Episode 72 - The Return of the Nought

Legacy is evolving — and Episode 110 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast dives deep into what the latest Banned & Restricted announcement really means for the format.No changes. No bans. No emergency action.But what happened next might surprise you.We break down:Why Tamiyo and Oops All Spells survivedThe massive shift away from Blue-Black TempoThe most diverse Showcase Challenge Top 8 in recent memoryThe rise of Boros Cats, Lands, Affinity, and even AlurenWhether Legacy is entering a healthy meta cycleIs Legacy finally balanced?Or are players just adapting faster than ever?If you care about competitive Legacy, MTGO results, format health, or deck evolution, this episode is essential listening.📌 Topics include:Blue-Black TempoOops All SpellsTamiyoShowcase Challenge resultsLandsAffinityBoros CatsAlurenReanimatorMeta adaptation theoryWelcome to In Response — where everything matters.#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #LegacyFormat #MTGPodcast #BlueBlackTempo

Blue-Black Tempo: The New Legacy StandardBlue-Black Tempo is everywhere — and it’s not just hype.In Episode 109, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter dive deep into the deck that’s currently defining the Legacy metagame.From card choices and game plans to weaknesses, tech options, and splash variants, this episode breaks down why UB Tempo feels like the most efficient strategy in the format right now and how you should approach it as a player.Whether you want to play it or beat it, this episode gives you the full picture.Your hosts,Daniel, Peter & Philipp

The Best Legacy Decks for 2026 – Our Top 5 Picks | Episode 108A new year means a new Legacy format.In Episode 108 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter reflect on Legacy in 2025 and break down what the format looks like heading into 2026.We discuss:How bans reshaped the formatWhy Blue-Black Reanimator defined 2025Regional metagame differences between Europe and AsiaWhat Eternal Weekend taught usAnd most importantly: our Top 5 Legacy decks to pick up in 2026If you’re wondering what to sleeve up, what to test, or how Legacy is evolving, this episode gives you clarity, not hype.Yours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philipp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Eternal Weekend Lucca Was WILD… Here’s What REALLY Happened | Episode 107Eternal Weekend isn’t just a Magic tournament — it’s an emotional marathon.In Episode 107 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter take you behind the scenes of Eternal Weekend Lucca, sharing the full story of their trip: the travel, the nerves, the games, the misplays, and the moments that make this event unforgettable.We talk honestly about:The pressure of sitting down at Eternal WeekendHow travel, sleep, and expectations affect performanceEmotional swings between wins and lossesThe unique Legacy community atmosphereWhy Eternal Weekend feels different from any other eventThis episode isn’t about decklists or theory — it’s about what it feels like to be there.If you’ve ever played a big tournament, dreamed of attending Eternal Weekend, or just love Legacy as a community-driven format, this episode is for you.👇 Tell us in the comments:What’s YOUR most memorable tournament moment?

Legacy has been SHAKEN to its core.In Episode 106 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, we break down one of the most surprising ban announcements in years: Entomb banned after 5,500 days, Nadu, Winged Wisdom gone, and Tamiyo, Inquisitive Student still untouched — leaving Legacy players worldwide stunned.We analyze why Wizards made this decision, what it means for Reanimator, how Mystic Forge suddenly becomes the deck to beat, and why proactive strategies like Sneak & Show, Breakfast, and Cloudpost may be poised for a huge comeback.We also dive deep into Eternal Weekend prep, meta predictions, realistic win conditions, fear factors, hot takes, and why the lack of a “format outlook” section in the B&R announcement is more suspicious than people admit.You’ll hear:• Entomb as a “secondary pillar” and why its design space is dead• Why Tamiyo may still be banned in 3 months• Whether Legacy is drifting toward “battlecruiser Magic”• Why Mystic Forge is the new public enemy #1• Oops All Spells and Breakfast stock rising• Blue Black Tempo risks and hidden weaknesses• The return of Stoneforge Mystic in Breakfast• Eternal Weekend Europe hype + 19 ARTISTS confirmed• Vintage side-event excitement and unpowered Scam tech

The Legacy format might be on the brink of its biggest shake-up yet. In this explosive episode of In Response - A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter dive deep into what could happen if Wizards of the Coast goes after Legacy’s “sacred cows.”With the November 10th Banned & Restricted announcement approaching, the hosts debate possible scenarios — from banning Entomb or Tamiyo, to more extreme “nuke-the-format” options that could reshape Legacy forever.🔥 Topics Covered:Should Entomb finally be banned?What happens if Tamiyo gets axed?Is Mystic Forge the next big problem?How the Legacy meta shifts after major bansDecks that survive any shake-up (Blue-Red Cutter, Oops All Spells, and more)💬 Join the discussion in the comments — which card do YOU think deserves the banhammer?

