Talkin' Tokens! The Highs and Lows of Token Design
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With the new Empower Jace mechanic from Reality Fracture, we've got tokens on the mind! From format-defining tokens to one-off nostalgia cards, we dive deep into the world of tokens. Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: https://discord.gg/t88Vpwh Show Notes and Images: https://beaconofcreation.com
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Aug-erload Challenge Review, part 2
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Our challenge review block comes to a close with some wild text-changing effects! Ogre-load, Servos, Carbo-load, and maybe the hardest to track card we've ever reviewed (in a fun way)! Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: Show Notes and Images:
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Aug-erload Challenge Review, part 1
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Summer challenge time continues! We've got a whole new set of challenges and cards to review. Text changing effects can be quite tricky and unusual, so it takes a lot of unpacking to get to the root of each of them. Stay tuned for some cool Planechase draft technology! Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: Show Notes and Images:
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Incarnation Challenge Review, part 3
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Incarnations embody the feeling of an "exciting cycle". Our community members sent in their exciting cards that also have the potential for 4 more cards in other colors. Tune in for our first "reverse challenge" where our member Xena challenges Juliet! Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: Show Notes and Images:
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Incarnation Challenge Review, part 2
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Tune in as we unpack and understand another crop of alien, ephemeral Incarnations! This challenge really brought out the mind bending rules text. We've got nine powerful cards to review, some of which are shooting for our "could be in Foundations" bar for complexity. Did anyone make it? Check out the episode! Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: Show Notes and Images:
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Format Smorgasbord! Cube, Coop, and and Collusion at Magic Camp 2026
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Our trips to the beach for Magic Camp are always filled with some big swings and fun games. Tim's friend Keith hops on to the pod to help recap a successful outing full of inspiration for cube, card design, and formats. Keith's cube: The No Limit Cube: The version of Hellscube 4 we played: Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: Show Notes and Images:
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Incarnation Challenge Review, part 1
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Our latest challenge asked submitters to submit big, abtract creatures that could fit in a five color cycle. How do you convey vast and unusual in a non-legendary Magic card? Plus, at least one card submitted in jest. Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: Show Notes and Images: (fixed initial cold open audio)
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Rebel Yell! Learn about New Requiem: Crossfire
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Learn all about the newest set from the dynamic duo of Redbay and MonoWhiteBorder! Heavy creature focus, lots of combat rewards, and a free spirit of rebellion. Cyberpunk minus the artifact theme! Lots of fun things to learn about their new project. Browse the cards from the set: Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: Show Notes and Images:
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Marvel Jumpstart Rules, Let's Talk About Why
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The new Marvel Jumpstart product has a ton of special things about it. Lots of unique cards just for these packs, some nice fixing and card flow elements, plus a ton of exciting themes that hook into each other. We catch everyone up on Jumpstart, breakdown strengths and weaknesses, then go pack by pack to get some specific lessons from the designs. Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: Show Notes and Images:
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Juno Challenge Review, part 3
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Wrap up our "hatebears" challenge with your best 2 mana 2/2s that slow down your opponents' strategy. As usual, your submissions drifted from that starting point into some exciting areas. Punish those lacking devotion, buy some plush merch, and witness the return of the Atog in this fun deep dive episode. New Eps of Juliet's other show coming soon: Join Beacon of Creation's Discord: Show Notes and Images:
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