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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
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
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
Reposted by Phil Nguyen
Lorwyn Leaks and Spoilers?
Screw it. Here's Everything You Need To Know About Premodern: youtu.be/WFvqkdAlOYE

#Magicthegathering
January 7, 2026 at 5:23 PM
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
as an ignorant non-mtgo user this is what result screenshots look like
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 PM
magic ins and outs for 2026
January 6, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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
January 6, 2026 at 2:17 AM
90s turquoise was a vibe
January 5, 2026 at 8:16 PM
first mailday of 2026
January 5, 2026 at 2:20 PM
back to work tomorrow
January 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM
happy horned turtle day (1/4) to all those who celebrate
January 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
what my browser tabs look like to start 2026
January 2, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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
it is january 1. what is the first 1/1 that you think of?
January 1, 2026 at 2:16 PM
Reposted by Phil Nguyen
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
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
"Homelands Sealed Is The Best Format To Learn Magic: The Gathering"

every generation should learn the power of serrated arrows
December 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM
“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.
December 15, 2025 at 2:48 PM
when my opponent has locked me out but I don’t concede to see their win condition
December 15, 2025 at 2:36 AM
LIVE NOW: the november premodern webcam finals between rg living wish goblins vs wub midrange

🔗 twitch.tv/os_kirdape
December 15, 2025 at 1:10 AM
registration for next year's 320-player north american premodern champs hit cap in UNDER ONE MINUTE

people love the format and community
December 14, 2025 at 5:19 PM
when you draw the second land
December 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Reposted by Phil Nguyen
In Premodern, you can just play things. Like this.
December 13, 2025 at 3:34 AM
full art by victor adame minguez
December 12, 2025 at 8:14 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
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