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Griffin Fly MTG
Griffin Fly MTG
Author: Griffin Fleischaker
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Join Magic: The Gathering expert Griffin and his dad as they dive into fast-paced games, deep card discussions, and unexpected trivia challenges. Whether you're a casual player, a seasoned Planeswalker or just a normie internet Troll, this podcast will sharpen your deck, test your knowledge, and (maybe) keep you laughing along the way.
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Join a Magic-loving son and his beginner dad as they dive into a series of fast-paced, brain-bending MTG challenges. From "13 Questions" to guess the mystery card, to "Last Card Standing" elimination battles, and "What EDHREC Got Wrong", we test deep card knowledge, color mastery, and deckbuilding instincts — all with a fun family twist! 💬 Think you could do better? Play along let us know how you did! 01:03 - Game 1 - 13 Questions 05:19 - Game 2 - Pass, Pay or Proxy - Jeskai Commanders 07:2...
Join a Magic-loving son and his beginner dad as they dive into a series of fast-paced, brain-bending MTG challenges. From "13 Questions" to guess the mystery card, to "Last Card Standing" elimination battles, and "What EDHREC Got Wrong", we test deep card knowledge, color mastery, and deckbuilding instincts — all with a fun family twist! 00:30 - Game 1 - 13 Questions 05:24 - Game 2 - Pass, Pay or Proxy - Mardu Commanders 08:46 - Game 3 - Last Card Standing - Jeskai Commanders 12:15 - Game 4 -...
Each week we set up a few MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! #mtg #magicthegathering 01:38 Game 1: 13 Questions 07:15 Game 2: Pass, Pay or Proxy - Simic Commanders 12:21 Game 3: Last Card Standing - Bant Edition 18:34 Game 4: What EDH REC Got Wrong- Orzhov Edition 23:05 Game 5: Pass, Pay or Proxy - Temur Commanders 27:14 Game 6: Last Card Standing Game - Abzan Commanders 31:40 Game 7: What EDH REC Go...
Each week we set up a few MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! 01:24 Game 1: 13 Questions 02:48 Game 2: Pass, Pay, or Proxy - Izzet Commanders 05:54 Game 3: What EDH REC Got Wrong - Selesnya Edition 11:41 Game 4: Last Card Standing - Jund Commanders 15:43 Game 5: What EDH REC Got Wrong - Gruel Edition 19:52 Game 6: MTG March Madness Bracket 23:13 Game 7: Pass, Pay or Proxy - Boros Commanders 26:16 Game 8: Last Car...
Each week we set up a few MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! 01:07 Game 1: 13 Questions 06:47 Game 2: Pass, Pay, or Proxy - Selesnya Commanders 11:37 Game 3: Pass, Pay or Proxy - Orzhov Commanders 15:39 Game 4: Last Card Standing - Esper Commanders 15:39 Game 5: Last Card Standing - Grixis Commanders 24:06 Game 6: What EDH REC Got Wrong - Rakdos Edition
Each week we set up at least a few MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! 00:21 - Game 1 - 13 Questions 01:35 - Game 2 - Pass, Pay or Proxy - Tutoring Cards 05:00 - Game 3 - Last Card Standing - Tutoring Cards 07:41 - Game 4 - What EDHREC Got Wrong - Dimir Commanders 13:51 - Game 5 - Build, Save or Trade - Boros Edition #magicthegathering #mtg #mtgcards #edh #tcg
Each week we set up at least six MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! #mtg #magicthegathering 00:28 - Game 1 - 13 Questions 05:02 - Game 2 - Pass, Pay or Proxy - Gruul Commanders 10:28 - Game 3 - Last Card Standing - Golgari Commanders 15:19 - Game 4 - Build, Save or Trade - Simic Cards 20:07 - Game 5 - What EDHREC Got Wrong - Azorius Commanders 24:35 - Game 6 - 13 Questions 25:56 - Game 7 - Pass, Pay ...
Each week we set up at least six MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! #mtg #magicthegathering 01:11 Game 1: 13 Questions 04:09 Game 2: 13 Questions 06:45 Game 3: 13 Questions 10:25 Game 4: Pass, Pay, or Proxy - Aether Drift Commanders 14:17 Game 5: Pass, Pay or Proxy - Azorius Commanders 18:08 Game 6: Last Card Standing Game - Izzet Commanders 21:30 Game 7: Impromptu Deck Building - Edgar Markov 26:50 ...
