Planning Phase Syndicate
Planning phase syndicate is a collective of X-Wing miniatures game players, sharing their experiences with the game. They will strive to bring you a variety of content from training and how to videos all the way to streamed games and hot meta-takes. The show’s focus Will be both to teaching new players as well as helping to hone those veterans skills. With fun, educational, and creative content, they will endeavor to add value to the listeners X-Wing experience. With some in-depth discussion, laughs, disagreements, and just plain rants they intend to provide content for the entire player spectrum from beginners to top table finishers. Start your planning phase with them and join the syndicate!
Episodes

4 days ago
4 days ago
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.
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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
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https://starwarsunlimited.com/articles/three-decks-one-duel

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
New LOF Lists | Tanner Top’s Indy PQ | LOF Pre-Release Guide
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
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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
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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1y1ITawjAPp1r_wGx3uXiEXCL0SxoXc97bxAoQAW5MO0/edit?usp=sharing
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https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/317068
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https://swudb.com/deck/RXaReerXmmsJ
https://swudb.com/deck/oDqQmaLgxN
https://swudb.com/deck/velhUnBpRA
https://swudb.com/deck/AGPScMYkvtXnL

Monday Jun 09, 2025
Is Force Throw to Powerful | Old Leaders and New Cards
Monday Jun 09, 2025
Monday Jun 09, 2025
With our surprise episode coming out this weekend revealing all the last of the set, we decided to cover some leaders we are excited about from the last 4 sets that could make a splash in the new set. We are also going to talk about the closing out of Set 4 Meta and what to expect for the next few weeks in case you have a PQ you're going to. Lastly we discuss if we should ban Force Throw or just let it ride.
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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
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https://bit.ly/3ZjbT8M
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https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/320055
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-06-07-rebel-forge-aubagne/

Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
FFG gave us Xmas early and we now have all the cards for the new set spoiled. We decided to dive in and provide analysis on these.
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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

Monday Jun 02, 2025
Qi’ra Strikes UKGE | Ashoka and Morgan Join the Leader Pool
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Monday Jun 02, 2025
PQ’s are continuing to roll in, and the meta continues to feel diverse. This episode we tackle the UKGE Tournament’s Top 8 as well as a few PQs. We review Alex’s run in Ohio and focus on some more lists that are performing well. We also cover the next round of spoilers and talk about Morgan and Ashoka as the new leaders this week.
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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
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https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/major-tournament-2025-05-30-ope-games-expo-friday-birmingham/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/major-tournament-2025-05-31-ope-games-expo-birmingham/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-31-kayfabe-cards-riverton-utah/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-31-recess-games-north-olmsted-ohio/

Tuesday May 27, 2025
Qi’ra’s Last Stand | Diverse Meta | New Vader Unit | PPS | Star Wars Unlimited
Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
After a long memorial day weekend, the team is back and ready to talk Unlimited. This episode we discuss the most recent top 8 from the Minnesota Regional Qualifier as well as some really cool decks that made top 64. Then we jump into spoilers which now include a slew of High Republic cards.
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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
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https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/273310
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https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/13930628-0252-4129-99e5-b2e70065cab0
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/078d4484-3157-480c-929f-b2e6003ccf37
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/f3db5256-e424-4889-9049-b2e7002c21ce
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/51ea9114-6b9b-4509-b2a8-b2e600ee9336
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/e34a8538-0ca4-47fb-9414-b2e600d77972

Monday May 19, 2025
It’s an Ewok Life | PQ Analysis | Fun Lists to Feast Your Appetite On
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
Ewoks may become a thing in Unlimited and Tanner is here for it. The team review some of the new cards that released and speculate on how they will play out in the meta. They also cover Tanner's run in the PQ this weekend where he went 5-2. Lastly they talk about the meta going into MN over the next weekend.
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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
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https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-18-element-games-stockport/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-18-robe-da-elfi-pinerolo-pinerolo/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-17-libreria-joker-s-l-bilbao/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-17-homelands-elche/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2025-05-17-excel-rc-hobbies-garden-city-michigan/
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https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/2d7922ac-2f77-440f-b2f4-b2e000267a26
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/fe3b1224-bb9e-4790-9beb-b2e000f30692
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/982e0dac-0764-43c3-947a-b2e0014dcecb
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/b6f9c92f-d000-4322-8673-b2df017f4330
https://melee.gg/Decklist/View/0ba52727-f297-40fb-841d-b2e00069330a

Thursday May 15, 2025
Rey Shield Complex Deck Tech - Special Edition
Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
A special look at a deck tech that we normally only do on the youtube channel. This episode has Alex breaking down his recent Rey Security Complex deck that he brought to a store show down.
It is neat and has the ability to sneak up on unsuspecting players. Check out our deck and let us know what you think.
List: https://swudb.com/deck/dyHGjAxwrm

Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
This week we discuss the new leader that was shown this week.We also cover last weeks meta and talk about next week and what we would be running.
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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
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https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/286294 https://www.melee.gg/Tournament/View/304275 https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/304088 https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/287101 https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/282648

Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
This week the team gets together and reviews the most recent tournament in Lille which now qualifies as the largest Star Wars Unlimited Event to date. We also check out some new leaders that appear and give life into Legends Characters we did not think we would see.
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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
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https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/regional-qualifier-2025-05-03-ffg-fanfinity-lille
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https://porgdepot.com/hypergeometric-calculator/