Episodes

M20 Set Review Wrap-Up 03.07.2019 1:02:10

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss which cards from the final week of Core Set 2020 spoilers are likely to have an impact on Commander. Decks discussed in this episode: Gargos, Vicious Watcher Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon ! Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or...

M20 Set Review, Part 1 24.06.2019 2:01:10

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss which cards from the first week of Core Set 2020 spoilers are likely to have an impact on Commander. Decks discussed in this episode: Vilis, Broker of Blood Kykar, Wind's Fury Rienne, Angel of Rebirth Kethis, the Hidden Hand Yarok, the Desecrated Circu Citadel Combo Everything Tribal Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content...

Unsupported Tribes, Part 2 17.06.2019 1:04:07

In this episode, we conclude our review of all the major creature types without a tribal commander and explore what these tribes would need from a commander in order to be viable. We encourage any custom card designers to try their hand at the opportunities we identify here so we can discuss them in a future episode! Tribes discussed in this episode: Eldrazi Scout Shapeshifter Illusion Werewolf Av...

Unsupported Tribes, Part 1 10.06.2019 49:05

Inspired by the printing of Morophon the Boundless , we're starting a new series that looks at all the major creature types without a tribal commander and explores what the tribe would need from a commander in order to be viable. We encourage any custom card designers to try their hand at the opportunities we identify here so we can discuss them in a future episode! Follow Commander Theory on...

Modern Horizons Set Review, Part 2 02.06.2019 1:51:59

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss which cards from the final week of Modern Horizons spoilers are likely to have an impact on Commander. Decks discussed in this episode: Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon ! Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or email me here If you l...

Modern Horizons Set Review, Part 1 28.05.2019 2:46:56

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss which cards from the first week of Modern Horizons spoilers are likely to have an impact on Commander. Decks discussed in this episode: Urza, Lord High Artificer Ayula, Queen Among Bears Morophon, the Boundless Sisay, Weatherlight Captain Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Pat...

Our Decks! 19.05.2019 59:34

In this episode, Nick and Zak talk about their first Commander decks, what type of gameplay they enjoy, and what they're playing now. Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon ! Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or email me here If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon ! Now with ad-f...

8-Mana Game Enders 12.05.2019 54:50

In this episode, Nick and Zak define the characteristics of a win condition in Commander and provide examples for each color. Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon ! Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or email me here If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon ! Now with ad-free episodes!...

Interview with Adam Styborski, CAG Member 06.05.2019 45:48

In this episode, Nick and Zak interview Adam Styborski, one of six members of the newly formed Commander Advisory Group (CAG). Learn about Adam's Commander philosophy, his priorities as a CAG member, and his stance on some of the format's most controversial topics, including his personal preferences on what cards should be banned/unbanned. Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter fo...

WAR Planeswalkers as Commanders 29.04.2019 1:37:50

Although the Commander Rules Committee has opted not to allow planeswalkers as commanders on either a permanent or temporary basis, we love brewing decks and figured it would be a fun thought experiment to try to build decks around War of the Spark's 37 planeswalkers. While not all of the set's planeswalkers were useful in the command zone, there were a surprising number of hits; if your...

Final WAR Spoilers and Overall Impressions 22.04.2019 59:57

In this episode, Nick and Zak wrap up their discussion of which cards from War of the Spark spoilers are likely to have an impact on Commander and give their overall impressions of the set from a Commander standpoint. Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon ! Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or emai...

WAR Spoilers through 4/14/19 15.04.2019 1:17:35

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss which cards from the second week of War of the Spark spoilers are likely to have an impact on Commander. Decks discussed in this episode: Ilharg, the Raze-Boar Feather, the Redeemed Niv-Mizzet Reborn Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon ! Support the show You can reach m...

WAR Spoilers through 4/7/19 08.04.2019 1:20:08

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss which newly-spoiled cards from War of the Spark are likely to have an impact on Commander. Decks discussed in this episode: Massacre Girl Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Neheb, Dreadhorde Champion Storrev, Devkarin Lich Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon ! Support the show...

