We decided to continue trying our hand at starter decks. In this episode, Andy launches us into a new series where we look to create starter versions of decks we are experienced with. That way you don’t have to invest in hundreds of dollars worth of cards to try out what we play. Just kick the tires with a starter version and see if you like it. Andy gets us rolling with explaining his journey with Glissa, the Traitor as a  commander and outlines his budget-friendly starter version of the deck that you all can take for a spin. As always, you can find our deck lists on our Patreon supporter Discord server. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon:  YouTube:  ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Silver Richards. Be sure to support them!

It’s been a couple of years since we addressed our magical mispronunciations. In that time, you all have cringed numerous times at how we’ve chosen to pronounce many a made-up Magic character's name. We’ve brought in the linguists and compiled a list of new legends from the last year that are potential mispronunciation pitfalls. Let’s see if we change our minds about how to say the names of any of these characters. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon:  YouTube:  ------------------- The episode's intro and outro music comes from the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –

It may not get talked about a lot, but there exists a compelling deck theme where you simply have too many of your commander. Copies everywhere!!! Andy and Kyle set up the conversation of what is behind the idea of cloning your own commander, how to see if there is value to be had via this strategy, and how to outline a deck. They share a variety of clone deck ideas that they’ve been brewing. As always, you can find our deck lists on our Patreon supporter Discord server. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon:  YouTube:  ------------------- Intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –

It’s been a second since we’ve thought about new products, but it is time again. If you got your hands on some new product this past weekend or are itching to decide which new legends to buy, come check out the review. Or just come hang out with our voices. As always, we’re bringing you reviews written by our listeners and sprinkling in a drop of our own unqualified opinions for what can be done with the new legal commanders from Phyrexia: All Will Be One. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon:  YouTube:  ------------------- The intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Dan Terminus. Be sure to support them!  –

Graveyards are a dynamic and useful element of the game of Magic. As many experienced players know, zone changes for cards can be very powerful to abuse and the graveyard primed for that abuse. Andy launches a discussion about the nuances of using the graveyard and how the uses a commander and strategy invite go beyond a general theme and get into particulars that can be important and critical to improving success in the strategy. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon:  YouTube:  Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them!  –

Since WotC put out some new starter decks for commander players, we’ve been thinking about this concept a lot. What is a starter deck’s purpose? How can they be used? Who are they for? As we got into this idea, we decided to take a crack at brewing a handful of our own starter deck lists for commander players. Join us as we talk about how we think they can be used. You can always find our deck lists on our Patreon supporter Discord server. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon:  YouTube:  Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them! –

We all look at people’s deck lists on the web. Whether it’s the list of a friend or the list of stranger, it’s always helpful to figure out if the deck is truly functional. Andy and Kyle outline what they are looking for when they look at decks on the web. From surveying the basics for function to diving into the deck’s game plan. They also dive into a handful of random decks to see if they can put their principles to work. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon:  YouTube:  Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music in this episode comes courtesy of the artist Makeup and Vanity Set. Be sure to support them!  –

We have had a lot of discussions over the last few years about tutors and how they impact the vibes of a game and how to build decks and how we treat the colors of the game. Andy and Kyle get into what it has been like the back half of the year to not have anything beyond land tutors in our playgroup. Be sure to check out Andy’s other podcast while you’re listening: ------------------- Patreon:  YouTube:  Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music this episode comes courtesy of the below artists. Be sure to support them! Makeup and Vanity Set – Home –  Protector 101 –  Dan Terminus –  Silver Richards –

The year is coming to a close, so it’s time to do a survey of a handful of cards you might consider for the other 99 in your decks. Kyle and Andy run through cards suggested and vetted by listeners and throw in a few others for good measure. Be sure to check out Andy's other podcast: ------------------- Patreon:  YouTube:  Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music each episode comes courtesy of the a handful of gracious artists. Be sure to support them! Makeup and Vanity Set – Home –  Protector 101 –  Dan Terminus –  Silver Richards –

Ever wonder if a commander has the potential for a build that isn't represented in the EDHREC data? Andy and Kyle talk through a couple of questions worth asking to see if we can broaden a commander's design into alternative deck designs. What are the hoops that commanders ask you to jump through, and how can we jump through that hoop in a different way? Or are there multiple hoops and we only need to jump through one to get an effective output? Kyle then jumps into a couple of example brews with Tocasia, Dig Site Mentor, and General Marhault Elsdragon to see if there are alternative ways to think about these commanders. As always, be sure to check our Discord server for deck lists. ------------------- Patreon:  YouTube:  Twitter: @legend_creature ------------------- Intro and outro music this episode comes courtesy of the artist Home. Be sure to support them!  –