JudgeCast
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The official account for JudgeCast, a Magic The Gathering Rules podcast!
Find our show at www.judgecast.com or wherever your download your favorite podcasts.
Find our show at www.judgecast.com or wherever your download your favorite podcasts.
In our continuing L1 Essentials series, check out all the (relevant) State Based Actions!
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L1 Essentials, Ep. 15: State-Based Actions
YouTube video by JudgeCast
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November 15, 2025 at 2:17 PM
In our continuing L1 Essentials series, check out all the (relevant) State Based Actions!
youtu.be/ZRup3WEi-hc?...
youtu.be/ZRup3WEi-hc?...
Flame-o, hotman!
Join Aang, Sokka, and Toph as they take a look at the upcoming Magic Universes Beyond set, Avatar the Last Airbender!
Episode 359 is ready for your consumption. Hands off the cabbages!
Yip yip!
judgecast.com/archives/2035
Join Aang, Sokka, and Toph as they take a look at the upcoming Magic Universes Beyond set, Avatar the Last Airbender!
Episode 359 is ready for your consumption. Hands off the cabbages!
Yip yip!
judgecast.com/archives/2035
JudgeCast #359 – MTG Avatar the Last Airbender Release Notes | JudgeCast
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November 7, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Flame-o, hotman!
Join Aang, Sokka, and Toph as they take a look at the upcoming Magic Universes Beyond set, Avatar the Last Airbender!
Episode 359 is ready for your consumption. Hands off the cabbages!
Yip yip!
judgecast.com/archives/2035
Join Aang, Sokka, and Toph as they take a look at the upcoming Magic Universes Beyond set, Avatar the Last Airbender!
Episode 359 is ready for your consumption. Hands off the cabbages!
Yip yip!
judgecast.com/archives/2035
Y'all know we post shows on YouTube, right? RIGHT!?!
Cool. I'm glad we have that sorted.
Check out the optimal JudgeCast experience for watching our newest episode on Layers:
youtu.be/nwTMSi0dpAM?...
Cool. I'm glad we have that sorted.
Check out the optimal JudgeCast experience for watching our newest episode on Layers:
youtu.be/nwTMSi0dpAM?...
JudgeCast 358 - The Magnificent Layers
YouTube video by JudgeCast
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October 30, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Y'all know we post shows on YouTube, right? RIGHT!?!
Cool. I'm glad we have that sorted.
Check out the optimal JudgeCast experience for watching our newest episode on Layers:
youtu.be/nwTMSi0dpAM?...
Cool. I'm glad we have that sorted.
Check out the optimal JudgeCast experience for watching our newest episode on Layers:
youtu.be/nwTMSi0dpAM?...
The new episode is here!
In it, Marcos adds an ability, Bryan is copied, and Charles wonders about his p/t. As we'll learn, NOT IN THAT ORDER.
That's right buckaroos, let's talk LAYERS!
judgecast.com/archives/2031
In it, Marcos adds an ability, Bryan is copied, and Charles wonders about his p/t. As we'll learn, NOT IN THAT ORDER.
That's right buckaroos, let's talk LAYERS!
judgecast.com/archives/2031
JudgeCast #358 – The Magnificent Layers | JudgeCast
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October 29, 2025 at 5:07 PM
The new episode is here!
In it, Marcos adds an ability, Bryan is copied, and Charles wonders about his p/t. As we'll learn, NOT IN THAT ORDER.
That's right buckaroos, let's talk LAYERS!
judgecast.com/archives/2031
In it, Marcos adds an ability, Bryan is copied, and Charles wonders about his p/t. As we'll learn, NOT IN THAT ORDER.
That's right buckaroos, let's talk LAYERS!
judgecast.com/archives/2031
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What does it even MEAN to pass priority? When can you do that? When can't you do that? What even is time anyway?
Come find out on Saturday 10/25 as @steelcitybrad.bsky.social teaches us about TIMING in MTG while we crack SPM collector packs! 🕸️🕷️
11am ET
brought to you by @girudo.bsky.social
🧵3/7
Come find out on Saturday 10/25 as @steelcitybrad.bsky.social teaches us about TIMING in MTG while we crack SPM collector packs! 🕸️🕷️
11am ET
brought to you by @girudo.bsky.social
🧵3/7
October 21, 2025 at 4:44 PM
What does it even MEAN to pass priority? When can you do that? When can't you do that? What even is time anyway?
