Discard for Magic

Discard for Magic

Discard for Magic is about Summoner Wars the board game, and is hosted by Aaron and James. This game is a tactical two player dueling game that is deck driven with tons of unique factions to choose from. We dive into a variety of topics on every episode, from recent tournaments, talking to faction experts, and even talking to the designer himself, Colby Dauch! If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic podcast logo was designed by Lark.

Episodes

July 31, 2025 50 mins

Bean joins for a discussion of each of our 5 favorite unconventional playstyles! This episode we are going though how to play factions a different way!


Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 


Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games.

The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

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Shimmersea Fae expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview TheBeastSlumbers, a Shimmersea Fae expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, when to pressure your opponent, and how to use Nymira effectively.

 

Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

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July 3, 2025 51 mins

Cave Goblin expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Redhawk, a Cave Goblin expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, when to pressure your opponent, and how to use Sneeks effectively.

 

Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

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June 19, 2025 46 mins

A look at what it takes to be a Graphic Designer! We interview David Richards discussing games he has done graphic design for, the process and what that entails, and his thoughts on Summoner Wars!

PushesPixels

Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

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May 22, 2025 56 mins

A look at what it takes to be a board game publisher! We interview Nick Murray discussing games he has published, the process of finding hidden Knizia's, and what he thought of Summoner Wars!


Bitewing Games


Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

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May 8, 2025 69 mins

All the stats you could ask for! We interview Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and the implications of tariffs!


Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

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April 24, 2025 49 mins

Tundra Orc expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Nesle, a Tundra Orc expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how aggressive to be with Grognack.

 

Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

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April 10, 2025 50 mins
Sand Goblins expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Nick and Profit, a couple of Sand Goblin experts! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how to get the most out of Krusk.   Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail...
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March 27, 2025 65 mins

Bean joins for a common draft day! This episode we are going though the commons in the game and drafting our favorites.


Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 


Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games.

The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

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A look at what it takes to make a board game! We interview Robert Hovakimyan discussing games he has designed, the process of developing games, and what he thought of Summoner Wars!


Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

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We interview two of the top players Profit and Vexer for tips on how to play at the highest level! They give tricks and strategies on ways to improve and what to focus on as you grow as a player! Hope you enjoy!


Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

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February 13, 2025 37 mins

Part 2 of the updates, previewing the upcoming factions, new games from PHG, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and which faction would be the best football team!


Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by L...

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January 30, 2025 47 mins

A look at 2025 for Plaid Hat Games, the upcoming factions, and your questions from the community! We interview Colby and Joe discussing this years stats, community questions, and the new squirrel faction!


Summoner Wars Discord:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

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Skilled Crimson Order analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Shmeebee and Tortugatron, two Crimson Order experts! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how to use the Baron's hitpoints effectively.

 

Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aar...

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January 2, 2025 38 mins

The Factions Masters Tournament where the top ranked players compete in single elimination. We interview the creator Clarissimus, a tournament orgnaizer! We discuss everything from the origin of his name, his Summoner Wars backstory, and the Faction Masters tournament!


⁠Clarissimu's YouTube⁠

⁠Summoner Wars Discord⁠


Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed ...

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December 19, 2024 58 mins

Eternal Council expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Snalg, a Eternal Council expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how aggressive to be with Edia.

 

Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

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December 5, 2024 63 mins
Bean joins for a champ draft day! This episode we are going though the champs in the game and drafting our favorites. Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.
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The Forged expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Allies and Magus, a couple of Forgemasters! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how aggressive to be.

 

Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

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October 31, 2024 48 mins

Phoenix Elves expert analysis, what units to use, and when to get the most out of your events. We interview Morningtime, a Phoenix Elf expert! We discuss everything from worst faction match ups, which cards to discard for magic, and how aggressive to be.

 

Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


If you have any questions, feel free to email us at aaronvw8@gmail.com 

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October 17, 2024 66 mins

Bean joins for an event draft day! This episode we are going though the events in the game and drafting our favorites.


Summoner Wars Discord: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/D8Bb4Xxzmj⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

 

Summoner Wars and the Summoner Wars logo are trademarks of Plaid Hat Games. The Discard for Magic logo was designed by Lark.

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