MTG Commander Smiths Podcast

Episode 308: The Commander Smiths have the best protection spells in all the land to talk about in a tight and nicey list for each color. Lowery also shoots his shot in #StumptheSmithSavant . Enjoy!   Best Protection Spells:   White: Teferi's Protection/ Akroma's Will/ Flawless Maneuver/ Clever Concealment  Galadriels Dismissal/ Eerie Interlude/ Everybody Lives Green: Heroic Intervention/ Silkguar...

Episode 307: The Commander Smiths try and predict the future for the 2024 set release schedule and what cards you may want to pick up before they spike. The winner and true king of the swords has been crowned and we have a little tussle over what is the better cards between Chandra's Ignition v. Blasphemous Act in a new #StapleVs . Enjoy!   2024 Release Schedule article: https://infinite.tcgplayer...

Episode 306:🎙️ Kick off the new year with our latest #CommanderSmiths podcast! Join us as we delve into our New Year's resolutions for all things Commander. From deck-building challenges to expanding our playgroup, we're sharing our goals and aspirations for a year filled with epic Magic moments. Tune in for inspiration, laughs, and a fresh start to your Commander adventures in 2024! 🃏✨ #MTG #Co...

Episode 305: ***WARNING: Malort is in full swing for Part 2 of the End of the Year cast. It gets almost unlistenable by the end of the podcast... apologies but enjoy the train wreck. For Part 2 of the Commander Smith end of year cast we continue with our Fav 5 CARDS of the year, then move into our Fav Set and Secret Lair for the year of 2023. Things get a bit sloppy towards the end because of the...

Episode 304: The Commander Smiths start off the end of year cast with our favorite Commanders from this year. We also have tournament results for Sword Fight and there was one upset which surprised Lowery. Enjoy!   Lowerys CMDRs Xavier Sal,  https://scryfall.com/card/lcc/14/xavier-sal-infested-captain Anikthea,  https://scryfall.com/card/cmm/705/anikthea-hand-of-erebos St. Traft and Rem  https://s...

Episode 303: The Commander Smiths have a new single Secret Lair Drop to talk about with 5 brand new cards related to the new Dr. Who stuff. Lowery avoids the web that Josh D. thought he had sown in #StumptheSmithSavant and we have the first round results for the Sword Fight Tournament. We also find out what is the better card according to you all in Tibalts Trickery v Imp's mischief. Enjoy! Dr. Wh...

Episode 302: 🎙️ Get ready for a showdown in this week's #CommanderSmiths podcast! We're hosting a sword fight tournament where we draft the best swords in Commander. Join us as we explore the legendary blades, discussing their strengths, weaknesses, and the epic battles they can unleash on the battlefield. It's a high-stakes draft with iconic weapons—whose sword will reign supreme? Tune in for a t...

Episode 301: 🎙️ This week on the #CommanderSmiths podcast, we tackle the intriguing topic of Personal Ban Lists in Commander! Join us as we discuss when and why you might consider creating your own ban list, exploring the factors that influence such decisions. From game balance to personal enjoyment, we delve into the cards that may find their way onto your unique list. Tune in for valuable insigh...

Episode 300: Are you considering purchasing the latest Secret Lair Secretversary Superdrop 2023 but wondering if it's worth the investment? In this video, we'll be taking a close look at the new Secret Lair that just dropped Monday and analyzing whether it's worth the buy.   We'll be examining the contents of the Secret Lair, including the cards, art, and exclusive bonuses, to help you make an inf...

Episode 299: The Commander Smiths are doing #Top10 Commander cards for the new Ixilan set. and Lowery rocks out with #StumptheSmithSavant. Enjoy!   Ixilan Top 10 Progenitor's Icon  https://scryfall.com/card/lcc/100/progenitors-icon Ojer Kaslem,  https://scryfall.com/card/lci/204/ojer-kaslem-deepest-growth-temple-of-cultivation Spelunking  https://scryfall.com/card/lci/213/spelunking Ripples of Pot...

Episode 298: The Commander Smiths have a #Fave5  Legends from the new Ixilan set. We seem to not be stepping on each others toes here. Lowery also has #StumptheSmithSavant and Mr. Hockey actually gets a chance (fumbles, #TFW) Enjoy!   Adam's Fav5 Owen and Blue  https://scryfall.com/card/rex/8/blue-loyal-raptor https://scryfall.com/card/rex/16/owen-grady-raptor-trainer Hakbal of the surging Soul  h...

Episode 297: This week's podcast is a rollercoaster of controversy as we tackle the Ward mechanic head-on. Join the Smith Boys as we dive deep into the divisive world of Ward, discussing why it may cause for some conflict in not handled correctly. We'll also share tips on how to address Ward and 'take backs' in your playgroup. It's a must-listen for those seeking to strike the right balance betwee...

Episode 296: This week's podcast is all about Commander Game Variants, and it's a wild ride you won't want to miss! 🃏🌟 We explore unique and exciting ways to shake up your Commander gameplayand discover fresh perspectives, unconventional rules, and endless fun that will add new layers to your Commander nights. Join us as we dive into this realm of endless possibilities and create unforgettable C...

