Commander Theory

Commander Theory

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Commander Theory episodes

  • Our Most Memorable Games ft. Legendary Creature

    We chat with Andy and Kyle from the Legendary Creature podcast and share stories about our most memorable games, from big plays to big personalities.

    You can listen to Legendary Creature here, watch their videos here, follow them on Twitter here, or support them on Patreon here!

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    The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

    1 hr 8 min
  • Quantifying Color Power Level in Commander, Part 2: Multicolor Identities

    In this episode, we expand on our previous episode quantifying color power level in Commander by focusing on the power level of multicolor identities.

    We encourage you to listen to the previous episode on the subject or read its companion article before you listen to this one.

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    The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

    50 min
  • Best Budget Commanders, Part 3: Enemy Colors

    In the third episode in this series on budget decks, Nick and Zak talk about the best budget commanders in white/black, black/green, green/blue, blue/red, and red/white.

    Decks discussed in this episode:
    Karlov of the Ghost Council
    Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
    Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis
    Savra, Queen of the Golgari
    Edric, Spymaster of Trest
    Kruphix, God of Horizons
    Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
    Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
    Mizzix of the Izmagnus
    Feather, the Redeemed

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    The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

    1 hr 10 min
  • Bonus Episode: Oko Banned in Arena Brawl

    In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the banning of Oko in Brawl on Magic Arena, touching on whether the ban was warranted, which decks stand to gain or lose from the banning, and what cards will replace Oko in the decks that lost him.

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    The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

    27 min
  • 2020 Commander Product Lineup

    In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the many new Commander products announced for 2020, including the Ikoria Commander precons, the Zendikar Rising Commander precons, Commander Collection: Green, and Commander Legends. They speculate on what impact these products are likely to have on the format, what cards are likely to be reprinted in Commander Collection: Green, and what characters and mechanics are likely to get new legendary creatures in Commander Legends.

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    If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!

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    The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

    35 min
  • Building for Brawl: A Primer

    In honor of the release of Brawl on Magic Arena, Nick and Zak share their perspective on the current Brawl metagame, the format's most promising decks, potential format staples, and how to play Brawl without getting stung by the format's rotation.

    Decks discussed in this episode:
    Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Brawl

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    The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

    32 min
  • What Leads to Bad Games (and How to Avoid Them)

    In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss what causes bad games of Commander and how players can shape their decks and their metagames to prevent them.

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    The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

    30 min
  • Bonus Episode: Unsanctioned and Game Night 2019 Announcements

    In this episode, we share our expectations for Unsanctioned, the new silver-bordered product coming this February, and evaluate the new face cards being released in Game Night 2019.

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    The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

    20 min
  • Quantifying Color Power Level in Commander

    In this episode, we set about quantifying color power level and offering suggestions for how Wizards could promote color balance in Commander.

    This episode has a companion article that dives a little deeper into the topic; we recommend reading it if you'd like to learn more.

    Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!

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    The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

    56 min
  • Judging Custom Commanders with Charlotte Sable, CAG Member

    In this episode, we team up with Charlotte Sable, level 3 judge and member of the Commander Advisory Group, to evaluate fan-submitted custom commanders aimed at filling in the gaps in Commander's tribal archetypes.

    Follow Charlotte on Twitter and Tumblr to talk about Commander or ask rules questions!

    Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content!

    If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon!

    Support the show

    You can reach me on Twitter or email me here

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    The opening theme is Lincoln Continental by Entrophy (now Nic Cage on Soundcloud)

    1 hr 1 min

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Expert analysis of the Commander format of Magic: the Gathering