In Response - A Legacy Podcast

In Episode 111, we go deep on Legacy Elves with a dedicated specialist, Christian Noitz ( @OnlyElves on X) and answer the big question: is the deck still viable in today’s meta?Why Elves fell off in recent yearsThe impact of Bowmasters and modern card designCombo vs “Value Elves” buildsHow to adapt your list for today’s metaMatchups vs Blue-Black Tempo, Control, and ComboSideboarding strategies and card choicesIf you’ve ever played Elves, or thought about picking it up, this episode gives you a real, honest look at where the deck stands today and how to approach it in the current meta.👉 What’s your experience with Elves right now?👉 Drop your list in the comments👉 Subscribe for weekly Legacy insightsYours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philipp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Legacy is evolving — and Episode 110 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast dives deep into what the latest Banned & Restricted announcement really means for the format.
No changes. No bans. No emergency action.
But what happened next might surprise you.
We break down:
Why Tamiyo and Oops All Spells survived

The massive shift away from Blue-Black Tempo

The most diverse Showcase Challenge Top 8 in recent memory

The rise of Boros Cats, Lands, Affinity, and even Aluren

Whether Legacy is entering a healthy meta cycle

Is Legacy finally balanced?
Or are players just adapting faster than ever?
If you care about competitive Legacy, MTGO results, format health, or deck evolution, this episode is essential listening.
📌 Topics include:
Blue-Black Tempo
Oops All Spells
Tamiyo
Showcase Challenge results
Lands
Affinity
Boros Cats
Aluren
Reanimator
Meta adaptation theory
Welcome to In Response — where everything matters.
#MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #LegacyFormat #MTGPodcast #BlueBlackTempo

Blue-Black Tempo: The New Legacy Standard

Blue-Black Tempo is everywhere — and it’s not just hype.
In Episode 109, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter dive deep into the deck that’s currently defining the Legacy metagame.
From card choices and game plans to weaknesses, tech options, and splash variants, this episode breaks down why UB Tempo feels like the most efficient strategy in the format right now and how you should approach it as a player.
Whether you want to play it or beat it, this episode gives you the full picture.
Your hosts,
Daniel, Peter & Philipp

The Best Legacy Decks for 2026 – Our Top 5 Picks | Episode 108A new year means a new Legacy format.In Episode 108 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter reflect on Legacy in 2025 and break down what the format looks like heading into 2026.We discuss:How bans reshaped the formatWhy Blue-Black Reanimator defined 2025Regional metagame differences between Europe and AsiaWhat Eternal Weekend taught usAnd most importantly: our Top 5 Legacy decks to pick up in 2026If you’re wondering what to sleeve up, what to test, or how Legacy is evolving, this episode gives you clarity, not hype.Yours⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Peter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Philipp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Eternal Weekend Lucca Was WILD… Here’s What REALLY Happened | Episode 107
Eternal Weekend isn’t just a Magic tournament — it’s an emotional marathon.
In Episode 107 of In Response – A Legacy Podcast, Philipp, Daniel, and Peter take you behind the scenes of Eternal Weekend Lucca, sharing the full story of their trip: the travel, the nerves, the games, the misplays, and the moments that make this event unforgettable.
We talk honestly about:
The pressure of sitting down at Eternal Weekend

How travel, sleep, and expectations affect performance

Emotional swings between wins and losses

The unique Legacy community atmosphere

Why Eternal Weekend feels different from any other event

This episode isn’t about decklists or theory — it’s about what it feels like to be there.
If you’ve ever played a big tournament, dreamed of attending Eternal Weekend, or just love Legacy as a community-driven format, this episode is for you.
👇 Tell us in the comments:
What’s YOUR most memorable tournament moment?