This week we set up six MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! #mtg #magicthegathering #mtgcards #magicthegatheringcards 00:25 Game 1: 13 Questions 01:49 Game 2: 13 Questions 09:09 Game 3: Pass, Pay or Proxy: Mono Red Commanders 13:23 Game 4: Pass, Pay or Proxy: Colorless Commanders 17:36 Game 5: Last Card Standing: Dimir Edition 21:07 Game 6: Last Card Standing: Gruel Edition
Each week we set up six MTG Card Challenges to test Griffin's knowledge of Magic: the Gathering cards! Play along and see how you stack up! #mtg #magicthegathering 00:19 Game 1: 13 Questions 01:55 Game 2: 13 Questions 07:05 Game 3: Pass, Pay or Proxy: Mono Blue Commanders 09:30 Game 4: Pass, Pay or Proxy: Mono Green Commanders 12:29 Game 5: Last Card Standing: Orzhov Edition 17:48 Game 6: Last Card Standing: Selesnya Edition
In this episode Griffin and Greg shift to longer-form episodes featuring more in-depth MTG card challenges and discussions about Magic: the Gathering. They commit to playing six games per week and sharing both long-form and short-form content across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram. The duo start with '13 Questions,' a guessing game about Magic cards, moving on to 'Pass, Pay, or Proxy,' where Griffin decides which mono-colored commanders to add to his collection, and finally 'La...
Drawing from his background in Greco-Roman studies, Griffin aligns each god from Theros to their possible Greek myth counterparts. He discusses Athreos (Charon), Ephara (Athena), Erebos (Hades), Heliod (Apollo), Iroas (Athena and Ares), Karametra (Demeter), Keranos (Zeus and Poseidon), Kruphix, Mogis (Ares), Nylea (Artemis), Pharika (anti-Asclepius), Phenax (Hermes), Purphoros (Hephaestus), Thassa (Poseidon and Amphitrite mix), and Xenagos (Dionysus). Griffin provides his interpretation of ...
In this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin and Greg discuss the creation of a Battlecruiser-style deck for Greg, who is new to Magic: The Gathering. The video covers deck mechanics, including key cards like Kamahl, Heart of Krosa and Sakashima of a Thousand Faces, and explains concepts such as trample, cloning, ramp, and alternate win conditions. The pair further discusses the roles of different colors in the game, specifically focusing on green and blue, and emphasize the importance of usi...
In this episode, we try out a game called 'Battle of the Decks,' where we draft imaginary Magic: The Gathering decks using a limited budget of 15 imaginary dollars. We pick cards from four categories: land, enchantment/artifact, instant/sorcery, and commander. Each card is valued between one to five dollars, and we discuss our choices and strategies to build the best deck possible. Griffin harshly critiques the card pricing and suggests Greg gets some help before trying this game again! 00...
In this episode, Griffin is forced to pick commanders in a 'winner stays' format, focusing solely on mono-green commanders. Initially, choices bounce between Ezuri, Renegade Leader, and Titiana, Voice of Gaea, with Titiana emerging victorious. The selection quickly narrows, with commanders like Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma, and Selvala, Heart of the Wilds showcasing their strengths and unique advantages in gameplay. Discussions on the strategies, strengths, and weaknesses of various green c...
In this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin Fleischaker and his dad, Greg, explore various aspects of the Magic: The Gathering card game. They delve into the concept of tokens, discuss whether there's a 'best' color in the game, and consider the connection between neurodiversity and a love for MTG. The conversation also touches on the differences between sorcery and instant cards, the merits and drawbacks of using proxies, and Griffin's personal experiences with high-level play and deck-buil...
In this episode of Griffin Fly MTG, Griffin discusses preparing for a first game of Magic: The Gathering. Topics include building a straightforward mono-green Kamal Heart of Kroza deck for his dad's first game, the importance of sufficient mana and ramp, mulligan rules, and the significance of understanding your deck and asking questions. They also emphasize finding a healthy playgroup, recognizing game stages like early, mid, and late-game, the role of interaction and politics in gameplay, ...
Griffin Fleischaker discuss the use of proxy cards in Magic: The Gathering to his father who is just learning the game, especially in light of recent card bans and market changes. They explain the concept of proxies, their benefits and drawbacks, and the community's acceptance of them, particularly in non-sanctioned events. The conversation covers how proxies can make the game more accessible and less financially burdensome, while also highlighting the importance of supporting local game sto...
In this episode of Griffin Fly, MTG, Griffin explores the complexities and impacts of combos in Magic: The Gathering (MTG) and tries to explain it to his dad. They discuss various types of combos, such as infinite and two-card combos, and analyze their effects on power levels and deck efficiency. Key points include the roles of card synergy and tutors, thematic deck-building, and the significance of combos in pre-constructed decks. The episode also covers a new and upcoming tier system for d...
In this episode Griffin explore the various aspects of building and tweaking Magic: The Gathering decks and tries to explain it all to his dad. They provide insights into knowing when it's time to build a new deck, the financial considerations of acquiring cards, and the effects of bans on deck value. Griffin provides practical tips for beginners, discuss the importance of enjoying one's deck, and address the process of optimizing decks through 'deck teching.' Additionally, they share their ...



