Dominaria's Judgment 81: The Art of Small Sample Sizes w/ Jarvis Yu

 This week renowned math-e-magician and Grand Prix Champion Jarvis Yu joins the podcast to discuss a classic concept: how to get the most out of playing a small number of games of Magic. While technically a game of numbers, the two draw on a long history of more generalized Magic knowledge about how to get the most from every game they play.


Results: Showcase Challenge / Sunday Challenge (Modern) / Karsten Pioneer Breakdown
Nonsense: Modern Mardu Midrange Master / BIG BUG (Modern) / Zombie Persist Combo (Modern)

00:00: Modern Results

20:10: Pioneer Prep and Choices

31:30: It's Not The Sample Size, It's How You Use It

40:35: Quickly Figuring Out How to Win and Not Lose

1:07:45: Nonsense of the Week

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