Phil Nguyen
@mtgbanding.com
I make Magic: The Gathering nonsense posts and support made up formats.
💌 Premodern newsletter writer at https://mtgbanding.substack.com/
📜 Creator of http://www.premodern.guide
💌 Premodern newsletter writer at https://mtgbanding.substack.com/
📜 Creator of http://www.premodern.guide
apparently I was called a "real hero" by @gavinverhey.bsky.social earlier this month 🙏
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January 13, 2026 at 9:53 PM
apparently I was called a "real hero" by @gavinverhey.bsky.social earlier this month 🙏
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problematic lage gap relationship where she is an ancient indestructible avatar imprisoned in ice and I am a wizard that can only cast spells discovered between 1995 and 2003
January 13, 2026 at 1:48 PM
problematic lage gap relationship where she is an ancient indestructible avatar imprisoned in ice and I am a wizard that can only cast spells discovered between 1995 and 2003
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Lorwyn Leaks and Spoilers?
Screw it. Here's Everything You Need To Know About Premodern: youtu.be/WFvqkdAlOYE
#Magicthegathering
Screw it. Here's Everything You Need To Know About Premodern: youtu.be/WFvqkdAlOYE
#Magicthegathering
January 7, 2026 at 5:23 PM
Lorwyn Leaks and Spoilers?
Screw it. Here's Everything You Need To Know About Premodern: youtu.be/WFvqkdAlOYE
#Magicthegathering
Screw it. Here's Everything You Need To Know About Premodern: youtu.be/WFvqkdAlOYE
#Magicthegathering
Reposted by Phil Nguyen
premodern stream before spotlight atlanta. come hang and chill @ twitch.tv/jarvisyu shoutout to @magiconline.bsky.social and @kmcsleevesusa.bsky.social
jarvisyu - Twitch
Magic enthusiast. Mathemagician. Streams Magic the Gathering.
twitch.tv
January 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
premodern stream before spotlight atlanta. come hang and chill @ twitch.tv/jarvisyu shoutout to @magiconline.bsky.social and @kmcsleevesusa.bsky.social
as an ignorant non-mtgo user this is what result screenshots look like
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
as an ignorant non-mtgo user this is what result screenshots look like
magic ins and outs for 2026
January 6, 2026 at 8:57 PM
magic ins and outs for 2026
cedh pros and cons, according to me
pro: you get to use powerful cards, seems like a nice community with solid events
cons: you will have to say the words “hexing squelcher” out loud
pro: you get to use powerful cards, seems like a nice community with solid events
cons: you will have to say the words “hexing squelcher” out loud
January 6, 2026 at 2:17 AM
cedh pros and cons, according to me
pro: you get to use powerful cards, seems like a nice community with solid events
cons: you will have to say the words “hexing squelcher” out loud
pro: you get to use powerful cards, seems like a nice community with solid events
cons: you will have to say the words “hexing squelcher” out loud
90s turquoise was a vibe
January 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM
90s turquoise was a vibe
happy horned turtle day (1/4) to all those who celebrate
January 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
happy horned turtle day (1/4) to all those who celebrate
what my browser tabs look like to start 2026
January 2, 2026 at 5:50 PM
what my browser tabs look like to start 2026
I asked the menswear guy what the ideal outfit for a magic tournament was. time for us all to step up our game
January 1, 2026 at 4:10 PM
I asked the menswear guy what the ideal outfit for a magic tournament was. time for us all to step up our game
it is january 1. what is the first 1/1 that you think of?
January 1, 2026 at 2:16 PM
it is january 1. what is the first 1/1 that you think of?
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happy post xmas (and post birthday) stream to me . some premodern / cube @ twitch.tv/jarvisyu . shoutout to @kmcsleevesusa.bsky.social and @magiconline.bsky.social
Twitch
Twitch is the world
twitch.tv
December 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
happy post xmas (and post birthday) stream to me . some premodern / cube @ twitch.tv/jarvisyu . shoutout to @kmcsleevesusa.bsky.social and @magiconline.bsky.social
if you had to pick one card released this year to be the card of the year what would you choose?
December 16, 2025 at 4:53 AM
if you had to pick one card released this year to be the card of the year what would you choose?
"Homelands Sealed Is The Best Format To Learn Magic: The Gathering"
every generation should learn the power of serrated arrows
every generation should learn the power of serrated arrows
December 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM
"Homelands Sealed Is The Best Format To Learn Magic: The Gathering"
every generation should learn the power of serrated arrows
every generation should learn the power of serrated arrows
“Angels in the Oathfield”, my brew for the December Premodern webcam league. Went 3-3 and it was very fun!
Will write about it but I consider this a white-based Terrageddon deck combined with “Parfait”… sort of.
Will write about it but I consider this a white-based Terrageddon deck combined with “Parfait”… sort of.
December 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
“Angels in the Oathfield”, my brew for the December Premodern webcam league. Went 3-3 and it was very fun!
Will write about it but I consider this a white-based Terrageddon deck combined with “Parfait”… sort of.
Will write about it but I consider this a white-based Terrageddon deck combined with “Parfait”… sort of.
when my opponent has locked me out but I don’t concede to see their win condition
December 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
when my opponent has locked me out but I don’t concede to see their win condition
LIVE NOW: the november premodern webcam finals between rg living wish goblins vs wub midrange
🔗 twitch.tv/os_kirdape
🔗 twitch.tv/os_kirdape
December 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM
LIVE NOW: the november premodern webcam finals between rg living wish goblins vs wub midrange
🔗 twitch.tv/os_kirdape
🔗 twitch.tv/os_kirdape
registration for next year's 320-player north american premodern champs hit cap in UNDER ONE MINUTE
people love the format and community
people love the format and community
December 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
registration for next year's 320-player north american premodern champs hit cap in UNDER ONE MINUTE
people love the format and community
people love the format and community
when you draw the second land
December 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
when you draw the second land
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In Premodern, you can just play things. Like this.
December 13, 2025 at 3:34 AM
In Premodern, you can just play things. Like this.
full art by victor adame minguez
December 12, 2025 at 8:14 PM
full art by victor adame minguez
New BANDING, my newsletter all about Premodern, is out! This time I chat about the concept of playing cards you like.
🔗 mtgbanding.substack.com/p/you-can-ju...
Also:
• Picks from Spice Paradise
• Lobstercon registration
• Flavors of Blue Skies
• Premodern arrives on MTGO
🔗 mtgbanding.substack.com/p/you-can-ju...
Also:
• Picks from Spice Paradise
• Lobstercon registration
• Flavors of Blue Skies
• Premodern arrives on MTGO
You Can Just Play Things
PLUS: Spice Paradise voting, Premodern comes to MTGO, Lobstercon registration, and the Blue Skies crew
mtgbanding.substack.com
December 12, 2025 at 1:43 PM
New BANDING, my newsletter all about Premodern, is out! This time I chat about the concept of playing cards you like.
🔗 mtgbanding.substack.com/p/you-can-ju...
Also:
• Picks from Spice Paradise
• Lobstercon registration
• Flavors of Blue Skies
• Premodern arrives on MTGO
🔗 mtgbanding.substack.com/p/you-can-ju...
Also:
• Picks from Spice Paradise
• Lobstercon registration
• Flavors of Blue Skies
• Premodern arrives on MTGO