EDHRECast

As commander designs get more niche, does that make their build paths more restrictive? How can you make your deck stand out when all the other 99s look the same? Let's take a look! 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:  h...

With the release of the newest sets, there are hundreds of new decks you could build! What qualities specifically make a commander stand out amongst the rest? 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/artic...

Rightly or wrongly, these cards steal the spotlight. How do you manage getting focused by all the other players at once??? 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 t...

How much is a deck 'supposed' to win? What do you do of it's not hitting that mark? We've been recording our game data, so let's investigate! 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...

The one and only @TeferiMagic joins us to gush about one of the most exciting crossovers of all time! 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 the EDHREC collection...

They may not be optimal, but here's why we love to play 'em anyway! 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 the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC'...

Well, why aren't they??? 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 the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use code 'EDHREC' for 10% off!  https://www.coalesceapparel.s...

Deckbuilding principles and heuristics? Who needs 'em! These commanders flourish by bucking tradition and forging their own paths. 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/ Che...

Digging through new data to ask an old question: do budget restrictions have a substantial impact on the way a commander gets brewed? Let's investigate! 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/...

Magic has a new card type! Let's discuss the impact Battles will have on 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/edhrecast Want to see the decks we play? Check them out here:  https://edhrec.com/articles/edhrecast-our-decks/ Check out the EDHREC collection at Co...

This year started with a bang! Let's discuss the coolest cards so far in 2023. 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 the EDHREC collection at Coalesce and use cod...

What was EDH like when we first started to play it? How did we get into EDH in the first place? We share some EDHRECast origin stories and discuss whether old wisdom still holds up today. Matt's old Mayael:  https://www.moxfield.com/decks/LSWlYA2wm0-TBWYeW7qodQ Dana's old Glissa:  https://archidekt.com/decks/4331118 Joey's Mimeoplasm precon:  https://www.moxfield.com/decks/t8b4JE75dEm_PLRptEmuEQ  ...

These cards can be annoying not just to play against, but to play WITH! Here are some cards that we sometimes avoid, even though they're super powerful.  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/e...

These new preconstructed decks are downright AWESOME. Let's discuss the best of the best! 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 the EDHREC collection at Coalesce...

The game was going so well, but then it sputtered out in a predictable way. This week we're diving into EDH's most anticlimactic cards, and what we can learn from them to create more memorable games in the future! 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...

Learning how to play EDH is difficult, and so is TEACHING a new player! These are some tips to help craft an excellent experience for brand new Commander players. 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/a...

These cards were easy to overlook at first, but now they're all-stars! We explore cards with humble beginnings that have flourished into total powerhouses. 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...

Are these legends kill-on-sight, or can you ignore them? Which ones require special types of removal to handle? Joey and Dana discuss commanders of various threat levels, and how to prepare for their impact on 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...

When new cards catch your attention, how do you go about making tune-ups and cutting cards? Matt and Dana talk through their VERY different strategies when upgrading their EDH decks. 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: ...

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: ...