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. ❓ Which starter decks actually performed best at local release events? 📈 Product Availability & the Singles Market🆕 New Riftbound Tournament Sealed Box🏆 The Best-of prizing makes it's debut at the Shanghai National Open😱 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 — from his years on the Pro Tour to helping playtest Riftbound at Riot Games.We dig into everything surrounding Riftbound’s launch:⭐ Walmart’s early pack release fiasco👀 Incorrect rarity print errors and UVS' response📄 Riot releasing “patch notes” for a physical TCG🏬 How Riftbound could revive local game stores🏅 And what’s next for competitive play in Vegas and Houston
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These Metal Prize Cards Could Be Worth THOUSANDS 💰
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 — including the first-ever championship ring — plus new Spiritforged prerelease kits, and the community’s 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.💭 In this episode, we discuss:💵 $30K National Open prize breakdown + Championship ring reveal📈 Riftbound “best-of” metal promos and secondary market value😱 Reddit’s wild reaction to prize card resales🪷 New Spiriforged prerelease kits for Set 2📊 Latest City Challenge results — 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. 💰 The first-ever prize card — The 1st Place Miss Fortune from the Hangzhou Regional — just sold for over $9,000 USD, marking a massive milestone for Riot’s new TCG.In this episode of The Winning Point, Blevins, Casanova, and Charmer break down what this sale means for Riftbound’s future — from collector demand to competitive growth — and how it stacks up against other games like One Piece, Lorcana, and Flesh & Blood.We also dive into:🔥 The new Worlds Bundle reveal (Panda Teemo, gold foil playmat, collector FOMO)📦 Riot’s Set 1 Restock for local game stores🃏 Which decks we’re building first for locals (Yasuo, Annie, Leona, and more🧠 Developer insights from Dave on Discord on Aurora, Whiteflame Protector, and precon decks✉️ 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?!
🔥 Riftbound is officially going BIG! In this episode, we break down everything from the Vegas 10K event, the sold-out Houston Regional Qualifier, and what to expect for Riftbound’s next era of competitive play.Anu joins the crew to talk about how Turn ’em Sideways is bringing Riftbound’s biggest Western tournament as of yet to life, and the team speculates on what to expect from the new Legends coming in Spiritforged set.💬 In this episode:🪷 The debut of two new Legends in Riftbound's next expansion: Spiritforged 🆕 12 brand new Legends incoming⭐ Star City Games - Vegas $10K broadcast plans and what to expect📩 Mailbag Q&A: What colors and combos should define the future meta?💪 Community optimism and store allocation discussion — how to keep your local scene strong🎙️ Hosted by Blevins, Casanova, Charmer, and special guest Anu🔔 Subscribe for weekly Riftbound content: gameplay, analysis, deck techs, and interviews.
🎙️ 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 you’re a pro, a casual, or just card-curious, join us as we explore Riot’s newest card game and everything around it.
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