Commander Theory

Nov 30 2023 274 ep. 77 mins 527
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Expert analysis of the Commander format of Magic: the Gathering

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Is Monored Goodstuff Possible? ft. @golgariguy

Nov 30 2023 120 mins  
In this episode, Valerio (probably better known as @golgariguy on Twitter) returns to the show to discuss the absolute state of monored. Although White has gotten a lot of community attention in the last few years, Red has quietly fallen behind the other colors and is lacking many of the basic tools needed to compete in Commander. With data, deckbuilding, and a healthy bit of theor

Lost Caverns of Ixalan Predictions

Nov 24 2023 24 mins  
Which cards from Lost Caverns of Ixalan are going to see the most play in Commander? How accurate were my predictions on which cards from Wilds of Eldraine would see the most adoption on EDHREC? Tune in to find out!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shoppi

The Maindeck Cards of Lost Caverns of Ixalan (and LCC Precons)

Nov 16 2023 73 mins  
Nick and guest host Brian descend into the Lost Caverns of Ixalan (and the associated precons), exploring the many new staples being released in the set and discovering a few gems that you may have missed.Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning on shopping with TC

The Commanders of Lost Caverns of Ixalan (and LCC Precons)

Nov 09 2023 60 mins  
Taking a slightly different approach to this spoiler season, as I'm skipping past the limited fodder legends and only doing a highlight reel of the most interesting commanders from both Lost Caverns of Ixalan AND the set's Commander precons. Let me know how you like the new format with a slightly more digestible length and an extremely high concentration of bangers!Decks discussed

WHO Set Review Part 3 - Maindeck Cards

Nov 02 2023 101 mins  
We're wrapping up our coverage of the Doctor Who Commander decks just in time for the end of Lost Caverns of Ixalan spoiler season! Nick is joined by patron Ben to discuss all the cards from WHO with potential to make a splash in the 99, from narrow tech to new Commander format staples!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please suppo

WHO Set Review Part 2 - Partners and Standalone Commanders

Oct 20 2023 108 mins  
We've gotten through WHO's Doctors and Companions, but the set of precons still has over 30 new options for Commanders to discuss, including many of the show's most iconic villains! Nick is joined by patron Ben to highlight the sweetest tech for these new decks and share some of the lore behind the new crossover!Decklists discussed in this episode:Danny PinkThe Master, MesmeristThe

WHO Set Review Part 1 - Doctors and Companions

Oct 13 2023 90 mins  
With 15 doctors and 25 companions, WHO has unleashed a huge number of options for Commander brewers. Nick is joined by patron Jason to call out the most powerful of the 375 doctor/companion combinations, highlight the sweetest tech for these new decks, and share some of the lore behind the new crossover!Decks discussed in this episode: The Ninth Doctor and Clara Oswald (Black)The N

Wilds of Eldraine Predictions

Oct 05 2023 25 mins  
Which cards from Wilds of Eldraine are going to see the most play in Commander? How accurate were our predictions on which cards from Lord of the Rings: Tales of Middle-Earth would see the most adoption? Tune in to find out!Support the showYou can reach me on Twitter or email me hereIf you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon! Now with ad-free episodes!If you're planning

BONUS Episode: Ponies The Galloping 2

Sep 28 2023 42 mins  
Wizards recently released Ponies: the Galloping 2 as a Secret Lair Drop benefiting children's charity Extra Life. In addition to discussing the cards in this drop and their applications in Commander, I brought in the Discord server's resident MLP expert, Logan, to unpack the references to My Little Pony's mane six and the world of Equestria.Decks discussed in this episode:Fluttersh

What Decks Have Gained the Most with @golgariguy

Sep 28 2023 166 mins  
Valerio (probably better known as @golgariguy on Twitter) returns to the show to discuss which Commander archetypes have gained the most in the last year of Magic releases. You may be able to guess a few but there have been a lot of surprising winners that secretly synergize with new mechanics, changes in Wizards design policy, and critical masses that have recently been achieved.