Planning Phase Syndicate

This week we cover the latest results of Week 9 PQs. We also review the Legendary and Leader Spoilers we have received so far and discuss which ones we fell will be amazing and which ones are subpar. 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/hwLkWNghIb https://swudb.com/deck/SPVYktHuoEJeG https://swudb.com/deck/tPnMlhbgQ https://swudb.com/deck/mKQxcmMMbMaef https://swudb.com/deck/wMpaevzHqlNQE

What a weekend we have had with a Sector Qualifier and numerous PQs. Tanner and JJ analyze the results as well as look at Top lists so you know what to expect at your next tournament. 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/sector-qualifier-2026-01-17-star-city-games-ffg-mesa-az/ https://swubase.com/meta?formatId=1&minTournamentType=pq&page=meta --------- https://swubase.com/tournaments/planetary-qualifiers?pageWtw=champions&pqSideStatView=deckKey&pqWtwDataViewType=percentage&pqWtwViewMode=chart&metaId=10&maMetaPart=all&maMetaInfo=bases https://swudb.com/deck/GnfstHoTWGP https://swudb.com/deck/PGfnUYbKtBT https://swudb.com/deck/IoxpoRVdSdgb https://swudb.com/deck/VngENAHUSLHY

Join us for an episode where we analyze Sector and Planetary Qualifiers from this week. We deep dive into the statistics and probabilities of the decks being played and what you will see. We also speculate on the Lawless Time spoilers from FFG. 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/hints-of-lawlessness --------- https://swudb.com/deck/KXrCbMJWPHBxH https://swudb.com/deck/RLYvXcGm https://swudb.com/deck/DRSzqrudwa https://swudb.com/deck/qsWpoCkkGMDH --------- https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/393247 https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/sector-qualifier-2026-01-10-organized-play-events-ffg-tilburg/

This week JJ and Tanner decided to change up the show by hosting some rules trivia, talking about week 5 PQs and then some webcam play. JJ kicks the show off testing his SWU knowledge to determine if he could be a future judge. They move on to talking about four fun new lists that did well at the PQs this weekend. Rounding the show out JJ battles Tanner with two decks to see who will be the Webcam PPS champion this week. 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/olmlcyjgfI https://swudb.com/deck/qFBXucyDN https://swudb.com/deck/nsGggPSkF https://swudb.com/deck/xMkRxkaHCcL

With 2025 almost over, we reflect on what we hope FFG will give us for Set 7 as well as a wish list for next year. We also talk about the last couple of weeks of PQ results plus a few interesting lists. Lastly we talk about if we have a Yoda Data Vault problem and what is going on with the number one list. 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/gbKFTTtymIuF https://swudb.com/deck/LVRrPfQkwRn https://swudb.com/deck/KqJzIkhzMaIv https://swudb.com/deck/lqQrQwTzMcKqn https://swudb.com/deck/WQqKbclvoL --------- https://swubase.com/ https://www.swumetastats.com/ https://swudb.com/deck/lAxwlWzXLl

This week we cover the card pack changes, the results from week 2 of PQs, and some interesting lists we think you should try. We also provide our leader predictions for Set 7 Lawless in Time. 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/a-shift-from-what-was --------- https://www.swumetastats.com/meta/snapshot?week=2025-12-15 https://swudb.com/deck/fvTQpSVhzPt https://swudb.com/deck/ztbJAjepXvXl https://swudb.com/deck/TkycwkrFRF https://swudb.com/deck/DTTxCmFIFJEud https://swudb.com/deck/dfTxfJzxb --------- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OdyZ9El6aelh34tMxZhpQmG_KLa5x5Ho1-7WmFNbqgA/edit?usp=sharing https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UQLA8wwEspWHbR1yysCOpW0Q_NoJsiWMJf85oTiNEfA/edit?usp=sharing

