Legendary Creature - Podcast

Kyle and Andy wax a bit philosophical as they try to define what a commander staple is and what is a card that's just too good to pass up. As they flesh out what they feel a staple is, they start to explore popular cards in each color. They discuss why those cards may or may not be staples and some deck types where they can be good to have. This episode may be helpful for players that are newer to the commander format. While Kyle and Andy don't necessarily give all the cards' stat lines, they do go over many cards that are popular in the format and their discussion may help you better understand some cards that would be good to add to your collection. Follow us on Twitter: @legend_creature We're super grateful that Home lets us use his music. This episode's intro/outro music is from Home's Resting State album, track 18. Look up his tunes on his Bandcamp page (https://home96.bandcamp.com/). Big shout out to Mikey Patch for all our art work! Check his stuff out (http://irontree.deviantart.com/).

Kyle and Andy start a new Legendary Creature Podcast series, where they talk about some of their battle tested decks. Their meta bosses take the spotlight as they not only tech the deck, but talk about why these decks have dominated their play group. In this episode they talk about Kyle's Erebos, God of the Dead deck. Erebos may seem innocuous, but he's got a long straw that drinks your milkshake, slowly robbing you of your sweet resources and life. Kyle talks about the black pressure pieces and other components that have made Erebos a play group legend. Andy highlights why it's such a difficult deck to handle. Andy also breaks done some mono black mana staples for those that aren't experienced in mono-black commander. Check out Kyle's Erebos deck: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/kyles-erebos-he-drinks-your-milkshake/ Be sure to check out Dan Terminus' beats! He's awesome for letting us use his music for intros and outros. The song this episode is The Chasm from the album The Wrath of Code. Find his work on his Bandcamp page (https://dan-terminus.bandcamp.com/). Big shout out to Mikey Patch for all our art work! Check his stuff out (http://irontree.deviantart.com/).

So you've got yourself some new commanders from the Commander 2017 set, eh? Well what are you gonna do with your fancy new cards? Andy and Kyle were supposed to come to the table with two different approaches to building a Licia, Sanguine Tribune deck. Andy concedes his idea didn't pan out. Kyle then talks about how Licia demands a very particular set of life gain spells to ensure that her steep mana cost can be overcome. He also shares his approach to including a pressure suite, so that Licia can be used to help towards a win rather than be the only way to win. Andy takes over from there and dives into his build for Mairsil, the Pretender. He illustrates several key creatures and artifacts that you want to get into the cage for Mairsil. He then goes through his plan to make sure that he takes full advantage of Mairsil's game of pretend. Check out Kyle's Licia deck: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/kyles-licia-battle-and-blood/ And check out Andy's Mairsil deck: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/andys-mairsil-so-much-pretending/update/ Thanks to Dan Terminus for letting us use your sweet tunes! The song this episode is It's Too Bad She Won't Live from the album The Wrath of Code. Check his tunes out and support him! Find his work on his Bandcamp page (https://dan-terminus.bandcamp.com/). Big shout out to Mikey Patch for all our art work! Check his stuff out (http://irontree.deviantart.com/).

Hey Garrett, buddy! We're responding to your question. We decided to devote an episode to talking about the dude in your play group that's dedicated to winning with lame infinite combos or sniping games after being a non-threat until it was too late. In this episode, Kyle and Andy dive into their experiences with a variety of difficult to deal with players. From the guy that tries to snipe games with simple combos like Exquisite Blood and Sanguine Bond, to the dude that can't take a hint to improve his deck, right up to the guy that's just kind of an asshole, Kyle and Andy have dealt with it. They talk about how you can handle those unsavory characters that come to your commander table. They also shed some light on how to manage the culture of your playgroup so that everyone can keep having fun. Do you have questions for Andy and Kyle? What about decks you'd like us to tech or review? Send your thoughts our way! We're on Twitter @legend_creature Also rate us where you found us and let us know what you think of The Legendary Creature Podcast. As always, we love sharing some sick beats in our intro/outro! This episode, we've got the song Overflow from Home's album Before the Night. Check him out and support him! He's super kind to let us use his music. Find his work on his Bandcamp page (https://home96.bandcamp.com/). Big shout out to Mikey Patch for all our art work! Check his stuff out (http://irontree.deviantart.com/).

It's that special time of year, when all the commander playing girls and boys anxiously wait in anticipation for the day that they can get their hands on all their new new toys and goodies. It's commander Christmas! Kyle and Andy dive into a comprehensive look at all the new legendary creatures from the Commander 2017 set. They assess whether or not each new legend will be competitive and take a look at a few basics that could go into the decks with several of the more enticing new commanders. They also take a look at a few of the other new cards from the Commander 2017 set and give their opinion on how they could perform in the format. Let Kyle and Andy know what you think about Commander 2017 as you dive in with your new decks. They're on Twitter @legend_creature. Send them questions and thoughts about the episode and other topics you're interested in having them talk about. The sweet tunes this episode are by Home. The song is This Will Pass, from the album Falling Into Place. We're lucky he let's us use his music. Check his tunes out and support him! Find his work on his Bandcamp page (https://home96.bandcamp.com/). Big shout out to Mikey Patch for all our art work! Check his stuff out (http://irontree.deviantart.com/).

