With Secrets of Power set to release next weekend, we decided to look at a few new lists that we think are hot.  We also talk about our top 4 favorite cards from Set 6.  And if that was not enough we also decided to do a prerelease guide for the cards we believe you should play this weekend.   Timestamps! 00:00 Intro! 06:00 Our Favorite Set 6 Cards 39:00 New Lists Part 1 01:08:00 Set 6 Pre Release Guide   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1uBCebPujeswk9E4kJ-PoS5W0CDpWXWdxAnjQFqYcYt8/edit?usp=sharing --------- https://swudb.com/deck/LuvnxMLAC https://swudb.com/deck/Crjpxolpxtgl https://www.swudb.com/deck/MEWVemRs https://swudb.com/deck/gnCPpPQjc

With all the cards released for set 6, we dive into which leaders from set 1 to 5 we think will get enhancements. We also provide our Tier Rankings for how powerful the Leaders will be this set. The team hash it out to decide which leaders they should start building with first.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate

Spain Regional Qualifier is over and we have the results and some thoughts on the decks that made the Top 8.  We also cover last week's SEC spoilers with a new leader that Sam is excited for and has been building decks for all week.  We also will cover a new casual format that you can to locals which is fun and has made a splash recently.   Timestamps! 00:00 - 06:00 Intro! 09:00 - 38:00 Spain Regional Analysis 39:00 - 01:02_00 New Casual Format The Garbage Will Do 01:03:00 - 2:16:00 SEC Spoilers   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PCk5M5FEb-y3cfaOI8I15WBltlnK_VyKDS9bgmaqamU/edit?usp=sharing https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/370858 https://swudb.com/deck/KYvdwoIF https://swudb.com/deck/EXybqmzkRYlzG https://swudb.com/deck/NRwlusLL https://swudb.com/deck/GQdtwzTgXhMho

This week's episode is a little less diverse than normal but still jam packed with statistics and spoilers.  We decided to cover the Portland Top 8 and look at the decks that made it, plus our thoughts on how the meta shaped up.  We also cover a bunch of spoilers that have come out including a new Leader that has Tanner’s interest peaked.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://swudb.com/deck/rGghntgSCuurx https://swudb.com/deck/RrTXxXSajcEa https://swudb.com/deck/XzXYxVkkBfyx https://swudb.com/deck/skgtceAoWeAMk https://swudb.com/deck/cBvEeQywSLj https://swudb.com/deck/ePPXdpzlvr https://swudb.com/deck/mBBTgvzNbE https://swudb.com/deck/QDqpYGEjpFUWa

What a weekend it has been with 3 of the 4 Planning Phase Hosts making a Top 8 appearance at the Michigan PQ.  We talk about our runs, what got us to the Top 8 and Alex’s Championship win.  We also cover where the meta is at, and what has shown up for the first weekend after the force throw ban.  Lastly we cover the new leader spoilers from the week before.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/340294 https://swudb.com/deck/wQRggagkTaWbp https://swudb.com/deck/hWgPMSlQ https://swudb.com/deck/qEqQXBaaWk https://swudb.com/deck/elkwIEkhvca https://swudb.com/deck/XzQvefugKx --------- https://swudb.com/deck/ofvoIWScAQe https://swudb.com/deck/XggGGFhxH https://swudb.com/deck/VuJHbnryNwlTF https://swudb.com/deck/BeNuapPpl https://swudb.com/deck/TbQjzFdvBD

With Force Throw Banned, we decided to deep dive into Han Solo SOR to talk about which color best suits him and if we can make force decks viable in this new meta.  We also cover a few of the spoilers that came out this week talking about a new leader Tanner predicted last set.  Lastly we kick off our Designer Interview series with Kevin Wison as we talk about cards games, board games, and designing the best game possible.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- Han1 Red: https://swudb.com/deck/eFYnHGcGYNEDp Han1 DV: https://swudb.com/deck/zTgTyMsgjvo Han1 Yellow: https://swudb.com/deck/yXlcPtnJr Han1 Blue: https://swudb.com/deck/TQytEEhYxJcwo

Secrets of Power has started to provide some reveals and we are here to talk about which ones are our favorites. We cover all the current leader reveals as well as the cards that we feel could be meta changing. We also cover this the force throw ban that FFG stated in their last live stream and talk about what decks could be coming back.    Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/throwing-the-meta-for-a-loop

This week we dive into the new Trilogy Format and talk about what decks to bring, how to plan for an event, and what strategies will help get you closest to victory. We also cover a few more off meta decks we had not seen before.  Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://swudb.com/deck/hERlYwSMrjS https://swudb.com/deck/VfsDkety https://swudb.com/deck/xcoRFLjq https://swudb.com/deck/ejVqqjXENk https://swudb.com/deck/ITfMgaxKKc --------- https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/three-decks-one-duel https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yKX5pHHSOCZf9AmymVz3lv3oOhQCVPTgwG-wvPd44Ec/edit?usp=sharing

  Set 6, Secrets of Power, is around the corner and we decided to do early predictions for the leaders of the set.  We are excited to guess what FFG has cooked up for us.  We also cover Sam’s Top 8 run in IN PQ as well the meta he faced.  Lastly we look at some off meta decks that sparked our interest for a third week in a row.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://swudb.com/deck/DAMwhkNSjMeT https://swudb.com/deck/fTSYEdKa https://swudb.com/deck/ssdQDKtYbqGr https://swudb.com/deck/jeQBUlIrXp https://swudb.com/deck/YoxUmukKrIVXR https://swudb.com/deck/hBNQUxwmsIKJV https://swudb.com/deck/uUEmEBpNTLLp

