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Send us a textThis episode, Shawn breaks down the "give a gift" or "gift" mechanic for Commander/EDH. Is it good? Is it terrible? The community can't seem to make up their mind, but the truth is, it's BOTH! I'll break down and grade all 24 "Gift" cards and help you decide if you want to run them in your next game of Commander.Rule 0 is a Magic: the Gathering podcast hosted by old m

Send us a text Shawn brings you all you need to know about Acererak the Archlich in terms of making and playing it as a high-power casual combo deck. The format for the video is as follows: Brief History of Acererak in Dungeons & DragonsCommander Description, Rundown of Dungeon MechanicExploration of specific cards and card-types used in the deckRecorded Play on Arena Brawl wit

Send us a text This episode, Shawn discusses politics in EDH/Commander, giving the early history, reasons to engage in Commander politics, and five tools that you can use to be more political in your games of Commander. As well as giving five tools, Shawn also discusses those tools in depths, where they fall short, and how opponents can disrupt those strategies if they seem them ha

Send us a text This episode, Shawn gives thoughts on the newly announced roster for the Commander Format Panel (CFP) and giving additional context on how the group formed, why there's still doubt as to whether or not this group will have power to determine Commander's future, or will Wizards of the Coast (WotC) simply make decisions independent of their consensus? Rule 0 is a Magic

Send us a text This episode, Shawn offers up his favorite cards for Commander/EDH that have come from Duskmourn that are "on a budget," all tracking at $6 or below at time of recording, but most being mere pennies! This episode will NOT feature Legendary Creatures (save one funny one), because other shows do that very in-depth and ad nauseum. Rule 0 is a Magic: the Gathering podcas

Send us a text Shawn brings you a update on Hurricane Helene's effects on Magic in the Asheville, NC area (fast-forward to approx. 6:30 if you want to only hear the deck tech) and a bonkers-fun mid-power casual deck that is appropriate for playing against precons or slightly souped up theme decks: Annie Flash! Rule 0 is a Magic: the Gathering podcast hosted by old man/EDH player Sh

Send us a text This week, Shawn sits down to talk comedy stylings with Brandon Amico - writer, director, and actor for MTG Variety Hour. We discuss his favorite (or least favorite) Un-sets and cards, old and new comedy creators in Magic that others should check out, and whether Mystery Boosters may be the future for WotC's jokes. Rule 0 is a Magic: the Gathering podcast hosted by o

Send us a text Shawn fights through sickness to bring you a deck that is indeed "sick" in early 2000s parlance. Derevi, Master Tactician recently received a reprint in Bloomburrow as a "Special Guest," and as this deck tech will show you, bird typal is not only possible but actively GOOD with a ton of new cards from recent sets. This is a TEMPO-style deck, and if you're unfamiliar

Send us a text Shawn tackles an card overlooked at a player's peril - the Rattlesnake, a subtype that presents your opponent with "incentive" to look elsewhere, to not mess with your stuff, or to do any damage to you. Why should you consider these effects for your deck and what are some pitfalls to playing them? Also, Shawn offers a few tips for playing against these cards, as they

Send us a text Shawn and Josh tackle his high-power casual Ms. Bumbleflower list, giving tips and tricks on how to maximize your own rewards when giving out cards, hugs, and deals that your opponents will not want to refuse. Rule 0 is a Magic: the Gathering podcast hosted by old man/EDH player Shawn with guests from around the Magic Community, centered on his hometown of Asheville,