Casual Commander

Will Spirits be Coven 2.0?  Will blood tokens attract shark tokens?  Was Tim out of ideas when he wrote this description?  Come find out in our newest episode!  We review the new precon decks for Innistrad: Crimson Vow and trash talk a beloved thriller TV show!  All for the low low price of 1 hour of your time you'll never get back! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/cas...

Ever wondered about the entire story for the plane of Innistrad? In this episode, Chris leads Tim through a wonderous tale of friendship, betrayal, and giant universe eating monsters that just like to make a big mess of things. Follow the story of Sorin Markov, and his problems every time he leaves his home plane. This episode goes through the major plot lines of the Innistrad plane,  up into the...

In this episode we look at the spoilers for the new set Innistrad: Vow of Blood or something like that.  Come join us as we talk about the cards we are most looking forward too and the cards that are most likely to make Tim rage quit in a game!  Hint, it's slug related.   https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, b...

With the last hoorah of Innistrad: Midnight Hunt, Chris and Tim build the two budget decks of their dreams! While keeping the deck price under $35, Tim builds a Lynde, Cheerful Tormentor curse deck, and Chris builds a Kyler, Sigardian Emissary deck. Listen in to see how they built the deck on a budget, see what they think of each other's deck, and what upgrades they would include if it wasn&a...

In this frightacular episode, Chris and Tim look through some of magic's scariest card art and try to seem manly by thinking they're not that scary!  It doesn't work and no one is fooled. Happy Halloween everyone!  Intro and Outro music made by Haunted Corpse. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be...

Is Land Hate merited?  Is it the MTG equivalent of "You kids get off my Lawn!" ?  Or is it just a misunderstood mechanic that we think there should be more of?  No but it's complicated.  So come listen to us hash out why we think this strategy is one of the most hated mechanics in Magic!!   https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like t...

FRINGE COMMANDERS IS BACK and it's not because we couldn't think of any other episode ideas.  It's because of other, better reasons.  See which commanders are a diamond in the rough, and which commanders give Lord Magnus a run for his money as worst commander of all time!  Brought to you by some random celebrity we thought of after putting 30 seconds of thought into it.  https://www...

You heard it here first: Commander is Now! Chris and Tim are joined this week by John Noce of the Cryptic Commander podcast. They discuss everything magic, with a thinly veiled focus on pet cards that they like to run in their commander decks. What pet cards do you like to run in your decks? Let us know in the discord or on our facebook page! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.e...

Who needs covens when you have Kyler? In this episode, Chris and Tim take a look through the two new commander precon decks released with Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. Listen in and see if either of the two decks are good starting points for a deck, or if they should just be repurposed into other decks. Join us on discord or Facebook to continue the conversation on these two new precons! https://www.c...

The spooky scary season is upon us! In this episode, Chris and Tim break down the cards from the new Innistrad: Midnight Hunt set. Learn all about the scary werewolves, haunting zombies, and really bad hostels. Is Innistrad a place we would ever want to stay? Probably not, but at least it makes for some fun thematic cards. Listen in to see what they think! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com ht...

The showdown no one asked for is finally here.  IS MILL GOOD?!?  Tim says no.  Chris says yes because he's dumb.  Tim definitely isn't the one writing this description.  The stakes were so high that more filthy casuals were needed so only the best were called in.  Come see who wins this debate of the century!  (Results not officially sanctioned by WotC because they won't respond to...

2022 is going to be a big year for Magic the Gathering! In this episode, Chris and Tim look through the announcements made for next year's releases and give their opinions on each new set. They even give some predictions on some mechanics or new cards they would like to see. Start preparing your yearly budgeting now as there is a LOT of new stuff coming out. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast...

In this episode, brought to you by someone who doesn't know they're sponsoring us yet, Chris and Tim talk about mechanics they think there should be more of.  Including but not limited to: Mutate, etc.   https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon! Each level will give you great...

In this episode Chris and Tim go over some new decks they've brewed because clearly they don't have enough decks.  Chris' naturally has synergy, win cons, and lots of interaction.  Tim's deck involves smashing.  Combat damage go brr.  Come see what we put together in this episode with a totally real sponsor! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommand...

In this week's episode, Chris's friend David serves as the new filthy casual! Chris and Dave discuss things to think about while deckbuilding that will help you build a more powerful, and consistent, deck. What do you think about our recommendations? Let us know on facebook or discord if there is anything you do differently while building and upgrading your EDH decks! https://www.casualc...

Chris and Tim roll the dice on EDHRec again to find those hard to reach legendary creatures! In this episode, they break down six more possible commanders that have 100 or less registered decks. Are the creatures under represented, or are they really unworthy of so few decks? Listen in and find out if any of them are worthy of building a deck around. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://...

Welcome to Magic After Dark - where all the rules of commander are broken. Not really, Tim just needed an excuse to drink one night. In this episode, Chris runs Tim through the MTG trivia gauntlet, quizzing him on Magic facts, history, and fun card combos. For every question Tim gets wrong, he has to take a shot of Casamigos Tequila. Does Tim Make it out of the challenge alive? Does Chris give que...

In this episode of Casual Commander, Chris and Tim have a laid back discussion on overpowered and heavily built commanders.  Is there a stigma behind them that's valid?  Are people overreacting to how powerful the Eldraine set was?  No to the last one.  But come listen to us talk about why these cards are so popular and intimidating. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/ca...

In this episode, Chris and Tim discuss the new preconstructed commander decks coming out.  One of them is remotely related to dragons so Tim loses his mind about it, and Chris tries (and fails) to calm him down. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon! Each level will give you great be...

Are Tim and Chris not enough excitement for you? Need another nonsense opinion on cards? In this episode, they introduce a new series titled Filthy Casuals, where one of their magic-playing friends gets to weigh in on some Commander related topics. For this episode, Tim's friend Erik helps them break down the new DnD set Adventures in the Forgotten Realms. See what cards they are all excited...

Ever wondered what a demon has for lunch? In this very serious episode, Tim and Chris break down Asmoranomardicadaistinaculdacar's "Underworld Cookbook." Get their opinions on their currently listed recipes, and see what they think should be added. Hopefully this episode will be enough to actually get a real cookbook made. Vincent would be proud! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.c...

In this episode we break down 2 of our personal decks!  Tim doesn't talk about creatures because he's more well rounded than that, and Chris manages to invent a new way to build a goblin tribal deck.  Listen in to find out how much of that was a lie! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check o...

In the first episode of the new Series "Fringe Commanders" we hit the random button on EDHREC to find some commanders that don't see much play.  We talk about potential deck builds, viability, and resonate in a sad way with how no one thinks we're all that useful. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the pod...

In the final episode of the Modern Horizons 2 impressions, Chris and Tim discuss their favorite cards and how acorn counters are going to revolutionize how we play magic! https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our patreon! Each level will give you great benefits, such as discord privileges, merch...

In this episode we discuss the new legendary creatures from Modern Horizons 2!  No love for Mono white EDH commanders, names no one can pronounce, and the impending squirrel meta are all topics we cover in this great and incredibly well informed episode. https://www.casualcommanderpodcast.com https://linktr.ee/casualcommander If you'd like to help support the podcast, be sure to check out our...