Eternal Durdles

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

How do you build a Magic collection without constantly buying cards?
In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how I've been using TradeMagic to turn unused cards into Premodern staples, sideboard cards, and future deck projects—all without spending additional money.
We discuss:
• How the TradeMagic system works
• Turning bulk and unused cards into playable staples
• Building Premodern decks one card at a time
• Why trading can be more efficient than selling to a store
• Managing wants, haves, and long-term collection goals
• The return of the classic "Pack to Power" mindset
• Why getting cards back into players' hands matters for the community
Whether you're trying to finish a deck, upgrade your collection, or simply find a better home for cards collecting dust, TradeMagic offers a unique way to keep cards moving through the community.
How do you usually acquire cards: buying singles, trading, opening packs, or something else?
#MagicTheGathering #PremodernMTG #TradeMagic #MTGFinance #MTG

How do you build a Magic collection without constantly buying cards?
In this episode, we take a behind-the-scenes look at how I've been using TradeMagic to turn unused cards into Premodern staples, sideboard cards, and future deck projects—all without spending additional money.
We discuss:
• How the TradeMagic system works
• Turning bulk and unused cards into playable staples
• Building Premodern decks one card at a time
• Why trading can be more efficient than selling to a store
• Managing wants, haves, and long-term collection goals
• The return of the classic "Pack to Power" mindset
• Why getting cards back into players' hands matters for the community
Whether you're trying to finish a deck, upgrade your collection, or simply find a better home for cards collecting dust, TradeMagic offers a unique way to keep cards moving through the community.
How do you usually acquire cards: buying singles, trading, opening packs, or something else?
#MagicTheGathering #PremodernMTG #TradeMagic #MTGFinance #MTG

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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