Building a Commander deck usually means choosing the strongest cards you can find… but what happens when you add restrictions? 🤔

In this episode of the Hotchi Motchi MTG Podcast, we explore the fun and creativity that comes from building Commander decks with limitations. From budget builds to bracket-restricted decks, and even decks built around a single Magic artist, we talk about how adding constraints can completely change the way you approach deckbuilding.

Sometimes the best ideas come from working within a new set of rules. Whether you're trying to stay with in a budget, challenge your brewing skills, or just want a fresh way to enjoy Commander, restrictions can unlock surprising strategies and hidden gems.

Join us as we break down different ways to build with guidelines, share our own experiences, and help you rediscover the joy of brewing in Magic: The Gathering.

If you enjoy creative Commander brewing, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe for more MTG discussions, deckbuilding ideas, and podcast episodes from Hotchi Motchi MTG.


Edited by: Matt Cole Jackson

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In this episode, the hosts discuss the recent changes in the Magic: The Gathering Commander format, focusing on the unbanning of two cards and the introduction of a new game changer. They explore the implications of these changes, share their thoughts on specific cards like Lutri and Biorhythm, and engage in a lively debate about the potential return of Iona and Griselbrand. The conversation also touches on community engagement and the future of the game, emphasizing the importance of player experience and enjoyment.


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Gino and Steve sit down to break down every Magic: the Gathering set released in 2025 and how those sets shaped the commander format throughout the year and beyond. From new mechanics to our favorite cards, pre cons to CEDH, we cover the highs, the lows and the lasting impacts from the seven set released in 2025.

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Hello and Welcome to Hotchi Motchi MTG podcast. This episode We are talking about Interactions, the good the bad and the salty. 

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Hello and Welcome to Hotchi Motchi MTG podcast. This Episode We are talking about ways to get more out of the 99 of your commander deck.

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Steve Gallardo
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Hello and Welcome to Hotchi Motchi MTG podcast. This podcast is a Magic: The Gathering podcast talking about all things EDH. This Episode introduces our hosts:Gino Scarim,Steve Gallardo, & Chris Aldrich. Based out of the Chicagoland area, these three veteran MTG players discuss the game we love, getting into the details of deck building, new cards/sets and everything else EDH.

Edited by: Matt Cole Jackson

Music by: Dance Gavin Dance