Best Edh Deck Guide Podcasts (2026)

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MTG State Of The Union 2026 1:14:49

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On this week's episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about the state of MTG currently and where we think it's going. What do you think? Is magic in a good place ? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothe99 Go to house of cards for the best place to grab your singles! Use the promo code IT99 for a discount! Supports a great shop, saves you money a…

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MTG in 2025 - Year in Review | 719 3:26:33

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2025: the year where Magic finally let you equip Doc Ock with Summon Materia so he could hop in a racecar and fly into outer space to fend off an attack from the Fire Nation. It’s been a crazy year. But now it’s time to look back over the cards, events, controversies, and changes from the last 365 days of MTG that made this one of the biggest (but …

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We got Commander tips from WHO?! | 718 1:27:25

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Losing a Commander game is a lot like history—those who don’t learn from it are doomed to repeat it. But what if real-world historical conflicts could help you avoid suffering more losses at game night? This episode, we’re taking a look back at The Great War, dissecting its complexities for lessons you can use on your own MTG Commander battlefields…

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Our Favorite Cards Of 2025 1:09:22

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On this week's episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about their favorite cards released this year. What about you? What cards did you absolutely love this year ? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothe99 Go to house of cards for the best place to grab your singles! Use the promo code IT99 for a discount! Supports a great shop, saves you money a…

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The Best Cards of 2025 | The Zoney Awards | 717 1:52:10

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It’s Commander’s biggest night of the year: The Zoney Awards! We’re rolling out the red carpet to crown the best cards from 2025, as voted by our esteemed Academy of Command Zone staff and patrons. Which legendary nominees will win a golden trophy, and who will bring home the title of Best Card of 2025? Grab your popcorn, because it’s time to find …

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Sokka Tenacious Tactician Deck Tech 59:40

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On this week's episode Daniel and Sherman talk about Sokka, Tenacious Tactician. This deck pumps out tons of tokens and is hyper aggressive! What would you put in this kind of deck? Deck list here https://archidekt.com/decks/17415366/sokka_tenacious_tactician_budge Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothe99 Go to house of cards for the best place t…

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How to Make Your Decks Less Boring | 716 1:02:44

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Are your decks putting you to sleep? Tired of playing the same old lines over and over again? There’s GOT to be a better way! Today, we’re showing you how to take your decks and make them less boring. We’ll bring you deckbuilding tips that will breathe new life into your gameplay, with more diverse win conditions, more interesting decision points, …

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Most Overrated Cards That You Still Play | 715 1:29:16

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Just because a card is popular doesn’t mean it’s good in every deck. With power creep becoming power leap, a lot of Commander staples have been outclassed. So don’t miss our list of well known cards you could probably cut. They may seem fine on their face, but we’ll break down why they’re overrated, and how you can do better. -------- DUELING DRAGO…

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Avatar Aang Deck Tech 52:06

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On this week's episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about Avatar Aang. This awesome five color commander gives us cost reduction and a draw engine. It is a very unique five color deck that seems like a blast! What would you have put in this deck? deck list here https://archidekt.com/decks/17639130/avatar_aang Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Int…

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Commanders We Just Can’t Crack | 714 2:05:08

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Sometimes a Commander comes along that looks like the coolest legend ever printed—until you actually try to build it. This episode, the Command Zone crew tells tales of brews that never quite came together. From clunky plans to unfun play patterns, come find out which cards were too tricky to crack even for us, and we’re professionals! -------- DUE…

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Aang and Katara - Entering an alliance 58:08

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On this weeks episode, we discuss an Aang and Katara build from the new Avatar set! This commander is a blast to play and pumps out an insane amount of tokens. What would you run in this deck ? Deck list here https://archidekt.com/decks/17452670/aang_and_katara Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothe99 Go to house of cards for the best place to gr…

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We Rank Every Precon from 2025 | 713 1:42:40

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Another year, another batch of Commander precons. But how did 2025’s crop turn out? With four Final Fantasy decks and a whole slew from within the worlds of Magic, there’s a lot to evaluate, so this episode we’re going one by one through every precon this year. We’ll be grading them each for playability, value, and just plain old fun! Come find out…

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No episode this week sorry! 0:34

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We weren't able to get the recording done in time for this week with the event and Slothy being sick. We will be back next week and again so sorry! Support the show

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The Best Budget Cards in Every Color Pair | 712 1:07:13

