Best Commander Deck Building Podcasts (2025)

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We used to HATE these Commanders! But Are They Still Bad? | 673 1:47:16

1d ago1:47:16

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In 2018, we thought these Commanders were the worst of the worst, the scourge of the game, we HATED them! But do these boogeymen from the past still haunt our nightmares? This episode, we’re taking a look back and reacting to episode 561 “Commanders We Hate Playing Against” to see how our evaluations hold up. Which are still banes of the format, an…

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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 490 - Our First Bracket Update 1:05:58

2d ago1:05:58

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Last week, we got our first Bracket Matchmaking System update. Let's dig into what that really means for the format of Commander. Join us on CCO 490! Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG or…

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Stock Up is a $13 Uncommon 1:03:12

3d ago1:03:12

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The crew talks Standard, the absurdity of current uncommons, Richard's experience trying Alchemy and answers #MTGFishmail!By MTGGoldfish

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CCO Pre-Show, Ep 490 - Defense of the Heart Should NOT Be a Game Changer... 21:45

3d ago21:45

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We've had a week or so. Come hear about how Commander Brackets and the Game Changers list has affected our decks and our games. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusi…

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122 - Jordan's Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver | MTG Commander Deck Interview 56:41

3d ago56:41

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On Episode 122 of The Faerie Conclave, Alec interviews Jordan Lablond all about her Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver commander deck! Jordan has designed this Rule Zero deck to take advantage of her opponents having a lot of their cards exiled. We talked about how fun it is to be a little bit evil and embracing your inner baddie when you sit down at the com…

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Tifa, Martial Artist 1:12:15

4d ago1:12:15

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On this week's episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about Tifa, Martial artist. Tifa is an aggressive Naya commander that enables extra combats from the command zone! Let us know how you would build this ! Deck list here https://archidekt.com/decks/12658546/tifa_martial_artist Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothe99 Go to house of cards for t…

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Tips, Tricks, & Weird Ways to Improve Your Game | EDHRECast 365 39:08

7d ago39:08

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Wait, these cards do WHAT? Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://archidekt.com/edhrecast Access to exclusive content, Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, & more on Patreon! https://patreon.com/edhrecast Follow the cast on social media…

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How Bad is Braids, Anyway? | 672 1:29:56

7d ago1:29:56

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After 15 years on the banlist, the dastardly Braids, Cabal Minion has been UNLEASHED on the world of Commander once again! But after such a long time on ice, is Braids the unbridled force of evil she once was? There’s no question that the game of MTG has changed since the last time this game changer saw play, so it’s time to look at a brand new Bra…

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What’s Wrong with the Commander Brackets? | 671 1:42:25

9d ago1:42:25

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Commander Brackets: It’s the new WotC-led deck classification system that’s taking the format by storm! But wait-- they’re in BETA! So what’s keeping Commander Brackets from being a complete and final product? In this episode, Jimmy and Rachel sit down to discuss this question and many more in-depth. Do brackets work well as-is? What issues need to…

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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 489 - Crazy Commander Unbannings 1:11:18

9d ago1:11:18

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With a swath of new Commander unbannings and major adjustments to the Game Changers list, there's tons to discuss this week! Join us on Commander Cookout 489. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of yo…

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Would You Buy $100 Foils? 1:09:46

10d ago1:09:46

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The crew talks about Wizards increasing revenue (and prices), Cori-Steel Cutter in Standard and more before answering #MTGFishmail!By MTGGoldfish

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CCO Pre-Show, Ep 489 - Game Changers and Banned List Update!! 15:07

10d ago15:07

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We've had a week or so. Come hear about how Commander Brackets and the Game Changers list has affected our decks and our games. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusi…

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Teval - Beating Them To It 53:14

11d ago53:14

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On this weeks episode Daniel, Slothy and Sherman talk about Teval, Arbiter of Virtue. This unique commander gives us extreme cost reduction as well as an odd mechanic of life loss. Tell us what you think of the deck ? What direction would you have gone? Deck list below https://archidekt.com/decks/12615131/teval_beating_them_to_it Patreon: https://w…

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UNBANS and NEW Game Changers | EDHRECast 364 54:04

14d ago54:04

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5 unbans! 18 new Game Changers! 2 De-listings! What does the data say about this new shake-up? Our reaction stream: https://youtube.com/live/wCwirGOZiq4?feature=share Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Unban announcement: https://magic.wizards.com/en/news/announcements/commander-bans-and-restrictions-april…

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Major Commander Unban Announcement! | 670 2:06:06

16d ago2:06:06

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THE GAME OF COMMANDER HAS CHANGED! In their first major act since taking control of the format, Wizards has released a new Commander B&R announcement, and five whole cards are coming OFF the banned list! At the same time, 18 cards have been added to the list of Commander Bracket “Game Changers.” Needless to say, there’s a lot to talk about! This ep…

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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 488 - The NEW de facto Dragon Deck is Here 58:13

16d ago58:13

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The time is now! We've talked about it on CCO Podcast for weeks! It's time Uncle Brando's de facto Dragon Deck Extravaganza! Join us as we go deep on the new Tiamat and Dracogenesis 5-color combo. Here's the list: https://archidekt.com/decks/12430361/tiamat_dracojunkpile Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for …

