It’s a reality check.👇 Let us know in the comments:Which card would you unban first — and why?If you enjoy long-form Legacy discussions about why cards matter, not just what’s winning, make sure you’re subscribed.Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/eternaldurdlesJOIN US ON DISCORD: https://discord.gg/hrC7PxQZTEProudly supported by Three For One Trading: shop.threeforonetrading.comCardmillhttps://cardmill.com/EternalDurdlesMOXFIELDEternal Durdles Moxfield: https://www.moxfield.com/users/EternalDurdleshttps://www.moxfield.com/users/Durdlemagushttps://www.moxfield.com/users/ForceofPhil

Lorwyn Eclipsed is finally a real Magic set again — and that matters more than you think.In this episode of the Eternal Durdles Cast, Phil and Zac break down Lorwyn Eclipsed through a Legacy lens, card by card, while also tackling the bigger question:👉 Can Magic still be Magic in a world dominated by Modern Horizons design and Universes Beyond?We cover:Why Lorwyn Eclipsed feels like “actual Magic cards”How Orcish Bowmasters and Tamiyo quietly invalidate huge swaths of designWhy many cards look playable but fail Legacy’s current power barWhich cards might actually matter (Deceit, Moon Shadow, Merfolk)Goblins quietly getting meaningful role-player upgradesWhy wrath effects disappearing changes tribal decks foreverThe problem with “no interaction” hatebear designWhat Legacy could look like if the format weren’t so homogenizedThis isn’t a hype video — it’s a reality check.Some of these cards are interesting. Some are dead on arrival. And a few reveal just how warped Legacy has become.If you care about:Legacy as a formatThoughtful card designMagic that isn’t just IP soup…this one’s for you.📌 Card images & list: Eternal Durdles Moxfield🎙️ Eternal Durdles Podcast — weekly Legacy & Premodern discussion💬 Let us know in the comments: Is Lorwyn Eclipsed a turning point, or just a speed bump?

There are powerful cards in Legacy.There are cards that define decks.And then there are cards that shape the entire format.In this episode of Eternal Durdles, we break down Orcish Bowmasters — not as just another strong card, but as a format-defining force that dictates how Legacy decks are built, sequenced, and played.Bowmasters doesn’t counter spells.It doesn’t tax mana.Instead, it punishes one of Legacy’s most fundamental behaviors: drawing cards.We explore:Why draw effects become liabilities in a Bowmasters formatHow Brainstorm, Ponder, and card selection are fundamentally alteredWhy Bowmasters doesn’t actually check the best Brainstorm decksHow asymmetrical hate narrows deck diversity instead of broadening itWhy slower blue and midrange decks are squeezed outHow Bowmasters incentivizes speed, redundancy, and linear strategiesWhy even decks not playing Bowmasters must still play around itThe difference between a strong card and a format dictatorWhether Bowmasters is a necessary correction — or a step toward homogenizationWhether you love Orcish Bowmasters or hate it, one thing is clear:Legacy revolves around it.Let us know in the comments — does Orcish Bowmasters improve Legacy, or make it worse?🔔 Subscribe for more breakdowns on why cards matter — not just what’s winning.💬 Support the show on Patreon: patreon.com/eternaldurdles