Tanner and Alex went to the Michigan PQ this weekend and they talk about their experiences and their runs.  They also talk about some decks that did well from other PQs that they want to try out in the upcoming weeks.     Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://www.wilsoncreativellc.com/ --------- https://swudb.com/deck/hdumgfrxVBNh https://swudb.com/deck/LjjKgHPPPIC https://swudb.com/deck/MlLYWpWfh https://swudb.com/deck/rqjvMCecwHp https://swudb.com/deck/VoRCvLCgDJKy --------- https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-08-23-loot-card-shop-whitmore-lake/ https://swudb.com/deck/kzdVYzpSvqf https://swudb.com/deck/tfUgwMnBI https://swudb.com/deck/dtGaqrWvbBsH https://swudb.com/deck/EQLelesAIsHAA https://swudb.com/deck/gIKbgLhhIYKne

  This week the teams tackle Sealed PQs and all their glory.  They talk about the new rules, what you need to know when you go to one, and who we feel the best leaders are for LOF Sealed.  We also talk about some new decks including Snoke LC and a few other decks.  Lastly we cover our meta take this week with the rise of Boba Fett again.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://starwarsunlimited.com/how-to-play?chapter=sealed-play https://starwarsunlimited.com/how-to-play?chapter=draft-play https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y1ITawjAPp1r_wGx3uXiEXCL0SxoXc97bxAoQAW5MO0/edit?usp=sharing --------- https://swudb.com/deck/vIqcgTFkl https://swudb.com/deck/vbTlsoeCr https://swudb.com/deck/bmQeDKjXnrD https://swudb.com/deck/ozNyRRatyQ https://swudb.com/deck/SqerahrBExB

This week we have a variety of content as we talk about where the meta is shifting and what is coming into the top.  We also talk about some new lists and old lists that are making a comeback to add to the depth of the meta.  Lastly we provide deck tech for the Qui-gon Blue force deck that we have been playing around with that is doing surprising well.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://swudb.com/deck/edit/nUHAxXqCxUFTl https://swudb.com/deck/edit/EWzNvTAURkSx https://swudb.com/deck/edit/QwkxoNUU https://swudb.com/deck/edit/IEktlstAlq https://swudb.com/deck/edit/YCGTsKFjxkh --------- https://swudb.com/deck/FeuGglLTF

We are proud to present the first interview with Magog who championed Han 4 TT from Day 1 to the Top 8 at the Galactic Championship. We cover their deck and their run up to the Top 8.  We also talk about the Secrets of Power reveals and what Season 1 will entail for Unlimited.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/growth-and-change --------- https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/secrets-of-power https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Secrets-and-More-Revealed-at-the-Galactic-Championship/ --------- https://swudb.com/deck/KdAqlJHzCuzJX

  Tanner is back from the Galactic Championship and is ready to talk about the prize support, the tournament and some new decks that we missed during testing. We review some decks we liked from the tournament along with the Top 8 lists.     Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- Day 1 https://youtu.be/82YrNcgjHmo Day 2 https://youtu.be/erISFAz9Ojk Day 3 https://youtu.be/pnXGI8JHYFA --------- https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/galactic-championship-2025-07-26-ffg-las-vegas/ https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/galactic-championship-2025-07-25-ffg-las-vegas/

Galactics are almost here and it is like Christmas in July. This episode we talk about what lists we think will be present at Galactics, how to counter them, and strategies you should watch out for. We also reveal four new lists we came up with that will fun to play once Galactics are done. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://asmodee.swoogo.com/galacticchampionship2025/ --------- https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/store-showdown-2025-07-20-empire-games-sevilla/ --------- https://swudb.com/deck/vaVVDcgcpp https://swudb.com/deck/MvevELRTHoJhQ https://swudb.com/deck/ECkNxjJKu https://swudb.com/deck/MXvNfpajI

This week JJ is back with us as we tackle 6 new lists; 3 hero and 3 villain, that we have been testing with that have legs.  We also will cover the results from the Maryland 1K where a former X-Wing Champion takes the whole thing down.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/minor-tournament-2025-07-13-tournament-city-games-frederick-maryland/ https://swudb.com/deck/ysMvkUJLjI https://swudb.com/deck/HSaLTIYPoEWaR --------- https://swudb.com/deck/PhrUpAdYC https://swudb.com/deck/CAQGCqWxL https://swudb.com/deck/yEVHjBvtXead https://swudb.com/deck/jwyVNdsxICf https://swudb.com/deck/pKaJItcm https://swudb.com/deck/zXkQDBUveFfc

With the pre-release weekend wrapping up, we decided to talk about our runs this weekend, how many events we went to and if our predicted leaders did well.  We also are bringing on Michael from SWU Meta Stats website to talk about how he created the website, what it is meant to accomplish and how we can use it within the community.  You know Tanner loves stats and this episode will be full of them.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://swumetastats.com https://www.patreon.com/swumetastats

As we prepare for the pre-release weekend, we are excited to cover the showcases we are chasing.  We also cover 3 new lists for some leaders you may not expect.  Lastly we each give our top 10 cards we are excited for. Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://swudb.com/deck/XgQIcVexbFd https://swudb.com/deck/MKGceebkoyb https://swudb.com/deck/QfwIUgbwl

This episode we are talking about the new Trilogies format that was introduced Wednesday by FFG.  We talk about why Alex loves this new format and how it is good for the game.  We also do our leader rankings for set 5 Legends of the Force.   Links --------- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRX-7c7R0_FlTZZ2Vtdi_9Q Willow Links: https://wlo.link/@planningphasesyndicate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Planning-Phase-Syndicate-102792741982012 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/planningphasesyndicate Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/PlanningPhaseSyndicate Discord: https://discord.gg/eqxnTxDFAr Podcast: https://planningphasesyndicate.podbean.com  Paypal:  https://paypal.me/ppsyndicate --------- https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/three-decks-one-duel

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