What lessons can we learn when playtesting a new deck? What lessons should we AVOID when playtesting a new deck? Which techniques are most helpful, or most misleading? Let's discuss one of the trickiest aspects of the deckbuilding process!

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The Art of Playtesting Commander Decks | EDHRECast 224

EDHRECast is your resource for the most popular Magic: The Gathering gameplay format - Elder Dragon Highlander (EDH); widely known as Commander. Made by the community for the community, EDHRECast is hosted by three well-seasoned MTG players, Joey Schultz, Matt Morgan, and Dana Roach. Each week they dive into the latest news and changes to the Commander format and breakdown the meta so that you can play your deck with confidence.
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What is metagaming? How often does it happen in EDH? Should it happen more?

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Should Commander Players Metagame More? | EDHRECast 315

These legends just didn't live up to the hype :(

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Most DISAPPOINTING Commanders | EDHRECast 314

How are 2024's Commander offerings stacking up?

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Commander in 2024... So Far | EDHRECast 313

It's just polite to give a heads-up if you're playing some of these cards.

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Cards You Should Disclose | EDHRECast 312

The deck looks like it's after one thing, but what it actually needs is something else entirely! Let's discuss weird deck requirements that are sometimes hard to pin down.

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The Art of Playtesting Commander Decks | EDHRECast 224

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