With PQ season starting up for this set, we are excited to cover some new and old decks that won and made a splash. Join us to see if anything new has made waves and if we will be seeing some of Tanner’s predictions. We also talk about Alex’s Top 4 run at his most recent Sealed PQ. 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/a-lawless-time https://www.youtube.com/live/V7Dlot7gjl0?si=8k9YCE_-r9-DEaIc --------- https://swudb.com/deck/qdnmFmhc https://swudb.com/deck/qLmQYGRHfj https://swudb.com/deck/AIpyRPyzfR https://swudb.com/deck/mxMmcmaeeUytj https://swudb.com/deck/avnwsulESBp https://swudb.com/deck/wuvfXXwkqnF https://swudb.com/deck/pVDmjNALzEsG --------- https://swudb.com/deck/hMwgEtduqL https://swudb.com/deck/xFWlXKRBQP https://swudb.com/deck/jfYyodJvatV https://swudb.com/deck/drodGgqwB https://swudb.com/deck/LEsPevFBYCLrp https://swudb.com/deck/xEYBdaqzF

This week we are joined by Rain from Stone Rain Productions to talk about how to prep for PQs. We also discuss a few new interesting decks we have been playing with trying to find something off meta to take to locals. And we also cover some under utilized cards that we feel you should get some love. Timestamps! 00:00 Intro! 09:20 PQ Prep 43:00 Under Rated Cards Discussion 01:10:00 Fun Decks Pt 2 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/tbULBvPFKxnN https://swudb.com/deck/HQnAdcMbyRm https://swudb.com/deck/LAwvjCQI https://swudb.com/deck/YLxwPQRAhjl --------- https://www.youtube.com/@stonerainproductions

With the first major tournament of Secrets of Power wrapping up, we decided to cover some of the lists that came out of the BIATL this weekend. We talk about the top 8, review the lists from it and then talk about some of the innovations we saw. We will also cover 5 cool lists that came out of this weekend that we are excited to try. And if that was not enough we will do a short SWU trivia to see who gets the most correct answers. Timestamps! 00:00 Intro! 11:00 SWU Trivia 32:00 BIATL Top Cut and Decks 01:23:00 5 New Interesting Decks 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.swuniversity.net/quiz --------- https://swudb.com/deck/XTtDPptM https://swudb.com/deck/tnWFWtuJ https://swudb.com/deck/tjUHkUbJmCKk https://swudb.com/deck/mSyVXJPuSB https://swudb.com/deck/poAxYdHWYhohX https://swudb.com/deck/KCCdNbXnvjv --------- https://swudb.com/deck/GvAIsXTtIIuj https://swudb.com/deck/nETkmpkzgD https://swudb.com/deck/GnURGloaBDE https://swudb.com/deck/FkwBKCWSxv https://swudb.com/deck/nNRDDbHNBw

Plot cards are the main focus for this new set so the team deep dives into each of the plot cards to determine if they are playable or not. They talk about which leaders they think would like them and which cards just do not make the cut. Then they release 5 new decks they have been testing with Set 6 to try and get a new meta deck to break in for this tournament season. Timestamps! 00:00 Intro! 05:00 Podcast Update 08:00 Plot Card Discussion 59:00 Yularn Green 01:12:00 Dedra Blue Update 01:21:00 Tarkin Yellow Budget 01:25:00 Padme TT 01:34:00 Jabba ECL 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/BwaTthvrqa https://swudb.com/deck/amhtktMoexw https://swudb.com/deck/olnNtjdd https://swudb.com/deck/twYxgeUm https://swudb.com/deck/RYluLknb

With pre-release weekend wrapping up and the ramp up to store showdowns and PQ season, Tanner looks at some of the leaders that will be played at these events. He covers the recent PQ and Sector announcements and talks through what he will be prepping for. He also covers his pre-release weekend runs and what cards he thinks made the day better. Timestamps! 00:00 Intro! 03:00 Pre-Release Weekend Recap 12:00 Pre-Release Impactful Cards 24:00 Set 6 PQ Announcements 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/planetary-qualifiers

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