Commander Theory

We chat with Andy and Kyle from the Legendary Creature podcast and share stories about our most memorable games, from big plays to big personalities. You can listen to Legendary Creature here , watch their videos here , follow them on Twitter here , or support them on Patreon here ! Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr , Twitter , and YouTube for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, pleas...

In this episode, we expand on our previous episode quantifying color power level in Commander by focusing on the power level of multicolor identities. We encourage you to listen to the previous episode on the subject or read its companion article before you listen to this one. Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Pa...

In the third episode in this series on budget decks, Nick and Zak talk about the best budget commanders in white/black, black/green, green/blue, blue/red, and red/white. Decks discussed in this episode: Karlov of the Ghost Council Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons Hogaak, Arisen Necropolis Savra, Queen of the Golgari Edric, Spymaster of Trest Kruphix, God of Horizons Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Jhoira, W...

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the banning of Oko in Brawl on Magic Arena, touching on whether the ban was warranted, which decks stand to gain or lose from the banning, and what cards will replace Oko in the decks that lost him. 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...

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the many new Commander products announced for 2020, including the Ikoria Commander precons, the Zendikar Rising Commander precons, Commander Collection: Green, and Commander Legends. They speculate on what impact these products are likely to have on the format, what cards are likely to be reprinted in Commander Collection: Green, and what characters and mechan...

In honor of the release of Brawl on Magic Arena, Nick and Zak share their perspective on the current Brawl metagame, the format's most promising decks, potential format staples, and how to play Brawl without getting stung by the format's rotation. Decks discussed in this episode: Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Brawl Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If y...

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss what causes bad games of Commander and how players can shape their decks and their metagames to prevent them. 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...

In this episode, we share our expectations for Unsanctioned, the new silver-bordered product coming this February, and evaluate the new face cards being released in Game Night 2019. 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, p...

In this episode, we set about quantifying color power level and offering suggestions for how Wizards could promote color balance in Commander. This episode has a companion article that dives a little deeper into the topic; we recommend reading it if you'd like to learn more. Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on...

In this episode, we team up with Charlotte Sable, level 3 judge and member of the Commander Advisory Group, to evaluate fan-submitted custom commanders aimed at filling in the gaps in Commander's tribal archetypes. Follow Charlotte on Twitter and Tumblr to talk about Commander or ask rules questions! Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our pod...

In this bonus episode, we discuss how to build around the three silver-bordered legendary creatures in the new Magic/My Little Pony crossover product Ponies: the Galloping. Decks discussed in this episode: Rarity 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...

While we were off enjoying ourselves at MagicFest Vegas, we made some time to chat with Shivam Bhatt, member of the Commander Advisory Group and co-host of the Commanderin' podcast, about his banning philosophy and his thoughts on Commander variants like Brawl and Oathbreaker. Share your thoughts with Shivam on Twitter and listen to his podcast, Commanderin' ! Follow Commander Theory on...

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the new commanders and non-legendary cards from the final week of Throne of Eldraine spoilers. Text Set Review Decks discussed in this episode: Torbran, Thane of Red Fell 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...

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the new commanders and non-legendary cards from the second week of Throne of Eldraine spoilers. Decks discussed in this episode: Legendary Creature's Syr Konrad Lantern Control Kenrith, the Returned King Emry, Lurker of the Loch Syr Carah, the Bold Grumgully, the Generous Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you lik...

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the new mechanics, cards, and legendary creatures from the first week of Throne of Eldraine spoilers. Decks discussed in this episode: Alela, Artful Provocateur Chulane, Teller of Tales Korvold, Fae-Cursed King Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Patre...

In this episode, Nick and Zak look at EDHREC rankings of all the ally color commanders in the format to find out which commanders are being slept on by the majority of Commander players. Decks discussed in this episode: Rasputin Dreamweaver Circu Citadel Combo Ramses Overdark Lyzolda, the Blood Witch Atarka, World Render Saffi Eriksdotter Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Comm...

We met up with Ryan and Brando from Commander Cookout while we were all at the biggest Commander event of the year: MagicFest Las Vegas. In this episode, we share some of the best stories from the event, as well as what we learned about the format as we played against scores of players from across the United States and Canada. Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander conten...

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss how to hold Commander's leadership accountable, Commander's competitive advantages and disadvantages relative to other formats, and how Commander's leaders can maintain or strengthen those advantages and mitigate those disadvantages to ensure Commander remains the #1 format for casual multiplayer Magic. Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twit...

In this episode, Nick, Zak, and Alex complete their discussion of which cards and commanders from the Commander 2019 precons are likely to make an impact on the format. Decks discussed in this episode: Chainer, Nightmare Adept Greven, Predator Captain Atla Palani, Nest Tender Pramikon, Sky Rampart Support the show You can reach me on Twitter or email me here If you like the podcast, please support...

In this episode, Nick, Zak, and Alex discuss the face commanders from the new Commander precons and the other new cards spoiled at Gencon 2019. Decks discussed in this episode: Anje Falkenrath Gerrard, Weatherlight Hero Ghired, Conclave Exile Kadena, Slinking Sorcerer 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...

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss the first two cards spoiled from Throne of Eldraine's Brawl precons and share a deck built around the newly-spoiled legendary creature Chulane, Teller of Tales. Decks discussed in this episode: Chulane, Teller of Tales 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 epi...

In this episode, Nick and Zak discuss news from San Diego Comic Con regarding the upcoming fall set, Throne of Eldraine, as well as exciting developments for the Brawl format. 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...

In this episode, Nick and Zak interview Charlotte Sable, one of six members of the Commander Advisory Group (CAG), about the rationale behind the recent unbanning/bannings in Commander, as well as the format's updated philosophy document. Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon ! Follow Charlotte on Twitte...

In this episode, Nick, Zak, and special guest Alex react to the July 2019 banlist changes, discuss their repercussions on gameplay and the Magic market, and predict how market volatility resulting from banlist changes could be mitigated in the future. Follow Commander Theory on Tumblr and Twitter for more Commander content! If you like our podcast, please support us on Patreon ! Support the show Y...

In this episode, Nick and Zak look at EDHREC rankings of all the monocolor commanders in the format to find out which commanders are being slept on by the majority of Commander players. Decks discussed in this episode: Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Hokori, Dust Drinker Thada Adel, Acquisitor Iname, Death Aspect Marton Stromgald Reki, the History of Kamigawa Hua Tuo, Honored Physician Follow Comm...