IllumiNation Podcast

10/11/2024

Join us tonight at 8pm eastern over at Twitch as we go through our Azurite Sea set review! Come hang out and let us know what cards you are most excited to try!
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31/10/2024

Happy Halloween from Illumination! Let us see your costumes!!

21/10/2024

Max managed to win a Mat! Total promos are 4 for the podcast! How are you doing with store champs?!

🎉 Congratulations to Max Devonshire, our new Store Champion, and a huge shoutout to Daniel Latorre for securing the runner-up spot! 👏 Both players, along with the amazing talent that made it to the Top 8, delivered an unforgettable series of matches during yesterday's Store Championship.

Max's victory was a true testament to his skill, with some incredibly dramatic plays that earned him the well-deserved Champion Playmat. We couldn’t be happier to see his hard work and dedication pay off!

Well done to all participants for making it such a thrilling event! 👏🏆

11/10/2024

Whether you're gearing up for DLC Seattle or you just wanna know what a DLC is like, this episode is for you! Check back on the 23rd for the 2nd and final part!

This week special guests Cliff and Olivia talk through their experience at their first DLC event! Listen to the first of two parts of this episode for some great insights for those getting ready for their first event or those going back for a repeat!

13/09/2024

Brining a little heat to your Friday! What's your take on brewing vs net decking?

In this week's episode, Max and Sam discuss the controversial topic of "Netdecking." Listen to us talk about the pros and cons of brewing vs. using a popular meta deck.

07/09/2024

More Shimmering Skies testing tonight at 8:30pm eastern! Come hang out!

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01/09/2024

Going live on twitch at 8pm eastern! Come hang out with us and test!

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30/08/2024

New episode is up! We are curious to know, what kind of player you are?

Sam and Max are breaking down the various ways to go about choosing your own personal style and deck choices! Settle in and see if you too can find you're way!

25/08/2024

We are going live on twitch at 8pm eastern with some live Lorcana testing! Come hang out!

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17/08/2024

Max and Sam discuss what cards and color combos we will see in the Shimmering Skies aggro meta. Listen to how we think you can deal with the new aggro staple: Daisey Duck!

In this episode, Max and Sam discuss what cards and color combos we will see in the Shimmering Skies aggro meta. Listen to how we think you can deal with the new aggro staple: Daisey Duck!

09/08/2024

Happy Shimmering Skies release day! Show us your pulls!!

04/08/2024

Come join us at 8pm eastern as we go through the Shimmering Skies set review! Come let us know what cards you are excited for!

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31/07/2024

Shimmering Skies is on the horizon! That means we have 204 more cards incoming. This week's episode will help you decide what's good or not when it comes to card evaluation! Available anywhere you get your podcasts!

In this episode, we discuss determining whether we think a card is playable. Find out what we feel should be considered when ranking the cards for our set reviews. Find out how to tell if a card can go the distance.

28/07/2024

Set champs results for the podcast: 3 top 8's, 1 top 4, 1 runner-up, and a 1st place.

How did you all do?

17/07/2024

In this episode, we revisit Ruby/ Amethyst. We want to share with you what we have learned about this deck over the last couple of weeks, things we have changed, and strategies we have implemented to help you win your set champs!

In each episode, Max and Sam talk Disney's Lorcana! Join them as they talk over a variety of topics about Lorcana from the perspectives of excited new player and seasoned TCG veteran.

10/07/2024

What do we think of the first updated card for Disney Lorcana?

06/07/2024

Here on the eve of set championships we are gonna help you play one of the most winning and most affordable decks in the meta! Check it out below, or anywhere you get your podcasts!

Max and Sam are here to deep-dive into one of the oldest, most affordable, and most winning decks in the history of Disney Lorcana! Listen in to this one on how to play and how to beat this work horse of a deck for set championships!