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Eternal Durdles

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  • Eternal Durdles

    Exploring New Magic Formats

    03/07/2026 | 14 min
    Legacy isn't going anywhere—but that doesn't mean it's the only place to enjoy Eternal Magic.
    In this solo update, Zac shares where Eternal Durdles is headed next, why we're exploring community-created Magic formats, and what that means for the future of the channel. While Legacy will remain a core part of what we do, we're also taking a serious look at formats that capture the gameplay many of us fell in love with years ago.
    In this episode we discuss:
    Why we're looking beyond Legacy
    Peak Legacy
    Heritage Legacy
    Classic Legacy
    Pre-Fire Modern
    Why community-driven formats are becoming more appealing
    Lessons learned from trying to build Premiere
    The future of Eternal Durdles
    Why we're excited about exploring new communities
    How Sorcery and Common Sense fit into our long-term plans
    This isn't about leaving Legacy behind—it's about finding more ways to enjoy Magic with the community.
    Which format should we explore first?
    00:00 Channel Update
    00:48 Why We're Looking Beyond Legacy
    02:20 Exploring Community Formats
    03:07 Peak Legacy Explained
    04:42 Heritage Legacy Explained
    06:14 Classic Legacy Explained
    06:46 Pre-Fire Modern Explained
    08:09 Why We're Covering These Formats
    09:08 Could We Start a New Channel?
    10:05 Common Sense & Sorcery Update
    11:29 The YouTube Algorithm Problem
    12:10 Looking for Community Feedback
    13:44 Patreon & MasterClass Updates
    15:10 Closing Thoughts
    Timestamps
  • Eternal Durdles

    Exploring New Magic Formats

    03/07/2026 | 14 min
    Legacy isn't going anywhere—but that doesn't mean it's the only place to enjoy Eternal Magic.
    In this solo update, Zac shares where Eternal Durdles is headed next, why we're exploring community-created Magic formats, and what that means for the future of the channel. While Legacy will remain a core part of what we do, we're also taking a serious look at formats that capture the gameplay many of us fell in love with years ago.
    In this episode we discuss:
    Why we're looking beyond Legacy
    Peak Legacy
    Heritage Legacy
    Classic Legacy
    Pre-Fire Modern
    Why community-driven formats are becoming more appealing
    Lessons learned from trying to build Premiere
    The future of Eternal Durdles
    Why we're excited about exploring new communities
    How Sorcery and Common Sense fit into our long-term plans
    This isn't about leaving Legacy behind—it's about finding more ways to enjoy Magic with the community.
    Which format should we explore first?
    00:00 Channel Update
    00:48 Why We're Looking Beyond Legacy
    02:20 Exploring Community Formats
    03:07 Peak Legacy Explained
    04:42 Heritage Legacy Explained
    06:14 Classic Legacy Explained
    06:46 Pre-Fire Modern Explained
    08:09 Why We're Covering These Formats
    09:08 Could We Start a New Channel?
    10:05 Common Sense & Sorcery Update
    11:29 The YouTube Algorithm Problem
    12:10 Looking for Community Feedback
    13:44 Patreon & MasterClass Updates
    15:10 Closing Thoughts
    Timestamps
  • Eternal Durdles

    The $30 Vintage Format Is Awesome

    02/07/2026 | 39 min
    What if you could play Vintage... for just $30?
    In this episode, Zac is joined by Dan Cohen to explore Value Vintage, a community-driven Magic format that combines Vintage's enormous card pool with a simple deckbuilding restriction: your entire 75-card deck must cost $30 or less. The result is one of the most creative and affordable Eternal formats you'll find.
    We discuss:
    What Value Vintage is and how deck construction works