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Arachnid-Humanoid Comes to MTG Arena 1:03:19

17d ago1:03:19

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The crew discusses the news that Marvel sets will be replaced by in-universes sets on Arena and break down their favorite fringe formats!By MTGGoldfish

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CCO Pre-Show, Ep 488 - Bold Commander Unban Predictions 21:04

17d ago21:04

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We've had a week or so. Come hear about how Commander Brackets and the Game Changers list has affected our decks and our games. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusi…

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Felothar - Tough To Draw 56:22

18d ago56:22

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On this weeks episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about Felothar the Steadfast. This abzan deck is an immense draw engine that has tons of huge toughness creatures to protect us. This is Doran and Arcades rolled into one and on steroids! Let us know what you would throw in this deck ? Deck list below https://archidekt.com/decks/12615160/felotha…

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Underplayed & Overplayed: The Best of Challenge the Stats 1:05:16

21d ago1:05:16

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Get your EDHREC sleeves! https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Get trading on Cardsphere! https://cardsphere.com/?referrer=edhrecast Access to exclusive content, Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, & more on Patreon! https://patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: https://archidekt.com/edhreca…

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Tarkir: Dragonstorm’s Best Cards (In the 99) | 669 2:18:53

22d ago2:18:53

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Here be dragons! Tarkir: Dragonstorm is raging through the world of MTG and, if you don’t want to get swept away, you’re gonna need some powerful cards. Never fear, stormchasers, this episode we’ll be going over the best cards for your 99 from the new set. These cards might not be legendary, but with the strategies and synergies we’ve got here for …

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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 487 - Tarkir: Dragonstorm - Our Favorite Cards, Reviewed 1:26:41

24d ago1:26:41

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We loved a lot of cards from the brand new Tarkir: Dragonstorm. Come hear all about the most powerful ones and how they will make their way into our decks. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your …

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Cori-Steel Cutter's the Breakout Card of Tarkir: Dragonstorm 59:05

24d ago59:05

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Seth and Richard talk about Tarkir: Dragonstorm, Standard rotation, limited and more before answering #MTGFishmail!By MTGGoldfish

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CCO Pre-Show, Ep 487 - Tarkir Dragonstorm Limited is..... 15:25

25d ago15:25

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We've had a week or so. Come hear about how Commander Brackets and the Game Changers list has affected our decks and our games. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% discount off all of your MTG order? Head over to Fusi…

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Tips For Getting Better At Commander 1:16:25

25d ago1:16:25

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On this weeks episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about their top tips for improving at commander. This was a blast to talk about with the group. Let us know what tips made you a better player or your own tips for improving. Share any AHA moments where you improved and your process that you feel makes you better we want to know ! The talk goes …

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“Mardu Surge” Precon Upgrade | Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 668 1:07:31

28d ago1:07:31

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Do you yearn to mobilize an unstoppable horde of Tarkir: Dragonstorm warriors and tokens? You’re going to need our “Mardu Surge” (red/white/black) precon upgrade guide! We’ll show you 10 cards that mar-DO deserve a spot in the deck and 10 cards that, like all weaknesses, must be cast off. The next time your horde hits the board, victory will be ine…

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The BEST PRECONS of All Time? | EDHRECast 362 1:13:36

28d ago1:13:36

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The Tarkir Dragonstorm precons may be the best we've ever seen. If they're not #1, which set is? Proud partners with DragonShield: https://www.dragonshield.com/?ref=edhrecast Get trading on Cardsphere! https://cardsphere.com/?referrer=edhrecast Access to exclusive content, Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, & more on Patreon! https…

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“Abzan Armor” Precon Upgrade | Tarkir: Dragonstorm | 667 1:05:10

1M ago1:05:10

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Everyone knows the dragons from Tarkir: Dragonstorm are tough, but upgrading your deck can be even tougher! Well have no fear, because today we’re buffing the “Abzan Armor” (white/black/green) precon with our $50 upgrade guide! We’ll show you the 10 cards that will help suit up your deck so that the next time you hit your local game store, your str…

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Commander Cookout Podcast, Ep 486 - Tarkir: Dragonstorm - Every Single Legend, Reviewed! 1:27:33

1M ago1:27:33

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The legends from Tarkir Dragonstorm are exciting, so buckle up! Who's the most powerful? Join Commander Cookout as we get into the weeds on Every Single NEW Legend in the set. Huge thank you to our sponsors, Fusion Gaming Online. They’re your source for all of your gaming needs.You can find them here: www.FusionGamingOnline.com. You want a 5% disco…

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Behind the Brackets – Interview with Charlotte Sable 1:39:43

1M ago1:39:43

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Episode 5: Behind the Brackets – Interview with Charlotte Sable In this follow-up to our Commander Brackets Beta discussion, Shattered Signal welcomes a very special guest: Charlotte Sable, a longtime Magic: The Gathering player and a member of the Commander Format Panel (CFP)—the team behind the newly released Commander Brackets matchmaking system…

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