The Judge Perspective

The Bite Sized MTG Podcast · Mar 6, 2026 · 1h 30m

Today we’re diving deep into the world of competitive EDH from a side we don’t always get to hear — the judges.I’m joined by certified judges Michael “Punchy” and Alex Lien to talk about what it’s really like officiating high-level cEDH events. We break down common rules misunderstandings, slow play, communication pitfalls, judge calls at competitive REL, and what players should know before sitting down at a serious event.Bringing the player perspective, Glacial City (Anthony) joins the conversation to talk about what competitors expect from judges — and where tensions can arise in…