Come find out on Saturday 10/25 as @steelcitybrad.bsky.social teaches us about TIMING in MTG while we crack SPM collector packs! 🕸️🕷️
11am ET
brought to you by @girudo.bsky.social
🧵3/7
Come find out on Saturday 10/25 as @steelcitybrad.bsky.social teaches us about TIMING in MTG while we crack SPM collector packs! 🕸️🕷️
11am ET
brought to you by @girudo.bsky.social
🧵3/7
No More endless promises, the first of 2 parts on the Interaction of Continuous Effects is here along with One-Shot Effects.
Eps. 357 is ready!
judgecast.com/archives/2025
Eps. 357 is ready!
judgecast.com/archives/2025
JudgeCast #357 – One Shot and Continuous Effects – A Prelude to Layers | JudgeCast
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October 11, 2025 at 6:55 PM
No More endless promises, the first of 2 parts on the Interaction of Continuous Effects is here along with One-Shot Effects.
Eps. 357 is ready!
judgecast.com/archives/2025
Eps. 357 is ready!
judgecast.com/archives/2025
A semi-annual reminder that player statements about DQs/Bannings always leave out key details attempting to generate sympathy. They know the “other side” will not discuss the DQ/ban. Sometimes the spin is slight, other times it is massive. There is always more to the story.
October 4, 2025 at 8:24 PM
A semi-annual reminder that player statements about DQs/Bannings always leave out key details attempting to generate sympathy. They know the “other side” will not discuss the DQ/ban. Sometimes the spin is slight, other times it is massive. There is always more to the story.
Episode 356 answers the age old question, 'What next?' after earning your L1.
The answer is 42. Sorry, spoilers.
judgecast.com/archives/2017
The answer is 42. Sorry, spoilers.
judgecast.com/archives/2017
JudgeCast #356 – So you’re an L1, now what? | JudgeCast
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September 30, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Episode 356 answers the age old question, 'What next?' after earning your L1.
The answer is 42. Sorry, spoilers.
judgecast.com/archives/2017
The answer is 42. Sorry, spoilers.
judgecast.com/archives/2017
In this week's episode, Bryan, Marcos, and the other 'C' go all in on Spider-man. (Or is it Spider-ham?)
'Lo, a wild CJ appears!' @ceejsteak.bsky.social
judgecast.com/archives/2009
'Lo, a wild CJ appears!' @ceejsteak.bsky.social
judgecast.com/archives/2009
JudgeCast #355 – Get Me Release Notes of Spider-Man! | JudgeCast
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September 14, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In this week's episode, Bryan, Marcos, and the other 'C' go all in on Spider-man. (Or is it Spider-ham?)
'Lo, a wild CJ appears!' @ceejsteak.bsky.social
judgecast.com/archives/2009
'Lo, a wild CJ appears!' @ceejsteak.bsky.social
judgecast.com/archives/2009
Overheard at JudgeCast's Studio HQ: 'Nothing like a release notes episode before a release notes episode.'
Join us as we delve into cards that need unique CR entries!
(Thanks @scryfall.com)
judgecast.com/archives/2005
Join us as we delve into cards that need unique CR entries!
(Thanks @scryfall.com)
judgecast.com/archives/2005
JudgeCast #354 – CR entries that support a single card | JudgeCast
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August 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Overheard at JudgeCast's Studio HQ: 'Nothing like a release notes episode before a release notes episode.'
Join us as we delve into cards that need unique CR entries!
(Thanks @scryfall.com)
judgecast.com/archives/2005
Join us as we delve into cards that need unique CR entries!
(Thanks @scryfall.com)
judgecast.com/archives/2005
Join Marcos, Bryan, and Charles as we talk about everyone's favorite topic, Commander!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iGU...
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JudgeCast 353 - Commander at your LGS
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August 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Join Marcos, Bryan, and Charles as we talk about everyone's favorite topic, Commander!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iGU...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iGU...
We do news episodes when we don't feel inspired to talk about rules, skills, or some weird event in Albuquerque.
Or, you know, when there is something REALLY IMPORTANT TO TALK ABOUT:
judgecast.com/archives/1997
Or, you know, when there is something REALLY IMPORTANT TO TALK ABOUT:
judgecast.com/archives/1997
JudgeCast #352 – Who Judge Manages the Judge Manager | JudgeCast
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August 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
We do news episodes when we don't feel inspired to talk about rules, skills, or some weird event in Albuquerque.
Or, you know, when there is something REALLY IMPORTANT TO TALK ABOUT:
judgecast.com/archives/1997
Or, you know, when there is something REALLY IMPORTANT TO TALK ABOUT:
judgecast.com/archives/1997
Happy Prerelease!
