RIFTBOUND Just Launched⊠and Itâs Already CHAOS
Riftbound has officially launched! Welcome to Episode 22 of The Winning Point. This week, we have Blevins, Casanova, and Charmer covering topics from the release weekend to the Shanghai National Open. â Which starter decks actually performed best at local release events? đ Product Availability & the Singles Marketđ New Riftbound Tournament Sealed Boxđ The Best-of prizing makes it's debut at the Shanghai National Openđ± Teemo Cheating Scandal
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People are pulling Riftbound Epic Cards from Walmart?!
Welcome to Episode 21 of The Winning Point! This week, MTG legend Jim Davis joins Casanova and Blevins to talk about the past, present, and future of trading card games â from his years on the Pro Tour to helping playtest Riftbound at Riot Games.We dig into everything surrounding Riftboundâs launch:â Walmartâs early pack release fiascođ Incorrect rarity print errors and UVS' responseđ Riot releasing âpatch notesâ for a physical TCGđŹ How Riftbound could revive local game storesđ And whatâs next for competitive play in Vegas and Houston
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These Metal Prize Cards Could Be Worth THOUSANDS đ°
The Riftbound prize era has officially begun! In episode 20 of The Winning Point, Blevins and Casanova break down the massive $30,000 Chinese National Open prize pool â including the first-ever championship ring â plus new Spiritforged prerelease kits, and the communityâs heated reaction to a collector buying four Miss Fortune prize cards.They also dive deep into the new best-of metal promo cards, discussing how their rarity could be worth thousands and might even change how tournaments are played.đ In this episode, we discuss:đ” $30K National Open prize breakdown + Championship ring revealđ Riftbound âbest-ofâ metal promos and secondary market valueđ± Redditâs wild reaction to prize card resalesđȘ· New Spiriforged prerelease kits for Set 2đ Latest City Challenge results â is Kai'Sa still too strong?
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$9,000 Miss Fortune?! Riftbound's First Big Money Card Explained
Riftbound just hit the big leagues. đ° The first-ever prize card â The 1st Place Miss Fortune from the Hangzhou Regional â just sold for over $9,000 USD, marking a massive milestone for Riotâs new TCG.In this episode of The Winning Point, Blevins, Casanova, and Charmer break down what this sale means for Riftboundâs future â from collector demand to competitive growth â and how it stacks up against other games like One Piece, Lorcana, and Flesh & Blood.We also dive into:đ„ The new Worlds Bundle reveal (Panda Teemo, gold foil playmat, collector FOMO)đŠ Riotâs Set 1 Restock for local game storesđ Which decks weâre building first for locals (Yasuo, Annie, Leona, and moređ§ Developer insights from Dave on Discord on Aurora, Whiteflame Protector, and precon decksâïž Mailbag: Does going second actually help? And which League regions we want next?
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Riftbound Just Sold Out its First Major Tournament in Hours?!
đïž The Winning Point is a podcast about Riftbound and the world of competitive card games. Hosted by seasoned casters and players, we dive into gameplay mechanics, community stories, and what it means to grow a new TCG from the ground up. Whether youâre a pro, a casual, or just card-curious, join us as we explore Riotâs newest card game and everything around it.