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Want to upgrade a deck that’s multiple colors without spending multiple dollars? Look no further! This episode, we’re bringing you 10 powerful cards—one for each color pair—that cost under $10 TOTAL! This tech gives you a ton of bang for your buck, so don’t miss out on these underrated gems. -------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support the show and become a …

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4 Avatar Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 711 1:13:41

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Does the lack of Avatar precons have you airbent out of shape? Don’t worry, we’ve brewed four awesome new decks for you with powerful Last Airbender legends! These lists are ready right out of the iceberg, so if you want to bring the beatdown in some cool new ways, do NOT miss this episode. -------- DUELING DRAGONS PLAYMAT KICKSTARTER: We’ve got no…

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Wan Shi Tong, Return Your Books (creatures) 57:15

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On this week's episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about the new commander Wan Shi Tong, Librarian. This commander enables draw when opponents search and provides us a man's sink as well. It's a great deck for being annoying on a budget. What would you put in this deck ? Deck list here https://archidekt.com/decks/17118211/wan_shi_tong_library_o…

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Avatar’s Best Cards (In the 99) | 710 2:12:47

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Looking for some powerful benders and badgermoles to upgrade your favorite Commander deck? Then this episode’ll quench ya, because we’re breaking down the best cards in the 99 from Magic’s latest set, Avatar: the Last Airbender. This set is packed with cool designs and potential new staples that’ll bring the four nations (and your three opponents) …

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The Cabbage Merchant - "Deck Recipe" 1:11:50

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On this week's episode the group talks about Slothys food tribal deck. This commander pumps out food tokens and uses them to ramp your deck even farther. This deck is a unique build where every card has pictures of food in it much like Sherman's book tribal deck. Let us know what we are missing! Deck list below! https://archidekt.com/decks/17287215…

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Avatar’s Most Powerful New Commanders | 709 1:44:33

2M ago1:44:33

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Magic’s Avatar: The Last Airbender is finally emerging from the iceberg, ready to bring balance to Commander. But what if you don’t want balance? What if you want… POWER? Say no more! This episode, we’re laying out the most powerful legends from Avatar for your viewing pleasure. From humble cabbage merchants to mighty firelords, we’ll show you the …

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Is it Finally Time to Change Hybrid Mana? | 708 1:30:06

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From the format’s inception, color identity has been a core part of Commander, creating deck diversity by forcing players to work within restrictions. But should those limits be loosened for hybrid mana? In most formats, hybrid mana makes cards more versatile, but in Commander it actually holds them back. Lately, the Commander Format Panel has floa…

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Avatar: The Last Airbender Preview Cards! | 707 28:25

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Yip yip! Previews for “Avatar: The Last Airbender” are taking off, and we’ve got two exclusive never-before-seen cards to reveal. So bend an ear as we reveal these exciting new airbenders, “Appa, Loyal Sky Bison” and “The Legend of Yangchen.” So if you’re thirsty for Avatar previews, don’t miss this video. It’ll quench ya! -------- JOIN OUR PATREON…

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Iroh, Grand Lotus Live Brew With @saltydeckgaming 1:35:43

2M ago1:35:43

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Ok this week's episode Daniel is joined by special guest Mel, from realm box and salty deck gaming to brew Iroh, Grand Lotus. This deck was a blast to put together and to talk about. Iroh is an amazing spell slinger deck that gives you all flash back and giant reduction on lessons. Tell me what would you have put in this list ? Did we miss anything…

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Pro Level Commander Advice from Actual Pros | 706 1:44:04

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1v1 Magic is full of lessons and strategies you can use to up your EDH game. This episode, we’ve enlisted help from the best of the best including: pro players, competitive streamers, and hall of famers. Get ready for a ton of level-up moments as we solicit sage advice from some of the top minds in all of Magic. ------- JOIN OUR PATREON: Support th…

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Commander Format Update 1:11:05

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On this week's episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about the new changes to the bracket system. We go over all the latest news and discuss the format and it's current direction! What do you think of the changes ? Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothe99 Go to house of cards for the best place to grab your singles! Use the promo code IT99 for …

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The New, NEW Commander Brackets | 705 1:13:52

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That’s right, the Commander Bracket system has been updated! But do the new changes actually make the brackets more clear? How will the Game Changer cuts impact the health of the format? Is every deck still a 3? Don’t miss our hot takes as Commander Format Panel members Rachel and JLK break down what’s happened and what still needs to be done to ma…

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Miles Morales - Great Power, Greater Counters 1:07:31

