Legendary Creature - Podcast

We've talked about life gain before, but Kyle's wondering if it actually works in EDH. Join us as Kyle discusses with Andy how life gain differs in other formats and what is needed to make life gain work in EDH. Kyle also sucks Andy into a discussion of the colors for life gain and if we've gotten commanders in the right colors to fully use the colors interested in the strategy. Kyle also drops hi...

That's right, we've been podcasting for almost four years and still can't pronounce Magic cards to anyone's satisfaction. So we're here with the linguists to see if we can unscientifically vindicate ourselves and justify our ignorance, apathy, and regional accents. Don't listen to this one if you need real Magic: the Gathering knowledge. There is none to be had. But hey, we all know that's not why...

We're back Bae-BY! We know everyone is getting into their Kaldheim product, but before you go dive into the Nordic-inspired possibilities, let's check out a few listener brews from Commander Legends that could inspire your creativity. Below are the decks in order of appearance. Arrofil's Belbe: https://www.moxfield.com/decks/jmPkU-pV9kOKVIgUNS8sBQ T. Coats' Halana + Vial Smasher: https://archidekt...

Still digesting product from 2020? Well, too bad. It's time to go to Kaldheim! Our listeners are bringing you all the ideas and concepts you need to hear to wrap your mind around the legends from Kaldheim. Strap on your horned helm, grab your thunder hammer, and let's do this. Remember you too can help with future reviews by becoming a Patron. Be sure to see how to support the show with the Patreo...

2020 was termed the year of commander. So let's try to digest it and understand what the f**k just happened. Join us as we discuss all the products from the year with Nick and Zak from the Commander Theory Podcast and look for a few personal lessons from the year as commander players, as well. ------------------- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarycreature YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c...

Time to come back to the "Putting to Pasture" series. It's Yarok, the Desecrated's turn. Perhaps not as obviously powered, but nevertheless notorious, Yarok invites a reputation. Andy and Kyle explore what may make Yarok an undesirable. Andy offers and wizardly alternative in Naban, Dean of Iteration. Kyle then provides a blink option in Yorion, Sky Nomad. Andy's OG Naban list: https://archidekt.c...

Andy carries on the story from last week. What happens with Karona the False God?! Who else could enter this wild story? Kyle and Andy also chip in a few thoughts on the challenge MtG lore has in developing stories and what is done well and what is hard to achieve. ------------------- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarycreature YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/legendarycreaturepodcast Twi...

Let's start the year with a little story time! From the Mirari to Kamahl and Jeska to Phage and all over the map, join us as Andy tells us a story. Be sure to join us for part two and for a retrospective on 2020 as commander players in the coming episodes. ------------------- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarycreature YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/legendarycreaturepodcast Twitter: @le...

'Tis the season for giving! Kyle gets a wild hare for making that something we can viably do with commander decks. Join us as we discuss the nuance of decks that focus on giving and taking from opponents. Kyle also goes over a list brewed with Tech Tutor patrons to give things away and goes over lessons learned. Kyle then applies the lessons to his own brew and Andy gives his own version of a deck...

For whatever reason, some commanders develop a reputation that makes them too hot to trot. Too powerful, too fast, too slow, too able to do everything. The udder of fun dries up. Rather than mourning the fact that your commander's teats have dried up, why not put them to pasture and milk a similar cow. Join us as Andy and Kyle launch a new series where we explore building decks that have a look an...

Hello! Have you ever heard of this MtG set called Zendikar Rising. Yeah, it was a thing. It had legends and everything. Stuff commander players would like. With all the Commander Legends content to consume, it's worth remembering that Zendikar Rising had a bunch of rad legends to use too. Join us as we explore SEVEN decks submitted by listeners to give us one last tour of a rad set before you go....

When there's so much content to digest it can feel like our collective need to review it is like birthing a child… or taking a sh!t. There are literally hundreds into the thousands of new possibilities for what you can put into the command zone with this release. Let our listeners help get your creative juices flowing. This week we get to the other half of the legends we didn't cover last week. Th...

Are you ready to go up the Wonka-vator? Because ready or not, here we go. We're pressing the one button that hasn't been pressed. There are literally hundreds into the thousands of new possibilities for what you can put into the command zone with this release. Let our listeners help get your creative juices flowing. We cover half the legends in this episode. They are randomly chosen, the chosen ar...

