Faithless Brewing, Episode 87: 2020 Year in Review
So long, 2020! It's been a remarkable year for Magic, with highs and lows that we couldn't have imagined before the year began. This week we look back at the best and worst of Magic in 2020. We also take stock of our year in brewing, picking our favorite decks and cards fromTheros, Ikoria, M21, and Zendikar Rising. Thanks for spending the year with us and see you in 2021!
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4:47 Nymris Flash (Modified Pioneer)6:46 Unexpected Maelstrom (Modified Pioneer)11:02 Toski, Bearer of Secrets18:23 A Special Message
Roundup: Magic in 2020
21:56 The Aftermath of Eldraine25:09 Three Turning Points26:23 Theros: Beyond Death29:04 Was Escape a Mistake?32:26 Mardu Stoneblade by illsicknasty (Modern)34:19 The Rise of COVID-1938:17 Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths40:22 Rogue Refinery (Faithless Brewing x WotC Video Series)46:16 Core Set M2148:33 Arcum’s Astrolabe50:30 End of the Combo Era in Pioneer54:55 Zendikar Rising
Flashback: Faithless Brewing in 2020
Theros: Beyond Death Season1:03:00 Damon’s Picks: Narset’s Undoing (Pioneer)1:05:34 David’s Picks: Blood for Bones Reanimator (Pioneer)1:07:45 Cavedan’s Picks: Turbo Elesh Norn (Modern)
Ikoria: Lair of Behemoths Season1:11:55 Damon’s Picks: Auratouched Winota (Modern)1:14:52 David’s Picks: Jeskai Rielle Cycling (Pioneer)1:17:50 Cavedan’s Picks: Lukka Cat Double Combo (Modern) and Curious Vadrok (Standard)
Magic 2021 Season1:21:17 Damon’s Picks: Dark-Dwellers Blue Moon (Pioneer)1:23:18 David’s Picks: Jolrael Enchantress (Pioneer)1:26:25 Cavedan’s Picks: Liliana’s Vessels (Pioneer)
Zendikar Rising Season1:29:20 Damon’s Picks: Heartless Urza (Modern)1:32:05 David’s Picks: Channel the Truth (Pioneer)1:34:24 Cavedan’s Picks: Drake Whack (Modern)
1:36:48 Special Episodes, Guests, and Thank Yous1:40:00 The Final Verdict: Hits and Misses of 20201:42:36 New Years Resolutions