    Why the $30 budget creates incredible deckbuilding challenges

    Nadu Breakfast and other top combo decks

    Merfolk, Fluctuator, Cloudpost, and Hogaak Pox

    How card prices naturally shape the metagame

    Why MTG finance matters in this format

    The community behind Value Vintage

    Why Legacy and Premodern players should give it a try

    Looking ahead to Eternal Weekend and the future of the format

    If you've ever wanted to experience Eternal Magic without spending thousands of dollars, Value Vintage might be exactly what you've been looking for.
    Would you build a $30 Vintage deck?
    #MagicTheGathering #Vintage #LegacyMTG #ValueVintage #BudgetMagic
    00:00 What Is Value Vintage?
    01:00 How the $30 Deckbuilding Rule Works
    03:18 The Biggest Challenges of the Format
    03:57 Nadu Breakfast Explained
    05:27 How the Breakfast Combo Wins
    08:01 MTG Finance & Deck Prices
    10:11 Why Card Prices Shape the Meta
    13:21 Four Decks to Know
    14:30 Merfolk Deck Tech
    17:45 Why Merfolk Is a Top Tempo Deck
    22:53 Fluctuator Combo Deck
    26:37 Cloudpost Big Mana
    32:37 Hogaak Pox Aggro
    35:06 Final Thoughts & Eternal Weekend
    A full Vintage deck for just $30... would you try it?
    👇 Which deck would you sleeve up first?
    Nadu Breakfast 🥣, Merfolk 🌊, Fluctuator ♻️, Cloudpost 🏔️, Hogaak Pox ☠️, or something completely different?
    And if you've already played Value Vintage, let us know your favorite deck—we're always looking for more brews!
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  • Eternal Durdles

    The $30 Vintage Format Is Awesome

    02/07/2026 | 39 min
    What if you could play Vintage... for just $30?
    In this episode, Zac is joined by Dan Cohen to explore Value Vintage, a community-driven Magic format that combines Vintage's enormous card pool with a simple deckbuilding restriction: your entire 75-card deck must cost $30 or less. The result is one of the most creative and affordable Eternal formats you'll find.
    We discuss:
    What Value Vintage is and how deck construction works

    Why the $30 budget creates incredible deckbuilding challenges

    Nadu Breakfast and other top combo decks

    Merfolk, Fluctuator, Cloudpost, and Hogaak Pox

    How card prices naturally shape the metagame

    Why MTG finance matters in this format

    The community behind Value Vintage

    Why Legacy and Premodern players should give it a try

    Looking ahead to Eternal Weekend and the future of the format

    If you've ever wanted to experience Eternal Magic without spending thousands of dollars, Value Vintage might be exactly what you've been looking for.
    Would you build a $30 Vintage deck?
    #MagicTheGathering #Vintage #LegacyMTG #ValueVintage #BudgetMagic
    00:00 What Is Value Vintage?01:00 How the $30 Deckbuilding Rule Works03:18 The Biggest Challenges of the Format03:57 Nadu Breakfast Explained05:27 How the Breakfast Combo Wins08:01 MTG Finance & Deck Prices10:11 Why Card Prices Shape the Meta13:21 Four Decks to Know14:30 Merfolk Deck Tech17:45 Why Merfolk Is a Top Tempo Deck22:53 Fluctuator Combo Deck26:37 Cloudpost Big Mana32:37 Hogaak Pox Aggro35:06 Final Thoughts & Eternal Weekend
    A full Vintage deck for just $30... would you try it?
    👇 Which deck would you sleeve up first?
    Nadu Breakfast 🥣, Merfolk 🌊, Fluctuator ♻️, Cloudpost 🏔️, Hogaak Pox ☠️, or something completely different?
    And if you've already played Value Vintage, let us know your favorite deck—we're always looking for more brews!
    vidIQ
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  • Eternal Durdles

    Candelabra Is Gone. The Problem Isn't.

    29/06/2026 | 14 min
    The Banned & Restricted announcement is here...
    ...and we're left with more questions than answers.
    In this emergency episode, Zac and Phil react to Candelabra of Tawnos being banned in Legacy, discuss why Planar Nexus and Fantasticar remain legal, and break down Wizards' reasoning behind one of the most surprising B&R announcements in recent memory.
    We discuss:
    Why Candelabra of Tawnos was chosen
    Is Planar Nexus still the real problem?
    Why Fantasticar survived another B&R
    Wizards' explanation for Legacy's current health
    Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration
    The future of Colorless Tron
    What this means for Eternal Weekend
    How Legacy should be curated going forward
    Do you agree with Wizards' decision, or did they ban around the real issue?
    Let us know in the comments.
    #MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #BannedAndRestricted #LegacyMTG #MTG
    00:00 Emergency B&R Reaction
    00:29 Why Candelabra of Tawnos?
    01:22 What About Planar Nexus?
    02:57 Did Wizards Miss Fantasticar?
    06:46 Breaking Down the Official Explanation
    08:48 Comparing Legacy to Pauper's B&R Philosophy
    11:19 What This Ban Means for Collectors
    11:48 Is Legacy Actually Diversifying?
    12:26 Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration
    14:17 Final Thoughts on the Announcement
    Timestamps
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/subscribe Eternal Durdles is a weekly Magic: the Gathering podcast focusing on the Legacy format. Hosted by long-time MTG veterans Zac Clark and Phil Blechman.
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