The Herald's Horn

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Buy a cute hat at Stitcher's Supply: https://stitcherssupply.com/ Cal & Dan go crazy talking about all of those dang bans that came down the pipeline... a week ago. We've also got a Regional Championsbip, three new secret lairs, and more! Cal's podcast about retro video games, Shine Get: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Pixels with Power Kickstarter!: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/playingwithpowermtg/pixels-with-power-playmats-and-more-from-playing-with-power?ref=a4zynk Cal & Emma talk about Powered Cube on Arena for 3 hours. Just kidding! Commander Update, Spotlight Series: Spider-Man & more are all on the docket. Avatar the Last Airbender previews too! Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal & Dan chat it up about Masters & Remastered sets being dead, their favorite decks from Pro Tour Edge of Eternities, and all seven sets from 2026. I'm gonna be sick. Get your Rhystic Studies Shirt & other fun merch on Stitcher's Supply: https://stitcherssupply.com/ This episode is sponsored by Card Conduit. Use code HORN to get 5% off fees while getting the best buylist prices for your cards: https://cardconduit.com/ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal & Emma chat it up about MagicCon Atlanta, Spider-Man secret lairs (again), and the Modern Pro Tour - featuring Edge of Eternities! What else could we possibly need to talk about? This episode is sponsored by Card Conduit. Use code HORN to get 5% off fees while getting the best buylist prices for your cards: https://cardconduit.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal, Dan & Emma discuss a reinforcement of the banned and restricted philosophy, the best format that Isn't Commander, the upcoming Marvel's Spiderman set & Through the Omenpaths! Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal & Emma discuss the retirement (at least, temporary retirement) of iconic Magic Artist John Avon and also speculate on how well the prize of an upcoming Spotlight Series will be used. Of course, we have the Product Watch to discuss Final Fantasy & some sick new Secret Lairs as well. IndyStar - "Gen Con heist plea: Man to pay Wizards of the Coast $27,141 and write an apology letter:" https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2025/05/14/gen-con-heist-thomas-dunbar-takes-plea-sentenced-apology-letter-indianapolis-gen-con-theft-2023/83625599007/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ------------------------------------------------------------ 0:00 - Intro 0:46 - Hello Emma! 1:39 - John Avon Retires! 11:52 - Spotlight Series: Secret Lair 22:38 - Gencon Magic Thief Takes Plea 25:20 - Final Fantasy is Almost Here! 35:22 - Sick New Secret Lairs 43:44 - Emma's Final Thoughts

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Ryan started Playing with Power to spread the good word of Competitive EDH. The channel exploded out of the gate - gaining 10,000 subs almost overnight. Surely, we're headed to the promised land of 100,000 subscribers in no time right??? hahaha. Lets talk about the highs, the lows, and the six year long grind. Follow Playing with P0wer: https://x.com/PWPMtG Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Welcome Ryan! 2:33 - Playing With Power at 100k! 3:09 - What was the Motivation? 7:47 - Whats With the Video Style? 13:29 - Its Been a Long 6 Years 16:35 - The Highs and Lows 49:40 - Tips for the Next Creator 55:20 - Ryan's Final Thoughts

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal, Emma, & Dan talk all things Final Fantasy for nearly a half hour on this one. Did you know its the best selling MTG set of all time before release? How crazy is that? Also - a Canlander points update & Cal opining about dragon control decks in standard. Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ------------------------------------------------------------ 0:00 - Intro 1:13 - Wecome Dan & Emma! 2:21- Final Fantasy: Best Selling Set Ever 24:00 - Canlander Points Update 37:50 - Constructed Corner: RC Minneapolis 49:05 - The Product Watch 50:24 - Emma & Dan's Final Thoughts 51:31 - Outro (Important Update)

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Tom Marks, executive reviews editor for IGN, has a lot of thoughts of Through the Omenpaths, the new plan to get select Universes Beyond sets onto Magic Arena & Magic: the Gathering Online. Let's just get into it. Follow Tom: https://bsky.app/profile/tomrmarks.bsky.social Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ------------------------------------- 0:00 - Intro 2:38 - Welcome Tom! 6:40 - Some of the Biggest News in Years 9:47 - The Many, Many Issues 13:52 - What Will We Get? 20:22 - Wizards Does Know What They're Doing 21:53 - The Best Possible Version Still Ain't Great 30:35 - We Don't Know What's Coming! 37:34 - Baseless Spiderman Conjecture 39:40 - More Speculation Here 41:51 - Tom's Final Thoughts

Support the show, join the community & get exclusive content: https://www.patreon.com/heraldshorn Cal, Emma, & Dan get into the NITTY GRITTY of the news for the week. Sick EDH changes lead the charge, but we also spend a good amount of time discussing Through the Omenpaths and also a Modern 20k! Herald's Horn Substack: https://heraldshorn.substack.com/ Cal's podcast about retro video games, Level Up: https://linktr.ee/leveluppod_ Follow us: https://bsky.app/profile/heraldshorn.com https://bsky.app/profile/moderatelymtg.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/blackgirlmage.bsky.social https://bsky.app/profile/emmapartlow.com https://bsky.app/profile/caljones.com ------------------------------------------------------------ 0:00 - Intro 00:50 - Wecome Dan & Emma! 1:40 - Through the Omenpaths 17:32 - Commander Updates 46:46 - Laughing Dragon Modern $20k! 56:15 - Dan & Emma's Final Thoughts