Was Stockholm the Elite Tourney? And How’s Your Reminder Binder?Was Stockholm the Elite Tourney? And How’s Your Reminder Binder?
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Corey and Jared break down Stockholm’s star-studded Regional, control-heavy wins, and fresh results from Bogota, Puerto Rico and Thailand. They also highlight key Twilight Masquerade cards and introduce the idea of a "Reminder Binder" for finding new value in old cards.
54:50•17 May 2024
Was Stockholm an Elite Showdown? Snorlax Stall, Golden Go and the Power of the Reminder Binder
Episode Overview
- Tournament results can hinge as much on matchups and pairings as on individual skill, especially for control decks like Snorlax Stall.
- Many top players appear to be experimenting rather than always choosing the absolute best deck while their world invites are already secure.
- Twilight Masquerade introduces major meta shifters such as Dragapult, Unfair Stamp, Bloodmoon Ursaluna and new support options.
- Revisiting older cards via a "Reminder Binder" can reveal fresh combos when new sets bring missing support pieces.
- Smaller events and regional formats can highlight off-meta decks like Golden Go that may hint at future trends or remain local outliers.
“"Everyone needs a reminder binder."”
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They compare it to a stars-only event and joke that, combined, they "don't have one" regional win while Azul Garcia Griego now has seven. A big chunk of the conversation centres on Azul’s Snorlax Stall win in Stockholm.
Corey calls it a "comp win", arguing that the deck’s matchups lined up perfectly, while Jared praises how precisely Azul timed cards like Eri and Misfortune Sisters: "It felt like a game of chess from him." They also note how player pathways and pairings can matter just as much as raw skill.
From there, the episode turns into a fast-paced tour of recent events: another Snorlax Stall win in Bogotá, a Golden Go list taking Puerto Rico with a wild one-of-heavy build, and a Thai event showcasing Lost Box, Chien-Pao and Ancient Box. Competitive players will appreciate the honest takes on whether these are meta shifts or quirks of smaller tournaments. The real highlight for deck-builders is the "educational moment": the **Reminder Binder**.
Jared urges players to scan old cards for new potential now that Twilight Masquerade is here. Lance suddenly matters for Dragapult, Bloodmoon Ursaluna slots into multiple lists, and item cards like Bug Catching Set might revive older Grass strategies. The tone stays friendly and humorous, with plenty of self-deprecating jokes and nerdy asides, but the strategy talk is serious and detailed.
If you enjoy picking apart metas, testing ideas and asking "what did we miss in our binder?", this one might spark your next big brew. So what forgotten card in your own reminder binder deserves a second look?
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