In space, no one can hear you scream...for the Release Notes Episode! Join Bryan, Marcos, and Charles as they jump in a Winnebago w/ wings for Edge of Eternities!
judgecast.com/archives/1992
judgecast.com/archives/1992
JudgeCast #351 – Edge of Eternities Release Notes | JudgeCast
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July 25, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Happy Prerelease!
In space, no one can hear you scream...for the Release Notes Episode! Join Bryan, Marcos, and Charles as they jump in a Winnebago w/ wings for Edge of Eternities!
judgecast.com/archives/1992
judgecast.com/archives/1992
JudgeCast #351 – Edge of Eternities Release Notes | JudgeCast
judgecast.com
July 22, 2025 at 1:24 AM
In space, no one can hear you scream...for the Release Notes Episode! Join Bryan, Marcos, and Charles as they jump in a Winnebago w/ wings for Edge of Eternities!
judgecast.com/archives/1992
judgecast.com/archives/1992
Join your intrepid co-hosts as we get a little loopy.
Episode #350: LOOPS!
judgecast.com/archives/1987
Episode #350: LOOPS!
judgecast.com/archives/1987
JudgeCast #350 – Loops | JudgeCast
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July 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Join your intrepid co-hosts as we get a little loopy.
Episode #350: LOOPS!
judgecast.com/archives/1987
Episode #350: LOOPS!
judgecast.com/archives/1987
[bryan] I think this is the first time I’ve seen a format banned from a format.
June 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
[bryan] I think this is the first time I’ve seen a format banned from a format.
Join us as we continue our L1 Essentials series on YouTube. In this episode we'll examine Game Concepts.
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L1 Essentials: Game Concepts
YouTube video by JudgeCast
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June 27, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Join us as we continue our L1 Essentials series on YouTube. In this episode we'll examine Game Concepts.
youtu.be/uLymYhnLb5s?...
youtu.be/uLymYhnLb5s?...
It's time to get in the zone - Autozo...
Wait. That's not right. Take 2:
Join your intrepid hosts as we continue to with our L1 Essentials series by exploring Zones!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNnI...
Wait. That's not right. Take 2:
Join your intrepid hosts as we continue to with our L1 Essentials series by exploring Zones!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNnI...
L1 Essentials: Zones
YouTube video by JudgeCast
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June 13, 2025 at 8:58 PM
It's time to get in the zone - Autozo...
Wait. That's not right. Take 2:
Join your intrepid hosts as we continue to with our L1 Essentials series by exploring Zones!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNnI...
Wait. That's not right. Take 2:
Join your intrepid hosts as we continue to with our L1 Essentials series by exploring Zones!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNnI...
[bryan] my impression from prerelease weekend is that there is so much going on in this set that it’s impacting players ability to parse it all.
June 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
[bryan] my impression from prerelease weekend is that there is so much going on in this set that it’s impacting players ability to parse it all.
When answering questions about Vincent’s Limit break, pay attention to where the quotation marks are.
It doesn’t say what you might think.
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It doesn’t say what you might think.
scryfall.com/card/fin/126...
Vincent's Limit Break
{1}{B} • Instant • Tiered (Choose one additional cost.) Until end of turn, target creature you control gains "When this creature dies, return it to the battlefield tapped under its owner's control" an...
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June 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
When answering questions about Vincent’s Limit break, pay attention to where the quotation marks are.
It doesn’t say what you might think.
scryfall.com/card/fin/126...
It doesn’t say what you might think.
scryfall.com/card/fin/126...
On prerelease eve, a reminder:
Rejected Show Titles for Final Fantasy Release Notes:
- Bryan Suplexes a Train
- Marcos and a Chocobo (dinosaur) Race
- Charles and Cloud Discuss Global Warming
Here it is, Episode 349, Final Fantasy Release Notes!
(imagine balloons falling from the ceiling)
- Bryan Suplexes a Train
- Marcos and a Chocobo (dinosaur) Race
- Charles and Cloud Discuss Global Warming
Here it is, Episode 349, Final Fantasy Release Notes!
(imagine balloons falling from the ceiling)
June 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
On prerelease eve, a reminder:
New CR is out. 714.3a did not get updated text. So an Urzas Saga entering under a blood moon *would* get a lore counter, but would not have any chapter abilities. So when the BM gets removed your saga cannot tap for C
June 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
New CR is out. 714.3a did not get updated text. So an Urzas Saga entering under a blood moon *would* get a lore counter, but would not have any chapter abilities. So when the BM gets removed your saga cannot tap for C