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Discard for Magic
Discard for Magic is about Summoner Wars the board game, and is hosted by Aaron and James. This game is a tactical two player dueling game that is deck driven with tons of unique factions to choose from. We dive into a variety of topics on every episode, from recent tournaments, talking to faction experts, and even talking to the designer himself, Colby Dauch! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid…
Episodes
- Discard for Magic
New Stats Website-Joe Ellis
All the stats you could ask for! We interview Joe discussing the new stats website, interesting match up data, and how many games Jexik has played! Summoner…
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Faction Match Ups of Season 35-Snalg
We dive into the last season of the SW zone League to look at the faction match ups and the stats. We have on league champion Snalg to discuss what we think…
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Spectral Conclave Faction Overview- Kezbatron
Spectral Conclave expert analysis, how manage their illusions, and what events to use when. We interview Kezbatron, a Spectral Conclave expert! We discuss…
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Mulligans-Vexer
We interview Vexer to discuss if there should be a mulligan in Summoner Wars. We talk about mulligans in other games and works and what doesn't. We also…
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Vanguard Faction Overview-Pursewarden
Vanguard expert analysis, how manage their deck, and what events to use when. We interview Pursewarden, a Vanguard expert! We discuss everything from worst…
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Faction Match Ups of Season 34-Excile
We dive into the last season of the SW zone League to look at the faction match ups and the stats. We have on league champion Excile to discuss what we think…
- Discard for Magic
Gen Con Live-New Factions
Join us for the Gen Con Live podcast, we had on Harry to discuss his Gen Con Tournament win, Donald to discuss the upcoming factions for the campaign set, and…
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Chosen Grove Faction Overview-Shoots
Chosen Grove expert analysis, how manage their deck, and what events to use when. We interview Shoots, a big tree expert! We discuss everything from worst…
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Faction Match Ups of Season 33
We dive into the last season of the SW zone League to look at the faction match ups and the stats. We discuss what we think about each match up and our games…
- Discard for Magic
How to Use Gates Pt 2-Excile and Cherez
Excile and Cherez join us for a discussion on gates! This episode we dive into faction specific uses for gates, how to protect them, and when to discard them…
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How to Use Gates-Excile and Cherez
Excile and Cherez join us for a discussion on their recent tournament finals and on gates! This episode we talk about what tips for where to place your gates…
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Top 10 Fun Factions-Beanseasly
Bean joins us for a draft of all 30 factions! This episode we are drafting the factions we think are the most fun! Summoner Wars Discord…
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Cloaks Faction Overview-Majestic Onion
Cloaks expert analysis, how manage their deck, and what events to use when. We interview Majestic Onion, a Cloaks expert! We discuss everything from worst…
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From Beginners to Champs- Excile and TastyTeddyBear
Excile and Tasty join us for a discussion on what it was like to join the Summoner Wars Community! This episode we talk about what tips they have on growing as…
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Summoning a Campaign Pt 2-Colby and Joe
More info about the upcoming campaign mode, new games coming from Plaid Hat, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing video…
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Summoning a Campaign-Colby and Joe
More info about the upcoming campaign mode, which faction would win in the Winter Olympics, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe…
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Isle Vekkid Faction Overview-Nesle and Allies
Isle Vekkid expert analysis, how manage their deck, and what events to use when. We interview Nesle and Allies, two Isle Vekkid experts! We discuss everything…
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A Look Behind the Lore-Mr. Bistro
A look at the upcoming comics, a look behind the lore, and how Mr. Bistro came to be! We interview Bistro from Plaid Hat Games discussing writing, the comics…
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Competitive Tier List-Wave 5
Tier lists are back! This episode we explain our tier list giving a bit of background behind the ranking we gave each faction. Summoner Wars Discord…
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A Brief History of Brub
It has been years since Jexik created the iconic brub deck! We discuss how it happened, the cards that make it special, and which cards got left behind. Hope…
- Discard for Magic
Savanna Elves Faction Overview-Ciabatta
Savanna Elves expert analysis, how manage their deck, and what events to use when. We interview Ciabatta, a Savanna Elves expert! We discuss everything from…
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How to Use Bad Cards Pt 2-Beanseasly and AstroCosmos
Bean and Astro join us for a discussion of how to use bad cards! This episode we talk about what tips they have, how to make the most of certain circumstances…
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How to Use Bad Cards-Beanseasly and AstroCosmos
Bean and Astro join us for a discussion of how to use bad cards! This episode we talk about what tips they have, how to make the most of certain circumstances…
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Introducing Your Friends to Summoner Wars-Marspad and QuixoteCrusader
Marspad and Quixote join us for a discussion of how to introduce new people to the game! This episode we talk about what tips they have, how to run…
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The Filth Faction Overview-AstroCosmos
Filth expert analysis, the best options to win with them, and what mutants to summon when. We interview AstroCosmos, a Filth expert! We discuss everything from…
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Updates From Plaid Hat HQ Part 2-Colby and Joe
A look at the upcoming factions, a new game called Monolith, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe from Plaid Hat! Summoner Wars…
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Updates From Plaid Hat HQ-Colby and Joe
A look at the upcoming factions, a new game mode, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing community questions, Halloween…
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Deepwood Groaks Faction Overview-Magnifico
Deepwood Groaks expert analysis, the best options to win with them, and what champs to summon. We interview Magnifico, a Deepwood Groaks expert! We discuss…
