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!
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Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
This week Tanner and Alex tackle the new spoiler legendary’s and talk about the cards they like so far from the new set. They also talk about Eternal play and their decks they want to take to Galactics. Lastly they do a deck tech on Satine with all her restoring glory.
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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://swudb.com/deck/wFGYkTMJT
Monday Apr 27, 2026
Monday Apr 27, 2026
This week we review the PQ week lists and winners and talk about Lando LC. We also cover the Michigan PQ that we streamed this weekend. Lastly we cover our way to early leader predictions for Ashes of the Empire.
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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/document/d/1WNY9_l2wFPvHhzXscy5mGX74wEI2NEm5VXIFk8NDJbw/edit?usp=sharing
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https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/407870
https://swubase.com/tournaments/planetary-qualifiers?pageWtw=champions&pqSideStatView=deckKey&pqWtwDataViewType=percentage&pqWtwViewMode=chart&metaId=12&maTournamentId=529424aa-5147-4ac3-a498-b5cfd9672657&page=meta
Monday Apr 20, 2026
Monday Apr 20, 2026
This week we analyze the Atlanta Meta and look at Top 8 lists. We talk about the break out deck of Lando LC and Obi Force. We also do a deck tech for Sebulba Yellow and cover the recent spoilers.
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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/ashes-of-the-empire
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https://swudb.com/deck/AqQtGYMndj
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https://swubase.com/tournaments/84923279-efd8-4e44-b592-997e4f72c67f/meta
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Thursday Apr 16, 2026
Thursday Apr 16, 2026
This episode Tanner talks about how he would prep for Atlanta. He reviews the top contenders for the tournament along with their matchups.
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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.swumetastats.com/meta/snapshot?week=2026-04-13&tab=matchups
https://swubase.com/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/tournaments-results/
https://swu.report/2026/04/14/what-are-we-looking-at-now-law-pqs-three-weeks-in/
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
Tuesday Apr 07, 2026
This week we decided to cover the eternal pqs that have happened over the last couple weeks. We talk about the decks, Jango Fett's reign and what we think will beat it. We also talk about the premier pqs and the dominance of boba and luke. We review some of the unique decks from the top 8 that we would run. Lastly we do a deck tech on Lama Su Green Multi Aspect Base.
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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://swudb.com/deck/NNBtLFfy
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https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/412999
https://melee.gg/Tournament/View/410136
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Monday Mar 30, 2026
Monday Mar 30, 2026
With week 1 in the books for PQs, we decided to look at what won in the meta this week. We cover the top lists plus a few lists we thought were inspiring. We also talk about the health of the meta and what we think could be the next list to break through. Lastly we cover a new deck Alex built and do a deck tech on Luthen Yellow.
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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/special-tournament-2026-03-28-empire-games-sevilla/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2026-03-29-geeksama-fecamp/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2026-03-29-robe-da-elfi-pinerolo-pinerolo/
https://www.swu-competitivehub.com/event/planetary-qualifier-2026-03-29-geeksama-fecamp/
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Sunday Mar 22, 2026
Sunday Mar 22, 2026
This week we discuss the results from the first tournament that happened over the weekend. We talk about them top decks from each tournament and discuss the Lando decks that have appeared. We also do a Deck Tech for Jabba Yellow 30 Health Base with a special tech card that will surprise your opponents.
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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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Sunday Mar 15, 2026
Sunday Mar 15, 2026
This week we decided to air our new segment with a Palpatine 6 Deck Tech spotlighting Alex's new list. We also cover how we feel the state of the game is right now. If that was not enough we dive into our predictions for the next top leaders.
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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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Sunday Mar 08, 2026
Sunday Mar 08, 2026
With pre-release weekend wrapping up and a new meta starting next week, we talk about how much we like the new set. We talk about what we played this weekend and some of our pulls. We also talk about the new eternal format and few of the decks we are testing out. Lastly we talk about cards that people have mentioned should be banned and weigh in on our thoughts on it.
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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://swudb.com/deck/lrrcKEbVGWx
https://swudb.com/deck/UWFJHgtQlzCY
https://swudb.com/deck/jxbyCVanWhCu
Monday Mar 02, 2026
Monday Mar 02, 2026
We are so close to the new set and we are excited. This episode we tackle ranking the leaders from this set. We also provide 4 new lists that we are excited to share with everyone.
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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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