Episode 295: The Commander Smiths have a conversation about house rules they use and other ideas we could implement. Lowery gets #stumpthesmithsavant but actually doesn't... #StapleVs is spell stutter sprite v mental misstep. Also the greatest Planeswalker tournament has completed and the winner is revealed. Enjoy!    Spell stutter sprite  https://scryfall.com/card/mma/65/spellstutter-sprite Menta...

Episode 294: 🎙️Join the Commander Smiths 🎙️ This week we reveal our top 5 Commander cards from the new Commander set 'Doctor Who'! Which cards do we think will impact us the most in this awesome release?!?! Plus, it's the epic finals of our Planeswalker Tournament – who will claim victory? Don't miss this double dose of MTG action! 🌌🃏 #MTG #DoctorWhoSet #PlaneswalkerTournament"   LIVE Stream HER...

Episode 293: Are you considering purchasing the latest Secret Lair SPOOKYDROP 2023 but wondering if it's worth the investment? In this video, we'll be taking a close look at the new Secret Lair that just dropped Monday and analyzing whether it's worth the buy. We'll be examining the contents of the Secret Lair, including the cards, art, and exclusive bonuses, to help you make an informed decision....

Episode 292: The Commander Smiths have a Fav5 style specing for the Reserved List. We have results for the next round of the Plainswalker Tournament and Low gets to guess #StumptheSmithSavant on lowish brain power. Enjoy!   Fav5 Reserved List Specs Adam: Zirilian of the Claw  https://www.mtgstocks.com/prints/10512-zirilan-of-the-claw Deranged Hermit  https://www.mtgstocks.com/prints/8772-deranged-...

Episode 291: The Commander Smiths main topic of discussion is IRL game prep and deck work. There is a smidge of talking about the my little pony secret lair. #stumpthesmithsavant is smooth and we move into the second round of the Planeswalker tournament. Enjoy!   LIVE Stream HERE https://youtube.com/live/y7d_lmu5F9c   Support the Smith Boys by becoming a Patreon and join us on our discord! follow...

Episode 290: The Commander Smiths have another tournament for you to be voting in, links below. Plainswalkers are the subject this time and there are a lot of good ones to choose and make sure your favorite (oko) wins the entire thing. We also do a quickish discussion on changing the frequency of walkers down to 1 per set. and Lowery takes on #StumptheSmithSavant . Enjoy!   Lowerys Walkers Oko, Th...

Episode 289- The Commander Smiths have one big episode for Wilds of Eldraine that is being fully released within the coming week. We have our #Fav5 legends from the set and we have a Top 10 cards as well. Enjoy! Fav5  Lowery Hylda of the Icy Crown  https://scryfall.com/card/woe/206/hylda-of-the-icy-crown Agatha of the Vile Cauldron  https://scryfall.com/card/woe/199/agatha-of-the-vile-cauldron Kel...

Episode 288: The Commander Smiths have another Secret Lair Super drop for the Fall and we go over the break points on each section. Which do you want? Lowery also attempts #StumptheSmithSavant while Adam tries to sabotage him. Enjoy!   Secret Lair https://secretlair.wizards.com/us   WHAT IS A BREAK POINT? How the #BreakPOINT Works: By calculating the cheapest FOIL version of each card in the Drop...

Episode 287: The Commander Smiths get a bit long winded so you know that Malort is involved. Main segment are the boys #Fav5 on mechanics we would like more of. There is a lengthy #StumptheSmithSavant section and we hope you all enjoy!   Fav5 Please return these mechanics Adam Modular Fortell Landcycle Mutate Ninjitsu   Lowery Totem Armor Overload Magecraft Explore Stuffydoll Mechanic (TBD)   LIVE...

Episode 286: Strategizing with ChatGPT: Elevate Your Commander Experience. Tune in to explore the dynamic synergy between ChatGPT and Commander deck building. Learn how AI-driven insights spark creativity, generate unique deck ideas, and refine your strategies. Dive into the world of deck rating as we discuss using ChatGPT's analytical prowess to evaluate your creations on a 1-10 scale and this mi...

Episode 285: The Commander Smiths give the all awesome Break Point for the new Mono White Angel Secret Lair Deck. Lowery is in a major Slump with #StumptheSmithSavant and #StapleVs is Vandalblast v Consulate Crackdown. Enjoy!   Angel Secret Lair Deck https://www.hipstersofthecoast.com/2023/08/new-angel-themed-secret-lair-commander-deck-drops-on-august-10/   Staple Vs Vandalblast  https://scryfall....

Episode 284: The Commander Smiths want to talk about what creature types need some more support or changes. Lowery really struggles with #stumpthesmithsavant. And #StapleVs is a listener suggestion of Sylvan Library v Bolas's Citadel. Enjoy! In this exciting podcast, Adam and Lowery delve into the realm of MTG Commander to share their top five favorite tribes that are in dire need of more support....