$100 PRECON Budget BattleMage

The Most Important Year for Sorcery

Join Us in Support of Alkem Gear's Kickstarter ending June 19th!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alkemgear/alkem-gear-purpose-built-tabletop-gear?ref=249zfwJOIN 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/EternaldurdlesMissed out on Avatar of the Realm?You're not out of opportunities.This week, Phil and Zac discuss why Sorcery's organized play ecosystem is bigger than a single event and why supporting tournaments like Excalibur's 2Ks, Grand Contests, SCG Con events, and the Explorer Series is critical to the long-term health of the game.Topics include:• Excalibur's upcoming Pittsburgh and Columbus events• Why tournament attendance matters• The future of Sorcery organized play• Growing local communities and competitive scenes• Why content creators are focusing on onboarding players• Budget precons and new player resources• How Sorcery differs from other TCGs• The value of one set per year• Why innovation thrives in Sorcery's slower release schedule• What players can do to help the game succeed long termWhether you're a competitive player, a casual collector, or someone just getting started, this conversation explores what it takes to build a sustainable community and why now is the perfect time to get involved.Use code ZAC or PHIL for Excalibur events and let them know the Sorcery community showed up.#SorceryTCG #SorceryContestedRealm #TCG #OrganizedPlay #CardGamesChannel 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 Most Important Year for Sorcery

Missed out on Avatar of the Realm? You're not out of opportunities. This week, Phil and Zac discuss why Sorcery's organized play ecosystem is bigger than a single event and why supporting tournaments like Excalibur's 2Ks, Grand Contests, SCG Con events, and the Explorer Series is critical to the long-term health of the game. Topics include: • Excalibur's upcoming Pittsburgh and Columbus events • Why tournament attendance matters • The future of Sorcery organized play • Growing local communities and competitive scenes • Why content creators are focusing on onboarding players • Budget precons and new player resources • How Sorcery differs from other TCGs • The value of one set per year • Why innovation thrives in Sorcery's slower release schedule • What players can do to help the game succeed long term Whether you're a competitive player, a casual collector, or someone just getting started, this conversation explores what it takes to build a sustainable community and why now is the perfect time to get involved. Use code ZAC or PHIL for Excalibur events and let them know the Sorcery community showed up. #SorceryTCG #SorceryContestedRealm #TCG #OrganizedPlay #CardGames

The Gaming Backpack We've Been Waiting For

Join Us in Support of Alkem Gear's Kickstarter ending June 19th!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alkemgear/alkem-gear-purpose-built-tabletop-gear?ref=249zfw Between SCG CONs, Eternal Weekend, Sorcery events, and convention season, one question keeps coming up: How do you carry all this stuff? This week we're joined by Tim Heck of Alkem Gear to discuss a new line of gaming-focused bags designed specifically for tabletop gamers. From dedicated deck storage and playmat solutions to laptop compartments, dice trays, and travel-friendly organization, these products were built by players who understand exactly what tournament travel looks like. In this episode we discuss: • Why most backpacks fail card gamers • Designing around trading cards and gaming accessories • The Journeyman and larger backpack systems • Dedicated deck storage and "Vault" compartments • Playmat cases, dice trays, and accessory systems • Airport travel, conventions, and tournament weekends • Why comfort matters during all-day events • The Alkem Gear Kickstarter and future plans Whether you're traveling to Magic events, Sorcery tournaments, board game conventions, or your local game store, Alkem Gear is trying to build a better solution for gamers on the move. Check out the Kickstarter link below and let us know: What's the most important feature in a gaming backpack? #MagicTheGathering #SorceryTCG #BoardGames #TCG #AlkemGear

$100 PRECON Budget BattleMage

Your can purchase this deck right here and help support the channel: https://tinyurl.com/PRECONBATTLEMAGEJoin Us in Support of Alkem Gear's Kickstarter ending June 19th!https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alkemgear/alkem-gear-purpose-built-tabletop-gear?ref=249zfwJOIN 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/EternaldurdlesBattle Mage was the most requested deck in our Budget Precon series—and now it's here.You can purchase this entire deck on TCGPLAYER and support the show! https://tinyurl.com/PRECONBATTLEMAGEIn this episode, we build a Battle Mage deck for roughly $100 that showcases exactly what makes the avatar so powerful: aggressive positioning, powerful equipment, combat tricks, and constant pressure. While it won't replace a fully optimized tournament list, it's a fantastic entry point for new players, battle box builders, and anyone curious about one of Sorcery's most iconic avatars.In this episode:• How Battle Mage generates card advantage• The best budget weapons and equipment• Peacemaker Arbalest and Crown of the Victor interactions• Movement spells like Grapple Shot and Flanking Maneuver• Why Screaming Skull is so important• Key minions that support the Battle Mage strategy• Budget upgrade paths for competitive playIf you're looking for an aggressive deck that rewards positioning, combat math, and creative movement, Battle Mage might be the perfect avatar for you.What card would be your first upgrade to this list?#SorceryTCG #SorceryContestedRealm #BattleMage #BudgetDeck #TCGPinned CommentBattle Mage was the #1 most requested deck in our Budget Precon series.If you had an extra $50 to upgrade this list, what's the FIRST card you're adding?👇 And which avatar should we tackle next?Channel 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

How Persecutor Nearly Won Grand Contest

What happens when one of Sorcery's most overlooked avatars nearly wins the biggest event in the game's history? In this episode, we're joined by Brian Snyder, who piloted Persecutor to a stunning 2nd Place finish at the first Grand Contest. We break down the deck, the card choices, key matchups, and why Persecutor may be one of the most underrated avatars in Sorcery: Contested Realm. Topics include: * Why Brian chose Persecutor * Building "Steam Druid" style Persecutor * Peacemaker Arbalest and Love Potion technology * How the deck attacks the current metagame * Matchups against Archimago, Necromancer, Pathfinder, Avatar of Air, and more * The Top 8 and Finals run * Lessons learned from the first Grand Contest If you've written off Persecutor as a fringe avatar, this conversation may change your mind. What avatar do you think is the most underrated in Sorcery right now? Let us know in the comments. #SorceryTCG #SorceryContestedRealm #GrandContest #TCG #CardGames