EDHRECast

Is poison a problem, or just Triumph of the Hordes? Is Dockside Extortionist the issue, or are Treasures in general? This week we try to figure out which keywords & card groups deserve their bad reputations, and which are the result of just a few standout troublemakers. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patre...

"Synergy" might be one of the most nebulous terms in Magic, so this week we're picking it apart to observe how deckbuilding has changed over the years, and whether the preponderance of synergistic decks will bring an end to the era of "goodstuff" cards in EDH! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://w...

Nom nom nom! We dive into the nuances of Joey's Baba Lysaga deck to discover more about risk-taking in EDH and the difficulty of balancing type-dependent lists! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here:  https://edhrec.com/art...

A classic archetype, but with a twist! Dana takes us through his Equipment deck, highlighting the ways it deviates from the data and the most important lessons learned from brewing off-the-wall strategies. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play?...

A deck can tell you a lot about the person who built it! Matt walks us through the origins of one of his favorite lists, how it differs from the average data, and the important deckbuilding lessons that were learned along the way. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want...

These EDH decks are practically twins! We examine the commanders with the most statistical and strategical overlap, and discuss our struggles when swapping to a new leader for the 99. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here: ...

What are the most overrated cards? Can you over-optimize a deck? This week we share our "hot takes" for your EDH edification! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here:  https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check ou...

Happy New Year! Let's start things off with some goals we hope to achieve in the coming year! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here:  https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out EDHREC's WhatNot stream:  http...

How have mana curves changed over the years? Which color combinations are the most popular? How many legends do decks contain? Let's take a snapshot of the state of EDH at the end of 2022! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out h...

These legends deserve another chance in the spotlight! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here:  https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out EDHREC's WhatNot stream:  http://www.whatnot.com/invite/edhrec Follow...

Was 2022 a good year for Magic? We investigate the data to find the year's biggest standouts for EDH and discuss our favorite cards from each set! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here:  https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecas...

A single reprint can launch a card from a mere hundred decks to hundreds of thousands! This week we delve into the cards whose reprintings launched them into notoriety, and discuss the cards we hope Wizards of the Coast reprints ASAP! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast W...

These cards used to be obscure, but now they're all-stars. This week, it's all about the stats as we explore the cards that used to show up in less than 200 decks, and now show up in over 200,000! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check th...

Sometimes you don't know how cards will interact until it happens in an actual game! Let's chat about some epic synergies (and horrible nonbos) that we only discovered once they were right in front of our eyes. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we...

You can't bring them all, so how do you choose??? This week we discuss our criteria for which decks to bring to MagicFests and Command Zones, and which decks we intentionally leave behind - plus a few extra tips to help you prepare for any large Magic gathering! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https:/...

These cards either looked bad but became powerhouses, or looked rad but didn't deliver. This week we delve into the cards that managed to completely bamboozle our card evaluation skills. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out her...

We all know the heavy hitters, but which cards out there are secretly powerhouses sneaking just below the radar? Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here:  https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Thanks to our sponsor...

What's your worst fear in EDH? We share both our silly and serious anxieties about the Commander experience. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here:  https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Follow the cast on Twitte...

EDHREC's Salt Scores have been updated! You know the saltiest cards in the format, but what are the saltiest DECKS? Check out our recent Salt Score update video:  https://youtu.be/8lSfPA1UX8E   Check out the saltiest cards in EDH:  https://edhrec.com/top/salt   Check out our previous Salt Episode:  https://youtu.be/2xtV8W3gmmI   Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet...

One more mana? Three less toughness? This week we discuss fixes that might make certain cards healthier for Commander. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here:  https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Follow the cast...

What if tutors weren't allowed in Commander? What if planeswalkers could be commanders? This week the cast tackles some EDH hypotheticals to examine the potential benefits and drawbacks of proposed paradigm shifts in the world of Commander. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhre...

Is your deck just spinning its wheels? Taking a lot of game actions, but not progressing the game to an end point? Let's discuss some decks that might need a little extra help closing out the game! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check t...

Some commanders are just value engines, but some are the deck's ultimate payoff! How do you change your deckbuilding when your commander is vital to the deck's endgame? Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here:  https://edhrec...

These cards were allegedly going to RUIN the Commander format. Let's see where they ACTUALLY landed, and what we can learn from overhyped cards during preview season. Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here:  https://edhrec.c...

Dominaria United is here! Matt & Dana take a trip through time to see where these legends began, and where they are now! Want access to exclusive content, the Challenge the Stats spreadsheet, EDHRECast Discord, and more? Support the cast on Patreon!  https://www.patreon.com/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here:  https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Follow th...