Back to TOPDECK THERAPY

Podcast Episode

WUBRG Series: Blue- The Good, Bad, and the Control

TOPDECK THERAPY··30 May 2026·43 min

About this episode

Welcome Back to the WUBRG Series! In this episode, Justin and Kevin discuss the power and strategy of the color blue in Magic: The Gathering. They explore the meaning of blue, its strengths in card draw, counter magic, and control, as well as its methodical and slow approach to the game. The conversation delves into the love-hate relationship with blue, its potential for future design improvements, and the game-changing cards that define the color's impact on the game. Takeaways Blue is a versatile color with strengths in card draw, counter magic, and control. Blue's methodical and slow approach to the game allows it to outvalue and outtempo opponents. Blue's power lies in its ability to control the game, enforce rules, and disrupt opponents' strategies. Blue's strength in combo potential and its ability to win through combos make it a formidable color in higher-powered games. Chapters 00:00 Designing Blue for the Future 34:26 Game Changers in Blue