Common Sense Sorcery Podcast

Brewing Sorcery’s Wildest Decks w/ Zalem

“Zalem” from Let's Play Sorcery joins the show to talk about brewing in Sorcery: Contested Realm, the evolving metagame, and why the game still feels completely unsolved. We dive deep into: • Enchantress Control and why it still works • Pathfinder Mono Fire and Necromancer’s dominance • Impostor brewing theory and mask gameplay • Reanimator brews with Impostor • Why mono-threshold decks are so consistent • Whether Sorcery will ever need a “Standard” format • Why the game’s site system keeps the meta fresh We also break down how competitive Magic players are approaching Sorcery, why the game rewards experimentation, and what both of us expect heading into SCG DC and future events.

Brewing Sorcery’s Wildest Decks w/ Zalem

“Zalem” from Let's Play Sorcery joins the show to talk about brewing in Sorcery: Contested Realm, the evolving metagame, and why the game still feels completely unsolved. We dive deep into: • Enchantress Control and why it still works • Pathfinder Mono Fire and Necromancer’s dominance • Impostor brewing theory and mask gameplay • Reanimator brews with Impostor • Why mono-threshold decks are so consistent • Whether Sorcery will ever need a “Standard” format • Why the game’s site system keeps the meta fresh We also break down how competitive Magic players are approaching Sorcery, why the game rewards experimentation, and what both of us expect heading into SCG DC and future events.

The Sorcery Lore Deep Dive You Need to Watch

JOIN US IN PITTSBURGH AND COLUMBUS!👉 Sign up: https://www.excaliburevents.net👉 Use code ZAC or PHIL for a discount + to support the channelwww.patreon.com/EternaldurdlesCharlie from Sorts of Sorcery joins the show to talk about the hidden lore, mythology, symbolism, and narrative foundations of Sorcery: Contested Realm — and why the game’s worldbuilding feels so different from modern TCGs.We dive into:• The inspiration behind Sorcery’s lore• Mythology, religion, and occult references in the game• Why Sorcery feels like early Magic• Eric Olofsson’s storytelling philosophy• Cosmic horror, Path of Exile, and narrative design• The future of the Mortal Realm• How Sorts of Sorcery creates his incredible lore videos• The agony of editing long-form content• Why Sorcery creators are building something specialIf you’ve been loving the recent Sorts of Sorcery lore videos, this is a deep dive into the ideas, theories, and creative process behind them.Check out Sorts of Sorcery below and let us know YOUR favorite Sorcery lore theory in the comments. https://www.youtube.com/@Sorts-of-Sorcery/videosChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ TCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnhttps://bit.ly/MoxfieldSorceryRiverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07

The Sorcery Lore Deep Dive You Need to Watch

JOIN US IN PITTSBURGH AND COLUMBUS!👉 Sign up: https://www.excaliburevents.net👉 Use code ZAC or PHIL for a discount + to support the channelwww.patreon.com/EternaldurdlesCharlie from Sorts of Sorcery joins the show to talk about the hidden lore, mythology, symbolism, and narrative foundations of Sorcery: Contested Realm — and why the game’s worldbuilding feels so different from modern TCGs.We dive into:• The inspiration behind Sorcery’s lore• Mythology, religion, and occult references in the game• Why Sorcery feels like early Magic• Eric Olofsson’s storytelling philosophy• Cosmic horror, Path of Exile, and narrative design• The future of the Mortal Realm• How Sorts of Sorcery creates his incredible lore videos• The agony of editing long-form content• Why Sorcery creators are building something specialIf you’ve been loving the recent Sorts of Sorcery lore videos, this is a deep dive into the ideas, theories, and creative process behind them.Check out Sorts of Sorcery below and let us know YOUR favorite Sorcery lore theory in the comments. https://www.youtube.com/@Sorts-of-Sorcery/videosChannel Art Assets by: https://www.instagram.com/jonthetallone/ TCGPLAYER AFFILIATE LINK:https://partner.tcgplayer.com/OexAAnhttps://bit.ly/MoxfieldSorceryRiverside Partner Link: https://riverside.sjv.io/KB0E07

Brewing Animist for Competitive Sorcery

Is Animist actually competitive in Sorcery? In this episode, Zac and Phil break down Zac’s latest Mono Earth Animist brew ahead of the upcoming Excalibur Events 2Ks. Instead of playing another established top-tier list, Zac wants to prove that Animist has real competitive potential — and this build might finally get there. We discuss: • Why Animist is misunderstood • Turning spells into threats • Using ordinary sites like Necromancer • Why Lady Ísold might be the key card • Gargantula, Lord of Greed, and toolbox synergies • Why Atlantean Fate struggles against this build • The tension between card quality vs card quantity • How the deck attacks the current Gothic meta Cards discussed include: Lady Ísold, Gargantula, Lord of Greed, Rolling Boulder, Archangel Michael, Queen of Midland, Holy Nova, Craterize, Cave-In, Paladins of Baazia, Autumn Unicorn, White Wing Paladin, and more. We also talk about the upcoming Excalibur Events Sorcery tournaments and why supporting large competitive Sorcery events matters for the future of the game. Use code ZAC or PHIL if you’re attending!