2M ago1:07:31

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On this weeks episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about a new naya commander. Miles Morales transforms to become the ultimate spider-man, a counter doubling monster with built in protection. This deck utilizes lots of budget counter options to take advantage of the ability to double each type of token. This deck seems like a blast to play. Let …

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The Best 10 Colorless Cards for just $10 | 704 1:07:51

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Want some high-impact, low-cost cards that you can run in ANY deck? You’ve come to the right place! It’s time for another 10 for $10, where we bring you 10 cards you can pick up for a grand total of $10. This time, all those cards are colorless! But just because they don’t have any color doesn’t mean they won’t have a huge impact on the board. So c…

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We Draft the Game Changers | 703 59:22

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The Command Zone fantasy draft is back, but this time we’re bumping up the bracket by drafting GAME CHANGERS! Jimmy, JLK, and Rachel are going to be making their picks for the top cards on the Commander Game Changers list. How brutal will they go? Will they tussle for the tutors? Battle for the bombs? Fight for the fast mana? Tune in and find out! …

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Dargo And Kediss, Suddenly 7/5 58:41

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On this weeks episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about one of Slothys newest decks. This Dargo deck utilizes insane cost reduction to get our commander out and swinging at lightning speeds. What would you run in a deck like this ? Also ! This is a fully pauper deck and extremely budget ! Let us know if you want an upgraded version as well! Dec…

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Is Universes Beyond Killing Magic? | 702 2:02:18

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Universes Beyond: What started as a single Secret Lair of The Walking Dead cards has now ballooned to encompass over half of all cards being released next year. Love it or hate it, UB has been a polarizing topic in the MTG community. Do Furby and Dwight from The Office belong in the same game as Urza and Mishra? Is there still room for Magic in Mag…

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Charity Event Recap and Building For MTG events 56:10

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On this week's episode Daniel, Sherman and slothy discuss the charity event and how they build decks for events. Let us know what you do if you go out to events how do you pick your decks? If you want to donate to the charity head over to https://betweenfriends.ab.ca/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothe99 Go to house of cards for the best plac…

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Our Favorite Decks We Built This Year | 701 1:46:44

3M ago1:46:44

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What do you get when you fill an entire office with Commander addicts? A whole lot of decks, that’s what! This episode, we’re calling in the whole Command Zone staff to show off our favorite brews from the past year. So jump in and meet the people who work behind the scenes. We’ve got decks from every bracket, color, and era and we can’t wait to te…

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Toph, The First Metal Bender - Deck Tech 44:21

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On this week's episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about one of the new avatar commanders. Sherman built a theme deck based on the show Avatar. Toph, The First Metal Bender let's us reuse our artifacts and lands in really interesting ways ! What would you put in this list? deck list https://archidekt.com/decks/15275690/toph_the_first_metalbende…

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The Complete Guide to Mass Disruption | #700 1:13:00

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Looking to mess up your opponent's whole plan with a single card? Then it better be a piece of MASS DISRUPTION. That's our term for everything from board wipes to fogs to stax pieces. We’re breaking down how much mass disruption you need, the best cards for each role, and much more. Understanding this tech is a huge part of building better decks, s…

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The Fourteenth Doctor 57:17

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On this weeks episode Daniel, Slothy and Sherman talk about Slothys Dr Who deck. The Fourteenth Doctor is a really fun list that will keep giving you different play styles on each time. The commander Roulette self mills you and is just a blast over all. What would you put in this list ? Deck list below https://archidekt.com/decks/10015574/fourteent…

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4 Spider-Man Commander Decks to Build Right Now | 699 1:05:52

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No pre-made Commander decks? No problem! You can still use the new Spider-Man set to jump into Magic! Crafting a deck yourself might seem tough, but we’re here to help with four full decklists focused around top-tier characters. With these ready-to-build decks, you’ll be swinging over to your LGS ready to save the day (and win the game) in no time!…

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Peter Parker Deck Tech - Parker Luck 1:07:54

4M ago1:07:54

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On this week's episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about Peter Parker! Sherman built this cool theme deck on the premise of Parker luck and it is a super fun idea and execution. Tell us what you would put in this deck? Also what cards you're most excited for in Spider-Man? Deck list below https://archidekt.com/decks/15915961/peter_parker_amazin…

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Spider-Man’s Best Cards (In the 99) | 698 1:59:07

4M ago1:59:07

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Sure, Spider-Man can swing on a web, but which Spider-Man cards can you count on to swing the outcome of your next Commander game? This episode, we’re discussing the most powerful cards for the 99 from the new Universes Beyond: Marvel’s Spider Man set. Will these comic book bombs become the staples of tomorrow? (Spoilers, one might!) Tune in and fi…

