# Legacy's Threat Level: July 2026

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Podcast: [Eternal Durdles](https://stenobird.com/podcast/eternal-durdles-412881)
Published: 2026-06-29T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eternaldurdles/episodes/Legacys-Threat-Level-July-2026-e3ldets
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## Resource

What does Legacy actually look like right before the next Banned & Restricted announcement? In this episode, Zac and Phil take a data-driven look at the Legacy metagame using our Threat Level Assessment , ranking the format's most-played cards by both prevalence and saturation to identify the strategies shaping the format before Wizards makes its next move. We discuss: Why Force of Will and Wasteland remain Legacy's defining pillars Flow State's meteoric rise and comparisons to Expressive Iteration Is Urza's Saga becoming Legacy's biggest threat? Why Tamiyo and Orcish Bowmasters are declining What the numbers reveal about combo versus fair decks How Thoughtseize , Murktide Regent , and Ancient Tomb reflect the current metagame Whether Wizards should be more aggressive with format curation Which cards are quietly gaining ground before the next B&R announcement Whether you love metagame analysis or simply want to understand where Legacy is heading, this episode breaks down the numbers behind the format—and what they might mean going forward. What card has the highest threat level in your mind right now? #MTGLegacy #MagicTheGathering #LegacyMTG #BannedAndRestricted #MTG 00:00 Legacy Threat Level Explained 01:40 Force of Will vs. Wasteland 04:12 Flow State's Rapid Rise 11:02 Flow State vs. Expressive Iteration 14:34 Thoughtseize as a Metagame Indicator 16:40 Doomsday's Current Position 19:08 Flow State vs. Stock Up 22:05 Murktide Regent & Tamiyo Trends 27:41 Orcish Bowmasters Is Falling 29:09 Simian Spirit Guide & Other Meta Shifts 30:20 Is Legacy in a Good Place? 31:11 Atraxa & Show and Tell Trends 34:11 Kozilek's Command & Candelabra of Tawnos Rising 34:41 Lotus Petal: Legacy's Most Played Artifact 35:18 Final Thoughts & Looking Ahead to the B…

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