Legacy’s Eternal Weekend Shocker – Forge Wins Again?! 🔥 | Episode 104 – In Response: A Legacy PodcastThe Legacy format just went off the rails! In Episode 104, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter break down everything that happened at Eternal Weekend North America — from Mystic Forge’s surprise victory to Johan Larsson’s (Breakfast) continued dominance and the rise (and fall) of other meta staples like UB Reanimator and Tempo.Then, we shift gears to look ahead at Eternal Weekend Europe, predicting how the meta might evolve, which decks will define the tournament, and what changes (or bans 👀) might be on the horizon.🎯 In This Episode:Eternal Weekend NA Recap: Forge, Breakfast & MoreLegacy Meta Trends & SurprisesUB Reanimator’s Decline & New Contenders“Ban Watch”: The One Ring, Tamiyo, and EntombEuropean Eternal Weekend Predictions & Deck Picks🧠 Why Watch This Episode?Get the full breakdown of Legacy’s biggest event of the yearLearn how the meta is shifting heading into EuropeHear expert predictions and what decks might rise nextUnderstand why Mystic Forge keeps defying expectations📺 Timestamps & Chapters Below!🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://spotify.link/inresponse

What is developing in Legacy in 2025? In this episode of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, hosts Daniel and Peter dig into the format's newest deck developments. From fast combos like Reanimator to the slower control decks, if you work hard enough, Legacy has got something for everybody. Plus, we talk about a really sweet new deck that recently has popped up!🃏 Whether you love existing archetypes or new brews, this is the overview you’ve been waiting for!💬 What are you currently working on? Drop your hot takes in the comments!📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated with the latest Legacy content.youtube.com/@response_legacy?sub_confirmation=1Yours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philipp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠-------------------------------------------------------------------⩥ Our Links ⩤◈ Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/in-response◈ Linktree: linktr.ee/response_legacy◈ Twitter: https://x.com/Response_Legacy◈ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InResponseLegacy◈ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Response_Legacy/◈ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/response_legacy⩥ Our Hosts ⩤◈Philipp Klein: https://x.com/PhinekMtG◈Daniel Pernusch: https://x.com/FlyingDelver◈Peter Plank: https://x.com/Unicornl0rdMusic from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/abbynoise/kick-in-the-teethLicense code: VVYSFKF1CN2RP2CP#mtg #legacy #magicthegathering #mtglegacy #podcast #gaming #mh3 #control #alm #MagicTheGathering #MTG #LegacyFormat #MTGPodcast #MagicPodcast #CardGames #TabletopGames #MTGCommunity #MagicPlayers #DeckBuilding #MTGStrategy #CardGameStrategy #MagicTheGatheringLegacy #MTGSetReview #MagicInterviews #MTGDecks #MagicTheGatheringTips #MTGMetagame #MagicGathering #InResponsePodcast

Legacy just got spicy! In Episode 102 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter break down the surprise victory of Mono-Red Eldrazi Stompy in the latest Legacy Showcase Challenge and explore the continued dominance of UB Reanimator in the post-ban meta.We dive deep into:How Eldrazi used new MH3 tech like Eldrazi Linebreaker to crush the field.Why UB Reanimator remains the deck to beat — and how the meta is (or isn’t) adapting.The role of Up the Beanstalk shells in keeping up with the top-tier decks.The delicate balance between packing graveyard hate and staying proactive.Whether you’re looking to exploit the current meta or find the right counterplay, this episode is packed with insights for competitive Legacy players.📢 What do YOU think? Is UB Reanimator too strong right now, or will the meta adapt? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

Daniel just crushed the Austrian Legacy League Season X playing UB Tempo and earned a coveted invite to the European Legacy Masters (ELM)! In Episode 101 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, the team breaks down Daniel’s victory run, top deck choices, and how tight play and tempo mastery led to this milestone.🎯 Inside this episode:Daniel’s full tournament journey from early rounds to the finalsWhat makes UB Tempo shine in the current Legacy metaKey matchups, sideboarding choices, and game-winning momentsLegacy metagame shifts leading into the European Legacy MastersReflections on the Austrian scene and what’s next for the team🔗 Watch, learn, and get inspired by this championship run. Legacy is alive and thriving!