MTG Commander Smiths Podcast

Episode 406: PART 2 🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ It’s our END OF THE YEAR episode, and we’re looking back at everything MTG Commander in 2025 — the hits, the misses, and the cards that defined the year. 🔥📆 Using our Fav 5 style, we’re breaking down: 🏆 Top 10 Cards for Commander in 2025 👑 Top 10 Favorite Commanders of the Year 📦 Best Set of 2025 🎨 Best Secret Lair 🖌️ Best S...

Episode 406:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ It’s our END OF THE YEAR episode, and we’re looking back at everything MTG Commander in 2025 — the hits, the misses, and the cards that defined the year. 🔥📆 Using our Fav 5 style, we’re breaking down: 🏆 Top 10 Cards for Commander in 2025 👑 Top 10 Favorite Commanders of the Year 📦 Best Set of 2025 🎨 Best Secret Lair 🖌️ Best Secret...

Episode 405:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ The Commander Smiths talk about "man" lands. in a Fav5 style of discussion. rules are lands that turn into a creature or create creature tokens. Also a reveal of the first round of the sol ring art. Votes happen on youtube so go check that out. enjoy! Adam's Fav 5 Manlands Urza's Saga  https://scryfall.com/card/mh2/259/urzas-saga Inkmot...

Episode 404:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ This week we’re doing something a little different… a full-on draft of the BEST looking Sol Rings in all of Magic! 💍🔥 Which Sol Ring art is elite? Which one is overrated? And which one will go #1 overall in the Beauty Draft? We’ve got thoughts… strong ones. 😅   🚨Live Cast Here🚨 https://youtube.com/live/S0gMm0_hnhQ   💸 Donate Live!...

Episode 403:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ We’re breaking down EVERY Universes Beyond set and asking the real question: 🔥 Which ones actually fit the Magic: The Gathering lore… and which ones are just cash grabs? 💸 From Warhammer 40k and Lord of the Rings… to Fallout, Marvel, Doctor Who, Jurassic World and everything in between — we’re going through the hits, the misses, the “...

Episode 402:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ The new Avatar: The Last Airbender MTG set drops this weekend, and we’re breaking it all down! 🌊🔥🌪️🪨 This episode we’re doing our classic Fav 5 Lists — which is absolutely just our version of a “Top 10,” but we’re sticking with the branding 😆. We each pick: ✨ Our Fav 5 Legendary Creatures/Commanders ✨ Our Fav 5 Non-Legendary Cards...

Episode 401:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ It’s Episode 401! 🎉 And we’re diving straight into the freshly spoiled Secret Lair: Monster Hunter Superdrop! 🐲⚔️🛡️ We’re breaking down every drop — the must-buys, the duds, the surprises, the value plays, and which ones will actually make it into your Commander decks. Whether you're a Monster Hunter fan, a Secret Lair collector, or j...

Episode 400:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ It’s our 400th episode! 🥳 And we’re celebrating with something special — diving into the brand-new Secret Lair: Avatar: The Last Airbender Superdrop! 🌊🔥🌪️🪨 We’re breaking down every drop — which ones are worth it, which are cash grabs, and which ones you’ll actually want for your Commander decks. Plus, we’re crowning the winner of o...

Episode 399:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ We’re breaking down the Top 100 Utility Lands in Commander! 🌋 From Command Tower to Field of the Dead to Maze of Ith — we’re diving into what’s truly great, what’s overrated, and what might just be garbage in EDH land bases. But that’s not all... it’s FINALS TIME for our Best Draw in Commander Tournament! 🏆 It all comes down to Rhysti...

Episode 398:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ We’re breaking down one of the most important parts of deckbuilding — your land base! 🌋 This week we’re laying out The Blueprint for Building Land Bases across 1 to 5-color Commander decks. We’ll talk about how we decide which lands make the cut, how to balance fixing vs. utility, and which go-to lands we jam into almost every deck (an...

Episode 397:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ This week we’re diving into the Boogeymen of Commander 👻 — those commanders that make the whole table groan the second they hit the playmat. You know the ones… the scary generals that strike fear before the game even begins. 😨 Adam and Lowery each break down their Top 5 most intimidating commanders — the ones that warp games, draw ins...

Episode 396:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ We’re talking about two big topics in the world of Magic! First up… we break down the best card draw in Commander — the engines, spells, and sneaky cards that keep your hand full and your opponents jealous. Then we dive into the current state of Secret Lairs… what’s working, what’s not, and why we think Wizards needs to shift away from...