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Thornhold Drey Preview-Jeff Joyce
Thornhold Drey sneak peek, how the faction was designed, and why squirrels! We discuss everything from Jeff's back story and ideas, how playtesting changed the…
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Avoiding Burnout-Beanseasly and Davood
Bean and Davood join us for a discussion of how to avoid burn out! This episode we talk about when to take breaks, when gives us burn out, and how to avoid…
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Three's A Crowd-Zoning and Crowding
Positioning is key! We discuss zoning, crowding, and which factions excel at each. Hope you enjoy! Summoner Wars Discord…
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Storm Goblins Faction Overview-Cherez
Storm Goblin expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Cherez, a Storm Goblin expert! We discuss everything…
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Unconventional Playstyles-Beanseasly
Bean joins for a discussion of each of our 5 favorite unconventional playstyles! This episode we are going though how to play factions a different way!…
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Shimmersea Fae Faction Overview-TheBeastSlumbers
Shimmersea Fae expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview TheBeastSlumbers, a Shimmersea Fae expert! We…
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Cave Goblin Faction Overview-Redhawk
Cave Goblin expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Redhawk, a Cave Goblin expert! We discuss everything…
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Summoning a Designer-David Richards
A look at what it takes to be a Graphic Designer! We interview David Richards discussing games he has done graphic design for, the process and what that…
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A Publisher With Roots-Nick Murray
A look at what it takes to be a board game publisher! We interview Nick Murray discussing games he has published, the process of finding hidden Knizia's, and…
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Stats Stats Stats-Joe Ellis
All the stats you could ask for! We interview Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and the implications of tariffs! Summoner Wars…
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Tundra Orc Faction Overview- Nesle
Tundra Orc expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Nesle, a Tundra Orc expert! We discuss everything from…
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Sand Goblins Overview-Nick and Profit
Sand Goblins expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Nick and Profit, a couple of Sand Goblin experts! We…
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Top 10 Common Units-Beanseasly
Bean joins for a common draft day! This episode we are going though the commons in the game and drafting our favorites. Summoner Wars Discord…
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The Merchant of Design-Robert Hovakimyan
A look at what it takes to make a board game! We interview Robert Hovakimyan discussing games he has designed, the process of developing games, and what he…
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Improve Your Play. Vex Your Foes. ????. Profit.-Vexer and Profit
We interview two of the top players Profit and Vexer for tips on how to play at the highest level! They give tricks and strategies on ways to improve and what…
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Summoner Wars Updates Part 2-Colby and Joe
Part 2 of the updates, previewing the upcoming factions, new games from PHG, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this…
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Summoner Wars Updates-Joe and Colby
A look at 2025 for Plaid Hat Games, the upcoming factions, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this years stats…
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Crimson Order Faction Overview-Shmeebee and Tortugatron
Skilled Crimson Order analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Shmeebee and Tortugatron, two Crimson Order…
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A Tournament to Master-Clarissimus
The Factions Masters Tournament where the top ranked players compete in single elimination. We interview the creator Clarissimus, a tournament orgnaizer! We…
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Eternal Council Faction Overview-Snalg
Eternal Council expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Snalg, a Eternal Council expert! We discuss…
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Top 10 Champion Units-Beanseasly
Bean joins for a champ draft day! This episode we are going though the champs in the game and drafting our favorites. Summoner Wars Discord…
- Discard for Magic
The Forged Faction Overview-Magus and Allies
The Forged expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Allies and Magus, a couple of Forgemasters! We discuss…
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Phoenix Elves Faction Overview-Morningtime
Phoenix Elves expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Morningtime, a Phoenix Elf expert! We discuss…
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Top 10 Events-Beanseasly
Bean joins for an event draft day! This episode we are going though the events in the game and drafting our favorites. Summoner Wars Discord…
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Double Trouble-Donald and Niki
Niki's backstory, HR complaints, and could the Summoner Wars universe be expanded! We interview Donald and Niki discussing who is the main character of…
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Fun Tier List-Wave 4
We rank everything, again but just on enjoyment! This episode we are going though our fun tier list and giving a bit of background behind the ranking we gave…
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Shadow Elves Faction Overview-Shampoo and Vexer
Shadow Elves expert analysis, hand management, and when to go for the assasination. We interview Shampoo and Vexer, two Shadow Elf experts! We discuss…
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Skyspear Avians Faction Overview-Devlinfish
Skyspear Avian expert analysis, when to dive in, and what champs to summon. We interview Devlinfish, a Skyspear Avian expert! We discuss everything from worst…
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Competitive Tier List-Wave 4
We rank everything! This episode we are flying solo and go through our tier list giving a bit of background behind the ranking we gave each faction. Summoner…
- Discard for Magic
Frogs, Bats, and Stats-Colby and Joe
All the stats, the upcoming factions, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and…
- Discard for Magic
A Crossroads Far Far Away-Colby and Joe
All the faction spoilers, if Plaid Hat ran an amusement park, and their very first kickstarter! We interview Colby and Joe discussing upcoming factions…
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Deckbuilding Dynamics-GameBear and Cheezits
The state of deck-building, how to introduce new players to deckbuilding, and how our guests came to the game! We interview GameBear and Cheezits, two of the…