Eternal Durdles

Featured decks include:• Psychatog https://tinyurl.com/BUDGETPTOG• Mono Blue Control https://tinyurl.com/BUDGETUCONTROL• Black-White Control https://tinyurl.com/BUDGETUCONTROL• Goblins https://tinyurl.com/BUDGETGOBLINS• Moneyball Black https://tinyurl.com/BUDGETMONEYBALL• LANDSTILL https://tinyurl.com/BudgetUWLANDSTILL• Bonus: Budget Stasis discussion! https://tinyurl.com/BUDGETSTASISJoin Us in Support of Alkem Gear's Kickstarter ending June 19th!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alkemgear/alkem-gear-purpose-built-tabletop-gear?ref=249zfwChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EternalDurdlesWant to get into Premodern without spending a fortune?In this episode, we break down five budget-friendly Premodern decks that offer real tournament playability while staying around the $200–$300 range. Whether you're looking to build your first deck, create a battle box, or simply explore the format, these archetypes offer powerful gameplay without requiring a massive investment.We also discuss:• Why Premodern remains fresh despite no rotation• Reprints and budget alternatives• Upgrade paths for each deck• Which staples are worth buying first• How to get the most value from your collectionIf you've been curious about Premodern, this might be the perfect place to start.Which budget deck would you build first?#PremodernMTG #MagicTheGathering #MTG #Premodern #BudgetMTG

Tony Scapone didn't just win NYSE.
He predicted he would.
Fresh off taking home the Black Lotus at NYSE, Tony joins the show to break down his Jewel Shops list, the evolution of the archetype, key card choices, and how he navigated one of the most competitive Vintage tournaments of the year.
In this episode we discuss:
• How Jewel Shops actually works
• Why Tony believes this build is better than stock Jewel lists
• The role of Paradox Engine, Transmute Artifact, and Metamorph
• Matchups against Doomsday, Initiative, BUG, and Shops
• His Top 8 path through NYSE
• Why open decklists improve competitive Magic
• What it's like competing for a Black Lotus
Tony also shares stories from the event, explains several key plays from the tournament, and discusses what's next after one of the biggest wins of his Magic career.
Have you played against Jewel Shops? Do you think it's the best deck in Vintage right now?
#MTGVintage #VintageMTG #MagicTheGathering #NYSE #BlackLotus

Many Premodern players wrote off Landstill years ago.
Then Andy V kept putting up results.
In this episode, Andy V joins Eternal Durdles to break down one of Premodern's most iconic control decks. We discuss how Landstill wins games, why Standstill remains one of the strongest card advantage engines in the format, key deckbuilding decisions, matchup theory, and the sideboard plans Andy has refined through years of tournament play.
We cover:
Why Landstill is still competitive
The role of Standstill and Mishra's Factory
Counterspell selection and deck construction
Sideboard technology including Thawing Glaciers
Matchup strategies against Enchantress, Replenish, Stiflenought, and more
Andy's tournament experience and approach to mastering a control deck
We also take a look at Andy's strategy game, Sigil, and discuss how its design intersects with competitive gaming and decision making.
If you love Premodern, control decks, and deep strategic discussion, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Many Premodern players wrote off Landstill years ago.
Then Andy V kept putting up results.
In this episode, Andy V joins Eternal Durdles to break down one of Premodern's most iconic control decks. We discuss how Landstill wins games, why Standstill remains one of the strongest card advantage engines in the format, key deckbuilding decisions, matchup theory, and the sideboard plans Andy has refined through years of tournament play.
We cover:
Why Landstill is still competitive
The role of Standstill and Mishra's Factory
Counterspell selection and deck construction
Sideboard technology including Thawing Glaciers
Matchup strategies against Enchantress, Replenish, Stiflenought, and more
Andy's tournament experience and approach to mastering a control deck
We also take a look at Andy's strategy game, Sigil, and discuss how its design intersects with competitive gaming and decision making.
If you love Premodern, control decks, and deep strategic discussion, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

What are the MOST underrated sideboard cards in Premodern right now? In this episode, Zac and Phil break down 20 forgotten, overlooked, and criminally underplayed sideboard cards that deserve way more respect in the current metagame.We cover:• Why Gilded Drake is secretly busted• The return of prison cards like Peacekeeper and Ensnaring Bridge• Free enchantment hate with Reverent Silence• Why Misdirection should see more play• The power of weird hate cards like Spiritual Focus and Compost• Old-school all-stars like Winter Orb, Back to Basics, and Wasteland• Why some of these cards could completely swing popular matchups todayThis episode is full of deep-cut Premodern tech, old-school Magic stories, and the kind of spicy sideboard ideas that can steal matches at your next event.What are YOUR favorite underrated sideboard cards in Premodern right now? Let us know in the comments.