This week we take a little break from Modern and dip our toes back into Pioneer, thanks to its official premier on Arena. The team discusses our impressions of Pioneer right now, our impressions of Arena right now, and, finally — you guessed it — our impressions of Pioneer on Arena right now. Dave uses his artist's talent to bring back the birbs. D00mwake finds some affinity for artifacts in Pio and Modern. Stan capably moderates a spicy discussion while remaining a healthy distance from any gem-based economies.

• Camping Out

• Checking Back in on Pioneer

• A Little Modern Affinity as a Treat

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Timestamps:

7:10 - This week's episode/housekeeping

11:10 - Pioneer is (finally) on Arena (mostly) - what you need to know

1:00:29 - Did Devon crack Affinity in Modern?

1:07:12 - Wrapping up

Links from this week's episode:

Pioneer Izzet Phoenix: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/7099222#paper

Pioneer Hammer: https://moxfield.com/decks/-aHoUVoJD0a778bxN0RFqw

Pioneer Metalwork Colossus: https://moxfield.com/decks/ANu8uz3DBEOE282I83OPgg

Modern Jeskai Affinity: https://moxfield.com/decks/KhQsrh4AX0GqFn4d7EAkbw

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