Show Notes
The Body Domain set review dives deep into Riftbound’s most straightforward — yet deceptively powerful — domain, focused on board presence, combat efficiency, and relentless pressure. In this video, we break down every Body Domain card, discussing where each one fits, what decks want them, and which tools are core inclusions versus situational role-players. Efficient stat sticks, combat tricks, and pressure-oriented units define the domain, while standout cards highlight how Body decks can quickly snowball small advantages into overwhelming battlefield control. We take a close look at how Body supports aggressive and midrange strategies, how it pairs with other domains to reinforce tempo-driven game plans, and which cards are most likely to shape early tournament metas. Whether you’re looking to curve out with efficient attackers, dominate combat phases, or force opponents into awkward defensive positions, this review breaks down what matters — and what can safely be skipped. 📺 This video is part of a 7-part review series, covering every card in Spiritforged — be sure to check out the rest of the playlist for full set coverage.
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Riot banned Koko Lopez from sanctioned Riftbound events until January 1, 2029, for intentionally stacking his rune deck at RQ Los Angeles, and all three of us call it fair: two years and change sends the message. Pastry is back with Blevins and Charmer for that, the Nation Clash and PCG grading at RC Stuttgart, Riven taking five of the top eight in the first Riftbound Radiance results, and whether you should ever pile shuffle.TCGplayer is an official partner of Turn ’em Sideways!Pick up every card in this deck on TCGplayer through our link: → https://partner.tcgplayer.com/c/7805033/1780961/21018ENDGAME Sleeves are an official sponsor of Turn ’em Sideways!Use code TURN10 at checkout for 10% off your order!→ https://endgametcg.ca/ 0:00 Episode 68: Pastry is back, Cas is away1:38 Morning announcements3:39 Riot bans Koko Lopez until 202918:09 RC Stuttgart32:11 Riot respects the secondary market34:48 Our Pre-Rift weekend39:28 First Radiance results: Riven everywhere41:47 Is Kai'Sa a contender again?44:59 Secret tech before the RC48:16 Mailbag: should you pile shuffle?
Koko Lopez was disqualified at RQ Los Angeles, dropped by Challenger TCG, and Riot says they're looking into it. The Winning Point crew breaks down Riftbound's most high-profile cheating case, whether Riot should ban him and for how long, and how players can cheat without knowing it: rune deck weaving, how many shuffles is enough, and the marked-card trap with your chosen champion. Then the Radiance brews to bring to your Pre-Rift: Cas's Mordekaiser, Iron Revenant First 40. Renekton, Butcher of the Sands finally working with Coalesced Energy. Then Jarvan IV, Exemplar of Demacia with the Demacian Standard trick and Dockside Lock-Up. Plus Level 0 for the Stuttgart Regional Championship: Riven, The Exile with Astral Heron and Baron Nashor, and Kennen back with Trifarian Captain and Nocturne.⏱️ Timestamps0:00 Between Two Beards: The Winning Point Ep 677:09 Koko Lopez9:58 Riot's Response24:56 Cas's Mordekaiser 34:21 Renekton38:13 Jarvan IV50:19 Riven57:10 Kennen (is back)60:26 Stuttgart & Pre-Rift legend picks
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