Kyle and Andy continue exploring decks ideas for legendary creatures from the recently released Hour of Devastation. Andy explains his long standing love for burn decks and his desire to have a commander deck that is built to burn. His wait is over now that a certain lazotep covered terminator has arrived. Neheb can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear! And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until you are dead! Andy gives a deck tech for how to build a burn version of a Neheb commander deck. He explores effective ways to do damage and use Neheb's ability to cash in for loads of mana for big burn spells. Kyle then dives into a riddle: how do you build a mono-blue sphinx deck? He deck techs a sphinx deck with Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign at the helm. He notes that with Unesh, you can capitalize on the diet fact or fiction—fact or sphinxion—that comes with casting sphinx spells. But because it's mono-blue, there is a dearth of sphinxes available to fill out the strategy. He then techs some sub-strategies that can be used to build a highly interactive deck where the true riddle is how to win. Can Unesh steal another player's win con? Here's Kyle Unesh list: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/kyles-unesh-fact-or-sphinxion/ Check out our other deck lists on TappedOut: http://tappedout.net/users/LegendaryCreature-Podcast/mtg-decks/ The sick beats this episode are by Dan Terminus. The song is Breakfast with a Replicant, from the album The Darkest Benthic Division. We're lucky he let's us use his music. Check his tunes out and support him! Find his work on his Bandcamp page (https://dan-terminus.bandcamp.com/). Big shout out to Mikey Patch for all our art work! Check his stuff out (http://irontree.deviantart.com/).

Are you looking to get on the right side of the plague gods from Hour of Devastation? Kyle and Andy bring Cody in from their local play group to talk about The Scarab God. He breaks down his mill, wheel, and steal strategy and the key components he feels you need to enjoy this Nicol Bolas inspired zombie infestation, without using infinite combos. Andy then dives into his build for The Locust God. But wait.... shhh... don't tell Niv-Mizzet! Andy doesn't want the Firemind finding out about Andy's sudden but inevitable betrayal. Andy explains the power creep that we are seeing with this deck and how potent it can be. He also gets into how he planned for the deck to utilize its combos to ensure victory in a variety of ways, circumventing fog effects and pillow forts. Here's Cody's deck list: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/codys-scarab-god-deadicated-to-the-god-pharaoh/ And here's Andy's deck list: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/andy-locust-god-choose-your-plague/ We had a little change up for music this episode. We love the artist Home and you'll hear more from him in the future. This time, Dan Terminus kindly allowed us to use his dark beats. The song you heard this episode was Underwater Cities from the album The Darkest Benthic Division. Check out his music and support him! Find his work on his Bandcamp page (https://dan-terminus.bandcamp.com/). Big shout out to Mikey Patch for all our art work! Check his stuff out (http://irontree.deviantart.com/).

Are you ready to play a violent deck that brutalizes your play group through combat? Check this episode out to hear about Brad's Saskia deck and her appetite for battle. Brad from Andy and Kyle's play group joins Kyle to break down his Saskia deck. They explore some of Brad's commander deck building philosophies and Brad gives some general tips on the types of cards you should be sure to leave space for in your deck. Brad then dives into his Saskia build and explains his strategy for making sure she maximizes his chances of winning. We'll post his deck list on TappedOut. Be sure to see it and other decks right here: http://tappedout.net/mtg-decks/brads-saskia-do-you-like-violence/ The chill intro/outro beats you this episode are by the Artist Home, track 12 from the album Resting State. Check out his music and support him! We love him for being so gracious, as to let us use his tunes. Find his work on his Bandcamp page (https://home96.bandcamp.com/). Big shout out to Mikey Patch for all our art work! Check his stuff out (http://irontree.deviantart.com/).

Andy and Kyle continue their car conversation about the Hour of Devastation. They explore black, red, green, multi-color and artifact cards that they are interested in seeing in commander decks and that they expect to see get some play in decks. Guys! We recorded in a car because it was the best place we could control the sound this week. It was a hot summer night. Damn it was hot! Anyhow, let us know what you think of the cards from Hour of Devastation! Give us a shout on Twitter: @legend_creature The intro/outro beats you know you love are by the Artist Home, the track 26 from the album Resting State. Support his craft. Check out his music. We love him for being so gracious, as to let us use his tunes. Find his work on his Bandcamp page (https://home96.bandcamp.com/). Big shout out to Mikey Patch for all our art work! Check his stuff out (http://irontree.deviantart.com/).

Andy and Kyle explore all the legendary creatures from the new Hour of Devastation set. They talk about the new commanders they are excited about. They also take a look at the planes walkers. Nicky B is back! They start taking a look at cards in white and blue that could be interesting or have a place in variety of popular decks and decks in their play group. Be sure to check out Part 2 to get their full take on Hour of Devastation. The intro/outro beats you know you love are by the Artist Home, the track 26 from the album Resting State. Support his craft. Check out his music. We love him for being so gracious, as to let us use his tunes. Find his work on his Bandcamp page (https://home96.bandcamp.com/). Big shout out to Mikey Patch for all our art work! Check his stuff out (http://irontree.deviantart.com/).