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Volos Zoo 1:06:33

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On this weeks episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about Volo, Itinerant Scholar. This deck uses a green backround which could be replaced with any green backround to spit out tons of creatures. The fun thing about these creatures is that they do not share a type. This deck is often random and extremely fun and an insane draw engine. What would …

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Spider-Man’s Most Powerful Commanders | 697 1:52:48

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With great power comes great responsibility, so we’re going through the most responsible Commanders from Magic’s new set: Marvel’s Spider-Man! Which web-slingers and ne’er-do-wells will do well in your Command Zone? Don’t miss our friendly neighborhood breakdown of the strategies and synergies to really superpower these new legends. -------- Suppor…

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Hydro Man - Our Spider-Man Preview Card | 696 34:53

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BREAKING NEWS: Watery Villain Terrorizes Command Zone! Preview season is in full swing for “Marvel’s Spider-Man” and we’ve got a mono-blue menace to reveal right here on the web. Get ready for a world where the bad guy always has blue mana open with this dastardly new addition to Magic The Gathering - “Hydro Man, Fluid Felon!” Water you waiting for…

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Playing With New Mechanics 1:20:43

4M ago1:20:43

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On this weeks episode Daniel and Sherman talk about playing new mechanics. In a new small discussion series where we go over the things that helped us to improve at commander we go into why you should try different play styles. Is there a play style you just absolutely hate? We want to know about it! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothe99 Go to…

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JLK’s Personal Commander Decks | 695 2:04:01

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He’s been called the Mayor of Valuetown, the Draw-Go Despot, and He Whose Hand Is Always Full; it’s the one and only Josh Lee Kwai! Welcome to a guided tour of JLK’s personal Commander decks. Josh is sitting down to bring you a mini deck-tech for each and every commander in his current collection, complete with key cards and strategy for each. Whic…

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Felothar Morning After The Abzan 43:15

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On this week's episode the group goes over slothys budget Felothar Dawn Of The Abzan deck. This deck utilizes a strong counters theme on an amazing budget What would you put in the list ? Deck list here https://archidekt.com/decks/12788849/morning_after_for_the_abzan Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Intothe99 Go to house of cards for the best place…

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The Best Commander in All 32 Color Combos | 694 1:28:31

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Tired of playing with chaff in the Command Zone?! Want to know which legends are truly the best of all time? The GOATs of the format? Today, we’re sitting down and bringing you the greatest Commanders in every single color combination! Whatever guild, wedge, shard, or color calls out to you, we’ll break down the top-tier choices from the entirety o…

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Infinite Guideline Station - Welcome New Citizens 59:23

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On this week's episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy talk about Shermans newest edge of infinity deck. Infinite Guideline Station is a five color artifact that can be your commander with the new rules change. This commander is both a draw engine and token enabler all one really cool looking package! Let us know how you would have built this one! Deck …

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10 Utility Lands You Should Buy for $10 | 693 54:54

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Utility lands may not cost you a card slot, but they can cost a fortune! This episode, we’re highlighting some lands that’ll let your mana base make an impact on your gameplan, but not your wallet. We’ve got 10 sweet utility lands you can pick up for just $10 TOTAL, so don’t miss this sweet list that’s anything but basic! -------- WATCH OUR MAGIC M…

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How to Beat Green Decks w/ Brian Kibler | 692 1:23:20

5M ago1:23:20

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It ain’t easy beating green, but MTG Hall of Famer Brian Kibler is here to help! Yes, with all that ramp, green can get so far ahead that catching up feels impossible. But today we’re sharing some tips and tricks to exploit the color’s weaknesses and give yourself the best shot against the big bad green deck that keeps stomping your pod! -------- S…

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An Atla Palani Secret Commander Deck Tech! 55:41

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On this week's episode Daniel, Sherman and Slothy go back into the vault of decks to talk about one of Daniels old decks. This deck utilizes Atla Palani to go through our deck and pull out our secret commander letting us play in a really weird and unique way. This deck is extremely budget and accessible and will definitely leave your group confused…

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Commander Sucks - Part 1: Great Expectations | 691 1:10:26

5M ago1:10:26

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Commander sucks, right? It’s impossible to balance, you have to sit through long turns, sometimes it feels like you didn’t even get to play. Yes, as much as we love the format (we promise) there are definitely some inherent flaws in our favorite way to play. But what are they and how can we mitigate them to still have a good time even when game nig…