Interview with Charlotte Sable: The CAG Charter Sheoldred's Sleepless Cemetery Deck Tech 03.04.2019 49:17

CAG member Charlotte Sable returns to the podcast to share her Sheoldred reanimator list and discuss the recently released CAG charter . Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon ! Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or email me here If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon ! Now with ad-fre...

WAR Previews from PAX East 31.03.2019 1:21:28

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the new information, story tidbits, and cards spoiled at PAX East. They also discuss a Circu, Dimir Lobotomist deck that utilizes the powerful new engine Bolas's Citadel : Circu Citadel Combo Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon ! Support the show You can reach me o...

The Most Underplayed Cards in Commander, Part 2 17.03.2019 32:52

Nick and Zak dig through more EDHREC data to determine which cards have the biggest mismatch between their power level and their popularity. Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or email me here If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon ! Now with ad-free episodes! If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link . It cost...

The Most Underplayed Cards in Commander, Part 1 10.03.2019 37:22

In this episode, Nick and Zak dig through EDHREC data to determine which cards have the biggest mismatch between their power level and their popularity. Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or email me here If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon ! Now with ad-free episodes! If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate li...

What Makes a Good Commander? 04.03.2019 31:45

In this episode, Nick and Zak talk about what characteristics of commanders make for fun gameplay and what traits will lead to frustration. Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or email me here If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon ! Now with ad-free episodes! If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can support the show by using our affiliate link . It costs...

Land of the Gods: A Child of Alara Deck Tech 24.02.2019 35:02

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss a Child of Alara list that uses Gods and a lot of land synergies to break the symmetry on Child's Planar Cleansing effect. Land of the Gods Decklist Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or email me here If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon ! Now with ad-free episodes! If you're planning on shopping with TCGPlayer, you can sup...

Best Budget Commanders, Part 2: Ally Colors 18.02.2019 59:48

In the second episode in this series on budget decks, Nick and Zak talk about the best budget commanders in white/blue, blue/black, black/red, red/green, and green/white. Follow the links below to see the decklists they discuss: Bruna, Light of Alabaster Phenax Dredge Grenzo, Dungeon Warden Lyzolda, the Blood Witch Xenagos, God of Revels Wort, the Raidmother Atarka, World Render Arahbo, Roar of th...

Best Budget Commanders, Part 1: Monocolor 10.02.2019 1:08:03

In the first episode in a new series, Nick and Zak talk about the best budget commanders in monowhite, monoblue, monoblack, monored, and monogreen. Follow the links below to see the decklists they discuss: Sram, Senior Edificer Jazal Goldmane Talrand, Sky Summoner Unesh, Criosphinx Sovereign Arcum's Elocutors Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Krenko, Mob Boss Purphoros, God of the Forge Zada, Hedr...

Interview with Charlotte Sable, CAG Member 04.02.2019 38:59

In this episode, Nick and Zak interview Charlotte Sable, one of six members of the newly formed Commander Advisory Group (CAG). Learn about Charlotte's Commander philosophy, her priorities as a CAG member, and her stance on some of the format's most controversial topics. Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or email me here If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon !...

The Commander Advisory Group 28.01.2019 33:28

Sheldon Menery recently announced the creation of the Commander Advisory Group, a new body made up of prominent members of the Commander community who will advise the Rules Committee on important decisions about the format. In this episode, Nick and Zak share what they know about the Group's members and speculate on how they might influence the format. Support the show You can reach me on Twi...

Deep Dive into EDHREC Data, Part 6: 4-Color and WUBRG 21.01.2019 1:29:27

In the final episode of this six-part series, Nick and Zak look at decklist aggregator EDHREC's stats on Commander's 4- and 5-color commanders and analyze the state of each color identity. We also wrap up our EDHREC series by sharing the insights about the format we’ve gleaned from looking at aggregate data from tens of thousands of decks. Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or...

RNA Set Review - Final Week 14.01.2019 57:54

In this episode, Nick and Zak complete their set review of Ravnica Allegiance, sharing their thoughts on the new cards likely to make an impact on the Commander format and offering their overall impressions of the set. Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or email me here If you like the podcast, please support it on Patreon ! Now with ad-free episodes! If you're planning on shopping...