Commander Legends is bringing us that sweet ole swinger vibe. We're not ready to dive into the review yet, but it does feel like it's time to have a little preemptive partner discussion; set some expectations in advance of the rampant key parties headed our way. Plus Andy shares his recently updated Vial Smasher the Fierce + Thrasios, Tritan Hero and Kyle gets into his new brew for Kodama of the E...

So you have a commander deck. Good for you! But how do you make sure it reaches its potential? And when its starting to rule the battlefield, how do you keep it functional? Join us as Kyle and Andy explore the process of keeping your deck a living project. ------------------- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarycreature YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/legendarycreaturepodcast Twitter: @le...

You thought you were done tapping into the collective mind of Legendary Creature listeners. You thought wrong. Much like Behemecoatyl, but the collective minds of a few listeners can certainly combine to deliver a set of decks worth some attention. Also, got get your Magic music mood on with Andy's guild playlists. Go follow him on Spotify and listen! https://open.spotify.com/user/meanlongarms?si=...

It may not be beyamacoytl, but the collective minds of a few listeners can certainly combine to deliver a set of decks worth some attention. Whether you're looking for azorius without the cop feel, crazy combos, oodles of life, or just want to hate on blue, this episode has it for you. UrDragon Me Down's Atris deck list: https://archidekt.com/decks/478385#Atris_-_Flood_of_Alternative_Truths Trevor...

When a player and their commander come unhinged and they're awash with cards, promising to nuke your whole game, how do you learn to stop worrying and love the bomb? Maybe there's a way to stop the bomb that is your own opponents' card draw, or maybe you just need to build your own card draw bomb. Join us as we discuss what card draw means and how you can take it more seriously in your deck and in...

It's a place of adventure! It's a place that got f***ed by the Eldrazi. It's the magic plane that is screaming plain. But maybe this vanilla domain of the multiverse actually has some cool stuff for commander. Join us for a full review of what Zendikar Rising has to offer commander players. ------------------- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarycreature YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/le...

Is your playgroup under assault? Have the forces of evil threatened to tear down your righteous works? We've got your Keanu Reeves. Roon of the Hidden Realm comes to the rescue to see what he can do to manage a meta that is over-reliant on their commanders. Kyle deploys a trio of listeners to brew a list that can manage the rude and aggressive commanders roaming his group. Big thanks to Shaun, Chr...

Strike First. Strike Hard. No Mercy! Or… is there another way Daniel-san? Come join us this episode as Andy teaches us to wax on and wax off. Aikido is one of those deck themes you may or may not heard of, so Andy is helping define it and giving us all the tips you need to make sure you use your opponents' plans for damage against them. Andy's Pramikon Aikido: https://archidekt.com/decks/701124#Pr...

Voltron tends to get sh!t on these days. We've all heard the vulnerabilities that these face smashing behemoths fall to. Hell, you've even heard us talk down on Voltron commander decks. But does that cause some of us to dismiss commander damage? Join us as Andy takes us on a tour de force of commander damage that starts with a listener's Arixmethes deck and explores a host of other possibilities f...

This week we're going to fulfill a wish for some smitten EDH player via the Make a Wish Foundation. For any of you that need to really stick it out in front of your playgroup, let's talk about commanders that tutor stuff right out of your library. Kyle and Andy discuss the reputation and possibilities with tutor commanders. Kyle then gets into Sisay, Weatherlight Captain and a listener's toolkit b...

Welcome to a chaotic episode. Let's talk about finding the balance between being the asshole with too much removal and the asshole who doesn't have enough. While we're chatting, let's just talk about something totally different, because we're trying to appease the patrons. So let's also try to figure out why we all love some commanders but just can't seem to find decks for them to pilot us to enjo...

Start counting EVERYTHING! It matters! Andy dives into a listener's Torgaar, Famine Incarnate deck to see just how quickly this unusual avatar can land on the battlefield, making you wish your maker had given you more time. Andy then gets into a take on the deck that may be familiar. Who needs a place to put Triskaidekaphobia? Put this list together and your playgroup will learn to fear the number...