Episode 395:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ We’re back... and it’s another Malört-fueled adventure! 🥃💀 We hit our raffle goal last week, so buckle up — things might get a little wild. This week we’re diving deep into the Secret Lair Superdrop coming at the end of October, plus giving an early look at the upcoming PlayStation crossover Secret Lair! 🎮🔥 We’ll go through all the...

Episode 394:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ We’re diving into the spooky side of Magic this week with a full breakdown of the Secret Scare Superdrop 👻🕷️ From creepy new art, to wild crossovers (Jaws, Iron Maiden, The Office mashups, and more), to value adds like the rainbow foil Cryptic Command bonus — we’re covering it all. We’ll talk about what excites us, what feels a little...

Episode 393:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ It’s time to talk Universes Beyond! 🌌 This week we’re diving into how UB is going so far — do we like it, what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how Wizards could improve going forward. We’ll also share the franchises and crossovers we’d love to see next. If you’ve had strong opinions about Secret Lairs, Warhammer, Final Fantasy, Fallout, or...

Episode 392:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ We’re going full Spidey this week! 🕷️🕸️ We’re counting down our Top 10 Commanders from the brand-new Spider-Man set AND our Top 10 Cards overall for Commander! Expect some spicy picks, a few debates, and of course... plenty of laughs as we each pick our Fav 5 in classic CommanderSmiths style. If you’re hyped for this set or just looking...

Episode 391:  🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ We’re swinging into the Spider-Verse Secret Lair Superdrop! 🕷️💥 Wizards dropped a whole batch of Spidey-themed goodies and we’re breaking down every single drop. Not only are we looking at the art and reprints... but we’re also adding a brand-new feature—grading each drop overall. Don’t worry, the break point numbers are still here, bu...

🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ 🎨 We’re diving into the world of art! We each bring our Fav 5 arts in Magic: The Gathering to the table, highlighting the pieces that stuck with us, blew our minds, or just plain made us say “wow.” From iconic classics to modern masterpieces, we’re celebrating the visuals that make Magic more than just a game... it’s art you can play with.   The Com...

🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ We’re shining a light on the hidden gems of Commander — the underused and underplayed cards that deserve way more love than they get. 💎 Sometimes the strongest tech flies under the radar, and we’re pulling together a list of cards that could make a huge impact in your decks but rarely see the table. Expect a mix of spicy utility, clever synergies, a...

🎙️ This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast! 🎙️ We’re tackling one of the spiciest topics in Commander… the most overused cards in the format. 💥 You know the ones — the staples that show up in almost every deck. But are they really must-plays... or are we just leaning on them out of habit? We’re breaking down which cards we think are everywhere, why they’re so popular, and when you might want to...

Episode 387:  🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙 This week we’re going deep into Magic’s most infamous vault — the Reserved List. 💎 We’re talking about which cards we wish could be reprinted, why they deserve another shot at seeing play, and what changes it could bring to Commander and the wider MTG community. Expect some nostalgia, a little wishful thinking, and maybe even a dash of “i...

Episode 386:  🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙 We’re talking about the state of planeswalkers! 🧙‍♂️ Since March of the Machine and the big "fall of planeswalkers," Wizards has scaled back how many we see… but lately the ones we do get are way more powerful. We're breaking down how this shift impacts Commander... the pros, the cons... and if we think planeswalkers are finally in a good...

Episode 385:  🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙 The Commander Smiths have a full plate show today. First we go over the surprise Chaos Vault Secret Lair that popped up today with Crucible of Worlds Galaxy Foil involved. We also go over another round of the Basic Land Tournament. We’re diving into Edge of Eternities with our classic Fav 5-style Top 10! 💥 Each of us is breaking down our...

Episode 384:  🎙 This Week on the CommanderSmiths Podcast 🎙 We’re finally back! After a 3-week break, we're live again and diving into Edge of Eternities! ✨ This week we’re breaking down the two Commander Precon decks from the new set. We’ll go over the reprints, all the spicy new cards, and ask the big question: Are these decks worth the price? 💰 Then, we’ll show you how to pimp them out—both on...

🎉 Welcome to the FIRST episode of Magic Password! 🤫🔑 Think you know Magic: The Gathering? Time to prove it! Magic Password is our brand-new, fast-paced MTG trivia showdown where teams go head-to-head guessing secret Magic words using only one-word clues. It's chaotic... it's fun... and it’ll put your Magic brain to the test! 🧠💥   🚨 LIVE 🚨 Episode Here https://youtu.be/PqpLA7BvZ_c   🔥 How t...